Friday, 11 July 2025

Not a blanket: Episode 296



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Thursday, 10 July 2025

Finished Socks and New Garment cast on: Episode 295


Show Notes
Tutorials on top down sock on Youtube
Turning a sock tube into 2 pairs of socks

Crochet

Sewing

Blast from the past

Confessions

Ask me anything

What's occurring

What Jensen is wearing
I cast on 40 stitches for the main body of the sock
Heal flap was 20 rows 
Knit to last 9 stitches on the first 2 rows of heel turn before ssk, K1 or P2tog, P1. Then continued turn as per pattern linked above.
I reduced the stitch count to 40 again on the foot decreases.
On the toe I decreased to 8 stitches before Kitchener stitching.

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Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Sewing Vlog: Modifying pockets on the Tilly and the buttons Indigo dress

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Friday, 20 June 2025

Traveller Shell: Episode 294


Show Notes

Tutorials on top down sock on Youtube
Turning a sock tube into 2 pairs of socks

Crochet

Sewing

Blast from the past

Confessions

What's occurring
Venetia's yarn shop, 16 Norwich Street, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 9AE

What Jensen is wearing
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Friday, 6 June 2025

Flat Bottom Box Bag Tutorial


Sew a Simple Flat bottom bag with me! Ideal for a small project bag or makeup bag.


Requirements
16.5 x 9 inches Outer Fabric x 1
16.5 x 9 inches Lining Fabric  x 1
16.5 x 9 inches wadding x 1
4.5 x 8.5 inches Outer Fabric x2
4.5 x 8.5 inches Lining Fabric  x 2
4.5 x 8.5 inches wadding x 2
Zip at least 20 inches long
2 x 1.5 inch strips the width of the fat quarter (approx. 22 inches)
10 inches of 1cm ribbon
Faux leather tag
Co-ordinating / matching thread (I use 40wt Aurifil)

Usual sewing supplies such as sewing machine, pins and scissors etc.



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Far too many Confessions! : Episode 293


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Friday, 30 May 2025

Woollay Retreat Vlog

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