Santa Cutlery Holders are a fantastic way to dress up your table for the festive season. They are super easy and can be finished in an hour.Shopping List:
2 Pieces 4 ½” (11.5cm) x 10 ½” (27cm) White Fabric1 Piece 4 ½” (11.5cm) x 6 ½” (16.5cm) Red Fabric1 Piece 4 ½” (11.5cm) x 1”(2.5cm) Black Fabric1 piece 4 ½”9 (11.5cm) x 10 ½” (27cm) WaddingFabric marking pencilCoordinating threadScissorsRulerConstruction:
Place y
16th Dec 2016
You can easily add your own style to your bedroom with a new cushion cover! Superheroes, Cupcakes, or Stripes - your fabric choice is all that limits you.Level: BeginnerSkills Learnt: Straight Stitch, Inserting a zipper, Trimming seam allowancesShopping ListHalf metre of fabric.12” Zipper41cm Cushion InsertCoordinating threadsZipper FootFabric pencilRulerScissorsIronCutting PreparationFold your half meter of fabric i
15th Dec 2016
The Marble Maze is a great activity to have on car trips. Why not insert more than one marble, or get creative with your maze designs and have dead ends to navigate.Level: BeginnerSkills Learnt: Straight Stitch, Pivoting, Top Stitch.Shopping List:
4 x Pieces of feltThreads2 Marbles (1cm DiameterScissorsPinsWashable Marker or fabric chalkSetting up your MachineSee the Sew as you Grow playlist on our Youtube page for
15th Dec 2016
This cute little Christmas Stocking is a festive way to dress up small gifts this Christmas. This pattern is very versatile, if you want a larger stocking simply draw up a bigger stocking template.Shopping List:
11” (28cm) x 14” (36cm) Piece of fabric for lining11”(28cm) x 14”(36cm) Piece of fabric for outsidePaperPencilCoordinating threadScissorsPreparation:Draw a stocking shape on a piece of paper, drawing to the
9th Dec 2016
Won’t the kids love sitting around Santa’s belt for Christmas? This easy to sew quilted table runner is the perfect addition to ensure you have a Holly Jolly Christmas.Shopping List:
60cm x 105cm Red Cotton Fabric20cm x 105cm White Cotton Fabric6cm x 120cm Black Cotton Fabric (or two short lengths)Coordinating threadsScissors3 Black Buttons30cm of Gold Ribbon, 1cm width40cm x 105cm WaddingSafety Pins (if quilting)Cu
3rd Dec 2016
Make sending greetings a special experience for everyone with this cute card. Family and friends will appreciate your personal touch.What to Cut:Cut a piece of card stock, 8 ½ by 5 ½ inches.Cut a piece of hessian, 2 by 4 ½ inches.Cut a piece of lace, 4 1/2 inches long.How to Assemble:Position hessian on the right edge about ¾-inch from the bottom of the cardstock.Place lace under the top of the hessian piece by overl
13th Nov 2016
This colourful rainbow cape was made with ease in an afternoon. It can easily be made longer for a taller child. You could try adding some applique for some extra pizazz.Shopping List
5 different coloured fabrics for the cape (Fat Quarters are perfect)Dark fabric for the backPaper, pen and scissorsThreadsRibbon, approx. cut into 2 x 50cm lengthsMake a Pattern:
On a piece of paper, measure out the pentagon shap
14th Oct 2016
Hello Sewists, I’m Melissa and I’m excited to be writing my first post for Singer Australia/New Zealand. Let's start with a quick introduction: I live in Wellington, New Zealand and when I’m not writing here you can find me over on my blog with my furry "helper", Harriet. I’m self taught but full credit goes to my Mum who encouraged both myself and my younger sister to try sewing from a very young age, teac
8th Oct 2016
This is a super easy project that is great for beginner sewers. This Drawstring Backpack will make an ideal day pack for busy mums, kids and those on the run! Shopping List
Two 13" x 18" (33 x 46cm) pieces of fabric for bagOne 6" x 9" (15 x 23xm) for pocketTwo 56" (142cm) pieces of cordingCoordinating threadRulerBodkin or Safety Pin (to thread the cording)PinsScissorsPen or chalk for markingBefore cutting out the tw
9th Sep 2016
Create your very own Caddy, personalize it with some unique lettering, your favorite fabrics and appliques. Kellie Brown has created hers using vintage Singer material.This pattern includes optional instructions for embroidering lettering on to this project.Shopping List
¾ yard fabric for outer bag⅝ yard fabric for lining½ yard fleece or low-loft battingOne 12” zipperAll-purpose thread for constructionBobbin threadA
11th Aug 2016
Create this super cute apron and put your own personal spin on it. This apron would make the perfect gift for your family and friends or even something to make for yourself. Credit the image to Kellie Brown winner of the September SewAlong in Australian Sewing Advice and Inspiration Facebook group.Optional Embroidery instructions are included to create monograms with the HyperFont software. If you want to i
11th Aug 2016
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away…. Well actually it was only just recently and in Tasmania!!I have always been a geek and a bit quirky. But before having my two boys I was never into star wars. I even refused to watch the movies because I thought they’d be boring!! I loved Star Trek and I’d always heard you could never be fans of both.Falling pregnant changed all of that! My first born is even named after Geo
28th Jul 2016