If you've been around for a little while, you might know that I have a mini ironing board from Ikea that I use for my sewing. After I made my first ever dress, I had some left over fabric in a cute fox print which I began turning into an ironing board cover (I actually … Continue reading How to Make an Ironing Board Cover
Shopping my fabric stash and using Charm Lamour Dress Pattern If there is any occasion where I have the opportunity to make myself a new fancy dress, rest assured I will ignore all logic and my bursting wardrobe and make myself a new fancy dress. This year for Cooly Rocks On, I knew I would … Continue reading Sewing a Vintage Rose Garden Cocktail Dress for Cooly Rocks On!
Tending the Garden, Tending the Soul: How Gardening Can Heal Gardening, at its core, is an act of nurturing. We cultivate seeds, provide sunlight, water, and protection, all with the hope of witnessing vibrant growth. But gardening, much like life itself, is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. It's a humbling experience that … Continue reading The Mental Health Garden: How Gardening Changed the Way I See Relationships
With my new sewing room all set up, it's time to add a few finishing touches. As you progress in your sewing skills, you start using and learning new tools that make things a little easier; one sewing tool I've always wanted is a Tailor's Ham. These 'hams' are a tightly stuffed pillow used as … Continue reading How I Made a Tailor’s Ham (with a free pattern!)
I said brrrrr it's cold in here! So let's make some winter pyjamas. Cosy winter pyjamas are an absolute joy yet I've never made myself a pair. Last year I attempted to make my first pair of proper pyjamas using the Butterick X Lisette B6296 pattern and I knew come winter, I'd have to make … Continue reading Sewing Retro Winter Pyjamas using Lisette B6296