I have these old pyjama shorts in my wardrobe, not being worn and taking up space that could be filled with handmade clothes. Let’s make them useful by making them into a furoshiki cloth! Furoshiki cloths are usually square pieces of fabric used to transport personal posessions, or as gift wrap. Their use goes back…… Continue reading Upcycled Pyjamas
Yarnwall (and the Front Counter)
It’s a gloomy day in this miniature world, very atmospheric for taking photos of the newly-rebuilt cabinetry in Needle & Thread. I put drawers on the front of the counter, which presumably hold measuring tapes and record books and suchlike. I don’t know if any of you have noticed, but I have loved sneaking in…… Continue reading Yarnwall (and the Front Counter)
Project Roundup
First of all, the Needle & Thread front counter is in the process of receiving a makeover – the front is now covered in dark brown paper. It looks a bit plain just flat, so I’m thinking of putting some fake drawers on the front to make it more visually interesting. New balls of yarn…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Needle & Thread Darkens
There’s been a few updates in Needle & Thread. First off, I sanded back the big table to the dark wood underneath and sealed it, so now it matches all the new cabinetry. So much nicer! Second, the fabric shelves that used to be fat quarters came down (RIP)… …and the new dark wood ones…… Continue reading Needle & Thread Darkens
Upcycle Your Clothes
Remember these dungarees from nearly two years ago? Well, I eventually figured out that they were a pain to go to the bathroom in. So I chopped them in half and made the legs into pants, and the top half…. ….into a pinafore dress a few weeks ago! I re-used the tie, made the bodice…… Continue reading Upcycle Your Clothes
MLIM Patterns
No, I am not launching an indie sewing pattern company. (Sadly.) The pattern I use to make my waistcoats is a Frankenstein-esque amalgamation of two commercial patterns and my self-drafting, to the point where it is its own pattern now. So, I made myself a pattern pouch to store the pattern pieces! It is, ah,…… Continue reading MLIM Patterns
Needle & Thread Updates
Some small things have changed in Needle & Thread recently. Namely, it now has a back room, and a doorway to access it! It would be great if the curtain was the complete width of the doorway, but I do like the tiny peek you get into the back room through the gaps. There’s a…… Continue reading Needle & Thread Updates
A Good All-Rounder
I saw a round white bag in a magazine a few years ago, made of coiled rope, and I thought, “That’d look great as a miniature bag.” Fast forward to last week, and it’s complete! I crocheted it with a 1mm hook, making two circles with sides before stitching about half the circumference together. Then…… Continue reading A Good All-Rounder
New Shelves
The ‘whimsification’ of Needle & Thread continues, because I finished the new shelves! I did not end up painting the design on the sides, because you wouldn’t have seen it anyway, but I do like the swoopy endpiece detail. These baskets were made for the shelves, too. They’re made from some old prop ‘moving boxes’…… Continue reading New Shelves
Nothing Boring About Plain Grey
Because my first grey waistcoat is looking a little tired, and I want more practice with shawl collars, I decided to make myself another grey waistcoat. Which I sewed the last button onto yesterday! Both the lining…. ….and the pocket linings are the same fabric – I just managed to get these out of the…… Continue reading Nothing Boring About Plain Grey
My Life in Miniature 