Printers press tray for cotton reels
Printers Press Tray is ideal storage for cotton reels – easily accessible and beautiful to the eye. The other day my husband delighted me with the words “I have a present for you” for a brief moment I...
View ArticleTop tips for converting jeans into a skirt
For a ridiculously long time I have been meaning to try my hand at converting jeans into a skirt. You may wonder how this fits with one of my New Years goals to slim my wardrobe down. One of my...
View ArticleCreate a fun busy toddler bag with fabric scraps
Do you ever get an idea and just can’t resist making it?? This is how I feel about this busy toddler bag – once the design had formulated in my mind I just had to execute it! My niece is a gorgeous 18...
View ArticleTransform a wicker chair
Last weekend my husband came home with a “project” for me, along with the question do you hate me? Definitely not!!! I’m quite fond of a project:) He and our daughter had found this worn out wicker...
View ArticleQuick and effective plant pots – Teachers gifts
I can’t quite believe how the time has flown, it doesn’t seem but a blink of an eyelid since my youngest started school. Like all children he has his own little ways and is learning how to manage...
View ArticleSewing for a golfer – DIY golf gift
It is so easy to spend time on Pinterest browsing many lovely ideas and creations. When I questioned my daughter re her teacher and a suitable gift she stated all he talks about is golf in a ugh how...
View ArticleHow to make a tea towel apron
I admit to a little skepticism when my Mum asked me to transform her tea towel into an apron. But I was wrong – the tea towel is a good size, measuring 50 by 81 cm. I think it could be lots of fun to...
View ArticleHow to make a Sashiko Denim Tote Bag
Do you follow Makery? Are you aware of Portia’s fabulous refashioning competition she hosts each August/September? This year the theme is refashioning denim trousers. It is all about having fun,...
View ArticleSew your own baby changing mat in thirty minutes
I am delighted to be taking part in the Thrifty Baby blog hop organised by Dana at Sewthrifty. This is perfect timing as my sister-in-law is due with baby number two this month. For the first baby I...
View ArticleDIY Chest of Drawers (Post sponsored by Volkswagen)
What’s not to love about chalk paint? It’s perfect for transforming old furniture into a modern look. I’m not sure what it is about boys and cars, but they do seem to love them. A combination of chalk...
View ArticleWhip up an A Line skirt for your autumn wardrobe
What’s not to love about an A Line skirt? The shape flatters every body shape!! It is a great style for full hipped figures, emphasises small waists and creates an illusion of a waist on boy figures....
View ArticleUpcycled Denim Tablet Case – Quick DIY Gift
Dare I mention the C word? Are you beginning to think about DIY gifts? I love this denim tablet case:) The DIY will be published in the Reloved magazine but I thought it only kind to share the tutorial...
View ArticleSew your own beetle shorts, create your own shorts pattern (sponsored by...
It’s autumn – the time of year where we normally dig out the long trousers, however my son is clinging on to shorts for as long as he can. Can you ever have enough shorts? Today I am going to show you...
View ArticleBeetle Changing Bag Tutorial (post sponsored by Volkswagen)
There are many many changing bags on the market – none of them cheap. Why not sew your own using two pairs of former jeans? Add a splash of personality with a beetle applique design on the front. Not...
View ArticleRecycled jumper transformed into Christmas decorations...
For 12 days starting on November 2nd we will set a challenge a day to create something for Christmas using just the resources you have on hand. The idea is to show that Christmas Shouldn’t Cost the...
View ArticleUpcycled Denim Apron – DIY Gift
Welcome to Day 2 of #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges The video for today’s challenge stars yours truly, be kind, I’m not a natural!! The challenge – Take an old pair of jeans and turn them into a...
View ArticleTurn cereal boxes into Christmas cards
Welcome to day 4 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges The challenge – Use old cereal or other boxes and supplies you find in your home to make a Christmas Card Any empty cereal boxes are grabbed by...
View ArticleGarden Shed Christmas Decoration
Today is challenge 5 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges The challenge – What do you have in your garden shed or outhouse? Find something in there that you can make into some kind of Christmas...
View ArticleFabric scraps as gift wrap – drawstring bag tutorial
Today is challenge 6 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges The challenge – make some gift wrapping from your fabric scraps. It’s incredible just how much gift wrap is thrown away each Christmas, much...
View ArticleRustic Christmas decoration with items from the garden
Today is challenge 7 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges The challenge – Take a walk around your garden or the park and find something you can make Christmas decor from. Today I have updated our...
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