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sewing machine trouble shooting tips

28.02.2011 Blog 3
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It's been some time since my last back to basics post, and I feel terribly guilty! I feel a little like going to...

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fascinating fascinators!

25.02.2011 Blog 3
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Here at The Thrifty Stitcher we are a little bit in love with fascinators. But what is a fascinator?With the royal wedding looming,...

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Back to basics #1- buying a sewing machine

21.01.2011 Blog 7
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One of the most important pieces of a sewing kit is the sewing machine. Boy is there a lot of choice out there,...

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The sewing directory-a fantastic resource!

17.01.2011 Blog 2
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I returned from my Gambian holiday with the lurgy I left with. 2 weeks taking cold and flu meds is too much,so after...

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Chevron bias top tutorial from "Stitch to Style"

Our throw away culture

13.01.2011 Blog 4
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I am blogging today from The Gambia in west africa. I walked through a craft market on route to the internet cafe, and...

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Is being "Thrifty" the same as being mean?

10.01.2011 Blog 1
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Back in 2009, when I began thinking of starting a small sewing school, I struggled with finding a name. There are lots of...

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Love- my second word aspiration for 2011

07.01.2011 Blog 1
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Love-Wow this is a big word, and yet it's part of the everyday fabric of life. This year i'd like more love in my...

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Create-Word number one of my new year challenge

06.01.2011 Blog 1
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So instead of new year's resolutions,I have picked up on picking 3 words that sum up my aspirations for 2011.The first of my...

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Re-subscribing to level 1

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[vc_row row_type="row" type="full_width" text_align="left" video="" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hello Lovely Elevator,To re-subscribe to your membership, please use the link below. Apologies that paypal has made this...

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EYS membership upgrade to level 2

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[vc_row row_type="row" type="full_width" text_align="left" video="" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hello Lovely Elevator,Thanks so much for requesting an upgrade, apologies that paypal isn't making this straightforward! To upgrade:- Use this...

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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 in person and 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 and a an indie Pattern Maker

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