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Decorate your notebook with this useful cover! There is a pen pocket on the side with a button closure as well as a pocket on the inside....

If you love dramatic sleeves like me, then this one’s for you. The latest fabric collection from The Craft Cotton Company collaberation with the V&A is called Indian Summer. The gorgeous designs featured on the fabrics are inspired by the textiles and elegant Indian garments that are on display at the Museum and have lovely tones of green, pink, and cream throughout. I’ve been enjoying dressmaking recently and thought that these fabrics would make a great statement blouse! Th

Create a gorgeous cushion cover using a quilting block that is suitably called a cathedral window. This tutorial will show you how to sew...

I’m channelling my inner Disney Princess Belle for this make! And the name of the pattern is definitely suited to this style of dress. The belle woven dress is a sewing pattern from Style Arc Patterns and is a button through, midi length dress with shirred waist and sleeves. The bodice is gathered with a double yoke making it fitted but comfortable to wear. There are 12 buttons that I've spaced to my liking down the front of the dress, the top button I moved slighty to suit m

It's the season for quilting, and this fabric is a great choice if you want to cheat at patchwork! The design comes from my organic cotton collection called Forest Journal which will be in stores next week! It is called 'forest patchwork' and has small squares of different hand-drawn designs including toadstools, books and flowers. Patchwork print fabric is great if you want that handmade look but don't want to spend hours sewing small pieces of fabric together. The colours a

If your looking for some staple pieces for your me-made wardrobe but are on a tight budget (or just enjoy a few freebies) these 5 patterns are perfect! Each one is a timeless garment that can be interchanged with your existing wardrobe and bound to keep you warm and cosy during the these colder months. Noelle sweater The Noelle Sweater Collection is a free sewing pattern bundle is here to keep you warm this autumn with three different patterns to choose from. https://www.moo

These cute pumpkins are perfect to sew up this Autumn for your home. Make them spooky with Halloween farbic or use ornage tones for an Autumnal feel. This sewing project uses rectangles of fabric so no pattern is needed! I've listed the sizes of fabric I've used for the 3 pumpkins below, but they can be made up in any size as the construction will be the same. I've used the Terracotta Sewing Panel for my pumpkins. One panel will make all 3 pumpkins. What you'll need: Small pu

With summer holidays here and the weather finally warming up, it’s the perfect time to work on a few new pieces for the wardrobe, and this fabric definitely gets me in the mood for ice cream and sandy toes! The brand new Simplicity Vintage fabric range called ‘At the Beach’ is a 5 piece organic cotton collection featuring the classic Simplicity ladies in summery, retro outfits. The fabric I chose for this top in particular is called ‘costal stripes.’ The cotton is soft, high

sewing a patchwork jacket from scratch - simple 5" squares transformed into a cosy jacket

This wall hanging is sure to put a smile on any cat lovers face! This is a fun way to decorate your home or why not gift it to a fellow cat fanatic. Customise the letters or change the colours of the cat face to honour your own adorable pet! Finished size: 48cm x 68cm What you’ll need: 50cm x 50cm Cat print 1 (green) 50cm x 24cm Cat print 2 (pink) 50cm x 80cm plain green fabric for backing and letters 50cm x 70cm wadding (Vlieseline H630) 28cm x 17cm orange fabric 28cm x 14c

Free ruffle tote bag sewing pattern and instructions

This type of applique is called a ‘Dresden Plate’ and has been used in quilting for many years. There are different variations and designs to create using these petal shapes depending on what colour fabric and how many of each shape you choose. This applique can be made into quilting blocks or on their own for cushion covers or bags! In this tutorial, I’ll be explaining how to make a simple cushion cover with the Dresden Plate in the centre and matching piping cord around the