The candy striped skirt was the other last-minute sewing project two days before we went on holiday. 😉 Continue reading Pink And White Striped Cotton Skirt
Monthly Archives: November 2016
Making A Clocked Stocking Pattern
I used my stocking pattern to make a pattern for 18th century clocked stockings. Continue reading Making A Clocked Stocking Pattern
Turn Leggings Into Stockings – Refashion Tutorial
Today I turned my old leggings into stockings. It’s perfect to repurpose ill-fitting, outgrown tights or old leggings with holes along the seams – no need to throw them away! I’ve written a tutorial, so you can also refashion your old leggings into thigh high stockings. Continue reading Turn Leggings Into Stockings – Refashion Tutorial
How To French Knit – With Pictures
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to use a knitting nancy. French knitting or spool knitting is an easy and fast way to make I-cords. French knitting is also a perfect way to teach children how to knit. Continue reading How To French Knit – With Pictures
Pleated Skirt With DIY Cotton Jersey Knit Underskirt
I had a pleated skirt in my stash that was very sheer so I decided to add a white cotton jersey knit underskirt. Continue reading Pleated Skirt With DIY Cotton Jersey Knit Underskirt
DIY Edwardian-style Beaded Hair Accessory
Today I have some pictures of my Edwardian-style hair accessory for you which I made some years ago. Continue reading DIY Edwardian-style Beaded Hair Accessory
Advent Calendar 2016 – 24 Christmas Craft Tutorials For You!
I’m excited to announce that I’ll host an Advent Calendar on my blog.
Count down the days until Christmas with my Advent Calendar. Each day from December 1 to December 24, a new Christmas craft tutorial, a Christmas recipe, or a Christmas sewing tutorial awaits you on my blog. Continue reading Advent Calendar 2016 – 24 Christmas Craft Tutorials For You!
Strawberry Custard Pie – Historical Food Fortnightly Challenge #24 – Redo!
For the HFF2 challenge 24 – Redo! I made the Edwardian Strawberry Custard Pie again. Last time the cake didn’t turn out as planned: the custard was too runny, the pie too sweet, and I had made too much shortcrust pastry. So I made some adjustment to the recipe. Continue reading Strawberry Custard Pie – Historical Food Fortnightly Challenge #24 – Redo!
Quick And Easy Vegetarian Vegetable Soup – Historical Food Fortnightly Challenge #22
This tasty vegetable soup recipe was published in the 1914 cookbook ‘Meatless Cookery‘. Continue reading Quick And Easy Vegetarian Vegetable Soup – Historical Food Fortnightly Challenge #22
Nautical T-Shirt Refashion With Sailor Collar
I sewed a plain white t-shirt some years ago but then I found it too plain: So here’s another boring white t-shirt upcycling. I refashioned the white t-shirt into a nautical top: I added blue t-shirt fabric stripes and a sailor collar at the front. Continue reading Nautical T-Shirt Refashion With Sailor Collar