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Tuesday, 16 August 2011

New blog

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Hi everyone, I'll be blogging from my new website from now on.  best wishes, Lissa 
Thursday, 14 April 2011

bonny babies & chubby children

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The first ever nationwide sizing survey is out today and it shows children are significantly taller and fatter than their parents were at t...
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Friday, 18 March 2011

cut your own Cloth

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If you've ever fancied having a go at making your own clothes or simpler projects like scarves or bags then Cloth Magazine (www.clothmag...
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Wednesday, 9 February 2011

how to tie a bow

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   My handmade Liberty print bridesmaid dress collection was inspired by a visit to the V&A Grace Kelly exhibition with my Mum in the s...
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Friday, 4 February 2011

twit-twoo

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Been meaning to post these for a while - one of my lovely new prints (already nearly out of stock as some's reserved for a wedding...
Tuesday, 1 February 2011

farewell Mark, welcome back Millie

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I have finally used my last metre of Liberty's pink paisley Mark.  I had to cut it extremely carefully but have managed to get a baby ro...
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Monday, 10 January 2011

new year, new liberty prints!

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Eliza's Owls - blue Happy New Year!  It may be grey and dull outside but my sewing room's a cheerful riot of new spring prints . ...
Tuesday, 14 December 2010

bridesmaids galore

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  Somehow I can never quite believe that a roll of fabric in my sewing room can be turned into something as magical as a little girl's d...
Friday, 10 December 2010

A little bird...

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...is one of a handful of websites and newsletters that I swear by to help guide me through the clutter of cyberspace shopping. Like most ...
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Monday, 22 November 2010

My ideal home

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A big thank you to Ellie Tennant, Deputy Ed Shopping Ed and Home Shopping Spy at Ideal Home for picking my handmade Liberty print cushion c...
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Thursday, 18 November 2010

I promise I will do my best...

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...to make a dozen scrunchies simultaneously for a dozen girl guides. I was a little apprehensive to say the least when Sarah asked if I...
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Friday, 29 October 2010

chic little baby update

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Thanks to Maggie at Chic Little Baby for featuring my latest designs for boys and girls up to 8-9 years including my Finley Oskar long-...
Friday, 22 October 2010

I could do that!

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One of the best things about starting my own business has been discovering the wealth of help and support that's out there. Two key p...
Thursday, 21 October 2010

bye bye Mark

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I've just cut this 'Anya Rose' denim shift with Liberty 'Mark' print lining and pleat and realised I only have a metr...
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Lissa
Chinley, High Peak, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
I'm a journalist turned dressmaker. I used to work at BBC Radio 4 but now handmake childrenswear. I'm obsessed about good customer service.
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