About

Hi, I’m Stephen, 60+ and this is my new passion, sewing!
I love gadgets too and will feature, from time to time, some of my favourite devices and web sites.
This is the first garment I made in July 2024. Very happy with this shirt from a pattern from Wardrobe By Me.
From the blog
Stay up to date with the latest from my blog.
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Sewing Class Adventure: Creating a Recycled Kimono Jacket
So, I was given the gift of a sewing class for Christmas. This seemed like a good idea, and it was, but it was not…
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The biggest project so far… The Coat.
I found this. This is The Richmond Coat. The challenge: I have ordered the fabric and lining and interfacing at a cost of £65. Stay…
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Avoid These Mistakes When Cutting Denim for Your Projects
There are two main problems with denim; it’s over dyed and it shrinks. Your denim sheet needs a good wash first. Then dry it and…
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Kimono completed!
Kimono from a duvet cover PART 2 I joined the inner and outer parts together and edge stitched the sleeves. Joining the collar was a…

“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you”.
Maya Angelou





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