Make your own re-usable Christmas Crackers

By Laura Casey

I have always loved making Christmas crackers, but this year I have decided that, rather than spending all that time and effort on something gorgeous that will inevitably be thrown away, I would pour my efforts into something that could be reused. This appeals, not just from an environmental perspective, but from wanting to put…

Our first ever sewing retreat – June 2017 – What a success!

By Laura Casey

SEE DETAILS HERE OF THE SEPTEMBER 2017 SEWING RETREAT SEE DETAILS HERE OF THE SEPTEMBER 2017 SEWING RETREAT There are places available for the September 17 retreat. For the full itinerary and information please see the sewing retreat page. Scroll to the bottom to pay a deposit and secure your place. BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE FOR THE SEPTEMBER 2017…

Skillshare – Step-by-step video tutorials & FREE sewing pattern

By Laura Casey

Hello sewists! I have been very quiet with my posting over the last few months because I have been working a a BRAND NEW project that I am very excited about. It’s called Skillshare and, yes, it allows me to share MY skills with YOU on a step-by-step learning platform! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links because…

Colour Block Dress – MULTISIZE SEWING PATTERN

By Laura Casey

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DRESS PATTERN HAS  BEEN UPDATED SINCE THIS POST WAS WRITTEN. THERE ARE SOME CHANGES TO THE ORIGINAL SHAPE AND DESIGN. PLEASE SEE THE PATTERN COVER FEATURING THE GREEN DRESS (BOTTOM OF THE PAGE) FOR THE NEW LOOK. Since the mention of colour block dresses on The Great British Sewing Bee they…