It’s been a while since I’ve updated this blog and I usually only post about sewing, but I feel the need to unload some thoughts about the current Covid 19 virus global pandemic. The pandemic...
This German sewing magazine, brand new this year is fast becoming one of my favourites – here’re 5 reasons why. 1) It’s Good Value for Money For just six euros, each monthly issued is pack...
For July only, I’m selling German sewing magazines. I feel fortunate here in Germany that I’ve got access to many sewing magazines and resources but I realise that it’s not easy for all of ...
My #MeMadeMay15 takeaway – I need to ‘fail’ more! Let me explain with a story I heard recently about Spanx founder, Sara Blakely. As a young girl, the father of Sara Blakely, the founde...
https://www.yosami.co/2015/06/memademay15-roundup-how-many-times-have-you-failed-today/
Me Made May 2015 kicks off today and this year I’m showcasing my everyday organic wardrobe. I joined Me-Made-May last year and loved it! It’s a great way to connect with other sewists and sha...
https://www.yosami.co/2015/05/memademay15-my-organic-me-made-may-2015-pledge/
Three years, that’s how long it took me to do this! THREE YEARS!! I’d had indigo crystals for a third of decade and only got round to using them a week ago. What took me so long and why now?...
https://www.yosami.co/2015/04/monday-make-3-tips-for-hand-dyeing-fabric-with-indigo-crystals/
It’s been like summer here in southern Germany this last week. We were collecting Easter eggs in freezing conditions with a few flakes of snow a couple of weeks ago and yesterday we were baskin...
https://www.yosami.co/2015/04/what-the-japanese-can-teach-us-about-making-sun-hats/
I’m a fabric-aholic! Self confessed and unashamed. I started this blog as a way to share this addiction to sewing and fabrics, but particularly my love of fabrics. Fabric Love There’s somethi...
https://www.yosami.co/2015/04/fridays-fabric-focus-can-we-really-trust-organic-fabrics/
My #aweekofturias cancer charity sewing challenge is over! Seven pairs of Turia dungarees are completed and the final lace pair are READY TO BUY! PLUS Don’t miss out on two very special collec...
https://www.yosami.co/2015/03/aweekofturias-final-week-the-auction/
I’m almost done with the #aweekofturias challenge! It’s my final week of the #aweekofturias challenge to raise money for the #teamirfon cancer charity appeal on justgiving.com. Please sponsor...