Quick update from me. X

I'm sat on the floor of our lovely lounge with the boyfriend playing his 6th game of FIFA do thought I'd take the opportunity to write my latest post. I should point out that I am writing this on our new iPad. I've got to admit, it's pretty awesome, although I'm finding the keyboard a little difficult for so much writing. I'll have to proof read before I publish this! Thing is, can you believe that this was actually free?! The boyfriend won the iPad from work so I'm loving it even more! it's great fun and easy to use. Been looking at apps for sketching on the go, but as it hasn't been pay day yet, I can't afford to pay for any. When I get one sorted and actually start creating something, I'll let you know.

In the mean time, we cleared out our wardrobe again today. I seem to be doing this every month for the charity bags that land on our doorstep and amazingly usually have something to give. Today however, I'm recycling something old for myself. It's a Ted Baker black jacket from a few years ago which I used to wear all the time. That is until it was no longer black. Unfortunately it went a little faded but finally I have purchased some black dye and am currently in the process of restoring it to it's former glory! Hopefully by the end of the day, I should have a great jacket once again. I also found a colourful dress I purchased from New Look whilst in my final year at uni. I'm not totally happy with it anymore as it's strapless and very bright and usually makes me look a funny colour. But as I was trying it on earlier, I realised the bottom half would make a gorgeous skirt. So the plan is to unpick the seam along the waist line and hem it to create a lovely high waisted skirt. I'll let you know how it goes.

I'm going back to basics with my sewing. I never showed you all the dress I made last year when I took a dressmaking course. It was cute and I was amazed I succeeded so I think I got a little cocky. Unfortunately, I tried to make something much too complicated with a difficult fabric and the result left me fairly sad and unconvinced of my ability. So I'm starting fresh, learning the basic skills and building myself up slowly. I did manage to make some gorgeous cushion covers for our lounge so I'll show you those soon.

For now, best go check on the dye.

Lots of love,