The Thrifty Stitcher video on winding bobbins
Here is my first ever video guide, scary recording yourself, and weird realising what you sound like! But I'm glad to have got...
Can you have it all?
As women we celebrate our multi tasking skills, we rejoice that we can now have a career, raise a family and still be...
Easter bonnet tips!
It's Easter weekend, and many of us will be attending Easter bonnet parades. Why not make one with a twist? Create a fun...
Fascinator making tips from expert milliner Chrissy King
The royal wedding and indeed wedding season are almost upon us. At the thrifty stitcher we are filling up all our fascinator hen...
sewing machine trouble shooting tips
It's been some time since my last back to basics post, and I feel terribly guilty! I feel a little like going to...
fascinating fascinators!
Here at The Thrifty Stitcher we are a little bit in love with fascinators. But what is a fascinator?With the royal wedding looming,...
Back to basics #1- buying a sewing machine
One of the most important pieces of a sewing kit is the sewing machine. Boy is there a lot of choice out there,...
The sewing directory-a fantastic resource!
I returned from my Gambian holiday with the lurgy I left with. 2 weeks taking cold and flu meds is too much,so after...
Our throw away culture
I am blogging today from The Gambia in west africa. I walked through a craft market on route to the internet cafe, and...
Is being "Thrifty" the same as being mean?
Back in 2009, when I began thinking of starting a small sewing school, I struggled with finding a name. There are lots of...