So the Jubilee is almost upon us. Are you excited? Judging from the royal wedding last year, it will be naive for me to assume that only those resident on this side of the ocean are working themselve...
I need help folks. Seriously.A couple of weeks ago I went on the rampage at Walthamstow market, scoring metres upon metres of fabric at dead cheap prices, and lamenting the limitations of the human b...
Continuing with the theme of easy makes this week, is vogue 1250, a DKNY pattern.I LOVE this dress.It is a cowl neck pattern, but I decided, because I am crazy like that, to wear it off my shoulders....
Ok, so not the most original of blog post title, but I could not think of anything else to call it.I finally found time today to make something for myself. Knowing that young sir would be interruptin...
Hi everyone, I am glad to say that things are starting to fall into place chez Dibs, and I have not murdered Noah yet, so that is a good sign that all those sleepless nights have not driven me mad......
Yes he did.Technically he was supposed to finish baking on the 4th of April, however due to little technicalities, which I have moaned about non-stop on this blog, and which I am sure you all got tir...
...Fear not Mr.Dibs. I love you still....so Im not talking about another man( though the mere thought of Johnny Depp is enough to make my heart skip numerous beats)Im talking about a new online fabri...
I am now officially on maternity leave. Though to be honest, I stopped going into the office from mid January. I am also officially bored and fed-up. Sitting at home alone all day, day after day is q...
Congratulations Rachel of Shoes and Sewing. An email is on its way to you now.
Dont you just love my new pincushion? I am in love with it. I cant wait for it to get into my little hands ( I am still to find someone whose hands are smaller than mine).My new little treasure was b...
Ive gone and done it again.Ive booked myself on another craftsy course. Yes, yes I know, I have not made the Bombshell dress yet, or the Couture Dress. We all know its not my fault right? I know I am...
Well well well, another day, another winner.I am so glad that I am not the only one who is seriously thinking of improving their sewing skills this year. Without further ado, here is the result of th...
I have realised this year is going to be a challenging one for me, and I know my sewing will suffer if I dont have a plan. I joined the Sew Weekly circle, but I now see that I will not be able to fol...
The Sew Grateful Week is officially over now, and its time to do the draw for my giveaways.So first up, the Lobster fabric: A whopping 64 of you entered this giveaway. Wow, I never knew this fabric w...
I need some help please.Last year, on one of my many trips into a charity shop near my workplace, I bought this for £1.I bought it because it was only £1, and it looks like there is more than 50metre...
Hi guys, this is a non-sewing related post so you might want to stop reading now if you dont fancy a bit of a downer on this bright and cheerful Friday morn ing( the weather is actually horr...
That is what I got yesterday when I woke up in the morning, reached for my phone,and checked my email.On Monday, as I lay on the bed, legs stretched out (my customary position these days as I am kind...
My Sew Grateful Week is well and truly on the roll.Today, I am Sew Grateful to my mom, who pushed me to learn how to sew. When I was younger, I lived with my dad and my step-mom, and only starte...
Hi folks, today is the start of the Sew Grateful week hosted by Debi.I have so many things to be grateful for this week..loads actually. What I intend to do, is to name 1 or two things that I am grat...
No, I am not whinging, I am singing. Does anyone remember The Cranberries?They have this song called " So cold in Ireland" which I loved. In fact I love all their songs, and in various stages...
Hello folks, how goes the Sunday?My sister and some friends came visiting yesterday, so my Saturday was a very happy one. I always love seeing my older sister, as she cracks me up, and being around h...
You all know I signed up for Susan Khaljes course over at Craftsy a couple of days ago. I was so excited about the course, and boy has it been interesting!!. I have not finished watching it yet, but ...
Hi everyone, today I am guest blogging at House of Pinheiro.I review the Roland Mouret galaxy dress inspired Vogue 8280, which was made when I had a waist.
Dont you just love the internet?Last year, Gertie took a class (a workshop really)with Susan Khalje, and I remember thinking I would love to be in her suitcase, so she could take me with her. Ge...
So I have been asked time and time again if I have started suffering from Baby Brain. Each time someone does, I always say "oh no, not me. I dont believe in that". There are some women who sw...
Hi folks, thank you so much for the lovely words of support you all gave me regarding my missed trip to Scotland, and the health issues behind it. It means a lot to me to know that I have friends out...
I finished the simplicity dress during the week, but as I was home all week, I could not wear it to work for my friend to take a picture of it, and by the time Mr.Dibs comes home, its already too dar...
Saturday 21st January 2012.That is the date of today.Im not saying you dont know what todays date is.I am just saying it is Saturday 21st January 2012.In my Calendar, it is marked "Crafters Ceili...
This is a non-sewing related post. Its related to our blogs...those of us who use Blogger. Im sure by now anyone who uses Blogger would have noticed that they cant reply to comments from on their pos...
So this year I joined the Sew Weekly sewing challengers group. If you have not heard of the Sew Weekly, which I think is highly unlikely, you might want to pop over here www.sewweekly.comLast week wa...
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