Be environmentally friendly and reduce the use of one-time-use plastic bags. These reusable snack bags can be made of and lined with a food-safe PUL (polyurethane laminated cotton) for snacks that need a waterproof lining. The large bag will hold a sandwich or other snacks, the smaller bag works well for smaller snacks. They can be washed by hand or in the washing machine and be placed in the dryer.Pattern originally
22nd Apr 2021
Selecting the correct needle for your project is just as important as selecting the fabric, thread, and stabilizer. There are different sizes and types of needles for different types of fabric.
The European metric sizing system for sewing machine needles is numbered from 60 to 110. The American sizing system is numbered from 8 to 18. For both sizing systems, the lower the number the finer the needle and the high
12th Apr 2021
An overlocker makes sewing many of your projects fast and easy. It is able to sew a seam, seam finish, trim the excess seam allowance all at once. Your projects get that ready-to-wear look that only an overlocker can provide!
It’s important, though, that your machine is set up properly to give you the best stitching results. Below are a few top trouble-shooting tips to help you sew successfully with your overloc
31st Mar 2021
It is almost Easter time! It is the perfect time to create a super cute re-useable Easter Bunny Tote Bag!The instructions for the embroidery in this project are using the EM9305 Embroidery Only Machine.Requirements Lists:Embroidery machine + sewing machineSweet bunny Face (UT18716) design from Urban Threads.If splitting the design: Premier +2 Embroidery Extra or similar software.Tear-A-Way StabiliserPink Embroidery t
27th Mar 2021
Self Folding:
Buy or make Bias-binding
Buy or make Bias-binding. If you would like to make your own bias-binding follow the instructions below:
Fold the fabric diagonally so that one selvage is at a right angle to the other selvage. Press along the fold – the direction of the fabric grain at the fold is the bias grain, Cut along the pressed line. Set aside the triangle of fabric. Multiply the desired finis
8th Mar 2021
Personalise your sewing space by making a pillow cover for a 16” round pillow. Key skills involve adding decorative stitches and putting in a zipper. The pillow top is made with 10 fabric wedges and a center applique. Pattern templates for the wedges, center applique and pillow back can be found in the last pages of these instructions.Shopping List:10 fabric scraps in assorted colours for the wedges½ yard fabric for
2nd Mar 2021
Use this guide to choose the right stabiliser for your next embroidery project!ProjectStabiliserHoopingNeedleBobbinNeedle ThreadT-ShirtsSoft Mesh Cut-AwayHoop Fabric and stabiliser togetherSINGER Chromium #2000, Size 80/11BobbinfillRayon is most often usedFleeceWhisper-Web Mesh or Cut-A-WayHoop back stabiliser and fabric first, then TopperSINGER Chromium #2000, Size 90/14BobbinfillPolyester or RayonTowelsTopper Requi
1st Mar 2021
Rotate the handwheel towards you and raise the needle to it's highest position.Place thread under hook on the needle threader.Pull the needle threader all the way down. Pass the thread through the hook.Raise and release the needle threader, pulling the thread loop through the needle eye. Pull the remaining thread loop through the eye of the needle.
Happy Sewing!
1st Mar 2021
Sick of washing tissues in your jeans or your favourite dress has false pockets (or you forget to put some into your latest garment)?This modern rendition of 18th-century pockets means you can take them off before you launder, keep important things with you from outfit to outfit and make them as deep and decorated as you like.Just make sure you tie them on properly or the ghost of Lucy Locket will haunt you.Requireme
6th Jan 2021
Personalize and keep your sewing machine dust-free with this sewing machine cover.Shopping Requirements:
2 x Cover sized rectangles of cotton (see before shopping)1 x Cover sized rectangle of fusible fleece1 x Pocket sized rectangle of cotton (see before shopping)Co-ordinating threadIron Interfacing 80cm x 7.5cmMarking penRulerIronScissors or rotary cutter152cm of ribbonBefore Shopping:Measure your sewing machine to
3rd Jan 2021
A Santa hat doorstop is a great way to decorate your entranceway for the holiday season! It is a perfect project to use up some of your scraps.Requirements Lists:
Template piecesRed cotton fabricWhite mink fabricInterfacingScissorsSewing machineCo-ordinating threadFilling of your choice e.g. Hobby fill plus rice, baking beans or pea gravel.White craft pom pomFabric glueTemplate piecesCutting:
Cut out 1 base and 4 s
15th Dec 2020
Making your own Christmas gift bags is a great way to use up some scraps, whilst adding your own personal flair to gift wrapping. You can even adjust the size of your fabric and ribbon to suit any sized gift! They also can be passed from recipient to recipient for many years to come. Requirements List:1 x fabric rectangle cut to 16 x 51cmRibbon cut to 51cmCo-ordinating threadTailors chalk or disappearing fabric mark
1st Dec 2020