1PL (1 Puddle Lane) is 10 years old. My baby is growing up. How time flies when you’re having fun! It all started back in 2009 when my hairdresser and good friend, Linda, was having her first baby. She had a little girl and that got me thinking I could make kids clothes and sell […]
What’s been happening in 2019
2019 has been a crazy, busy year for me – on the personal side but on the business side it’s been very quiet. If you want to know what’s been happening keep reading. First of all, in January, I turned the very young age of 60. I found turning 50 really hard but turning 60 […]
Introducing the MiSS AUDREY DRESS – PDF Pattern!
This beautiful new pattern has been a labour of love for quite a few months and I’m proud to say that I’m letting my baby free to help ladies around the world look and feel fabulous. The Miss Audrey Dress – PDF pattern is a fantastic and comfortable little dress for summer parties, lunch with […]
Sewing on Binding – Part 1
Over the next few blog posts I’ll be showing you 5 different techniques for sewing on binding.I love the use of bindings when I make my children’s wear and ladies wear. It’s a great way to introduce a contrast colour on armholes, necklines, hemlines, pockets etc. And also you can use a binding that is […]
5 Tips to survive the holiday season
According to The American Psychological Association, the people most susceptible to stress over the holiday season are women, particularly women with children. The cost of gifts, the pressure to buy gifts and sense of overwhelm are pushing their stress levels to new extremes. By being properly organized, busy moms can cut their stress levels significantly […]