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Book Review – Half Yard Gifts: Easy sewing projects using leftover pieces of fabric

November 23, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

is the latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore, and the next book in her best-selling half yard series. It contains 22 projects to sew and give away, each made using less than half a yard of… Read more ...

Book Review – 50 Fat Quarter Toys: Easy Toy Sewing Patterns

November 16, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

Fat quarters are the new way to sew, I have featured a few fat quarter or scrap fabric books in the last few months as they are really gaining popularity. One of the biggest appeals with fat quarters is they… Read more ...

Soft Bra Sewing pattern

November 15, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

The Darcey bra is a beautiful comfortable soft bra, perfect for everyday wear. I personally love all the variations available with this pattern! Styles 1, 3 & 4 feature a low cut front which is super flattering. There are four… Read more ...

Book Review – How to Sew a Button: And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew

November 9, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

Nowadays, many of us “outsource” basic tasks. Food is instant, ready-made, and processed with unhealthy additives. Dry cleaners press shirts, delivery guys bring pizza, gardeners tend flowers, and, yes, tailors sew on those pesky buttons. But life can be much… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Finch Button Up Men’s Shirt

November 8, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

We keep getting requests for patterns for men’s shirts. So here is a new on we found on Etsy. The Finch Button up men’s shirt is a simple everyday staple that can be worn around the globe.
Featuring two sleeve… Read more ...

Reindeer and Deer Sewing Pattern

November 1, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

These Reindeer and deer felt toys are perfect for decorating your home or for gifting to friends and family. This sewing pattern comes with an adaptation so you can turn them into Christmas tree ornaments too. Once you start making… Read more ...

Book Review – Wayward Threads: Techniques and Ideas for Upcycling Unloved or Discarded Garments

October 26, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

Better than recycled—up-cycled!Basic sewing skills are all you need to turn unloved or discarded clothing into creative opportunities of your own expression. With Wayward Threads

as your guide, you will create your own fun-to-wear garments that are not only fresh… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Nativity Advent Garland

October 25, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

Make your own felt Nativity Advent Garland (individual decorations approximately 11-13cm tall), perfect for twiggy trees or in a group strung along with ribbon as a garland. Once made, the full set of 24 decorations can be used as an… Read more ...

No-Sew Elf Hoodie DIY Tutorial

October 19, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

Elves have been helping Santa for years now. From the workers in his toy shop to the Elf on the Shelf reporting back about who is naughty or nice, it’s not the holiday season without a few of these little… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Christmas Gnomes

October 18, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

Sew your own Christmas gnomes cloth dolls using the digital PDF sewing pattern and DIY tutorial. It will be a wonderful Christmas decor and gift for you, and for anyone who adores these amazing Scandinavian gnomes!
The Christmas plush toy… Read more ...

Easy DIY Pirate Vest Free Sewing Pattern

October 18, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

You can sew an awesome pirate costume for your kids with this free pirate vest sewing pattern. It’s easy to sew and you won’t even need to hem because it’s made from felt. You can get the free pattern from … Read more ...

Family Christmas Pajamas Pants PDF Sewing Pattern

October 14, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

Okay, we haven’t done Christmas Pajamas in our house, probably because it is summer for us at Christmas time, but we have done Christmas swim rashies for everyone. It’s not too late to make your own Christmas Pajama or lounge… Read more ...

Book Review – Fat Quarter: Christmas: 25 Projects to Make from Short Lengths of Fabric

October 12, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

If you’re a crafter, then you love Christmas for the endless inspiration it offers every year. In Fat Quarter: Christmas, popular craft author Jemima Schlee presents 25 projects for you to make quickly and easily from fat quarters or … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Fawn Deer Mini Toy Doll

October 11, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

Now you can make your own fawn with antlers or without or both of 18 cm, 15 cm or baby fawn of 10 cm long. First EFI Fawn was created in 2017 by EFI Little Things as a famous Ballerina… Read more ...

Halloween Bat sewing pattern

October 4, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

This bat was too cute not to share, I can envision a few of these flying over my lounge room. These Halloween bats make for cute toys to giveaway to friends and neighbours instead of giving away candy. You could… Read more ...