So you bought a machine, what next !! Part 2
Part 2 of my post on starting to sew and care of your machine. In this post I am going to concentrate on solving problems and then a little light maintenance. Do you suffer with tension, arghhhhh! Yes, the thing we hate the most. I spend more time messing
So you bought a machine, what next!! Part 1
Many of my clients are brand new to sewing, have bought their first sewing machine and wondering how to get started. If it makes you feel like this
Cover your Kindle
I have just released my new sewing pattern for a Kindle cover. Its quite adaptable and comes with size options for a whole host of e-reader and mini tablet size versions. It has an ear bud pocket and an ingenious inlet for headphone jack or charging cord at the
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