Liven up your living room with some super cute pillow covers using some old shirts and appliqué!Requirements ListOld shirt or shirtsPillowcase and pillow insertCo-orindating threadScissorsSewing machineSeam ripperOptional:AccuQuilt GO! CutterOwl Die (AQ55333)Owl accessory die (AQ55675)ZipperIron on adhesive appliqué sheet (20cm x 20cm)CuttingPlace your shirt flat on a table or hard surface.Using your existing pillowc
3rd Oct 2019
Sew these simple silverware holders in colours to complement your home décor. There’s a vinyl pocket on the front for inserting a personalized place card, which can be either handwritten or even stitched by machine. The holders are reusable, too, thanks to the vinyl pocket – all you have to do is change the card inserts!Note: Supplies listed are for making one silverware holder, so adjust the fabric requirements as n
29th Aug 2019
This handy little travel sewing kit is perfect for taking sewing projects on the road, orjust to keep your mending and repair supplies in one place! There’s a felt pad to holdpins and needles, a vinyl pouch for easy viewing, a zippered pocket for larger items,and a thread holder. The elastic closure makes it super easy to open and close the kit.Shopping listOne 9” x 13” (23cm x 33cm) outer fabricOne 9” x 13” (23cm x
26th Jul 2019
Make sure your little friend is warm this winter!Shopping listPrint out pattern1m fleece fabric, 20cm of plain white cottonCoordinating threadSewing machineOverlocker1/2m elastic 12mm thick1/4m velcro, loop and hook tapeScissorsLoop turnerHobby FillDressing GownPreparation:Download, print and join (where necessary) the free patterns.Cutting:Cut out patterns, refer to sheet on how many. NOTE: if you have fabric with
4th Jul 2019
What does the colours on the needle mean?
You may have noticed the SINGER needles have different colours on the shanks. This is not just to decorate them. It is a code to help you know what type of needle it is.
Below we have the codes that, so you know which needle type correlates with what colour. Making choosing the correct needle for your next project.Needle Style Colour:
Red is for woven fabrics (2020)
26th Jun 2019
When sewing, make sure you are not tugging or holding firmly to your fabric in front in any way. This also goes for dragging it out the back. Let the machine pull the fabric through at its own pace.The only thing you really need to help with is steering left and right. This will prevent the needle from coming forward / back and taking chunks out of the front or back of the hole in the needle plate.
24th May 2019
When I first finished this dress it was a rainy autumn day outside. I put it on and wasn't immediately sold. I had found the final instructions for finishing off the ruffle and waist tie frustratingly lacking and so I wasn’t in the best mood. I told myself to wait a little bit for some sunshine and then try again because this fabric is a little bit special.In 2013 Arthur Toye, an NZ fabric institution with stores all
24th May 2019
Create your own set, ready for any sleepover.Shopping list
Existing pyjamasPattern making equipmentSewing machineOverlockerZipper foot4m of cotton jersey fabric (will depend on size of clothing)2m of elastic 25mm thick35m ZipperScissorsPreparationPrepare patterns, following steps in Drafting Patterns Part 1. If you make any changes to the existing patterns (e.g. Longer hem or shaped seams) ensure that you do this fo
16th May 2019
Wow I just realised that when I first started writing blog posts for Singer Sewing Australia 2 years ago my eldest boy had just turned 11 and this week my youngest boy, Noah turned 11.So I thought I’d dedicate this blog post to Noah and the creations that I’ve made for him in the past year. If you’ve seen my posts on my Facebook page Little Pickers you would notice that Noah models a lot of my creations. What y
18th Apr 2019
Create your own shirt ready for any occasion.Shopping listExisting work shirtPattern making equipment2x contrasting fabric, 20cm each Sewing machineOverlocker1.5m cotton fabric0.5m contrasting fabriciron on interfacing1.5m bias binding in contrasting colourIronscissorsEdge joining Presser foot (optional)Buttonhole footButtonsButton foot (optional)PreparationPrepare patterns, following steps in Drafting Patterns
10th Apr 2019
Darts are necessary when sewing to add shape to a garment, typically around the bust and back area.You will need:Clothing with dartsPattern Making RulersPencilScissorsSteps:Using your garment, trace the first half, up to the dart pointMeasure the size of your dart e.g. 0.8cm, (tip: if you measure to the fold you will need to double the measurement e.g. 1.6cm).On your paper, add 1.6cm to the end of your paper. Holding
22nd Mar 2019
After watching Star Wars the Last Jedi and seeing Kylo Ren’s new and improved costume I knew I wanted to make it.At a quick glance its all just basic black pieces but when you get up close and really into it there is so much texture and detail worked into it all.To start things off was the fun task of the main tunic.With a bit of research, the main fabric is a lightweight black woven with copper/gold stitch details.T
20th Mar 2019