In my relentless quest to cover my body in as much handmade stuff as possible, I recently finished making an embroidered cuff. I was inspired by these ones on Etsy, as well as others found on Pinterest. These snakes are a design from An Accident of Stars by Foz Meadows, which is a book I…… Continue reading Embroidered Cuff
Tag: Life-size Makes
Anything I make that’s life-sized, or not doll-scaled.
Project Roundup
I have quite a few big projects going on at the moment, combined with being away from my workspace. Embroidery sure doesn’t look like a big project, but thousands of tiny stitches takes a while! This will be an embroidered cuff bracelet, eventually. The other snake will be yellow. I’ve also been pattern drafting -…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Mug Rug
Have you ever heard of the concept of a mug rug? I had some patches I saved off some old clothes, and I thought I’d give one a go. I first mentioned this in December, and it’s taken that long to figure out how to effectively insulate it without using polyester. The answer was to…… Continue reading Mug Rug
New Pants
I’m back in familiar sewing territory now, don’t worry! I’ve made myself another pair of Simplicity 8457 pants. This pair is in deep forest-y, almost racing green linen from The Fabric Store, and it was an absolute dream to work with. I’m hoping to wear them in both summer and winter, because the linen is…… Continue reading New Pants
Project Roundup
Happy New Year! My new year has been quite restful, just two things on the go at the moment. First, three of the five embroideries I have planned for Needle & Thread are complete. I have no idea at the moment how they will be mounted on the walls, so this project is on hold…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Project Roundup
First, I have finalised most of the embroidery designs for Needle & Thread’s walls; these will all be cross-stitched. I have a red banner in addition to these that does still need a design, but these four should keep me going (and the walls covered) for now. Second, I have these scraps I’ve been assembling.…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Daisies and Fairytales
In a thrilling turn of events, your local ‘pants till death’ friend has made a dress. This pattern is the Sew Over It Florence dress, which came free with a sewing magazine. I loved the design instantly, and after making it, I still do! I liked it for several reasons, including the button closure and…… Continue reading Daisies and Fairytales
Upcycled Pyjamas
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
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
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
My Life in Miniature 