Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, Zip-a-dee-ay, create a quilt featuring the mercenary with attitude!This is a great quilt for beginners, and it is made even easier thanks to the AccuQuilt fabric cutting system.Finished size is a single bed quiltNOTE: This is an unconventional method of constructing a quilt. It was done this way as we did this as a group project and got numerous people do construct 1 x 4 patch block each.Requiremen
15th Jan 2020
Christmas time is almost here! Get into the festive spirit with this cute dress.Requirements List:Red fabric: 2m (148cm roll) Green fabric: 1m (148cm Roll) Co-ordinating thread: x1 for sewing and x 4 for overlockerSewing MachineOverlockerTrimMcCalls Pattern M7351McCalls Pattern M7834Please note, all pattern pieces were cut out and tested before making the final garment. All alterations were based on a bodice being to
13th Dec 2019
Christmas time is almost here! Keep clean this year with this Christmas themed apron whilst whipping up some of your favourite Christmas treats.Requirements List:Christmas fabric: 0.5m Co-ordinating thread: x1 for sewing and x 4 for the overlockerSewing MachineOverlockerCo-ordinating Bias Binding: 25mm x 3mRound cup or bowlCutting:Cut out a rectangle, 3cm long x 37cm high. Cut a second rectangle, 41cm long x 34cm hi
10th Dec 2019
Christmas time is almost here! Help your Elf get into the Christmas spirit and sew him or her up some Christmas clothes.Requirements List:Red Velvet - with stretch: 0.2mCo-ordinating thread (x4 for overlocker and x1 for sewing)OverlockerSewing machineConstruction:Overlock lining and fabric font together at the neck lines, front and back. Turn right side out.Pin and overlock skirt and bodice together at waistline.Over
5th Dec 2019
Christmas time is almost here! Help your teddy get into the Christmas spirit and sew him or her up a Santa suit.Requirements List:Red Velvet 0.5mSupersoft fur in beige o.2mCo-ordinating threadOverlockerSewing MachinePattern:Build-a-bear sized teddy: Download pattern.Smaller or bigger teddy: Referring to Re-purposing old clothes – Teddy Bear clothes, draft up your own pattern.CuttingCut out your patternsConstructionAl
2nd Dec 2019
In mid-2018 J, who I work with and was a few weeks away from going on Parental Leave, approached me shyly in the photocopier room. Her sister had given her their old Baby Björn Soft Balance Bouncer frame but had lost the cover and was wondering if I could sew up a new one for her.The pattern we ended up using is by Twee emmerkes water, you’ll find it here.This pattern free but the author checked with Baby Björn that
27th Nov 2019
Keep your space and equipment clean with this easy cosmetic storage, perfect for travelling.Requirements List:
Old towels, 1 x hand towel, 4 x face washersHook and loop Velcro 20cmCoordinating threadScissorsSewing machine25mm Bias Binding white x 1mTEST ON SCRAP TOWELS THAT YOUR MACHINE CAN TAKE THE THICKNESS WITH EASE. NOT ALL MACHINES ARE EQUIPED TO DO THIS AND FORCING FABRIC WILL DAMAGE THE MACHINE.Brush holder
25th Nov 2019
If you've read my blogs before you've probably realised that when I find a pattern I love, I get a little obsessed and I end up using that pattern over and over again.It all started with the Miss Ruby Tuesday Dress by 1 Puddle Lane. That was the first women's knit fabric dress pattern that I had ever attempted and from the first dress I made I was obsessed. The pattern was so easy to follow, perfect for a beginner se
6th Nov 2019
Liven up your living room with some super cute pillow covers using some old shirts and appliqué!Requirements ListOld shirt or shirtsPillowcase and pillow insertCo-orindating threadScissorsSewing machineSeam ripperOptional:AccuQuilt GO! CutterOwl Die (AQ55333)Owl accessory die (AQ55675)ZipperIron on adhesive appliqué sheet (20cm x 20cm)CuttingPlace your shirt flat on a table or hard surface.Using your existing pillowc
3rd Oct 2019
Sew these simple silverware holders in colours to complement your home décor. There’s a vinyl pocket on the front for inserting a personalized place card, which can be either handwritten or even stitched by machine. The holders are reusable, too, thanks to the vinyl pocket – all you have to do is change the card inserts!Note: Supplies listed are for making one silverware holder, so adjust the fabric requirements as n
29th Aug 2019
This handy little travel sewing kit is perfect for taking sewing projects on the road, orjust to keep your mending and repair supplies in one place! There’s a felt pad to holdpins and needles, a vinyl pouch for easy viewing, a zippered pocket for larger items,and a thread holder. The elastic closure makes it super easy to open and close the kit.Shopping listOne 9” x 13” (23cm x 33cm) outer fabricOne 9” x 13” (23cm x
26th Jul 2019
Make sure your little friend is warm this winter!Shopping listPrint out pattern1m fleece fabric, 20cm of plain white cottonCoordinating threadSewing machineOverlocker1/2m elastic 12mm thick1/4m velcro, loop and hook tapeScissorsLoop turnerHobby FillDressing GownPreparation:Download, print and join (where necessary) the free patterns.Cutting:Cut out patterns, refer to sheet on how many. NOTE: if you have fabric with
4th Jul 2019