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My work, my workshop and what's in it!
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items I have been creating dolls clothing my entire life. I began sewing them properly when I was seven years old. My first sewing machine was a birthday present for my 11th birthday and I have never looked back. It has always been my hobby if not my profe...
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My Work
What's in my workshop?
My Work
Here are some of my designs, Knitting for the Sasha dolls and sewing for the Fashion dolls. Oh! and of course my dolls houses, well, some of them!
This is where you can buy all my knitting patterns. All completely done by myself.
Ravelry: Designs by Andrea Jaques
This is where I keep most of my Fashion doll outfits photographs. Some of these were done as commissions, some as projects and some I sold privately. They were all made by me :)
Photo's of My Fashion Doll Outfits
This is where I keep a record of my historical Fashions. These were all made by me as commissions.
My Historical Fashions
Just because I like to be different, here are my dolls houses. I have (I think, at the last count)(but I am still building) 23 houses. Some are 1/12 th scale, 1/148th some 1/48th and I even have a 1/6 scale. This site is a work in progress, it will t...
My Dolls Houses
What's in my workshop?
My workshop is 25 square meters of creativity! I have everything I could possibly hope for to enable me to create outfits for fashion dolls. Although I have downscaled massively over the years I still have a pretty busy work place. If you are just st...
This is my workhorse and I love it!! I work on this machine all the time, it is easy to live with, maintain and service. DONT be put off by the fact that it is a quilting machine, this just means you have a larger than average sewing bed and table ar...
Janome MC6650 Memory Craft Computerized Quilting and Sewing Machine
Now this is a controversial one! If my workhorse has all the stitches I need, why do I need this? I resisted buying this for so long that eventually it was bought for me as a gift (thank you!) It is a game changer that you didnt know you needed. I ne...
Janome 8002DG Overlocker
Another game changer! This version is an updated version of mine, I have had mine a long time, they last, they work, they are wonderful! I do a lot of hand embroidery BUT!! This machine can literally embroider anything! It comes with several useful p...
Janome Memory Craft 550E LE Embroidery Only Machine
Looking for a bargain? Maybe this is the way for you to save on your machine?
Janome Memory Craft 6300P Sewing Machine
An adjustable sewing table is a must have, your back will thank you and always have drawers at your side, so handy to be able to just reach for what you need.
Adjustable Sewing Table with Drawers
This is exciting! The Range have a beautiful sewing table! Extendable and with very useful drawers!
Large Sewing Table and Adjustable Machine Platform
Are you short of space but still want your own workstation? For years I used one of these fold away sewing tables, it was wonderful as it serves as a lovely side table when not in use, but folds out to give you all the space you need.
Compact White Sewing Machine Cabinet with Lift Mechanism
The grid top on here is a game changer. Handy to have a table that folds away to save space but is large enough to fold out for those bigger projects. Handy storage underneath too!
Grid top cutting table, foldable with storage.
Being able to keep everything in one place - if you can, is a huge help. This island worktable is incredibly useful!
Craft Work Table Island
This makes being neat, tidy and organised a real breeze. This is a pleasure to work at!
2-in-1 Artwork Craft Table Sewing Table
I have at least 3 of these in my workshop. They are so handy when you just need a bit more space, or for when I am working in my armchair, just pull out one of these tables and have everything to hand. OR when the sun is shining and it is a beautiful...
Folding Hobby Table
For many years, I didn't have a massive workshop. I worked in the house and stuff just got under everyone's feet! This fold out work station is marvellous for being able to tidy everything away and make the house perfect again!
Hideaway Office and or Craft Station
This chair is great fun, brings a smile to your face and has handy hidden storage!
Adjustable sewing chair
You can never have too many chairs in your workshop! They need to be adjustable, to save your back. Moveable you need to wheel around the place - well, I do! And above all else comfortable!
Velvet Desk Chair with Tufted Shell Shaped Back
This is just TOO perfect isnt it?? So, when you have nearly finished your sewing and it gets to the laborious bit of hand finishing, sewing on all those tiny press studs, there is nothing better than being able to curl up in a comfy armchair to do it...
The Dolly Armchair
I have so many of these! They are so handy, Keeps your threads beautifully organised. I have several so that I can store by type of thread, for instance my embroidery threads are separate from general sewing etc. They are beautiful to look at one the...
Spool Sewing Thread Organizer Embroidery Storage Rack
You cant sew without an iron. It is just as vital as your sewing machine. There are plenty out there to choose from but if it is coming into my workshop it has to be pink! Pink is the colour of happiness!
Russell Hobbs Berry Steam Iron
Dont be without this! Incredibly useful for making those tiny outfits! Sometimes a huge steam iron just wont do it! I love how tiny this is, it gets hot enough to do a very good job too.
Mini Iron Master
Need a perfect doll sized ironing board?? Here it is. Sleeve boards are just miniature ironing boards and are perfct!
Prym Sleeve Ironing Board
dont ever be fooled into thinking you need a pretty sewing box from a sewing shop. I have outlived many many sewing boxes and this is my pride and joy. It holds everything I need. I gave mine a handy memoboard insert inside the lid and lined the draw...
Clarke CMW-9B 9 Drawer Wooden Machinist Tool Chest
My machines all have their own bags. Keeps them clean and stores them safely away when not in use.
Sewing Machine bag
These bags are great and I wouldnt be without them. The overlocker can be safely stowed away when not in use.
Overlocker Storage Bag
This handy gadget follows me round the workshop. SO EASY to just clip it on to anything where you are working, and it's battery powered too! So no wires!
Clip on magnifying light
I have a few of these dotted around at various work stations. Always, always make sure you have plenty of light!
Magnifying Lamp
Get yourself the biggest cutting mat you can find space for. They make excellent work surfaces and the gridlines are SO helpful.
Pink Cutting Mat
My Instruction books for my machines are all stored in here near my sewing machines. There is nothing more frustrating when you have a problem than to have to go searching for the guides!
Magazine File Storage
Paper storage is vital. To keep it neat and tidy I use these boxes, and they look great stacked on a shelf too.
Paper Storage
I have three very large wipe clean white boards in my workshop. This is where a lot of my thinking goes and usually a lot of lists too!
Dry Wipe Board with Pen 900x600mm
Ok here's a tip! Make a template of the end of your storage box. Fold your fabric pieces to exactly that shape and stack the fabric downwards in the box so that you can see all the edges of the fabric. Filed fabric, no more routing around in a messy ...
Really Useful 70 Litre Box and Lid
I have these boxes stacked in a cupboard. They contain lace, leather pieces, felt pieces, ribbons etc etc etc
Really Useful Storage Box 64 Litre Pack of 4
Please learn from my mistake! I store ALL my wool and yarns in these bags. I didnt, that is until moths found my stash and I had to throw it all away. Now space is optimized too!!
Tectake Pack of Five 60cm Vacuum Storage Bags
A very useful way to store everything. My vacuum packed bags of knitting yarns (sorted by ply of course) are stored in these
Storage Bookcase
So many things now require a USB, I have this on my desk to try and keep some kind of wire sanity going on. It is very useful to have a dedicated USB station
7 Port USB Hub
Love these, they are so useful! They are made to fit inside a bookcase but also are fine freestanding. They can be painted to suit your décor. I have the ribbon store but I also have a cotton reel storage box also made by them.
LaserSmith Ribbon Holder for Ikea Kallax
So useful! I pin all kinds of things to my walls, I have three of these dotted around, helpful at all times!
REQUISITE NEEDS 30x40 Wooden Cork Board
Storing dolls can be tricky, having them standing on shelves is fine but they do tend to wander and fall over. These shelves are PERFCECT!! They make ideal SEATING areas for your dolls. Safe and secure and sitting pretty.
Wall Shelves Pack of 3 White
I have SO many of these in my workshop. They are handy for keeping separate projects together in one place. I use them for projects waiting to be finished. Keeping things in them that I need to take backwards and forwards to my house. I also have the...
Curver My Style Rattan Effect Set of 4 Pink Baskets
I collect vintage leather suitcases as they make beautiful looking storage in my workshop. They are perfect for keeping dolls and accessories safe and clean.
Vintiquewise Old-Fashioned Suitcase, Small
In between my vintage leather suitcase, I have these. They also make wonderful storage containers but the floral prints with the old leather looks stunning on top of my shelves
Warmhm 3pcs Floral Paperboard Suitcase Boxes