Thursday 28 May 2015

To blog or not to blog

Do you think you want to sew but don't know where to start? 

Do you go in clothes and housewares shops and start thinking "surely I could make that?" 

That means you should give it a whirl! 

Some-one you know will have a sewing machine tucked away that they'll lend you. Your Grandma will produce a needle case full of rusty needles and ancient thread. Asking family & friends isn't always the most productive idea as we all have opinions about what you should and shouldn't do, should and shouldn't use.

But where do you start? 

Make a list of what you think you want to make. It might be a set of swag curtains in shot silk or a felt brooch. It might be a dress for a New Year's Eve party or a baby outfit. Bunting or a pincushion. Write it down. Be excited about what you want - it is your list and no-one will judge you.

Now stand back and breathe. Congratulations! You've started your sewing journey.

Next time - kitting yourself out