Don't Bin It, Snip + Trim It!

I stopped by at The Crowded House last week with Claire to get our snip and trim on!

It was the clothes up-cycle evening I mentioned recently and it was this shirt that I took with me. I had a right fun time, it was just like being in textiles class at school again - except with people I like! 

Surprisingly I still remembered mostly how to do everything like threading the machine and putting the darts in. After about 7 years of no sewing I thought that was quite good!

I should probably mention now that I actually didn't finish mine. Damn, nevermind. 

I still want to share with you all what I did manage to get done. Basically what we were doing was taking a man's shirt and turning it into a top for a woman. Oh and stuffing our faces with lemon tart too.

I just need to finish adding the bias binding and I should be done. Ooh that reminds me, my sister has a sewing machine I'll be able to use.

All in all it was a really nice night. Everyone was so helpful and friendly and now I wish I had a sewing machine of my own. I'd never have to throw away clothes ever again, I'd just make it into something new! 

Now to continue on with it! 

Anyone else a dab hand with a needle and thread?

oxoxo



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Fifi Sweetpea

If you haven't heard of Fifi Sweetpea, then you're about to now. This post is to show you all another talent in the World, who also happens to be my sister!
If you like cutesy, crocheted critters and whatnot then take a look. Each piece is handmade and take it from me - many hours are put in to each one.

Crocheted Fly

Her tagline for her brand is 'Happiness Is Handmade' and she's all about things being handmade with a lot of love put into them and that's what makes her happy. She's very much into nature and the outdoors, you can find out more about her on her own blog too.

There are brooches, pincushions, doilys and she's just recently finished knitting herself a shrug. A labour of love if ever I've seen one! One of my favourite things that she's made, and this wont come as a surprise to anyone:

Cactus Pincushions!

Come on, what did you expect! 

She has a studio at Bar Lane Studios in York. They're pretty cool too, they hold regular screen printing and lino printing classes.

Crocheted Ladybird

Original design Bumblebee with crocheted wings

Colour Changing Crocheted Coasters!

Bumblebee

Caterpillars on leaves

Hope you enjoyed!
If you've seen something you liked, check out her shop here.

oxoxo