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Sewing a 1940s turban from a dress
1940s sewing pattern turning a dress into a turban I love a vintage headscarf or turban, it adds instant glamour to an outfit and is...
Sep 222 min read


Re-Knitting - How to reuse yarn from other garments
Mrs Sew and Sew's guide from the 1940's, reknitting with wool from old garments The other day, I managed to get 585 grams of cotton yarn for just £1.10. It took me several days to get that amount of yarn; it would have been quicker and easier just to buy the skeins from my local haberdashery or online, however at the time of posting, one 20g ball of cotton DK yarn was on sale for £1.08, so to get the similar amount would have cost me over £30. So how did I get it so cheaply?
Jun 204 min read


Discovering 'Me Made May' & why I make my own clothes
A Me Made dress for my sister's Hen Do in 2023 On 1st May I was scrolling online when I came across 'Me Made May'. I must have been...
May 83 min read
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