Welcome to March! This time of year in the sewing room is usually quiet, after the rush of Christmas and New Year. So this gives me a chance to catch up on orders and plan new designs and research growing trends in the fabric world! This week’s new make is the ever faithful Provence RoseContinue reading “Sew homemade!”
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February Valentine’s
Welcome to this Valentine’s theme inspired post! I love making bunting and my house and garden especially are decorated with lots of my own handmade bunting. I spent a morning last week making some heart inspired bunting. I have all sorts of bunting available in my Etsy shop, ranging from Cath Kidston to Snoopy! IContinue reading “February Valentine’s”
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”
Fabric Art!
I have been trying out a new line of products lately at Lizzyshomemade. Fabric art! Over time I have amassed lots of fabric scraps and I have been trying to think of different ways to use the material. My first excursion into textile pictures has been with a Frida Kahlo fabric. I love this fabricContinue reading “Fabric Art!”
Back to school
Well, Autumn has arrived, the nights are getting darker and the children are back to school. One of the things I loved about going back to school was buying new stationery. I used to love choosing a new pencil case at the start of every year plus matching pens and pencils. New pristine stationery wasContinue reading “Back to school”
Patchwork & Llamas
Over the last few weeks I have been updating my collection of make up/cosmetic bags that I sell on Etsy. I found some fun and quirky fabrics that I thought would look great and stand out in the crowd. I have a collection of make up bags featuring Cath Kidston, Frida Kahlo and Liberty ofContinue reading “Patchwork & Llamas”
Sewing Handbags
Lately I have been busy with a new project. Making handbags! I have some lovely Cath Kidston fabric and also some Orla Kiely material. These are really upholstery fabrics, so ideal for making bags as they are a medium weight fabric, giving the bag that much needed structure. The handbags are a small tote bag, with grab handles. IdealContinue reading “Sewing Handbags”
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”
Cath Kidston
I have been a long time lover of Cath Kidston fabrics and prints. I must, at one stage or another, accumulated most of the prints available. I love the jollity and fun of the fabric plus the colour combinations. Above all they are pretty. Most people can identify a Cath Kidston fabric; albeit the quirkiness,Continue reading “Cath Kidston”
Retro Aprons
As anyone who knows me, I love retro and vintage goods. My eye immediately goes to bright, colourful patterns that are just that little bit different. I love combining fabrics too and most of my ideas come from laying out my fabrics and thinking, “oh that really does go with that pattern”. I sell aContinue reading “Retro Aprons”
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