by alisonrgreer | May 16, 2022 | Blog
Me Made May is one of those challenges that I really love to join. It’s low pressure as you can make it work for your own needs. It is a challenge started and co-ordinated by Zoe Edwards of the blog: So, Zo… What do you know? And is now in it’s 13th year. From Zoe’s...
by alisonrgreer | May 9, 2022 | Blog
Do you avoid making patterns that include zips? Because you are terrified to try sewing in a zip for the first time? Or you’ve tried to insert a zip before and made a bit of a mess of it? Sewing a zip can feel a little tricky if you’ve only been used to sewing fabric...
by alisonrgreer | Mar 21, 2022 | Blog
Sewing update & challenges… Earlier in the year I wrote about my Spring Sewing plans. You can read the original post here. Well, as usual, nothing has gone according to plan! Sew Alongs Of course I’ve made the Sew Along projects for the Love & Stitches Club....
by alisonrgreer | Jan 17, 2022 | Blog
Spring 22 Sewing Plans. I’m not a fan of winter clothes. I must admit that. I’m a summer baby and much prefer the feeling and freedom that summer clothes bring. I love to feel the sun on my skin! These bright sunny summer mornings are making me want to start wearing...
by alisonrgreer | Jan 10, 2022 | Blog
I’ve been sewing for almost 30 years and here are 10 things I wish I knew as a newbie sewist. Let me save you some frustration by sharing them with you now. 1. Not all fabrics are created equal. Buy the best you can afford. Buy it if you love it! Don’t buy cheap...
by alisonrgreer | Jan 4, 2022 | Blog
Wow! It’s 2022… Are you setting yourself any sewing goals for 2022? I’m deliberately not using the word resolution as traditionally a “New Year’s Resolution” is often doomed to failure before you’ve even returned to work from the festive break. And I don’t subscribe...
