New range of screen printed toys
Last summer I revisited a technique I'd only briefly experimented with before; Screen Printing. I had attended a one day workshop run by...
Creating my wedding dress
When we finally set a date for our wedding, I had a deadline for making or finding a suitable outfit for the occasion. I knew I wanted to...
New collection of upcycled toys for the Brighton Artists Open Houses
I've been busy sewing softies again! I will be exhibiting my work as part of the Fiveways artists group in Brighton this May. Along with...
groovy flower lavender bags
I love the floral graphic print on this 1960s fabric. What started life as a teatowel, has been turned into sweetly scented bags filled...
My biggest dressmaking challenge yet!
So this year, in April, we are finally getting married! What a perfect excuse for a special occassion dressmaking challenge.. The thing...
My personal sewing challenge for 2019!
I've decided to teach myself the art of traditional embroidery- one new type of stitch everyday (where possible!) Having made quite a few...
linen and hand dyed silk unicorn softies
One of my favourite textile projects is designing and making soft toys based on my own doodles and sketches.. You can't help but notice...
The perfect winter neck warming Parkwood Cowl by MIY collection
I made this super cosy cowl a couple of years ago and I have had so much use out of it! I get lots of compliments when wearing it- people...
Sewing Coco by Tilly & the Buttons
I have now made 4 versions of the Coco top/dress. The dress (above) is for casual weekend slouching (!) but the two tops are worn for...
Purple corduroy chimp from a vintage pattern
Following my previous post on making toys from a 1970s 'golden hands' publication I have now made 3 corduroy chimps! They look great but...