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Learn & Create

Santa Sack
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

Santa Snack Placemat
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

Block-Out Curtains
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

Fabric Pattern Weights
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

Quilted Pet Blanket
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

Baby Burp Cloth
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

Pet Bandana
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

Re-usable Snack Bag
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

How to Choose the Right Sewing Machine Needle
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

Top Tips and Hints for Successful Overlocking
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

Bunny Bag
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

How to use the Bias Binding Presser Foot
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