Wondering how to make a drawstring bag with lining? Drawstring bags are so fun to make and so easy and it feels so good to have the finished product. They are versatile and you can make them so personal for children, adults and even for games. I love making them for the kids to hold …
Are you looking at how to sew in a zipper by hand? I always struggled to put in zips using a sewing machine and would often avoid using them for this problem. There is no reason that you can’t include zippers in your projects so learning how to sew in a zipper by hand can …
Are you looking at how to sew a pillowcase by hand? You can make pillowcases quite plain or even add decorative trim or piping around the edges. You can use this method to create cushions in smaller forms for the living room or to decorate a bedroom. Tools & Equipment Scissors/Rotary Cutter Needle Thread Iron …
Are you looking at how to sew piping with a zipper foot? I am going to go through a step by step tutorial on how to get the right placement and how to make sure your piping doesn’t move while sewing. Piping is fun and useful to use whether it be for a period costume …
Are you looking at how to cut binding for a quilt? I thought binding the quilt would be the easiest part but in fact, for me, it was the hardest. It all came down to how the binding was cut and laid out for me. Once I got this technical part in place it was …
I never knew the essential use of kitchen roll until I had my own home. But using it as often as I do feels so wasteful so I am slowly changing to more reusable products within the home. I decided to give making my own a go, this is how to make reusable kitchen roll! …
I love making things for the home, the joy of creating something that is used daily is something to be proud of. I am currently working on upgrading some of the items within my kitchen including placemats. So I wanted to know what the best batting for placemats was. After doing plenty of research I …
Are you looking at how to clean a self healing cutting mat? I love my cutting mat, I would even go as far as saying it is my favourite tool within my sewing room. Like anything, it needs care and love so it can last longer and perform at its best. They might be self …
Printing off PDF patterns is easy, putting them together isn’t as easy and knowing how to store them can be a pain! With paper been so thick and hard to fold it is near impossible without giving up or trashing the whole thing. I decided to put together this post to help you know how …
Though I haven’t been quilting that long I have been sewing for years. While at university I had a whole host of fabric marking pens for different fabrics, projects, and purposes. It can get a little confusing to what you need and what is best. So here are my 7 best marking tools for quilting. …
