Show a sweater some love by mending it!
My Bark tunic needs mending. I've worn it a lot and now the neckline needs mending. Find out how I repaired it.
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September 27, 2016
The Fox with no name
The fox with no name was commissioned by a local library. They wanted a mascot featuring their logo, a foxes head.
March 30, 2016
Replacing a worn-out upcycled peg bag with a homemade peg basket
How to upcycle pyjamas to make a peg bag and how to draft a pattern and make a new peg basket.
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July 11, 2014
My latest sewing project – a flowery sleeveless top with ruffles
My first project from a Japanese sewing book is a cotton flowery sleeveless top with ruffles around the neckline.
June 10, 2014
Japanese sewing books inspired my latest knitting project
My latest knitting project is a waterfall cardigan inspired by garments I would like to make from my Japanese sewing books.
June 10, 2014
A beginner’s guide to hand knitting a simple sock
An introduction to knitting a simple sock. Looking at Star socks which are a top-down sock with a heel flap.
February 24, 2014
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Meander wrap
Meander wrap is my latest hand-knit design. The pattern is published by The Knitter magazine. This design plays with the idea of randomness.
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February 3, 2014
Making my wool wash bag
Sewing for knitting I thought I'd take a break from the technical knitting posts and tell you about a sewing project that I finished last year, but have not had the time to write about. This time I decided to make the laundry bag from the Great British Sewing Bee…
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January 24, 2014
Sewing at Last!
It's been a long time since I did any sewing. At school, I took O-level Dressmaking (I am that old) and wanted to continue to A-level, but I was told to do courses which would get me a "proper job"! I continued to make most of my clothes for many…
August 6, 2013
Inspired by Kaffe Fassett
I can't remember when I first heard of Kaffe Fassett or saw his designs, but it was many years ago, certainly before I could knit. I think I read about Kaffe and saw one of his designs in my mother's magazine. Then I was given 'Glorious Needlepoint' as a present;…
July 12, 2013