Having decided I want to up my sewing skills, and make myself a handmade wardrobe (contents of, not the actual wardrobe…!) I realise I need a plan. Contrary to my usual ‘bull in a china shop’ approach to sewing, and just jumping into having a go at whatever I think looks nice, with whatever fabric … Continue reading
If that post title hasn’t made you vomit, and you have clicked through to read, well done! Yesterday, I blogged the 1st of my two main resolutions for 2015-to sew my own wardrobe (or the clothes in it…). Well, here’s the big reveal for the second…. I want to really work hard on appreciating … Continue reading
OK, so I’ve blogged about suggested resolutions for a sustainable 2015, and useful tips for anyone thinking of Buying Nothing New this year, but today I want to share with you one of my two main resolutions for 2015. I really want to make more time for crafting and making, and to improve my skills at sewing … Continue reading
In yesterday’s post all about sustainable New Year’s Resolutions, I promised you some top tips of you are contemplating making Buying Nothing New the resolution for you this year. Here goes: 1) If the thought of a year Buying Nothing New is making you feel a little trepidatious (I assure you you will find it … Continue reading
Well, it’s that time of year again. Time to resolve to do better, do more, be better… My Make Do and Mend Year was not one of last year’s resolutions, (in fact, I don’t think I made any, or if I did I have forgotten what they were) but I am soooo glad I am … Continue reading
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A money-saving, growing-our-own, making-do-and-mending husband-and-wife blog
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My Make Do and Mend Year 