Thursday 30 May 2013

Peg Bags...

peg bag

My peg bag badly needed washing. Rather than work out what to do with the pegs while it was being washed, I decided to make another; not an onerous task, as all up, it takes about 3 minutes to make.

Monday 27 May 2013

Darning a Hole in a Woollen Cardigan...


I was NOT happy when I recently discovered a hole in one of my favourite, woollen garments; a Country Road cardigan. I've had this cardigan for a few years now, but good woollen garments should last a long time. I don't know if I've caught it on something or whether it's a moth hole.

Sunday 26 May 2013

Threading Your Way ~ Home Decor ~ Link Party

Welcome to the thirty fifth edition of Threading YOUR Way with Threading My Way. Each ongoing, themed link party is steadily growing into a resource full of ideas and inspiration.
    Remember, these linkys are ongoing, so you can continue to add projects throughout the year. Add as many projects as you would like.

    Our thirty fifth linky is everything Home Decor... curtains, lounge covers, rugs, table runners, upholstery... anything made from fabric, yarn or lace inside a house. If you've already added a project to another category, but you feel it fits in here as well, feel free to add it again.

    Home Decor
    Link up any family friendly posts that you have written on Home Decor Your posts might (but don't have to) include any of the following:
    • how to's 
    • tutorials
    • photos
    • tips 
    • what you have learnt

    Saturday 25 May 2013

    Threading Your Way ~ Features...

    This week's features...

    An adorable, reversible dress, added to the Dresses for Girls link party. There are now more than 300 dresses in the collection...

    Reversible, Relaxed Roller Skate Dress by Donna and Rachel, from Once Upon a Sewing Machine

    Friday 24 May 2013

    Just a Little Addition...


    Not so long ago, I showed you my latest dress for Dress A Girl Around the World... a simple t-shirt dress. I loved the fabric, but I wasn't happy with how wide the dress turned out. Thank you so much for all the suggestions as to how I could easily fix the problem.

    Wednesday 22 May 2013

    Shirt Apron...


    This week is all about aprons. Yesterday I showed you the beautiful apron I received in a swap. Today, I'm showing you the second apron I've made for Mr TMW. This apron is rather plain, compared to his Star Wars apron, but then again, this one didn't cost a cent.

    Tuesday 21 May 2013

    Crafty Cooks Apron Swap...


    Last month I showed you the half apron I made for the Crafty Cooks Apron Swap. Today I received my apron, all the way from the U.S. My apron has spent 3 weeks, tightly packed into a little box. I know I should have ironed it first, but the light was fading and I wanted to take photos, as I know my partner has been waiting to hear it has arrived, safe and sound. I didn't even stop to put makeup on or change my outfit.

    Monday 20 May 2013

    Fabric Letters...


    I've made some more fabric letters for five little people, each set containing the letters of their name.

    Saturday 18 May 2013

    Threading Your Way ~ Features...

    This week's features...

    A comprehensive and easy to follow tutorial on QAYG (Quilt As You Go), added to the Sewing Tips and Techniques link party. I'd really like to try this, although perhaps on something smaller to begin with...

    Easy QAYG Tutorial by Chrissie, from made by Chrissie D

    Friday 17 May 2013

    Star Wars Apron...


    After making my first ever apron, for the Crafty Cooks Apron Swap, I decided it was time I made Mr TMW an apron. As he does 99.9% of the cooking, I thought it was only fair.

    Wednesday 15 May 2013

    Ten Dress Up Costume Tutorials...


    A dress up box is an essential part of growing up. No matter how simple or elaborate the contents, they are a great way to foster creative thinking, to encourage imaginative play and to enable kids to have fun.

    Today I am showcasing Ten Dress Up Costume Tutorials that have been added to the Pretend Dress Up Clothes link party here at Threading My Way...

    Sunday 12 May 2013

    Threading Your Way ~ Features...

    This week's features...

    A sewing tool caddy with a place for everything, added to the Bags and Totes link party. Seriously, I've never seen a sewing bag with so many pockets and places to store accessories...

    Sewing Tool Caddy by Missy Shay, from Missy's Homemaking Adventures

    Friday 10 May 2013

    All Day Skirt...


    In my Stash Busting post, I showed you some of my favourite fabrics and how I was going to use them.  Here's the first one made up into the All Day Skirt by Lily Bird Studio.

    Wednesday 8 May 2013

    Pirate Accessories...



    Every well dressed pirate needs an eye patch and a bandanna. You can make both of these accessories for a couple of little pirates in less than an hour, from start to finish.

    Monday 6 May 2013

    Stash Busting...

    In case you missed it last month, here's a guest post I wrote as part of the Stash-Busting Series over at Feather's Flights...

    I've been reading Feather's Flights, ever since I came across Heather's Baby Shortall tutorial, so  I was very pleased when Heather asked if I'd like to contribute to her Stash-Busting Series.

    I buy fabric because I like it, not necessarily because I have a project in mind. Consequently, I have a rather large fabric stash.


    This is just a small portion of my stash. There's two more sections to the IKEA bookcase. Not all shelves contain fabric, but a fair proportion of them do. 

    Saturday 4 May 2013

    Threading Your Way ~ Features...

    This week's features...

    An adorable dress, added to the Dresses for Girls link party. Cass has taken upcycling to a new level with her dress. Who would have guessed this dress was made from a vintage sheet...

    Vintage Sheet to Geranium Dress by Cass, from Cass Can Sew

    Friday 3 May 2013

    Link Parties Explained...



    After looking at my blog, one of my real life friends wanted to know what a link party was. If you are new to blogging, you may be wondering the same thing.

    If you are trying to figure out what a link party is and whether they're something you should bother with, then this post is for you.

    Wednesday 1 May 2013

    Ten Cushion and Pillow Tutorials...


    Today I am showcasing Ten Pillow and Cushion Tutorials... all added to our ONGOING Pillows and Cushions link party. Each tutorial contains step by step instructions and lots of photos. There's even a pillow that can be made without sewing.