A very handmade retro Christmas

Welcome to this festive edition of Lizzyshomemade! I don’t really tend to make many Christmas things really as I’m not very Christmassy!  However I do love a retro Christmas fabric. I have to say that my favourite Christmas make is this wonderful 1950’s style retro apron. It features ladies dressed in 1950’s style dresses carryingContinue reading “A very handmade retro Christmas”

A Handmade Christmas

It’s nearly Christmas and I’ve been busy with lots of Christmas orders through my Etsy shop. I only really make a few Christmas items, most of which are dictated by the fabric that I source. Most of my products are retro inspired, especially as I love the 1950’s. I specialise in making retro vintage styleContinue reading “A Handmade Christmas”

Simply Sewing Christmas!

Hi, I’ve been really busy with the lead up to Christmas this year.  I’ve exhibited at a local Christmas craft fayre and am working my way through Christmas orders.  So far, my farthest order has been a retro pink heart decoration to a lovely woman in Texas! Plus, I finally achieved 100 sales with Etsy! Continue reading “Simply Sewing Christmas!”

Happy Retro Christmas!

As my followers will know I specialise in making crafty products from retro fabrics or anything just that little bit different! I started on my Christmas shop early October after having sourced some lovely retro Father Christmas fabric from Doughtys in Hereford. Last year I used a similar fabric and could have sold many ofContinue reading “Happy Retro Christmas!”

A Retro Christmas – Nostalgia required!

I started my Etsy shop in September 2015 and I didn’t really properly prepare for Christmas, I was just learning the ropes, trying new things out and researching what sold and what seemed to be the most popular trends. This year, I started Christmas earlier than I meant to!  It came about on a trip toContinue reading “A Retro Christmas – Nostalgia required!”