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Kimberley Makes

Lampshades are a fun way of updating any space in your home, adding a pop of colour and personality! With no sewing required, this unique, rounded rectangular lampshade is easy to make and looks shop bought. Add a fringe trim or pompoms for extra detail. This lampshade can be for both ceiling lights and table lamps depending on how you construct it and can be made in a variety of sizes. Lampshade kit - https://www.dannells.com/rectangle-lampshade-kits-641-c.asp This lampshade

If you would like to learn how to upholster furniture but want to start out small, a foot stool is a perfect beginner project! Either re-cover an old stool you already have or find one second hand that needs some love. It’s so satisfying to see your stool go from looking dreary to looking brand new. This no-sew project is great for any crafter! What you’ll need: Footstool Fabric measuring 6” bigger than the stools cushion Staple gun Pilers Upholstery tacks and a hammer Sandin

This is a simple way to make a round cushion cover for your home. The pleated style is very elegant and would look great in print or plain fabric. It is also a good project to use up some of your stash! You choose how many panels you are going to use and follow these steps to create your own. How to work out how much fabric you will need – Measure the circumference of your cushion pad and measure from the centre top point round to the centre back. The circumference will be ho

Add character to you home with your own home-made curtain. It is the focal point for any room and is a great way to coordinate your décor. This curtain can be adapted to fit your window perfectly. Why not try adding a trim to really personalise your curtain? This tutorial will show you need to how to make your own and a matching curtain tie. The fabric I've used in designed by Bethany Salt (Salteria) for The Craft Cotton Company and is available at Hobbycraft. To work out how

Here's a tutorial on how to make this really handy phone case/wallet! I've used a fat quarter pack of this cute cat fabric from The Craft Cotton Company which is perfect for any cat lover, alternatively you can make this using any left over fabric from previous projects! I had fabric left over from my fat quarters that I can save for any smaller makes too. Here's what you'll need to make this case based on my phone measurements (iPhone X- 3"x 5.5") : -8"x 10" of outer fabric

What better way to keep your fingers warm on these winter days than with some cute hand warmers! I've made them using the Scooby-Doo fabric range from Craft Cotton Company for a nostalgic feel. They are the perfect size for adult hands, if you'd like to make them for kids, you'll need to take the measurements down slightly. They are really easy to do and I've even added an elasticated strap to them to keep them secure on your hands. There are 2 shapes to choose from, or make

This is a really easy Christmas decoration you can make for your home. hang it on any door in your house or use it as a centrepiece on your dining table! You'll need baubles, a wire hanger, pliers, and any extra decoration you want to add such as tinsel or beads. It really is as easy as it looks. The amount of baubles you'll need really depends on how full you want the wreath to look. I got different colour sets from amazon that contained about 50 or more baubles but didn't

I’ve made this quilt and cushion using the rag technique for my daughter’s bedroom. This Miffy fabric is new from Craft Cotton Company and the colours are very contemporary, so I wanted to make some room décor from it to match her grey room. This is an easy technique and looks so fluffy and cosy without taking too much time to make. For the quilt you’ll need: -½ meter of fabric (for me this is grey) -½ meter of contrasting fabric (for me this is white) -1 meter of backing fab

A great way to be more Eco-friendly in your everyday life is to find new ways to package your food when you’re out and about, either at work, school or out for a picnic! I’ve made an easy lunch bag and matching sandwich wrap which is reusable, so no more wasting plastic food wrapping. The lining is made from PUL which is a laminated, waterproof fabric and can easily be wiped clean. Be sure to buy PUL that is BPA- and phthalate-free when using it for food products. Roll top lu

I’ve made these adorable pyjamas and matching eye mask using the Simplicity pattern 8806. I’ve adapted the eye mask from a cat to a rabbit to suit the Miffy fabric and theme! Here’s a guide to using this pattern as well as step by step instructions with pictures to hopefully you’ll find it really easy to follow. So once you’ve decided what it is you’re going to make, you’ll need to buy/make sure you have the right amount of fabric required. It states on the back of the packet

I've made these super easy plant pot covers using gorgeous Craft Cotton Company fabric designed by The Tiny Garden, but you don't have to use these cubes just for plants! They could be great storage boxes for your sewing room, or choose a fun fabric for a kids bedroom, they would also make great gifts! I used 1 fat quarter pack (5 pieces) and a plain fabric for the middle. What you'll need for 1 cube: 5 x 6" squares of outer fabric and 5 x 6" squares of lining fabric 1 22" b

This was the first time I’d made an item of clothing so I went for something small and some what simple! This is the Butterick pattern 3405 and I chose to make the top from C which was just long enough to be a dress on Vienna. I actually didn't realise that it had pants too because you can't see them in the picture of the baby on the packaging! For the most part, it was easy to follow (with the help of google and my mum for jargon busting) but the hardest part was the sleeve