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How to Sew with Difficult Fabrics

I don’t have a huge amount of sewing DIYs on this blog, which is odd because I have a degree in textile design, I’ve owned my sewing machine for nearly 12 years and I use it on a regular basis. But I could do with brushing up on my dressmaking skills. I realised recently that learning to sew and learning to make clothes are two completely different skills and I’m in need of practice for the latter! I’m already thinking ahead to the new year (the blogger in me takes over) and next years resolution is to make one item of… Read More

Fall For… September Dress Code

There’s no point denying it. I’m a jeans and jumper aficionado. I’ll champion a good ‘well fitting jumper and rolled up jeans’ combo until the day they stop making them. So this time of year I gladly start throwing on the layers and getting a bit cozy. I also have to remind myself that just because it’s getting colder (and I want to leave the house less) not to leave my outfits devoid of all style. It’s really easy to stick to the basics and be done with it. Luckily September is a great transitional month. I can just about cling… Read More

DIY Faux Granite Rings

I’ve started looking for alternatives to my marble obsession. Polymer clay is great for making different surface textures and effects and I’ve used it to create Faux Agate, Faux Labradorite and Faux Geodes as well as marble of course. But did you know you can get ready made effects that are created for you? Yes, the rumours are true. Faux granite is real and it’s ace! I’ve had some knocking around for a while so I thought I’d put together a really relaxing Sunday (or midweek) project together to share with you guys. Materials: Granite polymer clay White polymer clay… Read More

How to Paint Laminate Furniture

I’ve decided my office needs a makeover. Actually, I decided this about a year ago after moving into our flat but it’s taken me this long to do something about it. So in the spirit of DIY blogging (and because I’ve seen lots of other bloggers do it recently) I’m doing a room makeover! Spring is the time for cleaning and apparently Autumn the time for change… Makes sense. I’ve taken photos of my office as it is, which I can say is particularly messy at the moment. Moving furniture and sorting means every surface is covered with exploding boxes… Read More

Make it Easy | Copper, Rope & Rubber Necklace

My favourite part of this weeks make it easy necklace is the rubber. Do you ever get that feeling of invisibility sometimes? Sort of like you’re just slipping through the cracks a little. I was listening to an episode of This American Life the other day that explored the idea of superpowers. Which would you choose; invisibility or flight? Flight was the ideal, unashamed power whereas invisibility was often the darker, solitary choice. Flight was a force for good and invisibility mysterious and lets be honest, the best way to steal things; sweaters, travel, electrical equipment and most of all… Read More

DIY Marbled Earring Backs

My little inner marbling voice is really starting to take over. There are just so many ways to create this beautiful abstract pattern and so many uses for it! I’ve barely finished this tutorial and I’ve already got marbled aspirations for new projects. I just can’t help myself! Marbled fabric anyone? Let’s stick to one thing at a time. This tutorial is very much inspired by all the fantastic pearl back earring DIY’s I’ve seen this summer. I think marbling has such a cool, winter aesthetic so using this pattern is a great way to take this trend right through into autumn…. Read More

How to Make Textured Beads

When you are making your own beads it’s very difficult to get a perfectly smooth surface texture. So if you’re a perfectionist this (I can imagine) would get pretty frustrating. Me, I like quick fixes. Who has time to make things perfect? So why not play up to the imperfections? Instead of seeing small flaws as a fault, highlight them and make them into a feature. Here I’ve gone even further and intentionally disfigured the surface to make something more interesting and unique. To me this is so relatable to real life! We tattoo and pierce our bodies, dye our hair and… Read More

Fall For… Salt & Pepper

Finding a balance is something I’m struggling with at the moment. It’s not the worst problem to have I’ll admit. I’m very lucky that I love my full time job, as well as writing this blog, freelancing and growing my business at the same time. But I also want to spend time with friends and my ever growing family. I try to make time for running and I want to start doing yoga. I have an urge to travel before I’m too settled and most of all I want to sleep! There’s a lot of areas in my life that I’m… Read More

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