The Simple Sewer... That's me!!

Hello and welcome to my blog.

First things first, my name is Kirsty and I am in my mid 40's, happily married with a daughter and a grandson.

After attending a basic sewing class I decided that I loved sewing and wanted to start to learn.  So I bought myself a basic sewing machine which is a Brother LS14, a bargain at just £64 from Amazon.

So I quickly learnt how to thread it and off I went to my class.  We made a simple tote bag in just one morning and that was it, I was hooked.

I came home and made another bag, which I haven't taken a picture of yet. 

I then decided I wanted to try a skirt so I made a plain black jersey skirt for work with an elasticated waistband. 

 After that there was no stopping me, I was finding myself rushing home from work so I could sew lol.  So far I have made 5 bags, 3 make up bags, 2 cushion covers and 2 skirts.

The fabric I used for my second skirt was £2 metre from Ikea and is a gorgeous black and white spotty cotton.

I then went into work and showed my colleagues, one of them asked me to make her a bag.  She loves her dog Russ so I went looking for some appropriate fabric.  I found this on facebook from a lovely lady (check out her fabric) https://www.facebook.com/groovyfunkythings/

Check me out, I even made a pocket with a zip which I managed after following this fab you tube video.

My project this weekend is a maxi dress so watch this space.

I am now on the hunt for a second-hand adjustable tailors dummy lol.

Ok,  I am signing off for tonight but will be back tomorrow to tell you about a another fantastic lady I buy my fabric from and also to tell you about the "surprise parcel" I have subscribed to.