Convertible Mini-Messenger
I am happy to announce the launch of my PDF Sewing pattern for The convertible Mini Messenger Bag (it also converts to a wristlet). I designed this bag especially for my own needs, something I couldn't find - I wanted something that wasn't too big, but where I could
Sunday Fat Quarter Freebies
Lots of people ask me about sewing with fat quarters. A fat quarter is one yard of fabric cut in half lengthwise, and then in half width-wise. The dimensions are approximately 18" x 22" (46cm x 56cm). Fat quarters are a great way to start sewing and can often be
So…….Studio News
Before I show you where we are up to with my own studio build, I want to share with you some of my inspiration and favourite craft spaces that I have been drooling over from my Sewing room Pinterest board. You can follow any of my boards here How gorgeous
Let’s get Social
I am now in the midst of trying to get more patterns developed, photographed and online to pay for a full time fabric addiction, studio fit out, and the odd glass of wine. I just launched a new sewing pattern yesterday after a month of testing, and it has
Fabric Addiction
August 2017 Hi, I’m Diane, and I am an addict. I am a born sewer - not sure if I like the word sewist – perhaps sewaholic is better. I’ll stitch anything together if you leave it around long enough. I live in Manchester UK with my husband, teenage son and a