Thanks!!

Ciao!!

Just to say a great big thanks to everyone for the support of this blog.

It has now gained over 3000 views from over 33 different countries world wide spanning over 6 continents!!

Keep it going guys!

From when I first started...

Yours,
Truly xxx

Project Sew: Simple Wash Bag

Half way through January guys! ... And only 342 days till Christmas!!

Update on your sewing. Here's a post I made earlier back in 2014. It's a really simple guide to making your own gorgeous wash bag!

Click the link to view the whole post: http://trewleesensational.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/make-your-own-gorgeous-pursewashbag.html

Yours,

Truly xxx

Project Sew: Draw-string Bag

Heya,

You will now need to do something with all the materials you have gathered. So, I've made a step-by-tep, easy-to-follow guide on a handy project.

Draw-String Bag:

How to:

1. Measure and cut the material into two pieces. -  this depends on the desired size of you bag; I chose 10 and 1/2 inches by 18 inches. 

2. Cut ribbon. - I measure the width of the bag and 

cut the ribbon around 4 times this.

3. Turn the two pieces of material so that pattern is facing inwards. Then fold over the tops so that the draw-string can pull through there. - I folded more material than the width of the ribbon so it can move and be pulled tighter or looser.



4. Tuck the ribbon under the fold at the top and sew along. Then sew each other side of the bag together, leaving an opening at the top. - I used a sewing machine because it's faster but by hand is just as effective.


5. Turn it inside out, and Ta-Da! Simple project numero uno - check!

Tighten and loosen the ribbon as you choose when bag is in use.

Yours,
Truly xxx

Project Sew: How To Pick Up Sewing

Happy New Year!

Because I'm so keen on it, I think it would be appropriate to introduce you into the world of sewing also.

If you already do so, you can use this guide to ensure you're doing it right. If not, we'll start from the basics.

You will need the right equipment and, considering there is a lot of it, you'll want a big sewing bag to put it in.

First things first, walk into Cath Kidston. I find it helpful having everything in one shop, and a shop that can be found everywhere. If, however, you don't know of it, look out for any sewing/ arts&crafts shop and they're sure to have what you need... so what do you need?

^^^Read on>>>

Excess materials for practise

Necessities:

Sewing Threads

Needles (safely tucked in
a case)

Materials

I also have a lot of random accessories:

Ribbons

Make-your-own Buttons

Measuring ribbon

Lace

More buttons

 And a sewing machine will come in useful...

Yours,

Truly xxx

X-Mas: Decorations

Hell-ho -ho -ho

Today's post is just a simple idea for you to make to decorate your house with this Christmas... on a budget!

• simply cut your chosen size of circles for the smile (depending on how much of your fridge you wish to take up and how big it is)
• with the same paper, draw and cut similar sized eyes (a bit larger)
• cut a triangle for the nose
• blu-tack or stick onto fridge

For the full description, see here: http://trewleesensational.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/easy-christmas-decoration-ideas.html

Yours,

Truly xxx