by Kelly | 20 Dec 2014 | Bags, Bespoke Gifts, Free Motion Embroidery, Tote Bags
I have not had the best experience with participating in a Secret Santa gift giving and this occasion sums up why it is always a hit and miss activity (although it was resolved in the end… all will be revealed). It was my last week in my job at Aylesbury College...
by Kelly | 18 Dec 2014 | Dressmaking
I worked on a number of dressmaking projects over a relatively short space of time which involved using a combination of no pattern at all (paisley skirt), using an existing garment and attempting to recreate it into a toile pattern (patchwork skirt), using a...
by Kelly | 29 Sep 2014 | Bespoke Gifts, Free Motion Embroidery
It was my friends birthday and sewing is our shared hobby, so naturally I wanted to create something to celebrate the occasion and our shared passion. I found box frames that have a double sided adhesive on the front which allowed me to stick the calico and free...
by Kelly | 14 Jul 2014 | Dressmaking, Making, Workshops
I never had the opportunity to learn how to sew at school and dressmaking was never something I had thought about until my younger sister started studying Fashion and Textiles at school and making her own clothes. The moment I seriously decided I should be having a go...
by Kelly | 02 Jul 2014 | Being Creative, Creating in the Workshops, Drawing a Month Project, Exploring Different Materials, Making
I started a 5 week course in stained glass which I have wanted to try so years and finally found a course that suited my schedule. Here are my initial design drawings and colour sample for creating the cut line design. This is week 2 progress with cut line design and...
by Kelly | 14 Jun 2014 | Free Motion Embroidery, Materials and Equipment
I love my Toyota sewing machine, but unfortunately, it won’t let me drop the feed dog in order to create masterpieces in free motion embroidery. As a result, I decided to purchase a new machine with the sole purpose of using it for that very function. I only...