Archive for May 2023
Wrapping Up Me-Made-May 2023
This year I participated in Me-Made-May, and I’ve been holding off on this post until we actually reached the 31st of May. Me-Made-May is a personal wardrobe challenge with the goal of wearing your handmade items more often or differently. Here’s what I decided to pledge: I, Liz Haywood, pledge to wear me-mades every day…
Read MoreMaking a Pink Nightie
Believe it or not, it’s very rare that I sew something with no considerations other than personal choice. Usually my sewing consists of fit and photography samples, where things like colour, print, proportion etc all have to be deliberated. As well, I have plenty of clothes and no need to make more, as I hardly…
Read MoreBook Review: Zero Waste Patterns by Birgitta Helmersson
It’s my pleasure to review Birgitta Helmersson’s new book, Zero Waste Patterns. Birgitta is a Swedish/Australian designer and pattern maker based in Malmo, Sweden, where she and partner Sam Grose run a shop and studio. She has been making zero waste patterns for over a decade. Take a look at Birgitta’s website, where you’ll find…
Read MoreMaking Zen Online Retreat
Coming up later this month, I’m presenting a session at the Making Zen Online Retreat. This is a FREE online event that goes for 5 days, from Monday 15th – Friday 19th of May. It’s a 5 day happening where stitchers and crafters can learn new processes, improve their techniques and get inspired. If you’re…
Read MoreBatik and other fun stuff at the KSW Fibre Craft Retreat
On the weekend was the annual Knit-Spin-Weave Fibre Craft Retreat, and I went with my two girls. Hummocks Station, near Snowtown in South Australia’s mid north, was the venue again; it’s a sheep station that also has accommodation. We took our tent and camped. This is the third time I’ve been – I went with…
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