In mid-2018 J, who I work with and was a few weeks away from going on Parental Leave, approached me shyly in the photocopier room. Her sister had given her their old Baby Björn Soft Balance Bouncer frame but had lost the cover and was wondering if I could sew up a new one for her.The pattern we ended up using is by Twee emmerkes water, you’ll find it here.This pattern free but the author checked with Baby Björn that
27th Nov 2019
Keep your space and equipment clean with this easy cosmetic storage, perfect for travelling.Requirements List:
Old towels, 1 x hand towel, 4 x face washersHook and loop Velcro 20cmCoordinating threadScissorsSewing machine25mm Bias Binding white x 1mTEST ON SCRAP TOWELS THAT YOUR MACHINE CAN TAKE THE THICKNESS WITH EASE. NOT ALL MACHINES ARE EQUIPED TO DO THIS AND FORCING FABRIC WILL DAMAGE THE MACHINE.Brush holder
25th Nov 2019
If you've read my blogs before you've probably realised that when I find a pattern I love, I get a little obsessed and I end up using that pattern over and over again.It all started with the Miss Ruby Tuesday Dress by 1 Puddle Lane. That was the first women's knit fabric dress pattern that I had ever attempted and from the first dress I made I was obsessed. The pattern was so easy to follow, perfect for a beginner se
6th Nov 2019
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