A Stitch in Time

If you have been following  Patterjack and Tweed, you will see that I have been looking at the generation of Make Do and Mend . Taking inspiration from the lifestyle the women of that generation with my clothing choices. 

I have been darning socks, repairing dropped hems and reworking wool into a new product. This week I have turned up the sleeves on my friends chef whites to make them fit for purpose . No more dangerous rolling up , just a nice neat finish.

I am currently working on a beautiful blanket in a colour scheme I do not usually work with. Pastel colours ! I am using up ends of balls of yarn I have been given by friends and family . The blanket will not have cost me anything but time, but will be enjoyed for years to come.

In a change of habit,have stepped away from my sewing machine this half term in exchange for more traditional hand sewing and crochet projects. Although I adore my Singer , it has been a nice break and I am now ready and raring to go back on it with some beautiful cushion orders I have received.

 It does make you appreciate the hours of work that must have gone into making clothing before sewing machines were as readily available as they are now. I know I certainly wouldn't have the patience , but maybe this should be a challenge to set my self?

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