Jolanda's Sewing Corner

Hello, I have signed up for an advanced dressmaking evening course at the local college.  I am so looking forward to it - hopefully I will learn some new techniques and tips! I needed a case to hold my needles and stop them going rusty.  I made this one from some remnants of calico, ribbon and gold cord. I stamped the images using archival ink and used a decorative stitch on my sewing machine. The back has a little free machine embroidery too!  My first attempt at such a thing! Hope you like it Jolanda x

Here is a link to a fantastic tutorial on how to hem your jeans keeping the original hem I done this on several pairs of jeans and it really works!!! Jolanda xx

Hi and welcome to my blog. I want to show you some of my sewing exploits! Maybe you will get some ideas and tips - I know I have by looking at others' blogs!!  I originally bought this bag from my local library to carry my books in, but after a little while of use the handles broke apart.  The hessian just wasn't strong enough but the rest of the bag looks as new.  As I didn't want to throw it away, I thought I would decorate it.  The bag lacked somewhere to put your purse safely so I cut an old pair of shorts and used the leg pocket. To brighten up the pocket I embroidered and appliqued some hearts on it.   I also found some pieces of gingham too small to make anything with.  I love this bag now it's so bright and cheerful and much more useful Thanks for visiting I would really appreciate any comments you would like to leave. Jolanda xx

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