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!”
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Dr Who and film fabric!
I saw this great fabric in my local fabric store, Cottonpatch in Birmingham. As an ardent Dr Who fan since a little girl, I just couldn’t resist! It’s bang on trend too for the new female Doctor on BBC although I believe there will be no more Daleks present in the new series The fabricContinue reading “Dr Who and film fabric!”
My Cath Kidston fabric!
I saw this lovely fabric from Cath Kidston and fell in love with it! To the extent that I’ve gone mad making things to sell on my Etsy shop with it! I ordered the pale blue smudge spot and also the London toile. So far, the order of blue spot fabric has been diminishing byContinue reading “My Cath Kidston fabric!”
Mickey Mouse inspired
Last week I went to my local Hobbycraft for some supplies and saw a new fat quarter bundle of Mickey Mouse fabric. What fun! I decided to have a go at making a document wallet in the lovely Mickey Mouse fabric as well as some little wallets and purses. I will definitely need toContinue reading “Mickey Mouse inspired”
Sewing needlecases
After the Christmas rush I started my sewing again when my son went back to school. Having had weeks of making Christmas decorations and Santa bags I felt like making something different! I had a look through all my Cath Kidston books for inspiration however couldn’t really find anything I fancied making. Out of theContinue reading “Sewing needlecases”
The Cambie Dress
I loved the look of this dress. It was inspired from the movie “La La Land” with Emma Stones’s gorgeous yellow dress. I had never previously followed a Sewaholic pattern and did some research before purchasing. There were lots of positive reviews and a step by step guide on the Sewaholic website which is aContinue reading “The Cambie Dress”
Hopeful for the sun!
I was thinking one day with a cup of tea in my hand, of what other items I could make with my fabric remnants, apart from pincushions! (I always like making those!) and came up with the bright idea of making a few more sunglasses holders. Last year I did actually make a Lovehearts sunglassesContinue reading “Hopeful for the sun!”
Simple Sew – The Skater Dress
I love making 1950’s style dresses – basically anything with a flared A line skirt will do! I have tried various patterns over the years to see what fits best and which is the better style that I am looking for. I normally stick to my Butterick B4443 easy sew pattern, which has seen me make countlessContinue reading “Simple Sew – The Skater Dress”
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!”
Patchwork and Birmingham!
Patchwo I have been interested in patchwork for a while now, after a friend bought me a present of the Cath Kidston book, originally titled “Patch”! I’ve made a few things from the book, most notably the patchwork hexagonal pincushion. I really enjoyed making the pincushion as I could sit down and take my patchworkContinue reading “Patchwork and Birmingham!”
Lizzy's Homemade 