Ooh what a flirty twirly patchwork skirt!!

I know I am going to be buying patterns for every 5lb I lose (as of today I’ve lost 12.3, yay!) but I have just finished something a lIttle special. I saw a lady on tv with a patchwork skirt and thought ‘oooh I want one of those!’ So I decised to make one, of […]

Lots and lots of patterns for me!!

I know this is mainly a blog about crafts, but some of my personal life is going to seep through the edges! So today I’m sharing my newest exciting craft incentive…. Since I’ve made a few small items of clothing for the kids now (shorts, skirts and dresses) I am rather desperate to make something […]

More dressmaking adventures!!

Sooooo….the first dress was a huge success, and I got thinking about trying a dress pattern that I’d bought at a big craft show, along with some fabulous fabric! You know when you are desperate to make something but your silly mind gives you negative thoughts……you can’t make this!…..it’s too tricky!……you’ve never done this before […]