Sewing Archives - Clobber Creations

Review of the year: 2019

Post author:clobbercreations
Post published:December 29, 2019
Post Category: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

Post author:clobbercreations
Post published:December 15, 2019
Post Category:Accessories / Sewing / Stash Busting
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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…

Make a mini Christmas Brooch!

Post author:clobbercreations
Post published:December 1, 2019
Post Category:Accessories / Sewing / Stash Busting
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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

Post author:clobbercreations
Post published:November 24, 2019
Post Category:Accessories / Sewing / Stash Busting
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Recently, I made a cushion as a birthday gift.

DIY Water Bottle Carrier (Tutorial)

Post author:clobbercreations
Post published:November 10, 2019
Post Category: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!

My non-essential “luxury” sewing tools

Post author:clobbercreations
Post published:November 3, 2019
Post Category:Craft Tools / Inspiration / Sewing
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Here are 6 of my non-essential "luxury" sewing tools.

Pattern Review: TATB Freya Cowl Neck Dress

Post author:clobbercreations
Post published:October 20, 2019
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Today I am reviewing the Freya Cowl Neck Dress from the book Stretch! by Tilly Walnes.

DIY Zipped Purse

Post author:clobbercreations
Post published:October 13, 2019
Post Category:Accessories / Sewing / Stash Busting
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Here is my simple tutorial on how to make your own lined zip purse.

Pattern Review: Debbie Shore Office Bag

Post author:clobbercreations
Post published:October 6, 2019
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Here is my pattern review of the office bag in Debbie Shore's book 'Sew Brilliant Bags'

Recent makes: patterns for toddlers and babies

Post author:clobbercreations
Post published:September 29, 2019
Post Category:Craft Skills / Crochet / Dressmaking / Sewing / Stash Busting / Videos
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Here are my thoughts on some toddler and baby makes I recently tried out.