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  • March 31, 2016

    zippers, patchwork cushions

    This is how to make some really easy patchwork cushion covers with zip backs.         The days seem much brighter  and I thought that my room needed a lift. I had some Tilda fabric scraps left over...

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  • March 24, 2016

    Using Non sew press studs

    Are you one of many who would like to sew a particular garment but are put off by having to sew buttonholes? Fear not, there is an alternative, non- sew poppers!           This skirt is button...

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  • March 11, 2016

    How to alter a pattern to suit you

    You know the problem, you see a pattern you like but it is too long or too short, well it is easy to alter it to suit you. This is how I made a really cute skirt for my summer...

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  • My brand new overlocker!
    March 11, 2016

    My brand new overlocker!

    I am so excited! We visited Jaycotts.co.uk on Friday and I came away with a brand new overlocker. I am thoroughly delighted with it and wanted to share my first look at it with you.     It's a Brother...

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  • December 1, 2015

    Bag Making

    I love making bags, there is something satisfying about using up remnants of fabric to make something practical (and free) Whenever I make a coat or jacket I always make some sort of bag to use when wearing it, especially...

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  • November 5, 2015

    Using an Overlock foot

    Do you have an overlocker? They are great and I would not be without mine, I love owning one, but sometimes it seems too much hassle to re-thread it when you only want to overlock one thing, or you do...

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