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Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Kimberley and basically I am learning to sew and documenting as I go. My mum (Debbie Shore) is an award winning sewing expert and has written over 20 books now on sewing projects so I think it's about time I learn too!

I have a daughter called Vienna-Rae and is really one of the reasons why I wanted to start sewing now. We live in London but travel to my parents in Lincolnshire frequently where I work with my mum and get time to sew. Our flat in London hasn't got space to set us a sewing area so I take full advantage of my mums sewing rooms when we visit!

We have just set up a new shop on my mums sewing website selling her fabrics along with her other favourites, faux leather, Debbie Shore books and sewing accessories!
www.debbieshoresewing.com

So if you're interested in what my life is like and what I am learning to sew, take a look at my blog where I post tutorials and how I've learnt techniques! x


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