I have been reviewing practical books for over 25 years and used to review for the magazine Inspirations back in the day. I think it is a pity that books are now sold in the same way as other items, such as clothes and groceries, with a short shelf life. With the Great British Sewing… Continue reading Want a fun sewing book with a difference? CHLOE TELLS YOU HOW TO SEW
Make stylish cushions from original 1960's fabric You can still purchase pieces of sixties fabric on eBay and very occasionally find them in vintage shops and markets. These cushions were made from one piece of fabric that had four asymmetric circles on it. I decided to cut the fabric into four to make four cushion… Continue reading Mid Century Cushions
Make these lovely recycled Christmas stockings from an old blanket or jumper and decorate with easy blanket stitch and pom poms You will need Old blanket or jumper Scissors Paper and pencil Pins Pinking shears Tapestry needle Caron Simply Soft yarn in Neon Orange, Neon Green, Neon Pink and Burgundy, £4.95 each Cardboard Draw a… Continue reading Turn your old blankets into Christmas Stockings
Liberty lawn is soft beautiful fabric, perfect for a place to lay your head. I have chosen very pretty liberty prints from Sew Box an on line fabric supplier. I bought white and light coloured cotton lace from http://www.craftysewer.com I dyed the lace using http://www.dylon.co.uk hand dyes. However if you don’t want to do this,… Continue reading Create your own pillow cases using liberty fabric
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