Tag Archives: sewing
Simple Cushion with Zipper Tutorial
I love making cushions! They’re such an easy and affordable way to update a room. I recently made the spotty cushion, pictured below, for our living room and had a few scraps of the fabric left over. So I decided … Continue reading
DIY Scarf with Rolled Hem
One of the simplest uses for a pretty piece of fabric is to make a basic square scarf. All you need to do is cut out a square to the size you want and then finish off the edges. But … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Crafty Goodness, DIY & Tutorials, Learn to Sew, Sewing, Sewing & Craft Basics
Tagged accessories, Crafty Goodness, DIY & Tutorials, learn to sew, scarf, sewing
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DIY Silky Half Slip
I love wearing pretty cotton dresses in summer. Especially if they are floral or covered in polka dots! Our summer temperatures get quite high here in Australia, it’s not uncommon to have heat waves of over 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit) … Continue reading
Posted in DIY & Tutorials, Fashion, Sewing
Tagged DIY & Tutorials, half slip, sewing, skirt, slip
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DIY Jersey Dress – Contrast Yoke Variation
Do you remember ages ago when I showed you how to make this DIY jersey dress (more pictures here)? Then I showed you how to make a pattern from the dress here, so you can make more dresses quickly and … Continue reading
Posted in DIY & Tutorials, Fashion, Learn to Sew, Sewing, Uncategorized
Tagged DIY & Tutorials, DIY dress, DIY Jersey Dress, Fashion, learn to sew, sewing
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How to Sew Bound Buttonholes
Hello! How is your week going? Mine has been rather dramatic! I’ve been unwell, hence my absence on the blog, but I am feeling much better now. Yay! So let’s get back into some sewing goodness. Today I want to … Continue reading
Posted in DIY & Tutorials, Learn to Sew, Sewing, Uncategorized
Tagged bound buttonholes, buttonholes, learn to sew, sewing, Tutorials
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Simple DIY Pot Holders
I have a new tutorial for you for some lovely and simple pot holders! I made these ones as a kitchen tea gift for a gorgeous friend of mine for is getting married soon. I am so excited for her! … Continue reading
Posted in Crafty Goodness, DIY & Tutorials, Home Sweet Home, Sewing
Tagged Crafty Goodness, home-wares, pot holders, sewing
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Winter Shirts
Last winter I whinged a LOT about being cold. So this autumn I have decided to be a little bit more prepared. I made a long sleeved shirt that will be lovely in autumn on its own (not completely alone … Continue reading
A scarf, a slip and other projects. And a pig.
Here are some instagram photos of things I have been making lately. As you might know, I make patterns. So whenever I want to sew something for myself I start from scratch and come up with the design and draft … Continue reading
Posted in Crafty Goodness, Inspiration, Life, Patterns, Sewing
Tagged cards, Crafty Goodness, patterns, projects, sewing
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Creative Plans
How great is this crochet top? I was looking through some vintage crochet patterns with my Mum over Christmas when I found it. I really want to make it! I want to make it without the sleeves though. I think … Continue reading
A Tiny Dress
I have been busy making my first ever piece of children’s clothing. I’ve appliquéd baby tops before, but I’ve never made anything from scratch. I’m surprised I haven’t given it a go sooner because it’s really fun! I’m one of … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Crafty Goodness, Things for Children
Tagged baby, Bias binding, Christmas, Kid's stuff, sewing
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