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  • Gift presents for women: Coastal Tote Bag tutorial

    Bags, Sewing   |  0 Comment gift presents for women: coastal tote bag tutorial

    // Coastal Tote Bag So here you go: You will need: - Burlap tote bag - Fabric for straps - Fabric for bag - Seashells - String - Pin   1. Cut 2 inch stripe of fabric and sew on to bag. 2. Cut original bag handles. 3. Cut 6 1inch stripes out of white fabric and make two braids out of them. 4. Sew on to bag. Use the zick zack stich. (these are your new handles/straps)   To make the seashell chain, you attach to the bag see instructions above. 1. Make a braid

  • Crafts bags: Jewellery bags tutorial

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    She'd seen them around and decided to try making one for me.  I loved it - and so had a go of making one myself! This year, I'm slowly working through things and getting patterns made up.  This week I made one for the jewellery bag - which,  since I didn't do this last year, I had to figure out all over again! I thought since Valentine's Day is next week, I may put some on my market stall this weekend. My girls have

  • Crafts for summer: Namaste bag tutorial

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      Crafts for summer:  Namaste bag tutorial Sewing patterns The Namaste Yoga bag: Cut your exterior (above) and interior pieces 15″ wide by 17″ tall. For the exterior yoga mat pocket, cut a piece of fabric 12″ x 10 ” (this piece pictured is too big, as you’ll see. This is a live and learn tutorial.) With the yoga pocket, iron under the 10″ (tall) edges by 1/4″ and top stitch. Then iron under the 12″ top and bottom.  Set aside. Turn your exterior piece right sides together

  • Crafts for summer: Draft a Pattern and Make a Zippered Purse with a Flat Bottom

    Bags, Sewing   |  0 Comment crafts for summer: draft a pattern and make a zippered purse with a flat bottom

      Crafts for summer: Draft a Pattern and Make a Zippered Purse with a Flat Bottom Sewing patterns I hope I'm not being too confusing!! If I am, let's not worry too much! How about I just show you how to make the purse?  Just click on "Read More" for the full tutorial! Let's start with drafting the pattern..... You will need a large piece of paper (I used two pieces of A4 paper stuck together) and a ruler. I have designed this tutorial so you


  • Recycling ideas: Bag from shorts – a tutorial

    Bags, Green crafts, Recycle, Sewing   |  0 Comment recycling ideas: bag from shorts – a tutorial

    This year I'm focussing a lot on clothes upcycling - trying to work my way through the large pile of clothes that I have which are either no longer fit anyone, or are too worn out or broken to wear - but I just can't bear to part with.  I'm trying to find ways to upcycle them into something useable or wearable again. This week, I made another bag  (I've been making quite a lot of these at the moment - working

  • Gift presents for kids: Chuck Pouch tutorial

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      Gift presents for kids: Chuck Pouch tutorial Sewing patterns Cut-Out Vinyl Pouch Pouches are always fun to sew. They have all the personality of a purse with half the effort! If you don’t already, you’re going to love working with vinyl. It’s thick and durable…and no animals were harmed for the sake of fashion! You’ll notice that I used a different pouch for the tutorial. It was easier to see the details on the pink fabric. Just follow the same instructions for your

  • Crafts for home: Sewing Heating Pad Tutorial

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    Gorgeous, right?  If only you could feel, smell and pet it.  It turns out that Amy Butler’s super-luxurious flannel + rice + lavender essential oils = heaven.  In case you were wondering. Crafts for home: Sewing Heating Pad Tutorial Sewing patterns I didn’t have the details for the heating pad worked out in my mind, but I find if I just start cutting fabric….it just all works out.  Usually.  This was one of those fortunate times and I’m thrilled that it only took

  • Gift for Mum : how to make a felt needle book

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    In the spirit of New Year's resolutions, I've been slowly organizing my craft stash, even down to my little needles. For Christmas I got something I've been wishing for for a long time. "Left-handed pinking shears!" Well, they're not actually left-handed, but my husband says that line every time he sees them out. (You'll know the voice he's using if you're a Simpson's fan.) ANYWAY, I wanted to try them out on my felt stash, so I put together a

  • Sewing patterns: fabric lunch wrap in 5 easy steps and just 15 mins!

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    ou can make a fabric lunch wrap like this in 5 easy steps and just 15 mins! Simple!   Perfect for sandwiches, and also doubles as a mini picnic mat: This size fabric wrap is perfect for a single 'round' of sandwiches, a bun or a slice of quiche.  You can simply make a bigger or smaller square for different sized snacks or lunches. How to make your own: Step 1. Cut 2 squares of fabric 26.5cm square. 1 for outer fabric 1 ripstop nylon for inner fabric  (this fabric can

  • Crafts for summer: Bagsket Tutorial

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      First off, thank you Claudine for posting her inspirational bag. Full credit must also go to Diana. She and I worked through the first bag together and her guidance was invaluable. If you’re a knitter, make sure to check out her amazing FREE knitting patterns. And finally, thanks susankg53 for the name…it’s perfect! This is a great project for your scraps and I hope you have fun with it. As I’ve stated before, I am NOT an expert seamstress by any means, so I’m sure I’m doing things bass ackwards

  • Gift presents for women: Padded iPad Sleeve Tutorial

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    When we were at the Apple store buying my iPad, they had a decent selection of protective cases available, but if you guys know me by now, you know that I had to at least try to make my own before I gave in and bought one. Gift presents for women: Padded iPad Sleeve Tutorial Sewing patterns It’s a very simple, quick project to put together. It’s not so much a case as it is a sleeve. It fits so snugly that there is no

  • Easter gifts: Recycled Fabric Box

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    Easter gifts: Recycled Fabric Box Sewing patterns Hope you enjoy the tutorial! Materials: - 100% wool sweater, felted (wash & dried) - lining fabric - thick interfacing - 2 buttons - embroidery supplies - sewing supplies 1. Make a square for your pattern by folding a piece of heavy card stock (8.5×11) diagonally. Cut off extra paper and unfold. 2. Cut 5 squares from your felted sweater. Repeat with lining fabric and interfacing. 3. Baste sweater squares to interfacing squares. Using interfacing square as guide, trim off excess sweater fabric that may