Embellished Simplicity Tutorial

If your home is anything like mine, you will only need to reach under the sofa, and grab that dusty box of goodness filled to the brim with fancy ribbons, sparkly rhinestones and all sorts of other treasures that pretty much never see the light of day. Yet this week I decided it was time…

Magic made by hands is the best kind of magic. This is one of those really quite special objects to make for your home, or even better a fab gift to send to your friends and family (if you have lots of time on your hands to spare) A guest post by our great friend…

A simple scarf but a stunning way to accessorize any look, especially in this vibrant shade of Firecracker Red. TUTORIAL: Michaela Skill Level:‘ Beginner. Time To Make:‘ About two hours. Materials: 4C22 Firecracker Red Pins Thread A straight needle and patience 1. This scarf can be made using 1 yard of fabric. Fold the fabric in half…

There were so many gorgeous pieces of clothing in the 60’s and 70’s that had gone out of style over the years. Fashion is turning around and looking towards our past now, reliving days gone by and pulling out those old vests and vintage clothes. Here’s a piece recreated from a vintage magazine, of a…

Accessorize with this cute button necklace – a unique piece that’s easy to do! TUTORIAL: Hannah, The Beach Shack Project If you have a big jar of odd shapes and sizes of buttons lying around at home just waiting for a use, why not turn them into a beautiful statement button necklace. It’s easy to…

Gathering is an essential part of many fabulous sewing projects. Want to add some sophistication to those standard curtains? A bit of ruffling may do the trick. Gathered fabric can transform a few yards of linen fabric into a beautiful tiered skirt. My favorite projects usually start as skirts and dresses, so there are often…

Sewing pins are an absolute requirement for sewing, but they’re also one of the essential items that we tend to neglect. How often do you consider the maintenance of your pins? Do you keep track of your pins and ensure that their points are sharp? There are so many different ways to store pins, some…

I’ve been sewing for the past 18 years, and I would love to share with you some tips and tricks I’ve found that help me with my projects. Today’s tips and tricks: Turning out tubes! Sewing and “turning out” tubes (turning the fabric so that the seam is on the inside of the tube and…

The wonderful thing about this top is that it lets the beauty of linen speak for itself. This simple batwing style with a slashed neckline looks incredibly elegant, but you can make it in an evening. We have used the IL020 linen because it drapes so well and we chose the vibrant shade of Hollyhock….

If you enjoy hand sewing you may find this sewing mat/carrier really useful. It will make the ideal protective barrier if you rest your tools on a polished table. Then, when you’ve completed your work for the day, you can store all your sewing pieces in the pockets and transport them around with the neat…