If you need to sew on a button, but aren’t quite sure how – this is the post for you!
There are two main types of button – those with, and those without a shank.
The Stitch Sharer’s Guide to Everyday Mending – Sewing on Buttons
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The Making of Magic – Heidi Bears Puff the Magic Stegosaurus Crochet Pattern
Have you heard of Heidi Bears? She is a South African Crochet Designer and Blogger who creates the most gorgeous animals using the African Flower Motif.
Heidi’s latest pattern release is Puff the Magic Stegosaurus – would you like to see?
How to Recover a Lined Fabric Lampshade
I am loving lampshade making / recovering!
Here’s the original lampshade which I brought off an on-line auction site. I would describe it as a barrel shape frame with a slightly sculpted top and bottom edge. Continue reading
How to Make a Piped Cushion Cover with a Zipper Opening
1. First decide what size you would like the finished cushion cover to be then add on a seam allowance to work out the size of the cushion panel pieces. Cut out two cushion panels of this size from the fabric. I normally make my cushions slightly smaller than the size of the cushion pad so the finished cushion is all lovely and puffy. Continue reading
The Singer Featherweight 222K – Simply a Sewing Sensation
Here is my beautiful (newly acquired!) 222K Featherweight. Featherweights (221, 222K’s) are often described as the “perfect portable” sewing machine due to their light weight aluminium build. Continue reading
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