What to do on a drizzly afternoon when you have no car, an unkeen tween, and precisely 78 pence in loose change rattling around in your purse? I decided I had to do something creative or I'd be up for the world record attempt in hours spent wasted on Twitter in a day. Looking around for inspiration, I spied the denim jacket that my daughter Sophie had dragged on earlier when we popped out to the Post Office. It fits her perfectly, but hasn't seen the light of day for months and months. I don't know what it is about denim jackets.... they never really go out of fashion do they? I love the style and have several, albeit none are plain denim - I find the colour drains me. I prefer pastel shades, corduroy or suede. Anyway, I digress. Back to the point of the blog! Take one jacket (originally purchased for £1 at a car boot sale) Add A piece of pretty fabric. A fat quarter would be ample. I'm using a patchwork wrap-around skirt....
A caffeine fuelled fabric geek, I design and make my textile creations in my garden sewing studio in Southampton, UK. I add fabric to my sewing stash wherever I go, and I love to combine the latest prints with vintage pieces. I am the Carboot Queen and love to up-cycle whenever I can. I adore fabric and enjoy creating stitchery, appliqué and patchwork designs. Sewing my way through life one stitch at a time.