I was a bit embarassed asking my brother in law to collect this table (and hand over 45euro) until I could come and collect it (and pay back the money) - as it was really in a sorry state. I had seen the table on 'Adverts.ie', and thought it would be perfect for my 201 … Continue reading Singer table – before and after
Crochet is the perfect go to for me right now, especially sitting in the evenings as tv gets very tired very quickly! I have always found it very calming, all you ever have to think about is one stitch at a time. After making the pillar to post shawl/poncho last september, I had my eureka … Continue reading yea for crochet – 2 new tanks
I gave up on sewing 'for christmas' some time ago.... when I got sense!! I used try and make some pressents and also a 'christmas outfit', and while most got done it was always with compromises (omitted details, and dodgy hems) - I pretty much stopped doing a lot of it in the last 15 … Continue reading christmas sewing
I had to look at my old blog to find the photo of this skirt 'before' - I got it about 2014, and had been trying to figure what to make on and off since. My denim Anna Sui dress may now be too small (I live in hope) so I figured I could make … Continue reading Plaid remade – finally
Hopfully everyone is keeping well and staying safe........I hadnt realised the last post I did here was the 29th March...... and now in July. In my head I am still in April, or it could be September, and only for there are still strawberries in the garden do I know it is still summer. I … Continue reading a machine for miss martha (and the frances blouse)
So how are ye all? I am sure everyone (I know I am) is still reeling in shock at how things can get up-ended so fast, and still changing daily. In Ireland all changes had been introduced over the course of the last few weeks, from closing schools first then closing pubs, then restaurants to … Continue reading Fashion Revolution plans, crochet makes and embroidered skirt
Hello all, and welcome to new readers to this blog, this post is a bit rambling as when not at work, I seem to be sewing organising sewing room to accommodate new machines, getting some events arranged for fashion revolution week, crocheting, and bruising my hand while chopping wood (a log ricocheted back! but all … Continue reading double denim and other diversions
I had been rather busy with broken umbrellas this summer and autumn. It really got started after I helped at the Galway repair cafe, and met Cathy from An Mheitheal Rothar (its a community bike workshop which helps repair and service bikes, run on the principals of 'Meitheal' - and I am a huge fan … Continue reading save it for a rainy day – umbrella and tent upcycling
I have been meaning to post this for a few months now - and while technically I do have more making time now that I am working a part week, I am getting distracted by more projects than ever and my latest will be umbrellas (so I have now become the person who takes broken … Continue reading linen remakes
I changed jobs recently, going from a five day week to four day week. I was thrilled when the opportunity for change came and while working out my notice, I went a bit crazy buying patterns. The reasons being: 1-I would have more sewing time 2-I 'needed' new clothes for my new job 3-I was … Continue reading Hannah Dress
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