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Review of the year: 2019

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December 29, 2019
Accessories / Dressmaking / Inspiration / Sewing / Stash Busting
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With the year drawing to a close, I thought I would reflect on my makes during 2019. Most challenging make - the black copley cardigan I've chosen the black copley cardigan as it is the make that took me the longest. I have made this pattern before but in a yellow colour, which was a lot easier on the eye! I can get quite impatient so the fact I persevered and finished it within a year is quite an achievement. I haven't worn it much yet - I think I have just got a bit exhausted from it. I'm sure…

Pattern Review: So Sew Easy Serger Scrap Catcher

Today I am sharing my thoughts on a free sewing pattern you can follow on the So Sew Easy website - it's the Easy Serger Scrap Catcher! Details Pattern name: Easy Serger Scrap Catcher Variation/Style: N/A Design House: Pattern from So Sew Easy website Size I made: made according to the pattern's suggested measurements Fabric I used some remnant fabrics to make this - I would say that the toucan fabric pictured is quilting cotton weight. From the image below, you can see I had two colour ways of this fetching fabric. I also added fusible fleece to it to give the final mat…

5 Ideas for quick sewing gifts (all free patterns/tutorials)

I love to make a gift for my nearest and dearest, and while I start with huge ambitious plans, I'm normally grappling with time. Here are a few ideas if you find yourself wanting to make gifts but needing some faster options. 1. Eye Mask (Tilly and the Buttons) A classic quick and fun make is the eye mask. A great gift for frequent travelers or someone who likes to wear one in general! This tutorial is a lovely simple yet effective gift which you could complement with some lavender spray for their pillow or include in a travel pack set. 2.…

Make a mini Christmas Brooch!

Here's a mini tutorial on how to make a little Christmas brooch if you don't fancy going full out jumper crazy or want to add more flare to your bag or pinafore!

Personalised cushion with a zip

Recently, I made a cushion as a birthday gift.

DIY Water Bottle Carrier (Tutorial)

clobbercreations
November 10, 2019
Accessories / Craft Skills / Inspiration / Sewing / Stash Busting / Videos
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Need something to carry your water bottle in? I've got just the sewing tutorial for that!

DIY Zipped Purse

Here is my simple tutorial on how to make your own lined zip purse.

Pattern Review: Debbie Shore Office Bag

Here is my pattern review of the office bag in Debbie Shore's book 'Sew Brilliant Bags'

DIY Hair Towel Turban: Follow step by step on Youtube!

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The project bag (McCall’s stitch ‘n save M6493) review

I was busy last month making birthday gifts and playing around with video making with my camera last month. Here’s one of the projects I made. I’ve had the fabric for this make for a while as I wanted to make a project bag for knitting or crocheting for my sister for Christmas but never managed to make it. It’s a pattern which I’ve had lying around for quite a while too. (more…)