Christmas pyjamas are always a classic, but this year I wanted to make something extra special: hand woven pyjamas! They’re fantastic!
Category Archives: Handmade
Darn socks!
Darn it, I’ve almost put a hole in my favourite knitted socks! Luckily, I know just what to do: darn it!
Converting my old loom
How did I turn my hopeless Jack table loom into something that weaves beautiful cloth? Read on and watch the video to find out!
Painting in cloth
I’m inspired to get weaving again, and this time, really learn how to do it well. I’ve made a series of samples for colour and technique based on a painting I have on the wall.Check out how it came out!
Men’s to Boy’s
What do you do when you need a “semi-formal” outfit for a boy’s Year 6 Farewell? Dig out an old men’s collared shirt and get cutting, that’s what!
Remodelling an unfortunate sewing project
Have you ever hand-crafted something that just didn’t turn out like you hoped? I have!
All is not always lost. Here’s how I recovered from exactly this situation and turned my item into something I love!
Table Loom Experimentation
Hi folks! I’ve been spending much of my two week vacation time playing with my table loom, and sampling for a new project–a tea towel twill “gamp” (a sample for different twill patterns and colour combinations).
A London Liripipe Hood
I’ve joined the ranks of many re-enactors who have decided to make a replica of a London Hood — complete with a silly “liripipe” tail! This project kept me busy with a number of different skills, so I might break this down into sections, with more detail in additional posts. I initially drafted this postContinue reading “A London Liripipe Hood”
Sewing skirts from scratch
A couple of years ago I started taking a series of Craftsy (hey what? now called “bluprint”!) classes to learn how to make my own sewing patterns, using flat pattern making methods. The first class I tried is called “Patternmaking Basics — the Skirt Sloper” and is taught by Suzy Furrer. I’ve finally managed toContinue reading “Sewing skirts from scratch”
Weaving is the Bee’s Knees! Well … Feet.
This year I acquired a book I’ve been wanting for a loooong time: Applesies and Fox Noses — Finnish Tabletwoven Bands, by Maikki Karisto and Mervi Pasanen. This book focuses on tablet woven bands from Iron Age Finland, with patterns from, and inspired by, extant bands from the period. It’s an amazing book for aContinue reading “Weaving is the Bee’s Knees! Well … Feet.”
Simple Crafty Life 