By Illustrator Masha Karpushina. You can see Masha’s work here:’ www.mashakarpushina.com If you appreciate the power of the humble flax plant and love your porcelain, this one is for you. Some believe this plant to be faint and somewhat simple, the truth is, when it comes to drawing, simplicity is your best friend. No clutter, no…
A porcelain linen love affair Tutorial
Difficulty: Beginner Materials: 2 yards of IL019 or 4C22 Mix Natural (click on links) A sewing machine Lots of patience Time: 3 – 5 hours 1. Decide how large you want your blanket to be. A standard throw blanket is approx. 50″ x 60″. Add in 3.5″ to each side for the fringe. This will…
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…
This is the first in a series of interviews titled Women in Business‘ we are going to be conducting with amazing women who are both entrepreneurs and mothers. Being a mother myself and working as a freelancer, I find immense inspiration from stories of women who are not just managing but excelling in both realising their…
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…
The clutch is big enough to fit your makeup, purse and phone – small enough to look gorgeous. In a huge variety of designs, you’ll find one you love. These are our picks for festive party glamour. WORDS: Alice It’s that time of year when we’re socializing and celebrating – we want to look good!…
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…
Put your feet up and meet Elena Chien, whose beautifully crafted jewelry always tells a story. WORDS: Elga A tiny leaf here, some fine stitching there, and rows upon rows of little electric-blue beads on gold-banded driftwood. Fine details are Elena Chien’s cup of tea. A Los Angeles-based photographer, Chien has quite the following on…
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…
I moved about a year ago and had to leave most of my sewing collection behind. I’ve slowly been building my collection back up over time, and while “œtoo much fabric” isn’t something I would classify as a “œproblem”, figuring out how to organize it all is. When I get really into my sewing projects,…
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…
Lace, elastic, crocheted edging, rick rack, fringe, braids, cords, and piping. There’s so many amazing kinds of trim that always grab my attention at stores, and I buy many of them without even having a project in mind. “œOne day soon I’ll find a use for you!” I whisper as I purchase a random assortment…
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…
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