6 things I’d never considered doing before lockdown

I’ve been thinking about things that I’ve been doing since we’ve been in lockdown that I wouldn’t have considered before. 1. Dress up Friday When lockdown started, I realised that most of my time would be spent in relaxed and comfy clothes and...

When the World has turned upside down; what do you do?

I’m a little bit sad this week as all the new terms courses were due to start and I’d be working with all my lovely students again. As soon as it is safe and prudent to do so, classes will resume. I know that it’s not forever but I miss you all. I...

What are your plans for when lockdown is over?

Here in the UK, we are facing the reality of another 3 weeks (at least) in lockdown! I’m sure, like me, that this was not the news that you were hoping for! How many times since this has started have you uttered the words: When all this is over I’m going...

This week I have been mainly wearing jeans!

Last week I was telling you about what I’d been wearing and it was all super comfy and relaxed, well this week everything’s changed and I’ve been mostly wearing jeans! Just before lockdown started I completed a pair of the Ginger Jeans from Closet...

My 6 Hero Dressmaking Patterns of the Lockdown so far…

I know in the UK we’ve only been in Government imposed “lockdown” for less than 2 weeks right now, but the type of clothes I’m putting on in a morning is drastically different from my norm. Right now, we’re not leaving the house (except for essential supplies and 1...

41 ways get Motivated and Find your Sew-Jo!

Lost your Sew-jo? (sewing mojo) Let me tell you! You’re not alone! Let me help you find your sew-jo. The students I’ve spoken to over the last few days have, almost without exception, said that they are lacking the motivation to sew right now. And I totally get...