How to Recover a Lined Fabric Lampshade

Finished lampshadeI 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

Cushion cover with pad 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

Flower Power for The MoonWalk London 2014

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The Singer Featherweight 222K – Simply a Sewing Sensation

Featherweight 222K

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

Beginners Bunny Bunting – ideal for hand or machine sewing

Bunnies for BuntingBunny Bunting is a great sewing project for beginners.You can use different hand stitches to decorate your bunny, or learn how to control a sewing machine as you follow the bunny contours.

Are you ready to get Bunny Bunting busy? Firstly, make yourself a Bunny Bunting template – the internet is a great place to look for bunny shapes. The bigger the ears the better! Continue reading