Finished size: 42 x 23cm, excluding the belt You will need 30cm of 112cm-wide green spotted cotton fabric 30cm of 112cm-wide plain turquoise cotton fabric 30cm of 112cm-wide blue patterned…
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Vintage Make: Floral travel wallet from 1978
Need a new wallet to pop your cards and train tickets into? We suggest getting crafting and making your own in a sophisticated vintage style. To make your travel wallet…
How To Make: An applique baby bib
Finished size: 24cm wide x 34cm long. The neck circumference is 26cm. For a larger neck size, increase the scoop of the neck when cutting out. Use 1cm seam allowances.…
How To Make: A cross stitch Christmas tree card
Making a Christmas tree cross stitch is so simple with our easy-to-follow chart. Just stitch the stars, Christmas tree branches and little tree pot before adding a selection of beads…
How To Make: A pull along elephant toy
Finished size: Baby elephant toy, 24 x 18cm, mummy elephant toy, 30.5 x 22cm. Note: Mummy elephant pull along toy measurements are shown in brackets. For each elephant, you will…
How To Make: A catnip cat toy
Finished size: 10 x 5cm plus tail You will need Tracing paper and pencil 20cm square of patterned cotton fabric 15cm square of coordinating patterned cotton fabric Black stranded cotton…
How To Make: A garden kneeler
If you’re green fingered then you’ll know the trials of kneeling by the flower beds in your garden for hour upon hour, and how sore it is on the knees!…
How To Make A Dress: How to hem a dress and dress lining
Once you’ve sewn the lining to your dress, it’s time to learn how to hem the dress and the dress lining to finish making a dress. There are different ways…
How To Make A Dress: How to sew a dress lining
Once you’ve learnt to make a dress and a dress lining separately, you need to sew the two sections together. How to sew lining to a dress 1. Pin the…
How To Make A Dress: How to sew a dress with stay stitch
Learning how to make a dress is simple with Thelma’s expert knowledge. Follow the videos step-by-step to find out how to stay stitch and sew the dress sections together to…
How To Make A Dress: How to read a dress pattern
It’s a good idea to have a grasp of the envelope information before buying your pattern as you’ll want to get the right size, fabric and accessories before you sit…
How To Make: A dress
With sewing solutions and expert tips from our dressmaking expert, learning how to make a dress is so simple. Follow our video guides every step of the way as you…
How To Make: A hot-water bottle cover
For cold winter days make a cover for your hot-water bottle, then snuggle up You will need * 60 x 32cm pink floral fabric * 50 x 22cm blue floral…
Vintage bag pattern from 1988: A trio of styles
Whether you need a home for your shoes, make-up or smart phone, go retro with a vintage bag pattern Shoe bag *1 patterned cotton fat quarter * One 50cm square…
Vintage Make: Rainbow glasses case from 1974
Protect your spectacles from scratches in a homemade rainbow glasses case based on a retro design from the seventies You will need * 25cm square of white 10-count double thread…
Vintage Make: Apron pattern from 1978
Stitch floral and dotty printed fabric together to make a frilly vintage apron from 1978 – perfect for cooking that special family dinner To make a dainty pinny with this…
How To Make: Mr and Mrs Gingerbread decorations for Christmas
Give your Christmas tree some extra spice with these easy-to-sew gingerbread decorations To make Mr & Mrs Gingerbread decorations you will need: * 22.8 x 30.5cm sheet of gold felt…
A classic Christmas stocking template to sew
Sew this simple project in two contrasting fabrics. Finished size: 31 x 24cm You will need 1cm-squared graph paper and pencil, or access to a photocopier to enlarge template Two…
How To Make: A Christmas Advent calendar
You’ll be able to bring these Christmas Advent calendars out year after year to fill with festive goodies and a proverb or joke. You will need ● 7 small…
Homemade gifts to make this Christmas
These are gifts that your loved ones will treasure forever. Velvet scarf This silk velvet scarf takes minutes to make, but adds instant glamour to the plainest of outfits. Use…