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New intensive Sewing BootCamp

March 27, 2013 in Courses, Sewing

Hi everyone,

I am delighted to tell you about a new intensive sewing skills course which I am launching next month.

Why this type of course? Well, a number of you have told me you would love to learn to sew well and with confidence, quickly. So I thought a kind of Sewing Bootcamp would be the answer, an intensive 4 session course which covers the basics of sewing and which will run over 4 consecutive mornings or over two Saturdays.

This new course will obviously cover more than I am able to cover in a 3 hour Workshop. It will allow me to cover and talk about many things which I don’t have time to deal with in the shorter time-frame.

At the end of the 4 sessions, you will be able to tackle a simple sewing project with confidence.

I designed this course to be as practical and hands-on as possible. You will leave the course with a bag and cushion sewn all by your self

Please feel free to call or e-mail me if you have any questions.

Maebh

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Easter Sewing Ideas and Ester Sewing Patterns

March 27, 2013 in DIY, Sewing, Tutorials

Last week before Easter and such a awful weather! It is so bad outside, that I really to wanted do something nice and bring some sunshine to my life. I ended up spending last two afternoons doing some “Easter Sewing”. And while looking for inspiration I stumbled upon many, many cool ideas. Why to waste all these valuable research? Easter is just a few days away but you still have time to make some thoughtful gifts: ) Enjoy!

Easter basket

Easter Bunny-Basket

from DisDressed blog.

sewn carrots

Carrots for Easter Bunny

- tutorial by Clare

sewn Easter eggs

Easter Egg Pattern Available

from Fiona Carter’s Blog

Easter patchwork

Easter Patchwork Tutorial

from CraftIdeas

Girls Easter Mini Tote Basket

Excelent Tutorial from

BetzWhite Blog

Spring Butterfly

Pin Butterflies

from Purlbee

Funky Easter Bunnies

Tutorial and Patterns

from Purlbee

Easter Bunny

Great tutorial from

Bless Thiss Mess

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Few Super Cute Ideas for spring dresses for girls

March 17, 2013 in DIY, Sewing, Tutorials

The spring is coming and I can feel that. I started thinking about some cute gifts to my three little nieces. There are so many options in the shops but I think that nothing can win with cute sweet colorful dress. Especially if it is hand made. And if it goes with some matching adult-like gadgets.

I was looking for good few hours to find some inspirations and here is what I ended up with.

1. My first idea is to sew this darling green dress

It is form the shauna@shwinandshwin tutorial which I found on her blog. She in order modified slightly another dress tutorial from craftinessisnotoptional.com. Check both of them and sew along! This is what I am going to do!

tutorial for the girls dress

2. Another idea for 5 year old girl is to sew this sweet tunic with the birdy pattern.

I have already started and have very similar fabric with owls. And here you can find very detailed tutorial for this lovebird tunic

girl tunic pattern and tutorial

3. My third niece will be getting the kimono style wrap dress.

I found it as well on www.craftinessisnotoptional.com and think it will look great if i use a more vibrant colours.

Cute Kimono Dress

So, these are the three dresses I am going to sew. Feel free to coment and add links to the pages where we could find free patterns and tutorials. I am sure many of us will be interestes.

And finally, this is something I wanted to show you. I couldn’t resist! I love this asymmetric cover. It is sooo cute and colourful! It would be deal for darker colder days but still remind about the sunshine. Don’t you think? I you come across the pattern like this let us know!

cute colorful baby girl sleeveless coat

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Sew Easy Invitation to Style Solutions With Stylist Cathy O Connor

March 2, 2013 in DIY, Ideas

STYLE SOLUTIONS

With Stylist Cathy O Connor @ Forty6…by weardrobe

Celebrate spring!

Enjoy our fabulous collections from Jackpot, In Wear and Part Two. Cathy provides guidance on how to dress for your body shape, how to choose wardrobe staples and how to mix and match your wardrobe

Forty6…by weardrobe- 46 Drury St. Dublin2

(We are opposite Davey Davey and next door to Costume)

Tuesday 30^th April 7-9pm

Free Jackpot Scarf with every purchase on the night

Limited spaces available so to avoid disappointment book your place: Simply email maebh@seweasy.ie

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10 Amazing DYI Valentine’s Day Projects

January 30, 2013 in DIY, Ideas, Tutorials

The Valentine’s Day is soon. Today we featured 10 amazing valentines Day projects so you can make yourself the perfect Valentine’s Day’s gift for your valentine.

Check out these 10 amazing Valentine’s Day DIY inspirations:

1. Cards with sewn harts.

Amazing idea not only for Valentines Day. Here you can find quick tutorial.

Valentine Cards with sewn Cards

2. Cushiony Valentines for your Crafty Friends. Here you can see the tutorial.

valentine gifts

3. Embroidered Hearts.

Tutorial available here.

4. Patchwork hearts.

Check out this tutorial.

5. Nine Patch Love Pillow

I dont have a picture, but there is a very detailed sewing tutorial available here

6. Valentine hanging sweethearts.

7. Quilted mug rugs with fusible applique

The pattern and tutorial available on Craftsy

8. Phone, Ipad or tablet Case

the tutorial is available here .

9. Knitted Love Socks with harts.

All the knitting instructions available here. You can also knit these hearts on the other side of the socks – like here.

10. Vintage Valentine’s Cards

And how about some drawing or painting? I love this cute retro diy cards

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Style Masterclass with Cathy O’Connor

January 5, 2012 in Courses

Cathy O Connor is one of Ireland’s most in demand Fashion Stylists. You’ll have seen her work her magic on RTE’s ‘Off The Rails’ and on TV3′s ‘Ireland AM’ and Xpose. Cathy has styled fashion editorials for all the major magazines in Ireland and elsewhere, including OK! Magazine. She offers a Personal Shopping Service and has dressed almost every glamorous woman currently on television.

Cathy hosts styling courses and produces and MC’s fashion shows and events.

Over the course of her career, Cathy has learnt a thing or two about creating personal style and that is the focus of her workshop. This is an opportunity to get an insider’s guide to style.

During the two hour session, the following will be included:

How to develop personal style
Overview of the key trends for A/W 2012
How to identify your body shape
How to dress to enhance your body shape
How to choose colour that compliment your complexion
How to select prints and pattern that work for your body shape
How to choose accessories
How to select those key pieces that work for you.
How to maximise key pieces so you can mix and match your wardrobe perfectly

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Christmas Accessories

December 21, 2011 in Uncategorized

There are so many bits and bobs that come out around this time of year. i.e. Hats, scarves, stockings, gloves, aprons, bunting and advent calendars. Why not try your hand at creating a new and unique version of all these things yourself.

Best wishes to all avid and aspiring crafters over the holidays.

Merry Christmas

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Decorate your home for Halloween!

October 14, 2011 in DIY, Ideas, Tutorials

Seven great ideas how to make your Halloween Decorations. They are all bringing you to the original diy Halloween decorating tutorials.

1. Glossy black cats made of pumpkins

A great tutorial how to create a spooky trio of glossy black cats to watch over trick-or-treaters at your door. All you need are a few pumpkins in feline shapes ― long or pear-shaped for the body, small and round for the face.

At the pumpkin patch, look for body shapes with character and a stable base. They can lean to one side (like a cat on its haunches) but shouldn’t wobble.

Choose a tall one for an elegant cat, or a squat orange heirloom for a chubby cat curled on its paws. Test a few “heads” until you find a good match. Read the rest of this entry →

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Simple Idea how to Keep your Workstation Tidy

September 8, 2011 in Courses, DIY, Ideas, Sewing, Tutorials

This simple yet totally brilliant solution is going to change my live , or at least my work station

It’s one of those things that you wonder, “why didn’t I think of this sooner”. Read the rest of this entry →

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32 free bag patterns

September 7, 2011 in DIY, Ideas, Sewing, Tutorials

It’s very addictive to search for free patterns! I’ve been doing that for several hours now…

After finding the patterns for girl skirts I came across this great choice of free bag patterns at ttp://www.sewlavie.com/
Here are their the best 32 picks:

olivia bag