During quarantine, it can be difficult to motivate ourselves to do anything other than sit in front of the TV and binge-watch our favorite shows. This time of our lives has been unprecedented and many of us have never experienced staying at home for so long without working or seeing our friends. It can be difficult to look after ourselves during this difficult time, but now is the ideal opportunity for us to practice much-needed self-care.Today we want to discuss important things you can do during isolation such as cleaning out direct debits you no longer need, sorting out your cupboards, and even hiring a lawyer for wage theft or other legal issues you may have been putting off until...
Many kids are very excited about creating special gifts to their best friends or family. They also like to make one-of-a-kind outfits for their loved pets, dolls, and toys. If your children are inspired by creating their own crafts, you definitely need to get the best sewing machine for kids that can actually sew and not the one that resembles a toy and doesn’t even have a thread. Safe, easy-to-use, and high-performing sewing machines encourage kids to start sewing and to express their talents and creativity. But before making your choice, it is vital to keep in mind that children have their own special needs. For example, children under 10 to 12 years old sometimes have difficulties with a standard pedal....
A List of the BEST Online Stores for Women’s Clothing! Why do I adore online shopping? This is the question I get asked quite a lot. The thing is, you can get better value out of online shopping than you can physically going into a shop. Most online stores will email you when there are sales on, most of the time if you join mailing lists you can receive vouchers for up to $20 off. So I love shopping online – plus I don’t have to leave the house – and the parcel comes to me!Stay at Home Mum has scoured the internet – and of course asked you, our reader, for a list of the very best online stores...
Whether you sew for a hobby or for business, one thing is for certain – you need a sewing machine that is going to show your skills off to the fullest, and help you to achieve the perfect finish on whatever you’re creating. But with hundreds of sewing machines available online these days, it can be difficult to determine which one is going to match your talent, and isn’t just designed to carry out basic stitches. That’s why we’ve taken the guesswork out of it for you, and have compiled a list of our favorite sewing machines for advanced sewers, along with a buying guide to help you choose the best machine for your individual needs. Quick Navigation If you’re...
Hoorah, it’s Sunday and that means it’s time for your weekly dose of sewing inspiration! Scroll down for some fabulous makes, and everything we think you should see and listen to this week. Did you watch the second episode of the Sewing Bee? Every week we post a selection of sewing patterns from independent designers and commercial pattern houses inspired by the show, so you might just find that pattern you were eyeing up! Also on the blog this week: New Sewing Pattern Releases for April. There were definitely some beauts released last month so go check them out! Are you watching the Great British Sewing Bee series 6? We have searched high and low to bring you the best...
