Category: The Challenge

Slipped Discs, Crochet, and finding my sewjo…
The Challenge · Upcyling

Slipped Discs, Crochet, and finding my sewjo…

Helen - BrawHem14 Comments

2016 hasn’t been overly kind to me so far. January brought a mighty chest infection, February served up a slipped disc, and I started March with shingles on my face. So sewing, BrawHem, and the blog have all taken a back seat while I recover. It’s only when you injure yourself that you realise how physical… Continue reading Slipped Discs, Crochet, and finding my sewjo…

Welcome to Upcycling My Year
The Challenge · Upcyling

Welcome to Upcycling My Year

Helen - BrawHem26 Comments

After setting up BrawHem earlier this year, it felt appropriate that my New Year’s Resolution would involve sewing, and more specifically, upcycling. So this is my challenge – a whole year of making my own clothes, using only upcycled materials. And you can come along for the (likely rather bumpy) ride. I’ll be sharing my… Continue reading Welcome to Upcycling My Year