Wall Shoe Holder I found the inspiration for this from Style Novice on You Tube. I’m happy with it but I should have made the pockets a bit deeper. I used an A4 page for the pocket pattern. Then made the background piece to fit the pockets. Here’s how I made this. You need: –… Continue reading Wall Shoe Holder
Category: Dresses for less
Orton Bag
Orton Bag I found this free pattern for the – Orton Bag – via merchantandmills.com. It’s easy an easy pattern to follow. Here’s my version of the Orton Bag. No need for written instructions as the pics are clear. And just like that you have a great roomy bag for everything but the kitchen sink.… Continue reading Orton Bag
How I made a Burda Jacket
How I made a Burda Jacket This isn’t a tutorial as such, but explains how I used a Burda magazine to make Burda Jacket 115. The pattern comes from quite an old Burda magazine – 11/2013. There are two versions of a similar item in this magazine. As is often the case with Burda patterns.… Continue reading How I made a Burda Jacket
Plastic Free Food Covers
Plastic Free Food Covers I saw cotton plastic free food covers in our Zero Waste shop the other day and was shocked at how expensive they are! Also, being cotton it was porous to air, something I didn’t want, as certain foods would dry out. I found this fabric called “waterproofing”. It’s still a fabric.… Continue reading Plastic Free Food Covers
Green Puff Sleeve Top
Green Puff Sleeve Top I bought this fabric ages ago. The inspiration for this green puff sleeve top is the fresh floaty floral summer fashions trending right now. You need: – pattern – I found one on Pinterest – see below fabric matching colour thread sewing scissors sewing machine pins I found a loose fitting… Continue reading Green Puff Sleeve Top
Straw Bag
Straw Bag This straw bag is made from two IKEA round place mats. You could use square ones or use place mats made from something else to make this easy bag. Here’s how I made this one. You need: – 2 x place mats matching colour thread Strap for the handles pins sewing machine You… Continue reading Straw Bag
Linen Balloon Sleeve Top
Linen Balloon Sleeve Top I’m loving statement sleeve tops – hence this Linen Balloon Sleeve Top. And as always, I use easy shapes to make my clothes. Here’s how to make this top. I am a UK dress size 12. Adjust bigger or smaller to fit your size. You need: – fabric matching colour thread… Continue reading Linen Balloon Sleeve Top
Brocade Shift Dress
Brocade Shift Dress I’ve made a good few simple loose shift dresses like this brocade dress. You can head to the Dresses section at the top of this blog to see two I made in different fabrics and colours. Am not going to re-write all the instructions but rather put links to previous posts where… Continue reading Brocade Shift Dress
Out of Africa Earrings
Out of Africa Earrings This is a bit of a ‘blast from the past’ post. I made these Out of Africa earrings ages ago in the very early days of this blog. Since still I wear them so much, I thought I would post them again. With a much improved pic. The instructions for these… Continue reading Out of Africa Earrings
New Look Jacket
New Look Jacket I’ve made this exact same New Look pattern before. First time was – here – when I made it as the pattern was meant to be. This time around, I lengthened the sleeves a bit. And made it a touch narrower in the back. Use the link above for the full tutorial.… Continue reading New Look Jacket