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Add a touch of handmade charm to your home with this DIY pleated cushion cover tutorial. Featuring three tiers of neat knife pleats,...

Sewing a piped round cushion Circle cushions are such an easy way to add interest to a sofa, bed, or reading nook. They break up all the straight lines and instantly make a space feel more styled. This version includes a piped edge and a zip fastening, so it looks polished but is still very doable if you’re comfortable with basic sewing. What you’ll need - 17” cushion pad 17” square of front fabric 18” square of back fabric 110” of piping cord Strip of contrasting fabric 48”

Use a 5 piece fat quarter pack you can make this handy double oven glove, a necessity for every kitchen! What you’ll need: A fat quarter pack of 5 fabrics (I've used 'countryside mustard' fabric from Dunelm) 30” x 8” plain cotton (this won’t be seen) 30” x 8” thermal wadding (I've used Bosal Thermal Fleece) 96” of 1” wide bias binding Basting spray (505) 8” circle template (I've used a plate) Erasable fabric pen Finished size: 30” x 8” Use ¼” seam allowance How to make: 1.

Whether you’re working from home or going for a picnic, this handy iPad stand/cover is a great way to keep your device clean and protected from scratches as well as going hands-free when needed. The fabric featured in this project - Chelsea Flower Multicoloured Craft Cotton Fabric | Dunelm Ditsy Tulips Blush Craft Cotton Fabric | Dunelm Finished size: Standing – 10.5 x 7 “ Open – 22.5 x 10.5 “ What you’ll need: 2 strips of lining fabric measuring 11” x 2” 1x lining fabric mea

This fun blanket has a pocket on the back so that you can fold it away, making it compact and easy to carry or store when not in use! Fabric featured - Botswana Green Craft Cotton Fabric | Dunelm Ditsy Tulips Blush Craft Cotton Fabric | Dunelm #gifted Sewing level - confident beginner/Intermediate (quilting, applique and bias binding used) Finished size – 31 x 39.5” Finish size folded – 11” square What you’ll need: 12 8.5” squares of fabric 8 contrasting sash fabric strips me

How to sew a floor pouf Make this comfy floor pouf (pouffe) for your living room – it's perfect as a footrest for relaxing, an extra...

Keep your needles organised in this cute, roll up holder. Alternatively, you could make this for storing make up brushes, paint brushes or pens! Adjust the pockets to the side required. What you’ll need: 14x15” of outer fabric 14x15” of lining fabric 14x15” of wadding 2 x 14x6.5” of small pocket fabric 2 x 14x8.5 of large pocket fabric 2 x 14x8.5 flap fabric 112” of 1” wide Bias binding (I used 58” of green and 54” of pink) Fabric used - Tools needed: Quilting clips (optional

Finished size – 38” x 58” What you’ll need – 3 x Tropical Bohemian 5 fat quarter packs (you can use left over fabric to make matching cushion covers!) Shop at Dunelm 46” x 96” Backing fabric (this will include the border and plain hexagons) 42” x 60” Wadding 200” of 1” single fold binding (mine was made from the fat quarters) Tools you’ll need - Long hexagon template 6” (you can print these online) Rotary cutter Cutting mat Ruler Basting spray (505) Erasable fabric pen or cha

What you’ll need – Navy and white fans fat quarter pack - shop here Matching 18” zip 16” x 18” Lining fabric 16” x 18” Single sided Fusible fleece Use ¼” seam allowance How to make the large wash bag- 1. Choose which fabric you want to use as your outer piece and cut 15.5” x 17.5” out of the fabric and fleece. 2. Fuse the fleece to the back of the outer piece of fabric. 3. Sew the zip to the one of the short sides of the outer fabric, right sides together. 4. Sew the opposit

This project is the perfect scrap buster and a great way to accessorise your me-made outfits! All you need is 2 strips of fabric and an old headband you want to cover. It is quick and simple and can be worn by children or adults depending on the size you make! How much fabric will you need? Depending on how much 'scrunch' you want your headband to have depends on how much fabric you'll use. For a voluminous headband, you'll need a shorter length of fabric and for a small, tig

DIY Fabric Letters Looking for a quick and creative project with no sewing involved? These padded fabric letters are such a lovely way to personalise a child’s bedroom, nursery, or playroom. They’re soft, lightweight, and made using just a fat quarter of fabric per letter, perfect for using up prints you love. What you’ll need: Fabric (1 fat quarter per letter is plenty) Paper mâché letters (approx. 8” tall) Mine are from Hobbycraft Polyester wadding or toy filling Glue (choo

What you’ll need for a 13” square cushion– 13” square Cushion pad 2 fat quarters of contrasting fabric (you might have some left over!) Two pieces of backing fabric measuring 13.5” x 9” use 1/4" seam allowance throughout Tools used – Rotary cutter and cutting mat 4.5" x 4.5" quilting square ruler - Rule Quilting Square | Dunelm Tropical boho fat quarter pack - Pack of 5 Tropical Bohemian Fat Quarters | Dunelm Pompom trim - Jumbo Pom Pom Fringe | Dunelm How to make – 1. Use th