It’s autumn – the time of year where we normally dig out the long trousers, however my son is clinging on to shorts for as long as he can. Can you ever have enough shorts? Today I am going to show you how to transform a former garment into a new pair of shorts, complete with …
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Are you looking to make a fun upcycled DIY gift? I love this DIY tablet case. The tablet case made from old jeans is quick and easy to make plus it makes a great gift:) How to make a DIY tablet case RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES: Pair of jeans Cotton Fabric Fusible fleece Button Elastic thread …
I am delighted to be taking part in the Thrifty Baby blog hop organised by Dana at Sewthrifty. This is perfect timing as my sister-in-law is due with baby number two this month. For the first baby I made her a changing bag and taggies. After consultation with Emily we agreed a baby changing mat …
Do you have a small toilet? Ours received a lick of paint six years ago – I’m rather embarrassed to admit the kids had nicknamed it the minging toilet. It really needed a revamp. So I was delighted to be offered some tools by Ryobi – the perfect motivation to tackle the room. It’s small, …
Learn how to make your own sashiko denim tote bag using odds and ends of denim left from previous projects, plus the odd decorative fabric scrap. This denim tote bag making is all about fun, playing with fabric and appreciating slow stitching, slow making – it is about the process as much as about the …
Don’t you just love it when you are gifted free fabric? I was lucky to receive this lovely soft cotton. Initially I dilemmered about what to make with it until I spotted a lovely top with free pattern from Collette. Its super quick to whip up. The top just slips over the head with no fastenings to …
I admit to a little skepticism when my Mum asked me to transform her tea towel into an apron. But I was wrong – the tea towel is a good size, measuring 50 by 81 cm. I think it could be lots of fun to transform a pile of vintage tea towels into aprons – I’m …
I can’t quite believe how the time has flown, it doesn’t seem but a blink of an eyelid since my youngest started school. Like all children he has his own little ways and is learning how to manage change – not something that any of us naturally find easy. The settlement into a school routine …
Do you have clothes hiding in your stash, just waiting to be refashioned? Oh good, I’m in great company then!! There is nothing better than reusing a former garment for its fabric – I hate fabric going to landfill. I don’t quite like to admit how long ago my daughter begged me to buy a …
What do you make for a teen’s birthday gift? Especially one you have never met?! I have recently taken to asking parents for suggestions of suitable gifts.. I was delighted when I received the suggestion of hairslides. I have to confess I spend too long on Pinterest, whilst browsing I spotted a tutorial for super …