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Kimberley Makes

Here's a simple drawstring bag with a cute little extra, perfect for Easter time! I've used elegant floral fabrics, who says these bags are just for kids! All you need is 2 fat quarters of fabric and here's how you can make them - What you'll need: 1 fat quarter of outer fabric (or two pieces measuring 10.5" x 13") 1 fat quarter of lining fabric (or two pieces measuring 10.5" x 13") wadding of choice, I've used fusible fleece - two pieces measuring 10.5" x 13" fusible fleece

Happy Sewing Saturday! Do you like to upcycle? Or want to to get into it but not sure where to start? Upcycling is a great way to get more use from unwanted or unused items instead of throwing away. As well as being better for the environment, it's also very satisfying to make something without spending any money on materials! This bag is a simple tote bag I've made using an old cushion cover! All you'll need is 2 extra pieces of fabric for the lining and 2 strips of fabric f

A bag perfect for keeping toiletries or makeup in, a great gift for friends and family or a handy bag for yourself! (This tutorial is for...

This large, quilted duffle bag is perfect for travel, whether its a weekend away or just popping out! It features pockets on the front and back and leather straps for added luxury! The Craft Cotton Company have teamed up with The V&A Museum for their second 5-piece collection to celebrate one of the most famous names in the V&A collection, William Morris. The William Morris collection encompasses beautifully intricate and original patterns from the V&A's archive with exceptio

An easy to make cushion cover that shows off your favorite fabric designs with piping to match. This cushion is a simple way to decorate any living space! The Craft Cotton Company have teamed up with The V&A Museum for their second 5-piece collection to celebrate one of the most famous names in the V&A collection, William Morris. The William Morris collection encompasses beautifully intricate and original patterns from the V&A's archive with exceptional quality cotton. See mo

The Craft Cotton Company have teamed up with The V&A Museum for their second 5-piece collection to celebrate one of the most famous names in the V&A collection, William Morris. The William Morris collection encompasses beautifully intricate and original patterns from the V&A's archive with exceptional quality cotton. See more about William Morris and his designs here This is a tutorial on how to make a stylish bolster cushion with piping detail, perfect for decorating your

Here's a step by step guide to make your own Christmas presents place mat which you can make into a table runner and even coasters to match! The fabric I've used is the new 'A Christmas Tail' collection from Craft Cotton Company that was designed by Debbie Shore. I love this collection because its a story of the mice on Christmas eve and what they get up to before the big day, Debbie wrote the story herself! This Christmas project is great for beginners and is an easy way to

This 4 patch cushion is a great and simple way of showing the designs of your fabric. It has an envelope back and you can add a self cover button to the centre as a feature to the cushion. What you'll need to make a 15" cushion cover: - Four 8" squares for front - Two 15.5" x 10" for the back - A button - Scrap piece of fabric to cover the button - Needle and thread - Scrap piece of wadding for the button Use a 1/4 inch seam allowance If your cushion is a different size, divi

Bunting is such an easy way to decorate for any party! You could customise with letters to spell out a child's name or numbers to really make it special. This bunting is quick and easy to make as you don't have to be too accurate! What you'll need: -Paper to make heart templates -Pinking sheers -Foam stabiliser (I've used Bosal in-r-foam) ideally double sided but not a must -Fabric of choice -Rope or ribbon -Hot glue gun -Erasable fabric pen or chalk -505 spray adhesive (if y

Looking for a quick sewing project that's both useful and fun to make? This DIY phone stand bean bag is a simple scrap-busting project that creates a handy holder for your phone while you watch videos, follow tutorials, make video calls, or browse hands free. Made using small pieces of fabric and a little bean bag filling, this beginner-friendly sewing project comes together in no time and is a great way to use up leftover materials from larger projects. It also makes a thoug

Looking for a fun sewing project that children will actually use? This DIY bean bag chair is a simple sewing project that creates a cosy reading nook, gaming seat, or relaxing corner for little ones. Made from just a few rectangles of fabric, a zip, and bean bag filling, it's much easier to sew than it looks. This bean bag chair is a great project for confident beginners and can be customised with your favourite fabrics to suit any bedroom or playroom. Whether you're sewing a

An easy, no sewing top hat headband that is great for kids parties and dressing up. You don't need much fabric for this project and you can add any accessories you'd like to customise your headband! What you'll need: -fabric of choice, no more than 1 fat quarter is needed -Pelmet stiffener (I've used Vlieseline S520) -a plain headband -accessories to decorate - I've used a cream organza to tie around the base of the hat -a small and a large circle template (for example a Sell