Mother's Day 6th March

Mother's Day is fast approaching! I have a lovely collection of handmade items that are ready to send now! I can also bespoke items to colour preference and design. Check out my lovely items some are available via Folsky or direct to me by emailing me on marie@marielizabeth.co.uk

My website www.marielizabeth.co.uk

https://folksy.com/shops/Craftingsparrow

Dressmakers course

I am excited! I am teaching a regular student the basics of dressmaking today. We will be using New Look pattern 6095 and making style B dress. This dress is the perfect start to introducing basic dressmaking skills. There are darts around the bust and back to contour with a back zip fastening. She will learn how to measure herself as the pattern pieces may not fit her "body size" she usually is. In this case she will be taught how to adapt the pattern to fit. The course will span out over 3 sessions and not to be rushed! After the course we can build up on these skills by making various clothing items, inserting an invisible zip, pleats in skirts and lapels in blazers! The world is your oyster!

Busy busy busy crocheting cute Summer accessories!

I am loving that the sun is out right now! It has inspired me  to crochet items that remind me of Summer! I  sketched out some designs and made my own patterns up to make these wonderful delights! Available to purchase through Folksy, my online store.
https://folksy.com/items/6807160-Crochet-Summer-keyring

Please do check out my shop :-) 

Also visit my website www.marielizabeth.co.uk thank you!

Hi

Wow I cannot believe it has been so long since I have blogged! Time has flown... and I've been rather busy!
Busy with boring stuff though not fun stuff like crocheting, knitting, sewing and basically a good ol' faff around! I have started new treatment (medically obviously) and have been to the hospital a few times since I left the tea room.

Anyway I have since got a unit in Elsecar Heritage Centre. The shop is called All Makers Together, which sells other people handmade items! It is a shop that is growing and has now enabled me to get my crafting mojo back! It admittedly disappeared for a bit but has now returned.

I am organising a charity event with my twin sister, Sarah and my Mum, Ann. My Mum and daughter will be running a tea room and I will be holding my own stall selling my handmade items. We will be having other stall holders too selling various items. There is a charge on the door, which is £1 for adults. A raffle ticket will be given, where we have some fantastic prizes that have been donated by lots of generous people and companies. All proceeds from raffle tickets and entry will be donated to Sheffield Helipad Appeal.

Before this exciting event I am running a dressmaker's workshop in the local library. I am excited to share my passion in encouraging people to make their own clothes. In this workshop students will be taught how to measure themselves, adapt a pattern to fit, pin pattern to fabric and how to make pleats/darts etc. Basically basic dressmaking skills!!
Further details can be found on my website www.marielizabeth.co.uk

I have also been busy making plans on running crafting parties for any celebrations. Enjoying scrumptious cream tea (as made by my Mum, Ann) and sewing! Sewing projects can be either shopping bag, cushion cover or make up bag! Perfect for baby showers, hen parties, birthday's or just a get together.