Meet Isabel an avid sewer and crafter. She is here most Saturdays to look after our crafters, organise and just as importantly make cups of tea! She loves the fact that you can take a boring piece of material and turn it into a wonderful new creation. She also like the satisfaction of finishing a project and having a physical representation of all of your hard work and effort.
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Meet Isabel
Avid sewer and crafter with a passion for all things creative
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Q&A with Isabel
1. What inspires you the most?
I really like to give people gifts, especially gifts I have made myself. There is something about seeing somebody's face light up as they see your work that motivates me to get crafting. I have a lot of younger cousins who are especially impressed by my stuffed toys.
2. What's your top tip for beginners?
Don't be scared of the fabric. It can be quite daunting having a massive piece of cotton which needs to be made into a skirt or a toy but it is easier to handle than you think. Just take your time and trust yourself when completing any tricky bits. In no time at all you'll have an amazing product in front of you.
3. What arty or crafty skill would you like to learn?
A craft I have always wanted to try is needle felting. I think it is an incredibly beautiful craft which gives you total control over the look and feel of the result. It really allows you to explore designs and colour combinations as well as helping you get a little aggression out.
