Hi peeps, I hope that you’re all doing well. You may remember that last year I bought several pairs of jeans from the charity shop so I could cut them up and make myself a denim rucksack. I was so excited to make my first real bag. I cut out the fabric, fleece, interfacing, bought …
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Hi Peeps, I hope that you’re all doing well. I want to share a free sewing pattern for you today – fabric bookmarks. What you need: Outer fabric, lining fabric, interfacing (optional), sewing thread, scissors, ruler. Cut fabric and interfacing pieces to 10 inches in length and 3 inches wide.Attach the interfacing to the lining …
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Hi Peeps, Hope you’re all doing well and staying safe. Let’s talk about knitting and crochet projects! I had an idea about knitting some bowls so I can keep small items together. I knitted one years ago and used a pattern from a magazine, but I’ve recently had a clear out and I must have …
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Hi peeps, I hope that your all doing well. I selected a few of my projects to blog about today the first item is a cable tidy. I’d seen a lot of these online and to be honest, I had never thought about them before, but they were a great idea! Sometime last year I …
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Hi Peeps, I hope that you’re all doing well. This week is the final part of my bag making series. If you have enjoyed it and would like to try making your own bags, then here are some great resources to help you on your way. I was planning to write my own pattern but …
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Hi peeps, I hope that you are all doing well. Today’s craft blog post is about the benefits of using a few Vlieseline products in your projects, mainly interfacing and fusible fleece, as well as wonderweb. I also have some transfer and stabiliser products, but they will be in another blog post because I have …
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(This post includes a coupon code for my Etsy shop!) Hi peeps, I hope that you’re all doing well. 😊 This week let’s talk about hardware. Firstly, what is it? The hardware for your bag, are things like: D rings, O rings, magnetic clasps, swivel lock, swivel hooks, bag feet, tri sliders, lobster clasps, etc. …
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Bag making series – part three: pockets Hi Peeps, I hope that you’re doing well. Pockets are so great, versatile, and practical, and are relatively easy to make. You could hand sew them onto projects too, depending on the type of look you want to create. A touch of hand sewing, here and there, can …
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Hi peeps, I hope that you’re all doing well. I thought that I would share some of my favourite craft items I’ve made this year. 😊 I’m pleased that my sewing skills have improved during the year and I know that I’m getting better with every project. I’m also improving I both my bag making …
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Hi peeps, I hope that you’re all doing well. 😊 Thank you all for your interest in my last blog post about a newsletter. I’ve decided not to start one at this time because of lack of interest but let’s see what the new year will bring! For this blog post, I decided to share …
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