RENEW – my second aspirational word for 2012 04.01.2012 Blog 0 0 LikesShareFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestRENEW-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... Read More
EXPLORE – my first new year aspiration 03.01.2012 Blog 1 0 LikesShareFacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestAspirational words for 2012ExploreIn the last few years I seem to have become UK bound. Although I've taken a couple of beach holidays,... Read More
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
