Category Archives: sewing and knitting

A blog about my journey making things with sewing needles and knitting needles.

Sewing A Dress In Lockdown

Posted on May 7, 2020 by didyoumakethat

Can you snap out of a sewing slump during lockdown? Lately, I’ve only been sewing items for the home. I couldn’t get my head around sewing scrubs or masks. Equally, I felt no compunction to sew pretty dresses. But then, … Continue reading →

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A House Of Hackney Cushion Cover

Posted on April 11, 2020 by didyoumakethat

If you’re anything like me, you need a badger in your life. Preferably, one holding a cocktail! I don’t know about you, but I simply can’t concentrate on complex sewing projects right now. Also, I have a big stash to … Continue reading →

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Guest Feature – Ella’s 5 Lockdown Lessons

Posted on April 7, 2020 by didyoumakethat

So, there I was, having a lovely snooze – I was chasing squirrels in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, it were right grand an’all – when blow me down, if I didn’t hear the strangest noise. It sounded all, like, … Continue reading →

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A Quick & Easy Sewing Project

Posted on April 3, 2020 by didyoumakethat

If you’re anything like me, home cooking has suddenly become a THING – even if it wasn’t before. With that, came a realisation that my oven glove wasn’t that great. But here I was, a Sewist who: wanted to sew … Continue reading →

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Five Ways To Create In Lockdown

Posted on March 31, 2020 by didyoumakethat

The world currently feels divided between those of us who relish our creativity and those of us who … just can’t get going. If the latter is you – or if you want to inspire a friend who might benefit … Continue reading →

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Playing With MakeUp And Dresses

Posted on March 27, 2020 by didyoumakethat

Let’s play with makeup and dresses, shall we? This outfit was sewn from wine-coloured double gauze bought from eBay, with a metallic gold dot. It’s super cute, wears and launders well – what’s not to like? Of course, because of … Continue reading →

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Giveaway Winner & Double Gauze

Posted on March 8, 2020 by didyoumakethat

Thank you to all the people who entered my giveaway to celebrate 10 years of blogging! The winner is Pat K – I’ll be in touch for an address, Pat. I hope you’re all having great weekends. I’m sewing with … Continue reading →

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10 Years Of Blogging – Giveaway!

Posted on February 20, 2020 by didyoumakethat

What were you doing 10 years ago? What the heck was I doing?! Well, I guess in some corner of my house, I sat down with a laptop and opened a WordPress account. I remember being very inspired by sewing … Continue reading →

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Reasons To Sew A Toile

Posted on February 7, 2020 by didyoumakethat

Did you witness the rather magnificent costume designer, Sandy Powell, wear a toile to the BAFTA awards? She’s raising money for Derek Jarman’s Prospect Cottage, the home of his creativity. The plan was to persuade famous attendees to sign her … Continue reading →

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Two Sewing Patterns In One Handmade Dress

Posted on January 28, 2020 by didyoumakethat

When I was a teenager, I had a white cotton drop-waist dress. God, I loved that dress. And now I love this one almost as much. It’s a hack, inspired by Lisa Comfort’s recent vlog where she shared a hack … Continue reading →

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