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Learn & Create

Harley Quinn Quilt
Hey, Puddin’s! Sew up a quilt fit for a Queen. This is a great quilt for beginners, and it is made even easier thanks to the AccuQuilt fabric cutting system.NOTE: This is an unconventional method of constructing a quilt. It was done this way as we did this as a group project and got numerous people do construct 1 x 4 patch block each.Requirements List: White fabric: 4.9mRed fabric: 1/2mBlack fabric: 1mDark grey fabr

8th Jul 2020

Pyjama's made from existing Pyjamas
It has never been easier to re-create your favourite pj's with your own personal flair! Make them out of some nice flannelette and you will be warm and cosy all through winter.Requirements list: Existing PyjamasFlannelette fabric: 4mCoordinating fabric: 0.5mCoordinating threadSewing machineOverlockerElastic 2-5cm thickPreparation: Using instructions from Drafting your own patterns – part 1, draft up your Pyjama’s.C

9th Jun 2020

Seams
A seam is a basic element in all garment construction. It is created by stitching two pieces of fabric together, usually 1.5cm from the cut edge. Perfect seams are the most obvious sign of a well- made garment. Puckered, crooked, or uneven seams spoil the fit as well as they look.In addition to holding a garment together, seams can be used as a design element. Seams placed in unusual locations or topstitched with con

25th May 2020

Maternity Sewing - The beginning...
Well, hello there! Gosh, it's been a while. Before you ask, yes, my beautiful baby boy 'L' was born on the afternoon of January 1st. I won't be sharing any photos of him online but I do have lots of baby-related sewing to catch you up on.Time moves differently with a baby in the house and while I imagined my days filled with the usual sewing and blogging while the baby slept the reality has been very different. I'll

13th May 2020

Types of hems
There are many ways to hem your projects. The type of fabric you have chosen and the type of garment or project you have chosen to make, will influence your choice on the type of hem you use. Some common hems include a double folded hem, machine top stitching and hand finishing. If you want to learn how to complete a variety of different hems be sure to keep reading to discover step-by-step instructions on all t

24th Apr 2020

Attaching In-seam Pockets
Attach pockets to any of your pocketless garments with this simple in-seam pocket guide!Requirements: 1/2m of matching or contrasting fabric.Sewing machineOverlockerExisting garmentSeam ripperChalkPreparation: Print out downloadable patternCut out 4 x pocket piecesConstruction: On your garment using chalk mark out where you want the pockets to sit Using your seam ripper, remove the seam within the marks. Pull t

9th Apr 2020

Pikachu Quilt
Let’s go Pikachu! Using the AccuQuilt Fabric cutter creating your very own Pikachu quilt is super easy.Requirements List: NOTE: This is an unconventional method of constructing a quilt. It was done this way as we did this as a group project and got numerous people do construct 1 x 4 patch block each.Cutting: For white fabric you will need to cut 400 2 ½” (6.35cm) squares Using the GO! Fabric cutter a

27th Feb 2020

Deadpool Quilt
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, Zip-a-dee-ay, create a quilt featuring the mercenary with attitude!This is a great quilt for beginners, and it is made even easier thanks to the AccuQuilt fabric cutting system.Finished size is a single bed quiltNOTE: This is an unconventional method of constructing a quilt. It was done this way as we did this as a group project and got numerous people do construct 1 x 4 patch block each.Requiremen

15th Jan 2020

Christmas Dress
Christmas time is almost here! Get into the festive spirit with this cute dress.Requirements List:Red fabric: 2m (148cm roll) Green fabric: 1m (148cm Roll) Co-ordinating thread: x1 for sewing and x 4 for overlockerSewing MachineOverlockerTrimMcCalls Pattern M7351McCalls Pattern M7834Please note, all pattern pieces were cut out and tested before making the final garment. All alterations were based on a bodice being to

13th Dec 2019

Christmas Apron
Christmas time is almost here! Keep clean this year with this Christmas themed apron whilst whipping up some of your favourite Christmas treats.Requirements List:Christmas fabric: 0.5m Co-ordinating thread: x1 for sewing and x 4 for the overlockerSewing MachineOverlockerCo-ordinating Bias Binding: 25mm x 3mRound cup or bowlCutting:Cut out a rectangle, 3cm long x 37cm high. Cut a second rectangle, 41cm long x 34cm hi

10th Dec 2019

Elf on the shelf dress
Christmas time is almost here! Help your Elf get into the Christmas spirit and sew him or her up some Christmas clothes.Requirements List:Red Velvet - with stretch: 0.2mCo-ordinating thread (x4 for overlocker and x1 for sewing)OverlockerSewing machineConstruction:Overlock lining and fabric font together at the neck lines, front and back. Turn right side out.Pin and overlock skirt and bodice together at waistline.Over

5th Dec 2019

Teddy Santa Suit
Christmas time is almost here! Help your teddy get into the Christmas spirit and sew him or her up a Santa suit.Requirements List:Red Velvet 0.5mSupersoft fur in beige o.2mCo-ordinating threadOverlockerSewing MachinePattern:Build-a-bear sized teddy: Download pattern.Smaller or bigger teddy: Referring to Re-purposing old clothes – Teddy Bear clothes, draft up your own pattern.CuttingCut out your patternsConstructionAl

2nd Dec 2019