Sewing all the shiny shiny in the Lockdown time warp.
Author: Elaine Batiste
I'm a teacher, a lifelong learner, a traveller, a maker, an adventurer and a 'want to do more' kind of gal.
Ohhh Donna part 2 – Vogue 2512 Skirt
I'm sewing for post Covid times
Unusual knitting – shining a light, knitting art.
When a beautiful idea captures your heart and your mind.
Quick wins to reach across the world.
I had the very great honour last week to be featured in not one but two places in the Sewisphere. As a long time follower of Sew over 50, I was delighted to be invited to join their list of featured sewers and serve as a guest editor for the day, over on their IG account.… Continue reading Quick wins to reach across the world.
Designin’ December Sheer Jeans Jacket
You know how it happens, you go on a pinning rampage and most of the things you pin never see the light of day ever again.
Sheer Magic – Sewing a sheer overcoat
What are your dream sewing projects? Have you got any sewing projects that you'd just love to create that you've never managed to realise? I always think of my craft as making dreams come true - #sewingdreams.
Happy New Year, Happy New Year
Well here we are in 2021. I thought I hadn't done much in 2020. It felt like time rushed by, while at the same time somehow crawled along all while nothing seemed to happen. Well apparently I was pretty busy. I made more clothes this year than previously. If you want to see everything I… Continue reading Happy New Year, Happy New Year
Ohhh Donna! Coming back to my main pattern squeeze.
I keep having conversations with myself about why I have not made any of these patterns and why I'm keeping them.
Magical Clothing – put a twist on it
Clothes can be magic. They can make you feel a certain way. When you make your own the magic multiplies.
Relearning Knitting – the Arewa Sweater by Handmade by Kunbi
Exploring an old talent can revive your creativity and upgrade your skill level.
Let’s sew it for the boy: Forgetful travellers and the magic of sewing – Part 1
Overcoming the reluctance to sew for others can bring some great satisfaction.
Joining the Scrubs Army: what does it take to feelgood?
Like many other UK sewists, I've decided to join the scrubs-making army. There are currently thousands of us, mostly women up and down the country sewing hospital scrubs to support the NHS. I'm doing this because I want to; because it makes me feel useful to make a contribution to something, but while I'm sitting… Continue reading Joining the Scrubs Army: what does it take to feelgood?
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