DIY Victorian Girls Costume
For once I had eight weeks notice for a school trip, with a list of costume requirements! Naturally, I was keen to make a costume… The post DIY Victorian Girls Costume appeared first on vicky myers...
View ArticleDIY Shibori Quilt, transform old duvet covers
If you are joining me from the Bloggers Quilt Festival a warm welcome. My name is Vicky, I love to sew and create using former… The post DIY Shibori Quilt, transform old duvet covers appeared first on...
View ArticleGreat British Sewing Bee Live and learning from mistakes..
A couple of week’s ago I was fortunate to attend the Great British Sewing Bee Live Exhibition, I have to confess that despite taking my camera… The post Great British Sewing Bee Live and learning from...
View ArticleDIY Cosy Blankets
The evenings are drawing in, the leaves are changing and I’ve dug out my hot water bottle. Despite a couple of warm weeks, it’s definitely… The post DIY Cosy Blankets appeared first on vicky myers...
View ArticleHow to make a Denim Floor Cushion
Experiments in shibori dying lead me to contemplate treating dark jeans with bleach. My rather large denim stash was due an overhaul. The inspiration came to… The post How to make a Denim Floor...
View ArticleCrochet handmade gifts
We are reaching the end of a rather busy half term holiday here in the UK. For the first time in many years, my husband… The post Crochet handmade gifts appeared first on vicky myers creations.
View ArticleSuit jacket refashioned into a A line skirt
This year Portia’s annual refashion competition is suits. As usual, I have left it to the very last minute to enter (closes tomorrow!). There really… The post Suit jacket refashioned into a A line...
View ArticleDecluttering with castile soap
Do you ever reach the point where you feel your home is overwhelming??? As an upcycler/recycler I tend to gather objects and items naturally, it’s… The post Decluttering with castile soap appeared...
View ArticleTransforming rust covered bathroom cabinet #pintyplus
Quickly following on re our bathroom transformation (you may have missed my decluttering post, find it here) my husband was keen to replace the bathroom shelving… The post Transforming rust covered...
View ArticleBag Pattern Ellens Esplanade, Review and Giveaway
Today I am super excited to share with you my version of Ellens Esplanade, I have sewn up the bag for my sister-in-law as a… The post Bag Pattern Ellens Esplanade, Review and Giveaway appeared first...
View ArticleHow to make Sea Glass Christmas Decorations
Welcome to my first recycled and rustic DIY Christmas decorations for this year. I love Christmas, the build up, the decor, celebrating time with loved… The post How to make Sea Glass Christmas...
View ArticleHow to make Denim Christmas Decorations
It is no secret that I love working with old jeans it’s such a versatile fabric. Somehow over the years, I haven’t made any denim Christmas decorations… its… The post How to make Denim Christmas...
View ArticleDIY Rustic Christmas Decorations- Transform Wood Offcuts
Welcome to the last of my DIY rustic Christmas decorations. These are inspired by bits of wood left over from various DIY projects. The wood off… The post DIY Rustic Christmas Decorations- Transform...
View ArticleHandmade Christmas Gifts – Inspiration
Oh my goodness, we are about to arrive in December. I may have been organised about brainstorming upcycled decorations for our home but I still have some… The post Handmade Christmas Gifts –...
View ArticleSew Different Colourblock Dress Pattern Review
It already seems ages ago that I visited the Great British Sewing Bee Live event – although, in reality, it’s not that may weeks! I wore my… The post Sew Different Colourblock Dress Pattern Review...
View ArticleSeeking Inspiration – Knitting & Stitching Show Harrogate
Amidst the business of packing and moving home a fortnight ago I was fortunate to have the weekend away, visiting my parents for a day… The post Seeking Inspiration – Knitting & Stitching Show...
View ArticleFabric Covered Journal DIY – Last Minute Gift Idea
Today I am delighted to be joining in a last-minute gift blog hop – its reached that point where you may be scratching your head,… The post Fabric Covered Journal DIY – Last Minute Gift Idea appeared...
View ArticleDIY Christmas Cards
Dare I admit I made this year’s DIY Christmas cards in the summer?! Last year we sent about five cards, and the world didn’t end! But it didn’t feel… The post DIY Christmas Cards appeared first on...
View ArticleCelebrating Christmas – my new red dress. Tulip Dress Sew Different
Today I am taking part in blog tour organised by Sewing by Ti. Celebrate the Holidays is all about the fabulous opportunities to celebrate during… The post Celebrating Christmas – my new red dress....
View ArticlePersonal highlights from 2017
It’s the time of year for reflection, I know we are hurtling back into everyday normality at rapid speed (I’m back at my day job) but I… The post Personal highlights from 2017 appeared first on vicky...
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