We’re just coming to the end of the Autumn half-term holiday and have had a short family break at LEGOLAND Windsor and nearby. I decided to pack a handmade capsule wardrobe (excluding tights and underwear! ) and thought I’d share … Continue reading
Category Archives: #2017makenine
#2017makenine: Moss Skirt
Looking for a skirt that would become a wardrobe staple, as part of my #2017makenine planning, led me to this pattern by Grainline Studio. The fabric was harder to find, as I knew exactly what I wanted – velveteen in … Continue reading
Enable: Goals for 2017
(Please note: contains affiliate link) Until now, I have not often taken time at the start of a year to plan ahead for my crafty life, (or for life in general). This winter I’ve been less under the weather than … Continue reading
Smartening Up: The Tulip Skirt by Sew Over It
As my handmade wardrobe has grown, it has mostly been made up of fairly informal garments. Although my work as a breastfeeding counsellor is flexible and doesn’t require any particular dress code, when I’m facilitating antenatal courses I like to … Continue reading