by alisonrgreer | Sep 30, 2022 | Blog
Katie came to Sewing School with a very special occasion sewing project in mind. Turning her own wedding dress into a christening gown for her granddaughter, Lily. Although Katie is not a novice sewist, she wanted some extra support to create such a sentimental item....
by alisonrgreer | Sep 12, 2022 | Blog
Get Yourself Unstuck with a Project… Do you ever find yourself so excited to start a new project but then very quickly run out of steam? Believe me, you’re not alone. It’s a tale I hear often from my students and in fact this summer it’s happened to me too. But...
by alisonrgreer | Aug 24, 2022 | Blog
Silent Auction – Bid Now! I’ve been doing a lot of walking recently. That’s because my partner, Gary & I are doing a 26 mile trek raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society. All donations are gratefully received, and you can donate here. As a part of our...
by alisonrgreer | Jul 22, 2022 | Blog
I made these Style Arc Bob Pants as part of a sew along in the Love & Stitches Club last year and I wore them a few times. However, I was conscious of the V shaped drag lines from the crotch up to the waistline. The Bob Pants are the right size for me over the...
by alisonrgreer | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog
Well, colour me happy! The colours you wear are as personal and individual as you are. To me your clothes and the colours you wear are an artistic expression of yourself. A shorthand to express yourself and a way to lift your mood. Colour Analysists such as Katie...
by alisonrgreer | May 23, 2022 | Blog
Jessica Sews a Cheongsam… Jessica came to me for one to one sewing lessons about 2 years after she had moved to the UK from China. She was missing certain aspects of Chinese culture and wanted to make herself a Cheongsam. As well as other types of Chinese...
