Author: Amy Halls
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Dressmaking Books I Couldn’t Live Without
I was never taught how to make clothes, but it was one of those things I so very much wanted to be able to do. So a few years back I began my dressmaking journey (one I’m still on today) and in the process have unearthed all sorts of fabulous resources that I know would…
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10 Types of Sewing Pin (and when to use them)
I‘ll be honest, for a long time pins were pins. I had them, I used them, I gave them very little thought. Turns out its really handy to know what different pins are out there, and what their best uses are. Read on to discover what I discovered, and you’ll be pleased you did! So,…
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Top Tips to Help Homemade Clothes Look Handmade
There is a subtle yet significant difference between your creations looking homemade and handmade. Whilst we are always proud to declare ‘I made that’ to anyone who might be interested, the reality is you want people to be genuinely amazed at the revelation, rather than giving you a ‘yes I can tell’ kind of response. When…
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My Must-Have Products for Sewers
A round-up of some really useful stuff for sewists. If you love to sew, then this post will provide you with some of those lesser-known quirky gadgets that will make your life just that little bit easier when in front of your sewing machine. Sewing Machine Bobbin Buddies / Match Mates Honestly, before discovering these…
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5 Sensory Playdough Recipes
It was back in the 1990s when I started working in nurseries that I discovered homemade playdough. The setting I first worked in created this really sticky stuff, that had virtually no shelf-life and was a bit of a disaster. An unimpressed volunteer mum turned up one day with a batch she had made which…