With the New Year brings resolutions. I don’t tend to make resolutions as they’re always the same and are never kept - to be honest I think deep down I already know I’m never going to break the pole vault Olympic World Record. This year however I have decided that I shall be more creative; there are many benefits to getting crafty including saving money and designing something exactly to my taste.
One of my projects is sewing. I have received a sewing machine for Christmas and am learning how to take in/out and repair items in my wardrobe which would cost me a small fortune with a seamstress. This skill will become particularly useful when vintage/charity shopping as I can now buy items without them being a perfect fit, and can make alterations to their style. I can’t wait to pick up some tea dresses to get started on… I have recently started taking silversmith lessons due to my love of jewellery. This has meant that I have saved on some hefty price tags as have been able to replicate my favourite pieces and also tailor it to my own taste – priceless! See below for the results.
