Swimsuit sew-along!
It’s almost May, which means Me-Made-May, a month where sewists all over the world wear as much handmade as possible and connect, blog, encourage and make more beautiful well fitting clothes and spread the joy...
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War…. it fucking breaks my heart
I am sure I am not alone in not being to cope with the war in Ukraine AT ALL. I feel sad and angry and helpless. I don’t know what to do. I have donated...
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Dressmaking workshops
November sees a new series of Dressmaking workshops start up. This time I have changed the workshops from three full day sessions to two classes with homework in between, to keep the price lower as...
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Repair repair repair
I am absolutely passionate about repair, reusing, upcycling, reloving all things, be they cats or sewing machines or clothes or anything really. I can’t even leave a dyeing plant in the supermarket, I have to...
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Walthamstow Market #2
Some years ago I blogged about Walthamstow market and its fabulous fabric shops and it remains a very popular post! Of course things have changed around here but I’m happy to report only for the...
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February 2020 musings
February 2020 musings I have seen the effect of the elections and of Brexit not just on my friends and family but also on business. I think everyone has been holding their breath and holding...
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