by Lisa | Jan 15, 2026 | Sewing
I was having a conversation with somebody recently about the different techniques we use in sewing clothes. So I began to make a list. I’m not talking about the basics like laying out a pattern, cutting, simple darts. They are important for sure, but I’m...
by Lisa | Jan 15, 2026 | Sewing
This is an ongoing post, and I’ll update it as I go The 2026 wardrobe contest organised by Sewing Pattern Review is the perfect opportunity for me to use up my (huge) stash and also to sew a new wardrobe after big weight loss over the last 12 months. I also need...
by Lisa | Jan 8, 2026 | Sewing
..through the medium of Vintage Sewing Patterns. I discovered this classic deep in my stash recently. Apparently I was a size 12 back when I was 18 years old and sewed this the last time. I loved this pattern, especially the jacket which was so cool. I made it from a...
by Lisa | Mar 31, 2025 | Gardening
I’ve been shopping for plants at Farmer Gracy for the great garden redesign of 2025. These arrived today and are now potted up, parked in the greenhouse and doing their thing while I get the borders ready. Photos and descriptions from the Farmer Gracy website...
by Lisa | Oct 27, 2024 | Cooking
Infographic from this blog: now on my fridge http://blog.rjzaworski.com/2011/12/illustrated-guide-to-sourdough/
by Lisa | Nov 8, 2020 | Cooking
I’m easing myself into a more nutritarian way of eating, mainly by using up everything in the fridge and making plant based soups and other comfort food. I’m aiming for a full week, prepped and planned as per Hello Nutritarian, and today is a shopping day...
by Lisa | Nov 6, 2020 | Cooking
Back at the beginning of 2020, before the virus when the world was the right way up, I bought the Hello Nutritarian Power Prep Programme I followed it for a short time but then with a combination of lockdown and general pandemic chaos, it fell by the wayside. However,...
by Lisa | Oct 13, 2020 | Sewing
What’s the best way to cure the pandemic blues? Plan a new sewing project, of course! I recently made a pair of Style Arc Victor jeans, and I’m really pleased with them, but today I had a hankering for something a bit more luxe. So I had a look on the...
by Lisa | Aug 31, 2019 | Sewing
To read a map in a car, at speed in the dark, you need a firm surface and something to raise it up close enough to see clearly with your magnifier. (Wait, what? Why? Scroll to the end to find out, but make sure you come back here to see my rally sewing skills in...
by Lisa | Aug 26, 2019 | Sewing
This is the first thing I’ve made since my daughter’s wedding which was back in June. Wedding dress alterations and sewing satin skirts for bridesmaids, plus my own outfit, was fun but not relaxing. I left everything in the sewing room untouched for a few...