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Digital Drawings

It can sometimes be hard to visualise how a colour or fabric is going to work in your room. In terms of choosing paint colours there are some brilliant apps that enable you to see different wall colours in your room using your phones camera. I’m sure a lot of us have sat on ourContinueContinue reading “Digital Drawings”

Living in Rented

Living in rented can be great as often you are given a blank canvas with neutral décor. However they can also pose their challenges! It can often seem hard to add your own personality into a rented property and make it a home rather than just a house. But with a few clever tricks andContinueContinue reading “Living in Rented”

A lesson from the past

The saying, “Make, Do and Mend” began during World War II, when clothes rationing was introduced. A pamphlet was distributed with tips and advice on how to be frugal when buying new was not an option. Housewives were encouraged to repurpose any existing items of clothing, whether that was from mending a hole or evenContinueContinue reading “A lesson from the past”

Measuring Guides

Understanding how to measure for window treatments can sometimes seem daunting. But with these two simple downloadable guides you will have it done in no time! Blinds Click ‘Download’ below toopen as a PDF and print! Download Measure in 3 places across your window reveal for the width. Measure at the top, middle and bottom.ContinueContinue reading “Measuring Guides”

Why Choose Handmade?

Have you ever hoped you could have exactly what you wished for?Well with handmade products that wish really can come true! Every detail can be tailored to what you decide, the options really are endless! However that can in turn seem overwhelming. When you are faced with endless possibilities it’s sometimes hard to even knowContinueContinue reading “Why Choose Handmade?”

5 Things to Consider When Choosing Your Window Treatment

1. Location Where is the window that you are trying to dress? The room in which the window is located will play a big part in how you dress the window. For example, if you were looking for bedroom curtains, then adding blackout lining would be a great idea. However it wouldn’t be particularly suitableContinueContinue reading “5 Things to Consider When Choosing Your Window Treatment”

Behinds the Scenes

Hi, I am Jess, a soft furnishing maker based in Barnham, West Sussex and in March 2020 I launched my business, Jessica Sews. Behind the scenes I guess I am what you call a ‘stay at home’ mum to three boys. They keep me on my toes and being a family of five is definitelyContinueContinue reading “Behinds the Scenes”