Making your own tools to use in your own sewing room can be such a fulfilling feeling as you become surrounded by your creations and achievements. One thing I am in need of replacing is a pin cushion which I don’t find easy as I feel I can be picky. So I decided to make …
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I am terrible for pushing things to one side and letting the mess mount up, the only place I don’t do this is my sewing room. ( The mess gets in the way of sewing!) But many people find it hard to know where to store things and how. One of the items I have …
Something I do a lot is dump stuff, usually all over my desk and then it takes me a lifetime to tidy up. I easily lose things at the same time and I have been working on ways to help me stay organised but also still let me have the dumping feeling while sewing. I …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
