Half term holidays – Antibes & upcycling
I love visiting France, it brings back happy memories of family holidays both as a child and as an adult. This year we were fortunate enough to have 11 days on a campsite on the edge of Frejus. We...
View ArticleCable Reel as display stand for plants
Months ago I couldn’t resist this cable reel, but then it sat in the shed for months on end whilst I deliberated about what to make. The kids are a little old for toad stools and similar, but I knew I...
View ArticleRefashion July with House of Estrela
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...
View ArticleQuick and effective plant pots – Teachers gifts
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...
View ArticleSewing for a golfer – DIY golf gift
It is so easy to spend time on Pinterest browsing many lovely ideas and creations. When I questioned my daughter re her teacher and a suitable gift she stated all he talks about is golf in a ugh how...
View ArticleTilda Fabric – Autumn Range
Today I am taking part in a blog hop showcasing the beautiful new range of Tilda Fabrics Cabbage Rose & Memory Lane. With so many beautiful fabrics to choose from I felt spoilt for choice re...
View ArticleRefashion runaway – velvet
Are you a fan of the blog Renegade Seamstress? She regularly shares tutorials for refashioning garments of clothing. Each year she runs friendly refashioning competition plus sew a long. Last year I...
View ArticleRefashion runaway – Mettalic
Last week I shared my sew along for Refashion Runaway. A friendly competition encouraging people to have a go at restyling former items of clothing. The theme this last week was metallic. It was a bit...
View ArticleRefashion runaway – buttons (free bag pattern)
This weeks runaway refashion is all about buttons… that’s one item I am not short of! I inherited my Gran’s button box, and my mother-in-laws. There is something special about using buttons passed on...
View ArticleHow to make a tea towel apron
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...
View ArticleZero Waste Week 2016
Hey what? You are used to reading a sewing/upcycling blog and up pops Zero Waste Week? How does that fit?! I care deeply about our environment. One of the reasons I try and sew with preloved fabric is...
View Article10 Plus ideas for using up bread crusts – the bane of my kitchen waste...
The average family could save £700 a year, simply by throwing away less food. We throw away 7 million tonnes of food and drink every year from home, costing us £12.5bn a year.” Love food hate waste...
View ArticleSummer top – free pattern review
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...
View ArticleHow to make a Sashiko Denim Tote Bag
Do you follow Makery? Are you aware of Portia’s fabulous refashioning competition she hosts each August/September? This year the theme is refashioning denim trousers. It is all about having fun,...
View ArticleBathroom decor – have thrifty fun styling your small toilet
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...
View ArticleSew up a cardigan in an hour! Plus Giveaway
I am delighted to be taking part in this tour. Having never sewn a cardigan I am pleased to be trying something new. I have to admit to deliberately picking cardigans I thought a) would look good but...
View ArticleSew your own baby changing mat in thirty minutes
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...
View ArticleDIY Chest of Drawers (Post sponsored by Volkswagen)
What’s not to love about chalk paint? It’s perfect for transforming old furniture into a modern look. I’m not sure what it is about boys and cars, but they do seem to love them. A combination of chalk...
View ArticleWhip up an A Line skirt for your autumn wardrobe
What’s not to love about an A Line skirt? The shape flatters every body shape!! It is a great style for full hipped figures, emphasises small waists and creates an illusion of a waist on boy figures....
View ArticleUpcycled Denim Tablet Case – Quick DIY Gift
Dare I mention the C word? Are you beginning to think about DIY gifts? I love this denim tablet case:) The DIY will be published in the Reloved magazine but I thought it only kind to share the tutorial...
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