by alisonrgreer | Mar 22, 2021 | Blog
I’ve created a video tutorial on how to make a Peter Pan collar. This was requested by Barbara & Lucy in my Learning to Sew Facebook group. To me, one of the most exciting things about making your own clothes is the infinite possibilities for creativity and...
by alisonrgreer | Mar 15, 2021 | Blog
An upcycling project can be a fun way to bring new life to things that are not being used. Or living up to their potential in their current form. This project takes a men’s shirt and turns it into a fun top for you! You will need Man’s shirt that fastens around...
by alisonrgreer | Mar 8, 2021 | Blog
Today is International Women’s Day and I wanted to write something to honour and celebrate all the amazing women that I’ve supported to learn to sew. They also support me, lift me up and make me better at what I do. I open my heart and my (virtual) studio to you and...
by alisonrgreer | Mar 1, 2021 | Blog
Sewing mistakes can happen, as can mistakes in life. How we deal with them makes all the difference. Treat mistakes as an opportunity for learning rather than as a disaster to ruin your day. Last week I had a technological nightmare and accidently deleted this website...
by alisonrgreer | Feb 15, 2021 | Blog
During the first lockdown I did Dress Up Friday almost every week. I would choose an outfit that I loved to wear and harnessed the power of clothes to lift your mood. I kind of forgot about that during this lockdown! This time I’ve been living in secret pyjamas. As...
