It’s been raining all day in my corner of the world, so what better to do than start a whole bunch of little sewing projects? First off, I use this bag for groceries, and the jute handles have worn away. You can see the plastic core to them quite clearly. I mended these handles with…… Continue reading Little Sewing Projects
Miniature Snakes
Not reptilian snakes! Though the making process was certainly long and winding…. After three weeks of toiling and experimenting, I bring you… …miniature snake plants! Or Dracaena trifasciata, for the plant nerds out there. (The tutorial for which came from 50 Makes for Modern Miniatures by Chelsea Andersson.) These were quite the trial; I had…… Continue reading Miniature Snakes
Cosplay Update
Sarah’s Thirteenth Doctor cosplay has had an upgrade – this is what it looked like four years ago (!): And this is what it looks like today: The shoes I made a while ago, but this post’s focus is the pants! I made them from scraps of the fabric I used for my life-sized pair.…… Continue reading Cosplay Update
Project Roundup
I believe this is the first Project Roundup of this year, according to my records! These are always fun to write, even if they get fewer views. First off, I’ve cut out another dress! It’s a Daisy dress by Rosery Apparel, and I’m not poaching the sleeves off another garment this time – I’ll be…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Patchwork Chaos
Because it is still hot and humid where I live, I thought I’d make Tiffany something patchworked after many a hot afternoon spent watching Carly B on Youtube. She works quite a lot with patchwork using really colourful fabrics, so I raided my stash. These fabrics come from magazine freebies and offcuts from an old…… Continue reading Patchwork Chaos
Tea at Yaz’s Renovation
That is right, friends, the niggling feeling that ‘I could do that [miniature building] so much better’ returns! This time, Tea at Yaz’s is due for a facelift. It’s the first store along this little street that I made, so I think it deserves a bit of love. At the moment, I’ve just completed the…… Continue reading Tea at Yaz’s Renovation
Navy Double Gauze
I finished this dress a couple of weeks ago, but I’ve only just got around to photographing it. I used the same pattern as my library dress, but I brought the neckline in a bit, so now it’s more of a circular neckline. I also substituted the Rosery Apparel Daisy sleeves, like the library dress.…… Continue reading Navy Double Gauze
Birthday Plant
It was Petra’s birthday on Thursday, so to celebrate, I made her a potted palm! It’s probably one of the best-looking plants I’ve ever made. I used a template and the instructions from 50 Makes for Modern Miniatures by Chelsea Andersson, which were invaluable! I used ripped-up packaging for soil, to cover the coiled felt…… Continue reading Birthday Plant
Pinafores for Adventure
I’ve been making a lot of dresses lately; pants are just too hot for subtropical humidity, I find. This one is Rosery Apparel’s Daisy dress, sans sleeves. I like it as a pinafore with a bit more structure than some of my other pinafores. I, of course, put contrasting pockets in. This view of the…… Continue reading Pinafores for Adventure
Book Nook
The one thing that could enhance your average bookshelf (other than more books) is, in my opinion, a book nook. These are small boxes with little scenes inside that can be used as bookends or, in my case, to divide genres on my bookshelf. I made this between Christmas and New Year, but I’ve only…… Continue reading Book Nook
My Life in Miniature 