We all know fashion is supposed to be fun. But between the sweatshops and the closet full of clothes you haven’t worn in years, sometimes it all feels a little too fast-paced and disposable for comfort.So what can we do about it? You might think that giving up clothes or buying organic is the only way to become a more sustainable shopper. But there are actually many ways that you can incorporate slow fashion into you
10th Aug 2022
There's no denying that scrunchies are making a big comeback! Scrunchies are quick, cheap and easy to make, they are also great fun! They can be made in any colour or fabric type you like. You can even coordinate them with some of your favorite outfits if you like, or give them to your friends and family as gifts.As a result of the project, you will be able to reduce your waste and use up your scraps to save them fro
2nd Aug 2022
If you're looking for a fun and easy DIY project this winter, a beret is the way to go. It's also perfect for beginners who want to try something new!A great advantage to using this method, is that you can choose to use a different fabric on either side and make it reversible!Requirements List:1meter x 25cm or 50 x 50cm of your chosen fabric. A medium – heavy weight fabric will work best. If not Interfacing may be ne
5th Jul 2022
This easy bench seat cover is secure and easily removable without zips!Requirements List:
Cut Foam to the size of your bench (Ours was 60cm x 1.8m)Heavy Duty FabricDenim needle for machineMatching threadScissorsCutting:
You will need 3 pieces of fabric.The top piece will be 65cm x 1.85M (10cm longer than your foam length to allow for extra seam width if you are overlocking.) You also don’t want the cover to be too
5th Jun 2022
This cute pouch is secured with a zip and is great for your bits and pieces when traveling. By mixing fabrics, you can customize your pouch for any occasion. Makes a great gift or stocking filler for Christmas.Requirements List:1 x Fat quarter for outside1 x Fat quarters for border and lining30cm zipper70cm of 10mm ribbonCoordinating sewing machine threadSewing machinePellon/Fusible stabilizerTear AwayRotary cutter,
9th May 2022
Create this super fun Fabric Easter Basket perfect for collecting all the eggs found during an Easter egg hunt!Requirements List:50cm Main Fabric50cm Lining Fabric50cm medium-heavy weight iron-on interfacingCo-ordinating threadsRotary CutterCutting Mat2 x Small ButtonsTear-A-Way to sew buttonholesCutting:Main fabric: Cut (2) x 26cm squaresLining fabric: Cut (2) 30cm x 26cm rectanglesInterfacing: Cut (2) x 26cm square
3rd Apr 2022
Use a lightweight fabric for these cheeky and practical headbands!Requirements List:Fabric for main part 40cm x 25cmFabric for tubing 30cm x 12cm18cm rubber band (cut length)Matching sewing machine threadSewing machineRotary cutter, mat and rulerScissorsConstruction:On each long edge of your main fabric, press over a very narrow 5mm seam then press over again. Stitch. Place to the side.Tip: Some of the Singer machine
7th Mar 2022
This cute little doll dress made on a Singer sewing machine can be found on YouTube. This tutorial and pattern by Leledesigns.https://youtu.be/ze64qvY0l2QWe have also written out the instructions for you below and taken our own photos during this process. We have also made a few changes to the original pattern, like lengthening the dress and adding ribbon.NOTE: In the first instance print out the pattern from the abo
7th Feb 2022
These pillows are super easy to make as each pillow only uses one piece of fabric.Transfer your bedroom using pretty prints or colours. It’s nice to have a change of pillowcases for each season. Mix and match your pillowcases to match your quilt covers and to give your bedroom a refreshed look.Requirements List:
Fabric for each pillowcase 2 x 50cm x 170cm3/4 x spools of overlocking threadcoordinating sewing machine
3rd Jan 2022
Santa sacks are a great way to wrap presents for loved ones for Christmas! They are also quick to sew and as a bonus they are reusable!If you require a different size, you can also adjust the rectangle dimensions to suit the presents that you want to put inside.Requirements:
(2) 50cm x 55cm Rectangles of Christmas fabricRibbon 2m lengthCo-ordinating Sewing threadSewing MachineSafety-pinFabric marker or chalkoptional
13th Dec 2021
Give Santa and his faithful reindeer their own treat this year with this sweet Santa Snack Placemat! It features three embroideries from Embroidery Library (Santa's Snack Tray X15380), making it the perfect project for beginner machine embroiderers.Requirements List:EM9305 Embroidery Machine or similar Singer embroidery machine (Instructions will be for the EM9305).Sewing Machine Quarter-Inch FootSanta’s Snack Tray X
5th Dec 2021
If you have an older style apartment and need to block out an entrance that has no door, a simple rod and block-out curtain can assist in keeping in heat and blocking off the light when required. Choose fabric that is heavyweight so that it sits firmly in place.Requirements List:Block-out Fabric large enough to cover your doorway with extra seam allowance added. We used 1.5m wide x 2.4m lengthMatching sewing machine
3rd Oct 2021