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Sew a Wheat Warmer

clobbercreations — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

I had some lovely leftover fleece from making one of my niece’s a leopard print cape last Christmas, so I decided to use it to make some lavender wheat warmers for myself and others. I find wheat warmers are really useful when you feel a bit sore or stiff and I had been using a […]

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Sew your own dishcloths

clobbercreations — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Recently, my mum got into making her own dishcloths to be a bit more sustainable. Also, they’re great for using up scraps of fabric you have left from other projects! This dishcloth is simple to make. It uses a bit of hessian (burlap) for one side for when you need a more abrasive side which […]

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DIY Laundry Mesh Bags

clobbercreations — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Recently I made some laundry mesh bags for items which need a little more protection in the drum of a washing machine. Here is a tutorial on how to make them.

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Pattern Review: GBSB Simple T-Shirt

clobbercreations — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Here is my pattern review of the simple t-shirt pattern from The Great British Sewing Bee: Sew Your Own Wardrobe book.

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Pattern Review: GBSB Breton Tee

clobbercreations — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Here is my sewing pattern review of the Breton Tee hack from The Great British Sewing Bee: From Stitch to Style book.

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Tutorial: Waterproof Sitting Mat

clobbercreations — Mon, 23 May 2022 21:00:54 +0000

I haven’t sewn a lot recently but this project had been on my mind for about a year, and I finally made it happen recently! I expect it was inspired by all the outdoor catch ups during the pandemic. However, I thought it’s still a useful item to make for yourself or a great and […]

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Review of the year: 2019

clobbercreations — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0000

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 […]

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Pattern Review: So Sew Easy Serger Scrap Catcher

clobbercreations — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 07:00:16 +0000

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 […]

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Make a mini Christmas Brooch!

clobbercreations — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 18:35:21 +0000

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!

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Personalised cushion with a zip

clobbercreations — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 07:00:37 +0000

Recently, I made a cushion as a birthday gift.

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