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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.
