Photo Beauty

 Don’t you just love them kind of days when your sat at home, doing nothing but browsing through old photos? 

Well today was one of them days. Photography has always been another passion of mine, and when i’m behind the camera i love capturing the beauty of the world around me.

One of my favorite things to photograph and capture are flowers. I really love the pop of colour, and shapes that they have, so i’m just going to share a few photo’s with you to help brighten your day (: 

(Photo’s are all taken on my Panasonic Lumix FZ38) 

I hope you enjoyed this little post, talk to you all soon

Much Love

Louise

XOX

Beauty Saviour.

Drum roll please................

My must have beauty item at the moment is good old Vaseline: Original Pure Petroleum Jelly (:

This little angel is so multitasking its unreal. 

I use this product everyday, on my lips each morning before i start my make-up routine, under my eyes after i’ve washed my face at night and also on any dry patches through out the day.

This is also a godsend on those dry cuticles that always seem to get worse over these forth coming winter months. 

Since using this product i have seen such an improvement, my lips are always smooth and crack free, my nails are healthier and my skin feels silkier.

So why not pick this product up and give it ago and see the results for yourself?

Whats your favourite must have at the moment? 

Let me know below and ill talk to you all again soon (:

Much Love

Louise

XOX

Basic Stitches.

Whether you’re at beginner or intermediate level of stitching, heres a handy little guide or a refresher on the basic stitches we all should and need to know.

Straight Stitch

This is the most common/basic stitch, that everyone uses to sew two or more layers of fabric together. The length that should be used, all depends on the type of fabric you will be sewing but a good start off length is 2.5mm which is best for lightweight materials such as cottons. The bulkier the fabric the longer your stitches should be. 

Back Stitching

This stitch basically is what it says on the tin, a straight stitch that is sewn backwards. This sewing technique is used to secure and strengthen you sewing at the start and end of your stitches.

Zig-Zag Stitch

A zig-zag stitch can be used to neaten the edge of your fabric if you do not have access to an overlocker. It can also be used to sew seams on fabric that has a stretch to it such as knit fabrics or lycra based materials.

Stay Stitch/Tacking

Stay stitch or tacking is usually done by hand sewing but they can also be achieved on a sewing machine. 

A stay stitch is usually used to prevent a curved pattern piece or fabric cut on the bias from stretching out of place as you handle them. 

Tacking stitching is straight stitch but of a longer length. It is to hold layers of fabric together temporarily. This stitch is perfect to use if you have a lot of layers to be sewn together or with delicate fabrics that pins can easily snag or pluck. 

(Tacking can be quickly and easily removed once your permanent stitches are in place.) 

Overcasting

Overcasting/overlocking is a neatening stitch which is usually created by using an overlocker. This stitch is used to stop your fabrics from fraying and also creates a neat, professional finish.

Overcasting can also be achieved on a sewing machine. I created this sample by using my overlocking machine foot. 

Overlocking is sewn right on the edge of the seam allowance.

(This can also be created by using a zig-zag stitch) 

Inspiration.

I am always asked where i get my inspiration from, whether it be for my clothing designs, home creations or art work, and most of the time I answer with Pinterest.

Pinterest is like my number one, inspiration love, and if you’ve never heard about it or even been on the site, then get your bum in gear and get on there right now!

Pinterest is basically a giant pin board, photo sharing website where users are able to upload (also known as pin) photo’s of all different subjects and objects onto the site and to create theme based collections, to categorise all of their inspiration and to keep it all in a safe organised space.  

I use Pinterest for many different inspirational ideas, from my next clothing design, to creating art or painting a room. Its one of them things that when you start browsing you just can’t stop and i have spent countless hours going through all different images until something catches my eye (: (normally many things!!)

If you wish to follow me on Pinterest to view my many boards then search for me at: handmadelouised

Much Love

Louise

XOX

Welcome......

So here goes, Welcome to my blog!! My name is Louise and i am starting this site to give you all an insight into my life and skills.

This blog is going to give you a little bit of everything. Its going to be about my life, sewing, designing, beauty, fashion and things i get up to in my day to day life. So be prepared to learn how to sew, how I design clothing and soft furnishings, where I get my inspiration/style from, what are my must have items, and about how i plan to put my decorative style on many future projects.

  
So heres a little background information about me and my interests. Once leaving high school I went to college to study fashion and textiles. I spent 3 years developing my skills, learning and discovering my passion for fashion (; 

I am now 20 years old and currently living with my lovely parents in good old norfolk (: I have a wonderful boyfriend who is currently away with the army but i have great friends and a supportive family that are helping me get through these lonely months (: 



I am now in the process of creating my own online store, where you will be able to buy home crafts and clothing that i have designed and made, and also little kits that i have put together so you can sew your own items from my designs.

I am always being inspired by other people and i would like to think that one day, the things i create and design or just my general style will inspire you. 

We only live once so why not experiment a little and be creative 
with our clothes and home interiors.
I hope you enjoy this journey as much as i do and i cant wait to get this show on the road and talk to you guys very soon.


Much Love

Louise

XOX