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How to sew fabric pumpkins…
Autumn is my favourite time of year, misty mornings, sunny afternoons, all the colours, walks through the leaves, I love it all. I’ve been making these fabric pumpkins for a few years now, every year I find myself adding to my collection as they’re such a fun, speedy project and a great way to use up scraps. Here I’ve included instructions (below) and a FREE print at home downloadable template so that you can make your own. NOTE: To print the pumpkin template you’ll need to download the file and then ensure you print out at 100% scale. Once printed, check your test square measures 1″ or 2.5cm and cut…
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Tilly and the Buttons Pearl Cardigan | A sewing pattern review…
It’s always an exciting day when Tilly and the Buttons launch a new pattern and I was so happy to be offered a copy of the Pearl Cardigan to try out before the launch date. (This pattern was gifted to me with no obligation to share but of course, I loved the finished result so much that I had to!). Pearl is described as an ‘on trend’ V neck wrap cardigan. The cardigan is cropped at the waist and fastens at the side with adjustable ties for the perfect fit. There are three options for sleeve style with the pattern; choose from long straight sleeves, short sleeves or (my personal…
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Beginner Sewing Tutorial – Easy Pom Pom Cushion
This envelope style cushion cover is one of the easiest styles of cushion cover to make as there are no zips and no button holes to master. The added touch of the pom pom trim gives a bit more interest but you could just as easily make it without of you don’t have any available or don’t want to. You will need: A cushion inner pad | Fabric for your cushion cover | Pom pom trim (if using) | Matching thread | Sewing machine | Scissors | Pins Step 1 – cut the front of your cushion cover Measure your cushion pad. You will need to cut a square, or rectangle…
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Beginner Sewing Project Hair Scrunchie Tutorial – easy ‘make in an hour’ project
These pretty hair scrunchies make an excellent little project for beginner and more experienced sewists alike. They are brilliant for using up fabric scraps and you can even make them to co-ordinate with your handmade clothes! In my instructions I’ll be sewing on my sewing machine but you could also sew all of this pattern by hand if you don’t have a machine available. They make a great starter sewing project for children who want to learn to sew too. Step 1 – cut your fabric Choose the fabric you would like to use for your hair scrunchie. If you don’t have any fabric available or can’t get to a…
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How to Sew a Lined Christmas Stocking with a Cute Pom Pom Trim
You will need: Wide paper of any sort to draw out your pattern – you can use wrapping paper, newspaper, greaseproof paper or anything else you have lying around. Main fabric for the outside of your stocking, I’ve used this beautiful gold glitter star print cotton from Minerva which is available to purchase here. Fabric for your lining, you can use anything you have available, I’ve used an inexpensive plain white polycotton but you could make it fancy! Scraps of fabric for the cuff of your stocking. The amount of fabric you require for these parts will depend on how large you would like to make your stocking. Pom pom…
