We’ve all been there. Stuck in a rut, wearing the same clothes, and feeling a bit down about ourselves. But what if changing your wardrobe wasn’t just about looking good, but about feeling good too? I’ve noticed that I havn’t felt as much “myself” when wearing my vintage lately which got me thinking, is it … Continue reading How Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Can Boost Your Self-Esteem

Stripping back the history of Burlesque and the Art of Tease From smoky back rooms to grand theaters, burlesque has lived many lives. Often misunderstood and frequently dismissed as mere striptease, its story is a complex tapestry woven with comedy, satire, and a powerful undercurrent of social rebellion. For centuries, this theatrical art form has danced on … Continue reading Beyond the Veil: The Uncensored History and Art of Burlesque

By now we all know that I love Snoopy and the Peanuts gang. This means that every now and then, I need to pay homage to the late great Charles M. Schultz by building something fun with my Dad. Two Christmas’s ago whilst out and about looking at Christmas light displays, we saw a number … Continue reading Making Seasonal Snoopy Garden Decorations

Originally being scooped out of a ‘end of season’ sales bin, I’ve had my Christmas stockings for a few years and I still absolutely love them. They may not be overly decorated or festive, but they work well in our home and the colours are cute and soothing. Last year, I wanted to find a … Continue reading Easy No-Sew Embroidered Monogram Stockings

Cleo Makeup Bag sewing Pattern Review – From Sunday Sewing Club When I first started learning how to sew, I immediately started by sewing dresses and kinda skipped all the fun beginner projects such as pillowcases and tote bags. Being at the point where my wardrobe is bursting at the seams, I have started shifting … Continue reading Sewing a Quilted Boxy Pouch

Once a year, I like to book myself a little retreat in the middle of nowhere in order to rest, relax and recharge. Normally I would bring down books, all my meals and of course my sewing machine and projects leaving me to enjoy utter bliss for ust a few days. These mini retreats are … Continue reading Saved from the Stash – Cat dress for Cosy Sewing

For those of us in the Southern hemisphere, summer is on its way as we’ve finally left the winter months. Warm weather, sunny days and beach trips are on the horizon and I figured that it’s never too late to start learning something new. As I’m trying to challenge myself with my sewing, I wanted … Continue reading Sewing Swimwear: Making my First One Piece Swim

Every year, I set myself a few sewing goals, and this year, I tried to set fewer goals (every other year, I planned way too much and got overwhelmed) that were all achievable. One such goal was to sew some swimwear, which leads us to today’s post: making my first-ever bikini without a pattern. Knowing … Continue reading Sewing Swimwear: Making my First Bikini

It is a truth universally acknowledged that any crafter during the holiday season must be in want of a project. As it’s currently spooky season for only a moment longer, I couldn’t let Halloween drift past without crafting something to celebrate. As I’m taking things such slow and easy this year, my original 6 Halloween … Continue reading Saved from the Fabric Stash; Halloween Edition

Feeling overwhelmed this spooky season? Wanting things to be a bit more cozy and calm? Here are 10 cosy activities to try out this spooky season! These activities are great for a small gatherings, solo nights or couples evenings. They are designed to get you thinking creatively, have a little fun, do something a little … Continue reading 10 Super Cosy Activities for a Quiet Spooky Season