I never knew the essential use of kitchen roll until I had my own home. But using it as often as I do feels so wasteful so I am slowly changing to more reusable products within the home. I decided to give making my own a go, this is how to make reusable kitchen roll! …
Traditionally pin cushions were tabletop small cushions in the shape of a square used to hold pins. Since then times have changed and pin cushions have developed and expanded to different types and styles. One of the styles is a finger pin cushion. Finger pin cushions are great for tricky work, small work areas and …
Shopping for a doorstop can be stressful and unnecessary, I feel they are hard to find or just not what I am looking for. As I can’t help but be creative I decided to make my own and found it so easy to do. But the part I struggled with was what is the best …
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I find nothing more relaxing than sorting through my sewing supplies. It really gives me the boost to discover what I have been hoarding and to start something new. I have been wanting to make something from one of my sewing patterns and so after pulling them out, I decided to organize them. Here is …
Pin cushions are probably one of the most used tools within a sewing room and one of the most important. But they are often overlooked and not given the attention they deserve when we are buying a new one. Pin cushions are practical items that hold our pins whilst they aren’t being used, can keep …
I often find when I am sewing I use my handy sewing clips and like to be able to have a place that they can live and I can just drop them so I can carry on sewing. For so long I just let them drop on the table and would find them scattered everywhere …
Carbon paper is a traditional material used in dressmakers and tailors. It is not as commonly used anymore as there are other methods that have taken over and been simplified. There are a number of ways in which you can use carbon paper but the main principle of the material is to leave marks on …
I love reading, it is one of my favourite pastimes and find it so relaxing, especially in winter when its cold outside you can instantly transform into a new place with a book. One thing I don’t like doing is folding down the pages. I often like to keep the book in a nice tidy …
Interfacing is a tool that is both incredibly useful but can also be very confusing, especially if you are new to the sewing world. I used to struggle to know which interfacing I needed and when it was needed. If you are working from a pattern it will be more clear but if like me …
Are you looking at buying your first sewing machine? The sewing machine market can be overwhelming, often leaving people with the question “How do I choose my first sewing machine” Sewing can be a business venture for you or just a hobby. The key is to get that main ingredient into the mix that will …
