If you have a basket on the front of your bicycle, this project is for you! I’ve shared a step-by-step guide to sewing a fabric liner for your basket to turn it into a picnic-worthy piece. Here’s how to create a lining the easy way…
I’ve created a DIY video to show you 3 no-sew ways to make a Christmas stocking without ever picking up a needle and thread! Check out how super-quick they are to make – they’ll be hanging on your fireplace in no time..!
Planning a sewing project to make your own soft furnishings? Fancy upcycling a t-shirt with a design of your own? It’s easy to create a pretty pattern with lino printing and here’s how to do it yourself…
#SecondhandSeptember got me thinking about sustainable shopping so I thought I’d share some research into fast fashion & come up with some thrifty alternatives…
If you’ve got an old chair that you want to re-cover but just can’t find the fabric you want, how about printing your own? I’ve
I’ve finally started to plan out my living room. To tell you the truth, I’ve been avoiding decorating it for a few months now. Even
Today’s blog post is all about make-do-and-mend and how you can use fabric dyes to makeover your wardrobe. Plus there’s a giveaway to win a bundle
I had a lovely surprise this week when I flicked through the winter issue of Oxfam newspaper: my festive wreath project has been featured in the publication!
So I went away last weekend. I didn’t go far, just on our yearly jaunt to the Essex coast, but boy was it nice to
I’ve been working on turning my tiny kitchen into a more habitable room for a couple of months now and if you’ve been following my progress
It’s been a rather productive summer in the Cassiefairy household. All those little DIY tasks that I’ve been putting off for months (okay, years) have
I really enjoy finding a new use for things, so when a friend of mine was getting rid of an old sofa it was too
The summer holidays have arrived! And with them come the opportunity to spend some time at home and get started on a couple of decorating
I mentioned in my blog post earlier this week that I’ve been out in my caravan now that the summer is here and I’ve crafting
This week I’ve been crafting away in my caravan and have enjoyed a couple of happy afternoons of cutting, sewing and painting (more on that project
Ever since I stumbled upon my first orange LP case at a vintage record market I knew that this was the pattern I wanted to base my
Sewing should be fun. Creative projects ought to make us happy. And DIYs should be simple. However, in the world of perfect Pinterest photos, I’m starting
Christmas starts here! As soon as bonfire night has finished, that is the start to my festive season. Some may say it’s too soon, but
Do you ever buy some fabric just because you like it but have no idea what you’ll end up doing with it? I actually got
During the week I shared a blog post about my new sewing project and how I was working with stretch fabrics for the first time.
As usual, I’ve been inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee to get back behind my sewing machine and make myself a summer top. It
This week I’ve been slaving over my sewing machine… and loving every minute of it. You see, I’ve been inspired by the Great British Sewing
You’d be forgiven for thinking that we have gone back in time to our grandmother’s era, when shops didn’t sell off-the-peg clothes, and make-do-and-mend was
We all know that emerald is Pantone’s colour of the year for 2013 (here’s my blog post about it from January) and although we are
Those of you who have been reading my blog for a little while will know that a few months ago I bought a caravan! While
I’m delighted to say that I’ve had a few messages asking for a quick tutorial on how I made my beach hut cushion for the
I recently spotted a gorgeous lighthouse curtain fabric from the new Abakhan fabrics range online and I knew it would be perfect for my kitchen. I’m planning
I’ve been working on a little craft project especially for Mother’s Day and here’s my finished item, based on a tutorial that I saw on
You may remember that I wrote a blog post last week about this vintage pattern by Simplicity that I found whilst rummaging in my local charity
Valentine’s Day always creeps up on me, and I never get a chance to get my husband a card in advance, so I can often
This sewing project was outside my normal day-to-day-stitching-of-tutus activities, so I was happy to have the chance to turn my hand to something different. My
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