Fabric weights are used to help keep your fabric and patterns in place when cutting with scissors or a rotary cutter, keeping your cuts as accurate as possible. This is also a great project to use up some of your scraps and add some fun colours to your sewing room.Finished fabric weight size is approximately 9cm x 9cm. If you would like them smaller or larger, adjust your rectangle size.Requirements:fabric scraps of
7th Sep 2021
Stitch up a super cute blanket for your furry friend, so they can sleep in comfort.Requirements List:
2 x Cotton cut to 63cm x 35cm1 x Batting cut to 63 x 35cmCo-ordinating threads for topstitchingCo-ordinating thread for construction12mm bias tapeSewing machineQuilt basting sprayRulerWashable fabric markerPins or clips (whichever is your preference)Walking FootCutting:Cut out the following:
2 x Cotton cut to 63cm
4th Aug 2021
These burp cloths are perfect to clean up all sorts of baby messes. They are made from cotton and terry cloth. It is also a great project to up-cycle towels that you no longer use. They stitch up quickly, so in no time you can make a stack for yourself or for gifts. Requirements List:The supplies listed makes 3 burp cloths.
0.5 meters of cotton0.5 Meters of Terry cloth, or you can upcycle a towel here.Quarter inch p
3rd Jun 2021
Original pattern created by Gail Dodson for Singer. The perfect pet bandana for all creatures great and small. All you need is their collar, for the bandana to go over to attach it to them, so it won’t fall off.Requirements List:Fat quarter (up to 46cm depending on size of banner required)Sewing machine1/4" Presser FootCo-ordinating threadFabric marking penRulerScissors or rotary cutter and Cutting matPet's collarPre
2nd May 2021
Be environmentally friendly and reduce the use of one-time-use plastic bags. These reusable snack bags can be made of and lined with a food-safe PUL (polyurethane laminated cotton) for snacks that need a waterproof lining. The large bag will hold a sandwich or other snacks, the smaller bag works well for smaller snacks. They can be washed by hand or in the washing machine and be placed in the dryer.Pattern originally
22nd Apr 2021
Selecting the correct needle for your project is just as important as selecting the fabric, thread, and stabilizer. There are different sizes and types of needles for different types of fabric.
The European metric sizing system for sewing machine needles is numbered from 60 to 110. The American sizing system is numbered from 8 to 18. For both sizing systems, the lower the number the finer the needle and the high
12th Apr 2021
An overlocker makes sewing many of your projects fast and easy. It is able to sew a seam, seam finish, trim the excess seam allowance all at once. Your projects get that ready-to-wear look that only an overlocker can provide!
It’s important, though, that your machine is set up properly to give you the best stitching results. Below are a few top trouble-shooting tips to help you sew successfully with your overloc
31st Mar 2021
It is almost Easter time! It is the perfect time to create a super cute re-useable Easter Bunny Tote Bag!The instructions for the embroidery in this project are using the EM9305 Embroidery Only Machine.Requirements Lists:Embroidery machine + sewing machineSweet bunny Face (UT18716) design from Urban Threads.If splitting the design: Premier +2 Embroidery Extra or similar software.Tear-A-Way StabiliserPink Embroidery t
27th Mar 2021
Self Folding:
Buy or make Bias-binding
Buy or make Bias-binding. If you would like to make your own bias-binding follow the instructions below:
Fold the fabric diagonally so that one selvage is at a right angle to the other selvage. Press along the fold – the direction of the fabric grain at the fold is the bias grain, Cut along the pressed line. Set aside the triangle of fabric. Multiply the desired finis
8th Mar 2021
Personalise your sewing space by making a pillow cover for a 16” round pillow. Key skills involve adding decorative stitches and putting in a zipper. The pillow top is made with 10 fabric wedges and a center applique. Pattern templates for the wedges, center applique and pillow back can be found in the last pages of these instructions.Shopping List:10 fabric scraps in assorted colours for the wedges½ yard fabric for
2nd Mar 2021
Use this guide to choose the right stabiliser for your next embroidery project!ProjectStabiliserHoopingNeedleBobbinNeedle ThreadT-ShirtsSoft Mesh Cut-AwayHoop Fabric and stabiliser togetherSINGER Chromium #2000, Size 80/11BobbinfillRayon is most often usedFleeceWhisper-Web Mesh or Cut-A-WayHoop back stabiliser and fabric first, then TopperSINGER Chromium #2000, Size 90/14BobbinfillPolyester or RayonTowelsTopper Requi
1st Mar 2021
Rotate the handwheel towards you and raise the needle to it's highest position.Place thread under hook on the needle threader.Pull the needle threader all the way down. Pass the thread through the hook.Raise and release the needle threader, pulling the thread loop through the needle eye. Pull the remaining thread loop through the eye of the needle.
Happy Sewing!
1st Mar 2021