Last night I went to the launch party of Make Do Mend, a new crafty workshop venture started by knitwear designer Claire and crocheter Bee. As well as those crafts, they also offer classes in sewing, jewellery, and cupcake decorating – to your own home or in a pretty venue.
The launch party was held at the beautiful 40 Winks in Stepney, a 3-storey townhouse restored and decorated by interior designer David Carter. After bubbly (or tea), nibbles and a good poke around the building, we got to try a few crafts out ourselves.
Sewing workshop; we made a big mess in the lovely drawing room as well as some corsages and peony Christmas baubles.
Festive cupcake decorating class in the cosy basement kitchen; these are the wonderful work of instructor Melen.
Here’s my effort with buttercream piping.
It was a lovely evening of cosy crafting. If you want to try it out yourself, you can find out more about Make Do Mend on their blog.
Oooh I'd love to try the cupcake decorating. They look so pretty!
Looks so awesome!! id love to go to stuff like this.. maybe if i move to london! love your cakes x
I must visit this place! Looked like a great night!