In a cost of living crisis, many of us, myself included are looking at different craft projects to reduce our energy bills in the winter months, and one of the easiest, most popular, and most practical crafts is a DIY draught excluder (or draft guard / draft blocker for my North American friends). The great…
Fabric door stops are a simple and practical craft that can be made either easy or difficult depending on your skills as a sewist and make for a great gift. However, one thing you’ll need to consider when making a doorstop is which filling is best for you to use. Sand is the best filling…
Pin cushions are super fun and easy to make which make them great for beginner sewing projects but it isn’t always clear what you should use to fill them with. The best filling for a pin cushion is steel wool as it is both flexible and easy to use as well as beneficial in keeping…
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…