Sew Your Own Christmas Decorations
Christmas is the time for gift giving and this year I made a stocking garland to dress the mantlepiece. All my decorations are handmade using the gift of sewing which I learnt at age 6. I love to share this gift with my students teaching them to sew at all levels.
Fresh Start for Autumn
This autumn we’re launching a refreshed line-up of sewing courses and workshops designed with you in mind. With smaller groups (just 4 students per class), shorter 5-week courses, and full 6-hour workshops, you’ll enjoy focused, professional training in our bright and inspiring studio — only 23 miles from Belfast. Add to that our in-house sewing machine service and over 25 years of teaching experience, and you’ll see why students love learning with us.
What I’ve been Sewing in the Studio
Every day is different in the sewing studio, and this week was no exception. I had two weeks off from teaching and that gave me time to catch up on my own personal sewing.
Designing for a dinky Dachshund
LET’S MEET KATHY & MIA Kathy was one of my first sewing students over 8 years ago when I first held my sewing classes from my first house in East […]
Quilting with Love #3
THE COMPLETED QUILTS Quilting is sewing with love. I can not rush a quilt. My favourite quilted piece I made is the pink cushion for my mum. Made for Mother’s […]
Quilting Connections #1
FINDING YOUR INSPIRATION This weekend in Belfast the Festival of Quilts is on and the buzz for all things patchwork, jelly rolls, fancy machines, wadding and threads will be in […]
Sewing on the Go – Creating a Colourful Kaftan
SEWING COLOUR INTO YOUR LIFE As a sewing tutor, it is important to me that I practice what I teach. That means creating a wardrobe of clothes that bring me […]
Scrap-buster sewing : Ireland, France, Spain
Join my sewing journey as I travel from Ireland through France and Spain, turning fabric scraps into beautiful creations. Armed with my mother’s vintage Singer Featherweight 221 sewing machine and a passion for creative sewing, I transform my fabric stash into stunning dresses, tops, jackets, and more. Along the way, I discover unique fabric shops, connects with fellow sewing enthusiasts, and share my love of sewing through teaching. From scrunchies to bunting to tote bags, these scrap-busting projects exemplify the incredible power of repurposing and creativity. Get inspired to sew your own unique creations and join me along the road in the wonderful world of sewing.
Sewing Safari
LESLEY ON LOCATION I love to see my students fashion creations when they send me photos from a holiday or event. Lesley (whose Victorian costume featured a few blogs back) […]
Archie sews the 60’s: Making a Mary Quant dress
LET’S MEET ARCHIE Meet Archie, a 14-year-old sewing sensation with dreams as big as his heart. In a world filled with endless possibilities, Archie has found his calling in the […]
