Sewing blog aimed at beginners. Lots of tutorials and reviews . How to use an overlocker, sewing machine , coverstitch and embroidery machine. Storage ideas and much more I am keen to Re use and recycle.
ABOUT ME
I am Angela and I love to sew. I started sewing as a child and by the time I was a teenager I was wearing the very latest fashions to go out in. All me-made.
I am passionate about reducing the amount of textiles sent to landfill, and encourage you to repurpose fabrics and clothes
I started this blog in order to have a way in which to pass on my gained knowledge, and my professional knowledge to you,
Sewing is empowering, you can save money by making items, make money by selling then,
You can pass your knowledge on to others. What is there not to love?
Interestingly I am a direct descendant of the Flemish weavers who came over to England in the 1300's. I find that fascinating especially as most of my family from as far back as I can trace are somehow involved in the manufacturing of fabric . .
I have a degree in tailoring with a special interest in WW2 fashion.
Sunday, 25 April 2021
Saturday, 24 April 2021
My green floral Jersey Dre ss
This beautiful dress is also on the Minerva.com website and isn't it fabulous
I feel like a goddess in it . View the full post on my page on their website too, the link is
The #BLACK FRIDAY SALE CONTINUES AT Black Friday sale at Minerva
Saturday, 6 March 2021
MORE BAGS TO SEW - EASY TOTE BAGS.
Easy to sew, eco-friendly, perfect for gifts.....
Not just any Bag
What do you do with your leftover bits of fabric? I like to use every scrap of my fabric and this is my go-to favourite project.
We all need bags now and what could be better than to make your own? A pretty bag is less likely to be left at home and no matter how simple the design they are always admired. In fact mine are often admired so much that I give them away and end up with none for myself
This particular Tote bag was made almost entirely on my embroidery machine. Sweet Pea Australia
It is made from quilting cotton and trimmed with fau
Labels:
Accessories,
Bags,
Bias,
Gift,
Machine Emboidery,
machine embroidery,
Sewing for newbies
Friday, 19 February 2021
McCalls Siella in Navy Crepe. A version of the BUFFET DRESS featured in the GBSB 2021
This style of dress, the Buffet Dress was featured in the Great British Sewing Bee episode 1 2021
This post shows alternative ways to style it
Video at the end of the post
Tuesday, 9 February 2021
Sew Over It Zoe Dress with The Ultimate Trousers
I was gifted this fabric from minerva and I knew instantly what I wanted to make with it.
Update.
I love these pants so much that I have recently made three more pairs. Once you get the fit right these pants can be made in a flash.
If you have never made pants before do try these. Choose a heavy fabric with some stretch and you will be amazed.
Labels:
Exposed zip,
exposed zipper,
Trousers
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