Merry Christmas from The Thrifty Stitcher 23.12.2011 Blog 0 0 LikesShareFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestSeason's greetings from Claire-Louise Aka the Thrifty Stitcher ... Read More
Patterns-do you make your own or buy commercial ones? 07.12.2011 Blog 4 0 LikesShareFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestFeeling thoughtful about patterns this month. As a bespoke pattern cutter, I make one off patterns based on a unique set of measurements... Read More
How to choose a sewing class 29.11.2011 Blog 1 0 LikesShareFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestSewing is a bit like cooking, there are some basic skills you'll need to learn. Jumping into a class making for example a... Read More
My day job 01.08.2011 Blog 0 0 LikesShareFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestI have 2 lives, one is as The Thrifty Stitcher teaching sewing, The other is as a Professional Wardrobe Mistress in London's West... Read More
Fabric care and storage 07.07.2011 Blog 2 0 LikesShareFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestTop tips for clothing and fabric care & storageClothes, fabric and wool that are stored will attract the Webbing Clothes Moth. Moth eaten... Read More
Get the most out of your sewing machine 04.07.2011 Blog 2 0 LikesShareFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestTop tips for sewing machinesA good sewing machine whether it's new or vintage needs some love and TLC! Here are a few tips... Read More
Alteration tips and tricks 30.06.2011 Blog 1 0 LikesShareFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestI do a lot of alterations in the Theatre. Unless a costume has been specifically made for that particular actor then most of... Read More
Why I’m sacrificing saucepans for sunshine 04.06.2011 Blog 0 0 LikesShareFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestAt the beginning of the year I set out goals for the year ahead. Six months on and one of those goals has... Read More
When do you give up on your dream? 27.05.2011 Blog 2 0 LikesShareFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestIs giving up your dream realistic, or settling for second best?I began the week contemplating wether or not we can have it all.... Read More
The Thrifty Stitcher video on winding bobbins 24.05.2011 Blog 2 0 LikesShareFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestHere is my first ever video guide, scary recording yourself, and weird realising what you sound like! But I'm glad to have got... Read More
