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Getting rid of moths!

11.04.2012 Blog 2
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If like me, you enjoy a good spring clean, then this is the perfect time of year to control moths. the last couple...

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jam envy

Why I joined the WI!

30.03.2012 Blog 2
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The women's institute conjures up images of ladies in the country making jam, baking cakes and singing Jerusalem! In many groups, there are...

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The Liberty Book of home sewing- A review

05.03.2012 Blog 3
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The Liberty book of home sewing is a visual treat from the front cover to the back page.[caption id="attachment_1357" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Liberty book...

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RENEW – my second aspirational word for 2012

04.01.2012 Blog 0
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RENEW-This word allows me to accept the things i didn't achieve in 2011 and renew my commitment to them. Last year i chose the...

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EXPLORE – my first new year aspiration

03.01.2012 Blog 1
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Aspirational words for 2012ExploreIn the last few years I seem to have become UK bound. Although I've taken a couple of beach holidays,...

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Merry Christmas from The Thrifty Stitcher

23.12.2011 Blog 0
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Season's greetings from Claire-Louise Aka the Thrifty Stitcher ...

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Patterns-do you make your own or buy commercial ones?

07.12.2011 Blog 4
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Feeling thoughtful about patterns this month. As a bespoke pattern cutter, I make one off patterns based on a unique set of measurements...

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How to choose a sewing class

29.11.2011 Blog 1
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Sewing is a bit like cooking, there are some basic skills you'll need to learn. Jumping into a class making for example a...

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My day job

01.08.2011 Blog 0
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I have 2 lives, one is as The Thrifty Stitcher teaching sewing, The other is as a Professional Wardrobe Mistress in London's West...

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Fabric care and storage

07.07.2011 Blog 2
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Top tips for clothing and fabric care & storageClothes, fabric and wool that are stored will attract the Webbing Clothes Moth. Moth eaten...

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Claire-Louise Hardie

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Learn to sew with me Claire-Louise Hardie, Former Sewing Producer for The Great British Sewing Bee. I'm an online Sewing Educator who loves making clothes fit and inspiring beginners to get started. For almost 3 decades I've been a professional Freelance Costumer for stage and screen. I'm a Writer for the best selling "Love Sewing" Magazine

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