My latest make took a little longer than expected due to some naughty slippery fabric but the Simple 3223 and I took care of that!You might notice as we continue this post that it isn't the coat I mentioned in my review post.No, it is not.A new dress was required to wear to a wedding (weddings are great excuses for new ANYTHINGS aren’t they?!)...and I got offered some free fabric.One must never say no to free fabric.
7th Jun 2017
Keep your personal items close by with the You're My Super Hero Clutch. This pattern can be made within a couple hours and it is a fun little project to sew up with your favourite super hero fabric.This project was sewn using a Heavy duty sewing machine.Shopping List
1 x 12” (30.5cm) x 20” (51cm) Outer fabric (super hero fabric poplin)1 x 12” (30.5cm) x 20” (51cm) Lining fabric (plain red poplin)1 x 12” (30.5cm) x 2
5th May 2017
Make a mug rug or two as a gift or even to brighten up your living room. This pattern has two options for finishing. You can either "bag it out" or try your hand at "Bias Binding".Skill Level: Confident BeginnerSkills Learned Straight Stitch, Bagging out or Bias Binding, Trimming Seam allowancesShopping List:2 x 20cm x 17cm fabric1 x 20cm x 17cm WaddingOptional: Bias Binding Complimenting colour (approx. 1 metre in l
6th Apr 2017
This coffee cosy is a great gift for mum or dad. You can choose fabric that suits their interests to personalise.Skill Level:Confident BeginnerSkills Learned: Straight Stitch, creating your own pattern, Using the button sewing foot, Trimming seam allowancesShopping List:
Tall Take Away Coffee Cup (empty)5mm Elastic approx. 10cm longScrap fabric 2 colours. Amount determined by your template.White Button1 Piece of wad
23rd Mar 2017
In April this year, my two boys will celebrate their birthdays. My eldest will turn 11 and my youngest will turn 9. They seem to be growing up way to fast !!Today whilst sitting here contemplating what to write for a blog post, I was struck with how much of an influence my boys have been on my sewing. In fact, I would never have started sewing if it wasn’t for my two boys, and their sometimes very quirky fashion styl
16th Mar 2017
Wow your friends with this perfect pencil case to keep you organised. Easily transform this to match your individual style by making it longer by simply buying longer zips and choosing your favourite colours. Although this looks challenging it is a perfect project for a beginner to perfect precision sewing.Skill Level:Confident BeginnerSkills Learned: Straight Stitch, Zipper Sewing, Precision Stitching, Alternate bas
14th Mar 2017
The friendly neighbourhood PJ pants are super fun and easy to make. A little math goes a long way. Your whole family could have new cosy pyjama pants for winter. You can achieve a professional looking finish with your Singer Overlocker.Shopping List:
Overlocker and Sewing MachineJersey or Cotton Fabric (the length will depend on the pattern you draw out from the instructions. See measurement B)Overlocker T
10th Mar 2017
Decorative trims give your garments style and provide a way to add your own personal touch. Some trims - like bias tape - are also helpful in construction. There are several application methods, depending on the style of the trim and the way it is used.Hand-stitched trim: Raised trim must be attached by hand. Slipstitch the trim to the fabric with thread that is the same colour as the fabric.Machine-stitched band tri
7th Feb 2017
Sew-in interfacing looks more natural than fusible (iron-on) interfacing, and it's the only choice if your fabric can't withstand high heat. Fusible interfacing has a resin on one side, which bonds to the wrong side of the fabric with the application of heat, moisture and pressure. Always follow the manufacturer's directions. Fusibles do change the hand of the fabric, so test any fusible on a scrap of the fabric you'
7th Feb 2017
If you're anything like me you'll have a Pinterest board (or boards, hey I’m not here to judge) full of inspiration for your sewing.Exhibit A:The problem is I tend to pin and forget. I'm always distracted by the latest pattern, a new piece of fabric (or an old piece rediscovered) and so I pin and pin and pin but never really look at my board.This changed recently however when I was shoulder surfing my work colleague
7th Feb 2017
Sew up some candy heart cushions for Valentine’s Day. This cushion is super easy to make, you will find it hard to stop at one!Shopping List:
Half metre fabric per cushion.Tear-away stabilizerEmbroidery threadCoordinating all-purpose threadHobby Fill. (amount will depend on how full you want the cushions.)ScissorsHand sewing needleCushion shape Template Embroidery:Instructions are for the Singer Quantum Stylist EM20
3rd Feb 2017
Create this fun and stylish book bag. This pattern is segmented down into easy steps making it a perfect beginner projectLevel: Beginner Skills Learnt: Straight Stitch, Pivoting, Bagging out, Taking measurements, Over locking stitchShopping List:1 piece of (Outer) Fabric1 piece of (Inner) Fabric1 Strip of Fabric 10cm x 2mScissorsPinsCoordinating threadsSetting up your machineSee the Sew as you Grow playlist on o
31st Jan 2017