Caz Faith Creates

Dressmaking and indeed most types of sewing I consider a type of therapy. The transformation of a piece of flat fabric into something wearable is something I will never tire of. If you had asked me several years ago that I would be able to create and incredibly, wear something I had made myself I would have laughed at you. Dressmaking and being able to make my own clothes was something on my long list of things that I would one day achieve. It was my mum who happened to find a retro 1970s sewing machine in a charity shop that got me started in this brilliant world of sewing. At the time I was in my first year of university, so I didn't get too caught up in it at the start. It wasn't until 2014 when I finally handed in my last ever assignment that I was able to really pursue this new hobby. By this time I had managed to upgrade the sewing machine to something a bit more modern. My very first dress was made with a curtain for £2 sourced from a charity shop. I bought a copy of L...

I truly am a lazy blogger. I had every intention of keeping this blog up to date but to no avail. So this evening instead of wasting hours trawling through Facebook posts I decided to actually put something on here. I wanted to share a recent walk (or hike it felt like) up Brent Knoll in Somerset. If you're ever travelling in the region its worth a visit. Especially if you appreciate the great outdoors and some stunning views. I am certainly not an 'active' or 'fit' person, but the climb up this hill really was worth the effort. I did have to resort to being pushed at one point from my ever helpful husband and kids. It did make me realise that I need to get out and do more of this sort of thing. I love being outdoors, very much so when the sun is shining too. This particular day was gorgeous, clear blue skies and a gentle breeze which was a welcome relief from the heat. This is the sign that greets you on the last hurdle of the climb, probably the steepest ...