This is a very nifty trick I learned over the summer - how to cut silk on the straight grain so that you don't waste any by going in wi...

Thanks for all your lovely comments on my last post, both here and in my personal mailbox :)  I have had many opportunities over the years, ...

I have some amazing news Dear Readers ... it's all happened ridiculously fast!    So fast, that this time last week, I wouldn't have...

Do you or don't you?  Use a thimble that is... I didn't used to, but now I can't sew without one.  I've tried over th...

Thanks for all your lovely comments on the last post :) I thought I'd show you the finished article! This longline corset is made from f...

I had this bra which didn't fit, but it had lovely lace details.... so I cut it up and saved the bits ...  The straps, fastenings and un...

Lordy, I just don't know how I manage to fill up my time so!!  Things on my table already for this year which I will be telling you abou...