Category: Sewing

Sewing is a brilliant hobby that I have been enjoying for the last couple of years.

Here are my posts on all my sewing ideas and activities. I am always learning and finding new projects to sew. And I want to share with you all the things that I sew. Plus, find out how to use all your small scraps of material, as I do like to be as zero waste as possible.

I will show you

the garments I make
the patterns that I use and discover
the latest popular patterns
small items you can make
special techniques

and share all the special things that I find along the way.

Upcycling Jeans To Make A Handbag

October 13, 2020October 19, 2020 Jo Boyne5 Comments

This week, a pair of my little girl’s jeans got a hole in the knee. This and the fact that … Read MoreUpcycling Jeans To Make A Handbag

Sewing, Sewing And Crafts

How To Make Adjustable Elastic Ear Loops For Face Masks

October 5, 2020October 19, 2020 Jo Boyne2 Comments

Like a lot of people, I have been making face masks since early on in the pandemic. But quite quickly … Read MoreHow To Make Adjustable Elastic Ear Loops For Face Masks

Sewing, Sewing And Crafts

DIY Projects You Can Make At Home To Save Money

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 Jo Boyne3 Comments

We are all looking for easy ways to save a few pennies, right? And if you are tightening your belt … Read MoreDIY Projects You Can Make At Home To Save Money

Craft, Sewing, Sewing And Crafts

Making a Simple Skirt

September 22, 2020September 27, 2020 Jo Boyne15 Comments

When you first start out sewing, you are probably looking for a really easy project to boost your sewing confidence. … Read MoreMaking a Simple Skirt

Sewing, Sewing And Crafts

Making a Rag Rug

August 11, 2020October 21, 2020 Jo Boyne23 Comments

Do you have lots of small pieces of jersey fabric left over from sewing jersey garments? Or need a way … Read MoreMaking a Rag Rug

Craft, Sewing, Sewing And Crafts, Zero Waste Living

Top Tips for Sewing With Stretch Fabrics

July 28, 2020August 21, 2020 Jo Boyne17 Comments

One of the questions that I have been asked a lot is “How do I start to sew stretch fabrics?”. … Read MoreTop Tips for Sewing With Stretch Fabrics

Sewing, Sewing And Crafts

Fabric Scraps – How To Use Every Last Piece.

July 23, 2020October 13, 2020 Jo Boyne29 Comments

When I first started sewing, I was amazed at how many waste pieces of fabric I was producing. Being a … Read MoreFabric Scraps – How To Use Every Last Piece.

Sewing, Sewing And Crafts, Zero Waste Living

How To Sew A Face Mask (With A Filter Pocket)

July 23, 2020October 13, 2020 Jo Boyne10 Comments

Cloth face masks have many practical uses. The World Health Organisation and the UK government have recently advised the public … Read MoreHow To Sew A Face Mask (With A Filter Pocket)

Sewing, Sewing And Crafts