I wasn’t sure if I would ever make another quilt. My first one had turned out OK despite several trials and errors (especially errors) along the way, but it hadn’t especially been something I wanted to repeat. Until that is, I gave it away to a friend for a baby … Continue reading
I’m delighted that the sewing for babies projects I did on the site this year have been so popular. All 3 friends have now delivered and so my miniature sewing is over for now at least. Several people have written and suggested I list them all in one easy to … Continue reading
Oink! Stephanie from Swoodson Says here, I’m sharing a quick and easy pig pacifier clip tutorial today. My son never took to a pacifier very well but I know when he carries things around, the last place I want them to end up is left in a shopping cart or … Continue reading
I had a lot of fun with this project! I prepared a pattern to make your own bib complete with two different appliques. If you don’t have a baby to sew for, you can use the silhouettes for a multitude of other projects! I think I might make a shirt … Continue reading
Classy, classic, elegant, refined. Not words you could use to describe every dress, but this twist front dress pattern really does suit those words. You’ll look a knockout in this dress, whether you choose a solid or a small print. Introducing the ‘In a Twist’ Dress pattern, Pattern of … Continue reading
This is the Made in a Snap Bag – and its a quick and easy bag pattern and the latest in the ‘My First Bag’ series. It’s a good bag for beginners to bag-making, although it can be just a little bit tricky in one place, but if you are careful, … Continue reading
Do you ever shop for fabrics online? What about shopping for knit and stretch fabrics? Are you confident in where and how to shop for knit fabrics online, and how to make sure you are using the right kind of fabric for your project? I came to sewing only recently … Continue reading
It’s me, Laura from CraftyHour again! I’m here today with a tutorial one of my favourite small projects, a mug rug. This one is a Christmas-themed one, but you could use another colour palette and make it for any occasion. The Wonky Star block was the first quilt block I was really … Continue reading
How to add a lining to your Show Some Flare Skirt in 8 easy steps! Hi this is Judy from StoneyLonesomeSewWorks. I am a self taught sewer who has been sewing on and off for about 20 years but only became serious about 3 years ago when both of my … Continue reading
I’ve been slowly working on organizing my sewing space and made this sewing machine pad to keep some tools handy. This is Amy from Friends Stitched Together and today I’ll show you how to make your own! The pocket sizes are customizable and the thread catcher is detachable which means … Continue reading
I was so inspired by the Modern Christmas Tissue Box Cover, that I felt I had to make the opposite. Nothing sleek and modern about this design – its all kitcsh and traditional. I love the felt gingerbread house idea anyway – here is one from the Seasonal Sewing Series … Continue reading
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