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    Sewing Project – Drawstring Bag Pictorial

    / 17/08/2016 / 0 Comments

    project: Lined drawstring bag materials required: cotton fabric x2, cord, thread Time required: 2 hrs This pretty but simple drawstring bag is one of the first things I teach my beginner sewists. It…

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    Sewing Myself a New Wardrobe – The Kate Dress

    / 05/08/2015 / 0 Comments

    Inspiration Back in February when visiting the Malvern Creative Crafts Show I allowed myself one combined treat of a pattern & fabric from 2 of the stalls – this lovely dress (several months later)…

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    Make Me A Wardrobe – Progress Report #mmaw2015

    / 01/05/2015 / 0 Comments

    As it’s the end of April I thought I would give you an update on how I am getting on with this challenge & share a few thoughts. If you’re not sure what…

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Adding an inside pocket to a simple tote bag - because when you make your own you always can! . . . #sewinglessons #learntosew #memade #pocketlove #stitchandflourish #cafesewciety #bristol
Such a neat zipped purse for the 3rd make using a sewing machine! Keeping projects simple to get started really helps with the progress that can be made. . . #learntosew #sewinglesson #bristol #cafesewciety #stitchandflourish #memade
This is one of many hand sewing ideas that I’ve been meaning to try for ages, inspired by @mmmcrafts , using an old season sofa swatch & with a quote that means a lot to me ‘my soul is fed with needle and thread’. My embroidery needles now have a new home! . . . . #embroiderersofinstagram #stitchandflourish #slowsewing #sustainablesewing
I always like to include a small machine appliqué piece on a first lesson. Yes it is a bit fiddly for beginners but it’s such great practice for learning to control the speed & direction of your sewing. . . . #learntosew #sewinglessons #sewingbasics #stitchandflourish #cafesewciety
It’s been a while since this improver project was picked for a sewing lesson. It’s a perfect introduction to the 3 basic steps of patchwork quilting and makes great alternative to an oven mit or nearest tea towel! Also a great scrap-busting project. . . . #learntosew #sewinglesson #slowsewing #stitchandflourish #cafesewciety #patchwork #quilting #scrapbusting
café sew|ci|ety: a tranquil place to stitch and flourish. Create your own sewing course on days & times & spaced out to suit you. Please take a look at my website (link in bio) to find out more, be inspired by sewing projects and make a booking. . . . #sewinglessons #bristol #stitchandflourish #cafesewciety #learntosew
I love this poncho I made about this time last year but it’s not always easy to wear. It seems it works best at this time of year on a mild & dry evening when popping out without a big bag on my shoulder!! Tonight was the first of those opportunities this season & it was a joy to wear! I added the @maccullochw rose that was my souvenir from the #diorexhibition & velvet ribbon trim over the summer. . . . . Pattern adapted from @coolcrafting #skyewrap Fabric from @fabworksmillshop Avoca wool collection #handmadewardrobe #slowsewing #stitchandflourish #memade
The happy results of some end of holidays mum and daughter sewing. I specialise in offering private sewing lessons and lessons for two in Hotwells, Bristol. Please see profile link to website to find out more. . . . #learntosew #sewinglessons #bristol #stitchandflourish #cafesewciety #sewwithafriend
An old favourite on the cutting table for this afternoon’s sewing lesson. I’ve made a few of these New Look 6895 tops and it’s a great one to share with clients wishing to progress to dressmaking. Not too complicated, so a good introduction to using patterns, grading between sizes, transferring markings etc. . . . . . #learntosew #slowfashion #sewinglessons #dressmaking #cafesewciety #stitchandflourish #bristol

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