Wishing a very Happy Mothers Day to all mothers out there today! Breakfast in bed? Not today. I had to work this morning and besides theres no-one here except me at the moment. ...
I really must finish sewing for this Grandbaby as I sooo need to get some things made for myself. Ive been trying to work on a few things but feel Im getting nowhere fast. So theres nothi...
Ive finished it...... and its so cute! And so small. Having waited until the last minute hoping to find the perfect colour I couldnt wait any longer and chose white. Now thats...
Ive realized in the past week how our clothing needs change with different lifestyles. While trying to select handmade outfits to wear for May I find that my clothes are no longer appropriate f...
Wow, its that time again. Me-Made-May 12 is upon us already. How fast did that come around? Being a nosey parker Im looking forward to seeing what everyone else is wearing over on t...
So many things to make... so little time in which to make them...With my first grandchild due in about three weeks I really need to get some sewing done. Ive been planning what I want to make, ...
Ive spent the most enjoyable day trying to sort out my sewing space. The morning started when I remembered I had a pair of my daughters trousers to take up...(yep, thats right shes short like m...
Spectacular beachesWhales visit here in WinterWow!! Dont you just love my new location? We finally decided it was time for that sea change and leave the city forever. (Well not exac...
After receiving a few emails asking if I was OK, I thought I should thank you for your concern and do a quick post letting you know that Im still here and all is well. Ive been having a ve...
Spring JonquilsHello, hows your weekend been? I know I havent posted for a little while but I have been finishing off a few bits and pieces that Ive been working on for a few weeks. Over ...
Well September is now well and truly over, Ive had time to think about the challenge and I wanted to share my thoughts on wearing me made clothes for a whole month. Firstly, I want to...
After my mum passed away I inherited her dressmaking patterns along with all her sewing paraphernalia. Sadly the patterns have been sitting untouched for many years. Although I kept her p...
Have you taken the challenge? I have! "I pledge to beg, borrow, barter, swap and Buy Nothing New throughout October."Living a sustainable lifestyle is a subject I feel quite strong...
As it turns out, you dont pack well when youre in a hurry. I should have done it the night before but was tired and couldnt be bothered. I had been at work all day then stopped for a few...
Not much happening on the sewing front at the moment. As I have said previously its a busy month for me. Right now we are spending a few days at our beach house. With the weather st...
Re-capping what I have worn this week. So, far its been relatively easy to find self stitched items to wear but as the weather seems to be warming up rather quickly its getting more difficult.&...
Im feeling as though Im fairing better this time round. Ive managed to get through 8 days so far with no repeats and I havent struggled to find something handmade to wear yet although, Im neari...
I love colour!! It makes me happy! I feel alive when I wear colour!There comes a time when we all have to make choices. For me, that time has come. Ive decided that this will ...
September has arrived and with it a new challenge! A whole MONTH of wearing self stitched clothing. For those of you who havent heard refashion extraordinaire blogger - Zoe is the i...
Do you ever stop to consider what garments your wardrobe consists of? Lately Ive been thinking about the things I have in my wardrobe. What works and what doesnt. Why did I buy it.&...
Blogoshpere, Im calling for your advice and guidance. As you know I am making the Rooibos dress. So I have measured and made my pattern ready. The next step in the sewalong is...
I have to say, I was not feeling very inspired to sew after that epic effort to complete my shirt. I needed a nice quick project to recover. In an earlier post I...
I have been following along on many blogs for several months now and it has opened my eyes to the fact that there are so many more pattern choices out there other than the major ones we see supplied ...
Yaaay!!! I finally finished the shirt I cut out very early in June. Yes friends, it took 2 months to complete! It took me so long it almost became a UFO. I was sooo.... ov...
Look what was in my mailbox today! When I first saw A Stitch In Time: Vintage Knitting and Crochet Patterns 1920-1949 I knew I just had to have it. I have a real weakness for vintage desi...
Well, Ive done it again. Youd think Id learn wouldnt you. Zoe is hosting another challenge and I have taken the pledge.I, Shelly of Shellys D.I.Y. Style! , sign up as a partici...
Over the last few days my thoughts have been largely directed towards my need to increase productivity. Many things have been getting in the way of my sewing lately leaving me less p...
Over the weekend I visited the Craft and Quilt Fair in Melbourne. The last time I visited the fair was about four years ago when I was heavily involved within the quilting comminity. My G...
Tilly asks in a recent blog post "Has sewing changed your life?" She is writing a paper discussing the impact that sewing has had, not only on her life, but on the lives of other sewist...
As you may or may not know, I love to read! I read on many topics and recently in my quest to gain knowledge of how life was in the past I came across a book in my local library. No...
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