Whether you have a craft/sewing room or just a corner of the dining room you can store your sewing supplies there are ways to maximize your space and storage system. One of the best ways to maximise space is by knowing how to store thread spools. I have so many different sizes, styles and types …
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DIY Teddy Bear Shadow Box
Inspired by something similar I saw at my local Ikea, I decided to make this DIY teddy bear shadow box for my brother, Niall. He’s 22 now, but when he was a kid, he loved pandas. This DIY teddy bear shadow box is easy to create, can be easily adapted to different scenes, characters and …
The Best Way To Store Fabric Scraps
Though not many people will use up scraps of fabric they can be used for so many different objects. Though having a tidy sewing room can be very important to make life easier. That is why I decided to give you plenty of ideas on the best way to store fabric scraps. There is no …
DIY Tin Can Penguin Pencil Holder
Ever wondered what you could make with old tin cans? Items such as fizzy pop cans or bakes beans tins? It is a resource so open to us but it can often be unused. Here is our DIY tin can penguin pencil holder. To make this you can use your washed out tin cans, sand …
The Best Way To Store Embroidery Floss
I have so many strands of embroidery floss and for a long time, I didn’t do anything with them. They were in a grubby plastic bag and really didn’t get utilized. After a while, I decided to sort them out and look after them. Here is the best way to store embroidery floss. Many of …
What To Fill Sewing Weights With – Everything You Need To Know
I have recently been using sewing weights more and more within my projects. There are so many ways in which you can make your own pattern weights but there’s still the question of what to fill sewing weights with? I thought about putting together this guide to show you the different ways you can fill …
How To Use Pattern Weights
I just recently made my own pyramid pattern weights and absolutely love them. I had used them in the past but these were storebought or borrowed so I never really had my own. Before I used them I didn’t know how to use pattern weights and what you used them for. I decided to put …
How To Make Pyramid Pattern Weights
Ever used all your tools to weigh down your pattern pieces? I do this a little too often and even draft in my drink, elbow and more to keep the pieces flat. I decided it was time to invest in some pattern weights. So here is how to make pyramid pattern weights. What Can I …
How To Make A Reusable Rice Heat Pack
We all have those days where we could do with a little warmth right? Headaches, sick in bed or even just a little cold. Buying heat packs from the pharmacy for these occasions can get expensive. So why not make your own reusable rice heat pack? You can make these super simple and easy to …
Best Cutting Mats For Quilting
I never understood the beauty and excellence of a cutting mat until I upgraded my own. I decided to get an A4 and an A3 size to give my desk enough coverage. I had then started doing more research on other cutting mats and learned so much more. Here are my best cutting mats for …