Bad blogger

There was an article in the staff magazine where I work (a university) about the various staff and student blogs. It featured one of the professors in my group so I took the time to read it, and it reminded me that I haven't blogged for an awfully long time... Six months to be precise!

I've actually done (a little) more sewing since the last post, so will make some time to at least do some brief posts to show what I've made - especially as they've been pretty successful and frequently worn items! A few long-term projects too.

I'm also resolved to post some pattern reviews on, well, PatternReview.com, and have been mulling over signing up to Sew Retro and Wardrobe Refashion.

The other major thing I've done has been to take a course in customised pattern cutting and fitting at the London College of Fashion - taking personal measurements, making a block and pattern, sewing and fitting a toile, and customising the block.

See you soon - honest!

Well, hello there!

Well, I've now had this blog registered for ages, so I thought I better actually post something... So hello!

I'm planning that this blog will be a place for me to show my adventures in sewing, knitting, crochet and other crafts (but mainly sewing) to the wider world, but it's entirely possible I'll have a ramble about something else too occasionally... I've been very much inspired in my sewing endeavours by the online sewing community, of which I've linked to some of my favourite blogs over there on the right. These people have really inspired me to get out my sewing machine and have a go, as well as being an invaluable source of advice and tips. I'm secretly hoping that one day someone will think the same about my blog, but I think that's rather optimistic.

Anyway, I'm on holiday in the deepest darkest depths of the English countryside at the moment, so whilst I have time to make the first post, I don't actually have access to most of my sewing photos to make a start on the posts proper! Well, hopefully now I've not got a scary blank page when I load my blog, I'll be inspired to write some more when I get back up to the big city.

Bye for now, hopefully see you again soon...