Note: Take 1.5cm seam allowance unless stated otherwise. Join pieces with right sides together and edges level. You will need: 50cm of 110cm-wide patterned fabric 30 x 20cm rectangle of…
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Stitch Christmas stockings and get set for Santa
Making patterns and cutting out Enlarge the stocking template on a photocopier, so that the cuff width measures approximately 20cm, and cut out. Red snowflake stocking You will need: ✤…
Partridge and pear Christmas decorations to sew
Whether hung on a tree or adorning a gift, these jewel-bright embroidered decorations are a gorgeous spin on a traditional theme. For one partridge and one pear you will need:…
Turn an old jumper into chic Christmas items
Santa Stocking An old jumper can be transformed into a charming stocking, perfect for stuffing with gifts on Christmas morning. You will need: ✤ Textured or patterned old jumper ✤…
How old socks can become a jar cover or arm warmers
Have a couple of pairs of old socks you no longer wear? We suggest getting creative by turning them into some fun items that will come in handy over the…
How To Make: A peg bag
Materials Cotton fabric Child’s coat hanger Matching ribbon Matching sewing thread Paper for the template Pencil Scissors To make the template for the peg bag Note: Use 1cm seam allowances…
Download your Curved Pieced Bag pattern
With elegant lines and a magnetic fastener, the Emilia Patchwork bag features simple curved piecing. Choose your colour palette and give it a go! Here’s your free Emillia Patchwork pattern…
Download your GBSB Palazzo Pants pattern
Swish into summer in these elegant Great British Sewing Bee trousers from the brand-new GBSB book. They have a lovely fluid shape that works with either flats or heels,…
Pretty fabric trays to sew
Finished sizes of the trays: Large tray: 16 x 16cm Medium tray: 13 x 13cm Small tray: 9 x 9c For the large tray: Two pieces of 25cm-square cotton fabric …
How To Make: A Cat and dog kids’ clock
For each clock, you will need: Finished size: 20cm diameter ✤ 35 x 35cm turquoise or pink cotton fabric ✤ Scissors and pins ✤ Matching cotton thread ✤ Embroidery thread…
A scented rosemary or lavender heart to sew
If you’re keen to start a simple new project on a quiet afternoon, we suggest stitching a handy herb-stuffed rosemary or lavender heart give any room, drawer or cupboard a…
Make a felt needle case for your sewing essentials
Finished needle case size: 10.5 x 9cm You will need ✤ 25 x 20cm rectangle of red felt ✤ 20cm square of white felt ✤ 15cm square of turquoise patterned…
Cross-stitch a tea towel, bowl cover and oven glove
Oven glove You will need ✤ 35cm of 112cm-wide gingham fabric ✤ 35cm x 50cm cotton wadding ✤ 35 x 50cm insulated lining ✤ Matching cotton thread ✤ Pinking shears…
How to make a star cushion
Finished size of star cushion: 40cm You will need: ✤ Access to a photocopier ✤ Three pieces of cotton fabric, each measuring 35 x 50cm ✤ Polyester toy filling ✤…
How To Make: A toy bone your dog will love
Instead of popping to the pet shop to buy a Christmas present, treat your beloved hound to a gift they’ll really adore One of the things we love most about…
Vintage Make: A sweet soft toy dog from 1965
Remember that toy dog you loved so much as a child? Here’s how to make one with a distinctively vintage feel – the perfect present To make Donald the dachshund,…
How To Make: A royal dog coat
Finished size: 50 x 41cm excluding straps, for a dog measuring 64cm around its tummy and 53cm from collar to base of tail. To make a royal dog coat you…
How To Make: A personalised craft box
Finished size: 25 x 23cm, excluding loop You will need Tracing paper and a sharp HB pencil 40cm of 90cm-wide plain red felt 40cm of 112cm-wide turquoise patterned cotton fabric…
How to sew an invisible zip
Learn how to sew an invsible zip when making a dress with dressmaking expert, Thelma’s, easy-to-follow techniques. You will need Pins Invisible zip foot Zipper foot Invisible zip Matching thread…