Archive for May 2014
Buying or upgrading your sewing machine, what to look for……
Almost daily I am asked about what machine should someone buy for themselves, or for their children. So I am sharing the advice I give to them with you. I have seen and used loads and loads of different machines, so I am not a technical expert but I know what works for me and…
Read MoreHow to make a superhero cape
My mum told me about www.iamsupercapes.co.uk, who are making super hero capes for sick and disadvantaged children in the UK and the rest of the World. So I thought I would make one too, and show you how to do it, so you can make them at home as well. I cut the fabric out using…
Read MoreCreative Business Start Up Marketing – what works for me, Dotty Bobbin
Hello all, these last few weeks I have been spending time on my business marketing and am now the proud owner of some branded mugs and even my car is branded. I would like to share with you what is working and what isn’t. I found an A frame chalkboard in a…
Read MoreAvril Cosh Sewing Debut
Two weeks ago, my Mum and I made our way down to Hemel Hempstead, from Scotland, leaving straight after school. We arrived at Saskia’s at nine O’Clock. The next day Saskia taught us how to make pin cushions and we sewed squares together. After that we went shopping and I bought some zips, elastic and…
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