About Me

Hi, 2023 Cate is now Mum of three lively boys, Runner, Makaton signer, sometimes bell ringer but definitely still knitter and seamstress.

I have a new, beautiful sewing shed (mostly to escape from all the noisy boys) and I wanted to start sharing my makes again. I still love to craft, and now I have loads more people to make things for which is amazing!!! if only they didn't come with so much washing....

                                                                                                                                              

Hi! 

I'm Cate, I am a scientist, bell ringer, knitter and seamstress.

I was taught to knit and sew by my awesome Mum, who would never let me and my sister sit around doing nothing in the school holidays and it has lead to an extremely rewarding if a little addictive hobby. Until recently I only really made clothes to wear for special occasions but in the last year I have become seriously obsessed with making and wearing everyday items. I find this so rewarding and it is so pleasing to say "I made it myself" in response to any questions about where a garment came from.

I spend nearly all my free time when not walking my very energetic Rottweiler, Freya thinking about material and making new things to wear. What I have found most helpful is reading other peoples blogs about good patterns and materials to use -  a list of some of my favourites  can be found on this blog. Mostly looking at the pictures of the way garments turn out always helps me decide whether it is likely to be a pattern that will be right for me. Therefore I am starting this blog to share my thoughts and pictures - isn't a good picture snooping the best part to blog reading?

If you would like to get in touch, leave a comment, I love to hear from other people who love making their own things!

I hope you enjoy reading this blog and that some of the things are useful - and now I have to go and walk the dog before she sits on me again!