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Fabric box bottom gift-bag tutorial
This is a simple little project that ticks lots of boxes and has lots of possibilities. I think a fabric gift bag adds an element of individuality and luxury to a simple gift or an extra special flourish to a special gift. It is also a great way to use some of that stash of lovely…
Plush velvet bomber jacket project for Sew Now magazine
Its very exciting to discover a new sewing magazine has recently launched. Sew Now mixes sewing projects with the latest high street trends, which seems like a great idea to me. Shopping and sewing all in one magazine! I mean.. what could be better? Its equally as exciting to find myself designing a project for the second…
What is a fat quarter?
Fabrics are often sold in fat quarters, especially in bundles in the world of quilting. However until you know, you might be wondering what exactly a fat quarter is. So I thought I would write a post to explain this sizing… This diagram shows the fabric roll at the top, the selvedges at the…
Kids knit fabric pom pom scarf tutorial
I recently posted the tutorial for this fun kids pom pom jersey fabric hat and promised to follow with this post for a matching scarf. You can make both items from 50cm sweatshirt fabric and 50cm of cotton jersey fabric. Great to keep your little ones snuggly over the winter months. I think they also…
Tips for buying fabric online!
I feel I have become something of an expert on buying fabric online over the past few years. Especially since becoming a mum (7 years ago). I think most mums would agree that shopping with a baby or young child in tow is not straight forward or relaxing. But much as we love our little cherubs we…
This years Halloween costumes!
This year I decided it was going to be a bit to much to make Halloween costumes as the whole month of October was choc-a-bloc busy with sewing projects and then standing at The Big Textile show over the last two days of the month. However proposing this idea to the kids resulted in a…
Kids fun jersey pom pom hat tutorial
I credit this idea to my friend Jem who knitted hats like this for both my kids a couple of years ago and they wore them continuously through the Winter. I thought it would be fun to see if it was possible to stitch a jersey version. I let my mini super models be the…
Ladies hooded sweatshirt project for Sewing World magazine.
Last month my ladies hooded sweatshirt project was published in Sewing World magazine. Though we have been enjoying a lovely warm start to the Autumn I’m sure colder weather won’t be far away! This is a lovely easy make and so comfy to wear. Perfect to keep you cosy in cooler weather. Since submitting this project…
School book bag tutorial
My little boy started school this Autumn, I had everything organised, shirts, trousers, tie, water bottle etc. Everything except a book bag, which I believed needed to be one with the school logo on. However on school start date the bags were out of stock and not due in for several weeks, this is when I…
ROARRRRRR….Dinosaur party time!
Last week marked two big milestones for my little boy…starting school and turning five!! As usual the birthday was celebrated with a homemade themed party. Dinosaurs have been the most interesting thing for so long that no other theme was likely to be acceptable. Preparations began early with some group family activities. I had the idea…
