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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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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goodbye 2020, good bloody riddance to you
I yearn for basics, a cat on my lap, knitting and decent telly, a few hours at the allotment, bulbs coming up, hugs with my kids. In such a controversial year, such a clusterfuck of...
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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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Stitchy get togethers
I’ve re-started my knitting/ crochet/ embroidery/ sewing club, the local Stitch n Bitch, after a few years’ gap. We met last Wednesday night at The Bell in E17 and it was a great night. Lots...
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