tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77676524228343501542024-03-13T17:58:57.477+00:00ILOVEMYSEWINGMACHINESarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-9374653584638416182009-08-25T15:40:00.001+01:002009-08-25T15:40:19.912+01:00Creations beginning again.<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_OFUjmQO3YPYpX7CvNqoC8LEfWyK9VtLY-2gFjHlpWJ0BsDq98OQPxDVEKY7ubfuSQz1ElNTzzaqFoDy_JOO3PoWZ1ET7V1ZieJNb2QHI5_qQ5YoP-wvV2LyVXpYUqVqq1mHbZifaxo/s1600-h/PIC321-719913.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_OFUjmQO3YPYpX7CvNqoC8LEfWyK9VtLY-2gFjHlpWJ0BsDq98OQPxDVEKY7ubfuSQz1ElNTzzaqFoDy_JOO3PoWZ1ET7V1ZieJNb2QHI5_qQ5YoP-wvV2LyVXpYUqVqq1mHbZifaxo/s320/PIC321-719913.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373911272066782546" /></a></p>After a long summer of many little trips away to weddings and family holidays (my husband is a teacher and I work from home so we had the luxury of 6 weeks together) I didn't get much done so im enjoying going back to basics and playing with colour and stitches to see where it takes me. Hopefully this little guy will be part of a very cute dress/tunic to be worn with leggings.<br>A lot of people wouldnt complain about being away from home so much for summer but I feel totally out of practice now and like I've missed the busiest season! Anyone else feel the same? Or did summer bring time and inspiration to you?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-26165044998752286532009-08-17T13:58:00.003+01:002009-08-17T14:02:30.522+01:00Hello!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkGDC_sv6ogCasls-xNhoQr_hosdd-56Uh6jSW70TsRlNPDcePiFAKvQjDhl7tKGOjr_BQik9iLtnMBG-qxKXt07WMFVQv8FN_eed7cGcqMRflnR0SN0KIzAv_UBtU1c1yxx7BEL_NtnY/s1600-h/cardi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkGDC_sv6ogCasls-xNhoQr_hosdd-56Uh6jSW70TsRlNPDcePiFAKvQjDhl7tKGOjr_BQik9iLtnMBG-qxKXt07WMFVQv8FN_eed7cGcqMRflnR0SN0KIzAv_UBtU1c1yxx7BEL_NtnY/s320/cardi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370917003133959874" border="0" /></a><br />I've been away all summer and not got much done in the way of sewing! :( Finally finished my sisters cardigan though and I'm quite proud of it - it has 5 teacup buttons and 1 teapot button at the top! Also the crochet round the neckline and sleeves is just plain sweet :) Love love love it.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-83572733301799434362009-05-06T10:36:00.001+01:002009-05-06T10:36:15.610+01:00Etsy vintage find!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55A6pT9VXz6IcJ0fY8taQA57DABuWf8XvWfUZxAFNBR_ottpYdqQ-fNsnsM0vYTZxD8QK9WmIUesnEZpf0-1mSxRHkEImlIaurU8rT6sl0pXuEu-d4gDDpQ5_gGxUWn23lomph4o9sjk/s1600-h/PIC124-775612.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55A6pT9VXz6IcJ0fY8taQA57DABuWf8XvWfUZxAFNBR_ottpYdqQ-fNsnsM0vYTZxD8QK9WmIUesnEZpf0-1mSxRHkEImlIaurU8rT6sl0pXuEu-d4gDDpQ5_gGxUWn23lomph4o9sjk/s320/PIC124-775612.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332642455964913122" /></a></p>I think this jumper is so crazy noone else wanted it so it was a real bargain! Less than 20pounds to buy AND post over from america - wow! Now, I just hope it fits :-) its so beautiful, lol. Etsy is still as amazing as the day I found it. Posting new bags this week, they are just trial runs so not very exciting but still pretty. Have a peek! <a href="http://www.ilovemysewingmachine.etsy.com">www.ilovemysewingmachine.etsy.com</a>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-87259001084976082222009-04-30T13:16:00.001+01:002009-04-30T13:16:47.403+01:00TARTAN TULIP DRESS SPRING/SUMMER 09<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0des-9dfZYnLTnFupA-C2g06AhY2eAeuqOokiKAm_yyhPcj8ZeRRAFcDvdFz2dDc4m_EfVkZSWyWVyBAbjB1fD9nNjgbdowyXRVtEtQMedVF8DkISvUZSOUGCOyY9fn71jNf6XTaqFas/s1600-h/PIC059-707404.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0des-9dfZYnLTnFupA-C2g06AhY2eAeuqOokiKAm_yyhPcj8ZeRRAFcDvdFz2dDc4m_EfVkZSWyWVyBAbjB1fD9nNjgbdowyXRVtEtQMedVF8DkISvUZSOUGCOyY9fn71jNf6XTaqFas/s320/PIC059-707404.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330457312671734322" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4wYdBVLxyX7wF_Uk9B5YqzGQF5eHMSnVs2nZ3WyVFv8gnMQ1h0xao3MqjS7DpD9IBY5fn-5Tce4M59nwohJFxbpUTx3bpD1udmF-9JnQ0LdI1ygVzqpxZnLM-GnBwmrtqjSLvmn389g/s1600-h/PIC063-707939.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4wYdBVLxyX7wF_Uk9B5YqzGQF5eHMSnVs2nZ3WyVFv8gnMQ1h0xao3MqjS7DpD9IBY5fn-5Tce4M59nwohJFxbpUTx3bpD1udmF-9JnQ0LdI1ygVzqpxZnLM-GnBwmrtqjSLvmn389g/s320/PIC063-707939.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330457316766938418" /></a></p>Here is my first design for spring/summer 09, I have two more but they are still just sketches. I'm really pleased with how it turned out - although the neckline could do with being widened an inch or so. It looks even better on but my camera skills arent the greatest when it comes to taking pictures of myself so youl have to wait till I get my sister to take some! Now I just have to decide on a price for my shop. I'm thinking in the region of £70, would you pay that?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-4234721023272603682009-04-28T10:43:00.004+01:002009-04-30T17:58:21.807+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh18BqTXVcibLmXQ0WgdseOhmOPsXdDJUtwHsTSDOjk9PF5umxPuGrYmDQpfJ7Ryl53ZEQw0oqRbpm0irkMCyG5tIUTKz7HwZLkIYPvzq4LbL0YgqC5FhE7SzfquXZLYNst8kaKrrdzVj8/s1600-h/090206_0160.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh18BqTXVcibLmXQ0WgdseOhmOPsXdDJUtwHsTSDOjk9PF5umxPuGrYmDQpfJ7Ryl53ZEQw0oqRbpm0irkMCyG5tIUTKz7HwZLkIYPvzq4LbL0YgqC5FhE7SzfquXZLYNst8kaKrrdzVj8/s320/090206_0160.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329678860707623362" border="0" /></a><br />hmm, it's dear husbands 30th in 23 days and it's probably time I start thinking about making him something. We bought him a guitar pedal he's been wanting for years but I should really make him something else too, any ideas you crafty girlies can show me?<br /><br />Do you like my dress btw? I made it myself! I felt like an absolute princess that day and the snow was just gorgeous!! Click on the photo for a better look :)<br /><br />(photo by Roddy Mackay Photography)Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-70846867142530605262009-04-25T18:13:00.001+01:002009-04-25T18:13:39.388+01:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5AvDvp0vqFmV9TQ51WyPKAFbHP68RVJS7kW9gjNVrB3SnZLCrNk_fFGQWdwVICSrxseawqjZaFJFGoZd3l_fJjfzNDqA-8gXv9iD7_Ar5xGRM7CZObxMU-71vY6YR2p4AnTST1l4ZOHo/s1600-h/PIC022-719389.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5AvDvp0vqFmV9TQ51WyPKAFbHP68RVJS7kW9gjNVrB3SnZLCrNk_fFGQWdwVICSrxseawqjZaFJFGoZd3l_fJjfzNDqA-8gXv9iD7_Ar5xGRM7CZObxMU-71vY6YR2p4AnTST1l4ZOHo/s320/PIC022-719389.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328678391148507570" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktW5SJsMNRFrMnS4vZwnmxAMOxqOu-V_yv6KqTdwcTR-IiiZ8cykPR2exHSFxUPfZJHFgtmnx2xsl9weitsNr6ZbNoiNbjyRR_IsxuTCVSr5k5ri78Xuxi-hwwqimSB1T09PnZ3ZspJY/s1600-h/PIC033-719824.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktW5SJsMNRFrMnS4vZwnmxAMOxqOu-V_yv6KqTdwcTR-IiiZ8cykPR2exHSFxUPfZJHFgtmnx2xsl9weitsNr6ZbNoiNbjyRR_IsxuTCVSr5k5ri78Xuxi-hwwqimSB1T09PnZ3ZspJY/s320/PIC033-719824.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328678390143486626" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGt_Br97g5mR_FfN73PywUF-mlHdqvcT85rUUEcpO-8Xj3E3bAjV-7Ly7bqZVJ2xTVBhk9HOZlRPMOzWXy87tdW3E7DnPh6aeIbIXfS_P4zV4wgYNsomb-xHebKTzwUKgdinXzZAyYTQs/s1600-h/PIC025-720345.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGt_Br97g5mR_FfN73PywUF-mlHdqvcT85rUUEcpO-8Xj3E3bAjV-7Ly7bqZVJ2xTVBhk9HOZlRPMOzWXy87tdW3E7DnPh6aeIbIXfS_P4zV4wgYNsomb-xHebKTzwUKgdinXzZAyYTQs/s320/PIC025-720345.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328678395558852450" /></a></p>I made my first quilt today! I used one Moda Recess charm pack and 3 metres of coloured cottons. Some of the seams don't match up but for my first attempt I'm loving it!! It took my mum, my sis and I hours to figure out a pattern to go with but in the end I kept it simple with the charms in the middle and 3 borders of coloured squares the same size. <p>I LOVE anything square so I'm very pleased I now have a square quilt, the only problem is I don't know where it's going to go!! :-DSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-46703457210577308062009-04-24T10:40:00.001+01:002009-04-24T10:40:32.036+01:00Craft Sewing Rocks!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRc9fckMnmAbNyNKtLBTBY-AD4QnRslWrKucyroBnPh1j1ZIZO0nuXyNz8CP3YmDu9nur8uGSwthpkXigs6VMdBMmAvLb55d2IXtrsxyi9bIqgTJDmuEtpWcXQ3YHRhAQOKQHpkOKNgQ/s1600-h/PIC019-732037.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRc9fckMnmAbNyNKtLBTBY-AD4QnRslWrKucyroBnPh1j1ZIZO0nuXyNz8CP3YmDu9nur8uGSwthpkXigs6VMdBMmAvLb55d2IXtrsxyi9bIqgTJDmuEtpWcXQ3YHRhAQOKQHpkOKNgQ/s320/PIC019-732037.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328190537015770610" /></a></p>Check out the amazing turtle I made from the latest issue of 'Sew Hip', if only I didn't promise him to my sister!<p>It was a really easy pattern to follow for an experienced textiler but if you were new to sewing it could have been difficult to know which way up patter pieces went as there was no indication. The whole process took me about 3 hours although im sure I could have done it much quicker if I had to. It was a nice relaxing time filler for me on a lazy afternoon. If you've never made such a thing before, I recommend you try it, its great fun seeing the end result! I've already started on a Hippo from a previous issue!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-19334435112072933262009-04-11T08:51:00.005+01:002009-04-11T08:55:05.324+01:00ROAD TRIP!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8n8SRlv35VHJK6jsH6iH2PKu1hkRqp5YEccbEKH1qymswdOluilQ7HojRQ1XXhy-3f1SocLVUoaIQb72BaW7O7b1Srs3EWBCApxLiaNH8wBEOd79eRclxIozTfoUq2aBhyphenhyphenoBk_0q-FOY/s1600-h/tartan+copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8n8SRlv35VHJK6jsH6iH2PKu1hkRqp5YEccbEKH1qymswdOluilQ7HojRQ1XXhy-3f1SocLVUoaIQb72BaW7O7b1Srs3EWBCApxLiaNH8wBEOd79eRclxIozTfoUq2aBhyphenhyphenoBk_0q-FOY/s200/tartan+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323339228724359154" border="0" /></a><br />Going for a wee trip round the north coast of Scotland for a few days! Hopefully I'll come back inspired and with plenty of photos :) Looking to design a new bag for spring/summer, something funky and for tartan. . .Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-57913445418057800222009-04-08T12:47:00.005+01:002009-04-08T13:01:23.127+01:004 bag sales!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncafzIGr1E_neQ9XUp89lnj7-uhFbRUEjB4jKMjgtR8jrfTHY0Rpv-_TPWj0YZ__6Rtlj9ezqQgB4s-eWiya3y6Yh8CC97WSTKxDt1ab_O_Rsa0J2N0vkRazFGaBXpF-_kZoKKzMI0d4/s1600-h/0811220002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncafzIGr1E_neQ9XUp89lnj7-uhFbRUEjB4jKMjgtR8jrfTHY0Rpv-_TPWj0YZ__6Rtlj9ezqQgB4s-eWiya3y6Yh8CC97WSTKxDt1ab_O_Rsa0J2N0vkRazFGaBXpF-_kZoKKzMI0d4/s200/0811220002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322289309840283682" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiPp7rRqSHAva1HRpPfarUQTgX6drSi25byq7QJ54YxpImFWOn01ok5EtOIaA3k4AcS_qpEmSwt1k7cGQqjDgLygJtp3EXwW4AoBKfTem1hyKkAFDif5zdDNEIqD-kX4gKYQr_vqz9WI/s1600-h/0812080010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiPp7rRqSHAva1HRpPfarUQTgX6drSi25byq7QJ54YxpImFWOn01ok5EtOIaA3k4AcS_qpEmSwt1k7cGQqjDgLygJtp3EXwW4AoBKfTem1hyKkAFDif5zdDNEIqD-kX4gKYQr_vqz9WI/s320/0812080010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322289179808791442" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">I haven't blogged in a while but thought I'd share my delight in my 4 sales on etsy yesterday!! Wooh! I'm almost at 30 sales now, but if you include sales outwith etsy and from the gallery I'm doing pretty ok. Working from home is proving to be the best thing I've ever done.</span><br /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-63253105830315738352008-12-05T10:44:00.003+00:002008-12-05T10:52:58.783+00:00Hello Etsy Lovers!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVGeFQHBCw1hTb2EJYKVLSkCXUJC0BKX0xZFLLDg9H8gtNHsBq6UEemXpf4gx-ReuwNIwV9e7UzG9tfjkWEfpzyNGnh5b167O_szuiYMOSb3b7XzYyQBR7drq4cFYRXgYrnBOHVAX3KaA/s1600-h/0810030025.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVGeFQHBCw1hTb2EJYKVLSkCXUJC0BKX0xZFLLDg9H8gtNHsBq6UEemXpf4gx-ReuwNIwV9e7UzG9tfjkWEfpzyNGnh5b167O_szuiYMOSb3b7XzYyQBR7drq4cFYRXgYrnBOHVAX3KaA/s400/0810030025.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276256640782299858" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">^^^ HELLO FERGUS! ^^^<br /><br />Is anyone out there in love with etsy right now? I've sold two dresses and quite a few bags in the last fortnight and I'm loving it. All the etsians are so friendly and helpful and very very very creative - it's such an encouraging place to be.<br /><br />I've had a couple requests for tartan bags (see fergus above) so I'll be making a few more of them in the next little while. Along with that I'll be sourcing new jersey jumpers to make the upcycled dress from because the first customer loved hers so much. I made it in a caramel colour and she looks fab in it. Its such a comfortable dress I never thought to wear it with heels but in her 'appreciation photo' she has matching caramel heels on and it looks great: elegant and uber-comfy - what more could you want!?<br /></span>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-87258357137351781882008-11-24T10:05:00.003+00:002008-11-24T10:09:16.576+00:00Busy Busy Busy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEusaSCan1QtfI_XtG9jPnThhbw6iPPJ-xI6qGaAfBD-2QG7I-yqAp3wbN-0LseBajt9JpxGC4lVuMq0XeG4bnSmk_Btj5PAZW_BXLuFUq1-EgESFadMEKKTryM_k1HwlB-lyyjlNaX_Y/s1600-h/0811190012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEusaSCan1QtfI_XtG9jPnThhbw6iPPJ-xI6qGaAfBD-2QG7I-yqAp3wbN-0LseBajt9JpxGC4lVuMq0XeG4bnSmk_Btj5PAZW_BXLuFUq1-EgESFadMEKKTryM_k1HwlB-lyyjlNaX_Y/s400/0811190012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272163929790379522" border="0" /></a><br />What a week it has been!! I've had a sale nearly everyday this week - it's so encouraging. I have 2 dresses to make by the end of this week to post off to customers aswell. Thankfully the fabric I ordered has arrived safely. Anyways, can't stop for long! Also have to create new bags to list as most of the nice ones have gone . . . busy busy busy. . . .Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-45221461351892062052008-11-10T14:01:00.004+00:002008-11-10T14:09:55.447+00:00Here's a sneaky peak at my pink workstation...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPeaO_RBYG1l6AYJ8cBJVRKspl0Y__pFnpzBHG5s6QyM1Ib-YJEYu13fCO2nqeOhEpDOhrCt_Ae8Uqzo1Vx0to8DYIMrnWD1md5qSB7Ge9V4dwEycy7eBbvwpWH4VWi9NpWSoBjcXDEJA/s1600-h/0811100006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPeaO_RBYG1l6AYJ8cBJVRKspl0Y__pFnpzBHG5s6QyM1Ib-YJEYu13fCO2nqeOhEpDOhrCt_Ae8Uqzo1Vx0to8DYIMrnWD1md5qSB7Ge9V4dwEycy7eBbvwpWH4VWi9NpWSoBjcXDEJA/s400/0811100006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267029193105275010" border="0" /></a><br />The sewing machine and I are designing a new clutch today. I feel quite productive as I was approached by a gallery over the weekend who are interested in featuring my work. I'm so excited!!<br /><br />The Gallery has just opened, they are in West Yorkshire and are called Projeto - check out their photos on Flickr.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-36693912134938019832008-11-08T22:12:00.004+00:002008-11-08T22:17:17.348+00:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntKtNM0w_VCnj1VzipFcbRrcnLJL6iiYs4WG4YEXUtYg2cu0v2jhItlPuzsqHYRTN4gOqlIla4AnUwtTgZTrY4vsGf3xaSfO-WxYnTMy4j3vbjbxXGCn0PiNxm_nk6Z82KLujWw8kjuY/s1600-h/0811080015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntKtNM0w_VCnj1VzipFcbRrcnLJL6iiYs4WG4YEXUtYg2cu0v2jhItlPuzsqHYRTN4gOqlIla4AnUwtTgZTrY4vsGf3xaSfO-WxYnTMy4j3vbjbxXGCn0PiNxm_nk6Z82KLujWw8kjuY/s200/0811080015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266413664834995954" border="0" /></a><br />Check out my new item!! I love it. Just a short note tonight sadly - I'm listing this as I watch the X-Factor - sad but true :DSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-38037159488051940912008-11-07T10:18:00.003+00:002008-11-07T10:23:13.381+00:00FUNKY TEE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwu1RReqiEzppNfszwgFPaD055Go5uOjlflf4JhMj9-x10WMw-8o1hoBSxb1HpTdPgxjBMIbxhJrJeMhEnKgPTMsuAzeUEGqzPizCzeeHvtsX_tHGjMt3s6m3o3MXVrO4peIHFCx62vDA/s1600-h/0811060022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwu1RReqiEzppNfszwgFPaD055Go5uOjlflf4JhMj9-x10WMw-8o1hoBSxb1HpTdPgxjBMIbxhJrJeMhEnKgPTMsuAzeUEGqzPizCzeeHvtsX_tHGjMt3s6m3o3MXVrO4peIHFCx62vDA/s200/0811060022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265858302685185442" border="0" /></a><br />I filled a few pages of my sketchbook on Tuesday night with t-shirt designs and I made one yesterday - I'm soo pleased with it. I up-cycled a large mans t-shirt into a rough edged sleeveless tee with a MASSIVE bow on the front. Once again I'd love to keep this one for myself but I'll just have to make another one instead. It was posted up on Etsy yesterday - take a peak! xSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-55571847787682298542008-11-06T13:31:00.003+00:002008-11-06T13:40:33.237+00:00Winter Comfort<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj79A3tVHWDwej0MGPlgCiyPdPcGVEDjg2E1_WfylPkfZKW6iW3Md9CVgyz_Nazjn5cfc1hYJKTNrIvndB6VDuXpfRiQvNym9uKINoL92cHfLWeTCKHuvBtFA-rE-GyOv1TE-uItKW4cZc/s1600-h/0811060008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj79A3tVHWDwej0MGPlgCiyPdPcGVEDjg2E1_WfylPkfZKW6iW3Md9CVgyz_Nazjn5cfc1hYJKTNrIvndB6VDuXpfRiQvNym9uKINoL92cHfLWeTCKHuvBtFA-rE-GyOv1TE-uItKW4cZc/s320/0811060008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265537116606511778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuiu7wrCwPErNn0GNrKmfT3-Pf-UA6MTmW9r_SvZGiPzy-Q5nx5VJUDcKbod8BYBrF34-W4-cJ9ZsZoU3j4YjH8kgejHyNTtuICmUYYSIkwT5ZBoCpT20hyCnoKnV2RXA1HHR7sPrGxmI/s1600-h/0811060004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuiu7wrCwPErNn0GNrKmfT3-Pf-UA6MTmW9r_SvZGiPzy-Q5nx5VJUDcKbod8BYBrF34-W4-cJ9ZsZoU3j4YjH8kgejHyNTtuICmUYYSIkwT5ZBoCpT20hyCnoKnV2RXA1HHR7sPrGxmI/s200/0811060004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265536900422457986" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">WOW! Ilovemynewdress :D<br />The snow the other day inspired me to make a warm jersey dress for winter that I can wear with my new boots (which should be arriving in the post any day now - yay) and bright tights. It has pockets and everything!!<br /><br />I loved it so much I thought I should share it with the world and sell some on Etsy.<br /><br />In doing this I realised how much more I love making clothes than bags and hopefully I'll be making a lot more for Etsy in future.<br /><br />What do you think of the dress? I think it could do with a flower brooch around the neckline or even a whole gathering of them - any ideas?<br /></span>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-68408604755966192562008-11-04T10:22:00.003+00:002008-11-04T10:35:07.030+00:00Needles are for sewing machines.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQp_e8KIs_BMgywZ4ab1o3VrAlagr7vZyu1LY90IhWGqeZ4_2qVOt80lQa2gyombUPPhs_s_21czQPy5FwSGehYw0pbty3h7ES5tGC38LYKJ-4Ba-q8J9u0JGfThVClMPLvRRWWdDjomk/s1600-h/0810280005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQp_e8KIs_BMgywZ4ab1o3VrAlagr7vZyu1LY90IhWGqeZ4_2qVOt80lQa2gyombUPPhs_s_21czQPy5FwSGehYw0pbty3h7ES5tGC38LYKJ-4Ba-q8J9u0JGfThVClMPLvRRWWdDjomk/s320/0810280005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264746184241813698" border="0" /></a><br />The first snow fell last week!! I couldn't believe my eyes - snow in October ... brrrr.<br /><br />Thought I'd share that with you :)<br /><br />I invested in some jersey yesterday and I'm now looking very much forward to making a winter tulip dress - no doubt it'll be something I'll want to keep for myself but I'm convinced it'll be posted on Etsy by next week.<br /><br />To spur me on I am listening a lot to Imogen Heap right now, I've also been watching her video blogs - she works extra super hard everyday but loves what she does so she's always really bouncy and happy - it makes me smile. Sad but true. She also wears clothes she buys on Etsy so I like her even more for that :D<br /><br />On a less happier note though, I have the dentist today and it's going to involve a needle - eeep! Needles should only be attached to my sewing machine not me!!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-20234834730311832952008-10-29T16:25:00.003+00:002008-10-29T16:31:42.891+00:00mmm strawberry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwyjbuc3p21Sc56gwaa7DZBFbTwIk_27gdbBTlkcVOu6JqQyuvCjjyDRRXb-J2vvZS6-N5-xbn-ul-L2ompN2OjpuEhyphenhyphenDZEHD-MUa1bz0L7y_s5cDrkWTUpjPmHHv1CO0UUFTYA-ITbR0/s1600-h/0810290003A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwyjbuc3p21Sc56gwaa7DZBFbTwIk_27gdbBTlkcVOu6JqQyuvCjjyDRRXb-J2vvZS6-N5-xbn-ul-L2ompN2OjpuEhyphenhyphenDZEHD-MUa1bz0L7y_s5cDrkWTUpjPmHHv1CO0UUFTYA-ITbR0/s200/0810290003A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262613748703069986" border="0" /></a><br />Once again I have completed a bag and it is my all time favourite - does that happen to everyone?! I always find when I finish a project its my best yet - but I guess that's a good thing because it means I'm improving, yes?<br /><br />I completed my Strawberry Whip Shoulder bag today, with tasty plum lining. There is another Strawberry whip on its way with a striped lining instead as I couldn't decide between the two.<br /><br />For now though, I am pooped. I need a break as I've been in this uncomfortable chair for far too many hours today. A good cup of tea is called for and maybe even a biscuit seeing as I've been so good.<br /><br />Till I blog again... xSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-52532705686579090812008-10-11T15:14:00.000+01:002008-10-11T15:19:00.780+01:00<a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiReUSAK3nETh4zvezDT5ZU_ZSouTzw-uQhyphenhyphenOufqgPcM3nZXAfDnKX3a8bFV3wyMIC_7qYLC3j64E_hbCgBGWS5IMnz_NXSmfr2IERCa9IiLN_8OnUp6NPA3rSizINzngqSeANwlMhzNLc/s1600-h/0810090001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiReUSAK3nETh4zvezDT5ZU_ZSouTzw-uQhyphenhyphenOufqgPcM3nZXAfDnKX3a8bFV3wyMIC_7qYLC3j64E_hbCgBGWS5IMnz_NXSmfr2IERCa9IiLN_8OnUp6NPA3rSizINzngqSeANwlMhzNLc/s200/0810090001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255899862435011666" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">I'm loving the latest arrival to my wee bag designs - it still needs some work but it's so cute to hold and put things in. I haven't designed much else lately but I will let you in on a secret - I'm awaiting some tartan from the postman so I can get started on a winter coat design!!</span>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767652422834350154.post-81364898137061316062008-10-11T13:18:00.000+01:002008-10-11T13:27:07.789+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_VLB0Sr0v0-x4b4OZJmk5n_J0-YZf-S7LrlvmMHG6etJLWImc1JyvSOlaMJb28TPowlF9BBHHxLI7SRsAfm4QfseVlxDiqrgj8p1wAIMaLIGgKbCnPMTgGz1jgp8jwPJR5666DygsBo/s1600-h/0809190010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_VLB0Sr0v0-x4b4OZJmk5n_J0-YZf-S7LrlvmMHG6etJLWImc1JyvSOlaMJb28TPowlF9BBHHxLI7SRsAfm4QfseVlxDiqrgj8p1wAIMaLIGgKbCnPMTgGz1jgp8jwPJR5666DygsBo/s400/0809190010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255869917164436258" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">I've started out on etsy.com, it's a fab website where crafters and designers of all shapes and sizes can sell their work.<br /><br />It's great also for the community aspect of it as you can chat and join forums with others, but considering more than half of the members live in America they're awake when I'm asleep and I'm asleep when they're awake it's not my favorite area.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Having said that though it is quite funny joining chats at 10 in the morning here when it is some hideous hour of the night there and they are all telling amusing nonsensical anecdotes. he he :)</span><br /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02966967550234757326noreply@blogger.com0