Starting A New Hobby Sustainably
When starting a new hobby it can be difficult to justify spending a lot of money – and for good reason. So how do you… Read More »Starting A New Hobby Sustainably
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Different Methods of Marking Notches on Sewing Patterns
Why might you choose to mark your notches a different way to your “usual” method, and what are some of the options?
What’s In A Name – UK vs US Crochet Stitch Terms
Just as there’s differing terms for yarn weight, the UK and US have different crochet stitch terms and it can get incredibly confusing – especially… Read More »What’s In A Name – UK vs US Crochet Stitch Terms
Sewing With Zippers
Sewing zippers can be a little daunting at first, though with the right foot for your sewing machine (and the right zip for the project… Read More »Sewing With Zippers
Choosing The Right Yarn Weight For Your Project
If you’re new to the world of knitting or crochet, you might be wondering what yarn weight is and which type you need for your… Read More »Choosing The Right Yarn Weight For Your Project
Learning To Read Crochet Patterns
As I’ve only recently started learning to crochet, I initially found it quite difficult to read crochet patterns. I’m still learning, though I don’t feel… Read More »Learning To Read Crochet Patterns
What I’ve Been Making During Lockdown
Like many others since the lockdown sparked by Covid-19, I’ve had far more time on my hands to make some of the many things on… Read More »What I’ve Been Making During Lockdown
A Glossary of Sewing Stitches
When I first started sewing clothes, I didn’t have a clue what many of the stitch types in the pattern were. I find sometimes it’s… Read More »A Glossary of Sewing Stitches
Making Buttonholes (And Buttons) Easy
I used to be terrified of sewing buttonholes – to the point where I stressed out so much about them I would almost be in… Read More »Making Buttonholes (And Buttons) Easy
What I Started Making When Learning To Sew
I thought it was about time to start sharing my thoughts about what I’ve been making – which patterns I’ve been working with and anything… Read More »What I Started Making When Learning To Sew
