Stay Safe Sets Face coverings and hand sanitisers are now a way of life. So I make sets to keep everything in one place and easier to remember. I like to think they are stylish, comfortable, smell good and be kind on your skin. Because self care rocks. Learn more I love making the sets…… Continue reading Stay Safe Sets
Category: stash buster
Pyjamas of Joy
Squeak! These little pyjamas make me so happy for many reasons! They are 100% upcycled – mostly from a duvet cover my mam made, from fabric my nana bought (so its probably at least 15 years old). I couldn’t quite squeeze them out of it so I made the front panel out of a remnant…… Continue reading Pyjamas of Joy
Sleeveless Blouse from Linen, Wool, Cotton Kids Book
I enjoyed making this top so much I wouldn’t have minded if the small one hadn’t liked it. Although she likes it very very much. Her criteria for liking clothes are simple: comfort and nice fabric. If I sew clothes in fabric she loves I’m pretty much onto a winner. The fabric is a Merchant…… Continue reading Sleeveless Blouse from Linen, Wool, Cotton Kids Book
Tutorial: recycle old jumpers into sweet kawaii monsters
My 7 year old daughter’s class topic this term at school is “trash to treasure”. A perfect opportunity for us to cut up old stuff and sew up fun stuff! I wanted to come up with something that transforms secondhand materials. And something that wasn’t gender-specific. And something fun to make, then play with. And…… Continue reading Tutorial: recycle old jumpers into sweet kawaii monsters
How to make the easiest cutest skirt ever (Even if you’re a sewing newbie)
This skirt brings joy because it is quick, easy and oh-so-customisable. Enjoy! This version is intended for little girls, but it can easily be scaled up for grown-ups. The skirt can have pockets or double layers, ribbons, pom poms and applique. I have provided here a skirt tutorial for a very basic skirt that you…… Continue reading How to make the easiest cutest skirt ever (Even if you’re a sewing newbie)
