Tutorials

Gardening Apron

Gardening Apron

Learn how to make a simple gardening apron.Materials needed;Cotton Muslin 9" x 16"Cotton canvas 18" x 27"Herringbone tape 2 x 38"Tools;Pins, Iron, Thread, Ruler, Scissors, Tape measure, Tailors chalk
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Christmas Stocking

Christmas Stocking

Learn how to make a simple Christmas stockingMaterials needed;About 1m of fabricFur trimRibbon to create a hanger (optional)Template – Save the template to your computer and open it up in Adobe Acrobat. When printing, make sure you select ‘Poster’ the scale is 100% and that ‘landscape’ is selected.Stocking Template   …
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Understanding a paper pattern

Understanding a paper pattern

Ever been confused by what all the symbols and lines mean on a paper pattern? Hopefully, all will be explained in this video. 
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Liz's guide to choosing fabric

Liz's guide to choosing fabric

Great British Sewing Bee season 6 semi-finalist Liz discusses how to choose fabrics for your projects.
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Anatomy of a sewing machine

Anatomy of a sewing machine

Claire-Louise Hardie takes you through all the elements of a domestic sewing machine. 
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Simple tote bag with a pocket

Simple tote bag with a pocket

Claire-Louise Hardie shows you how to make a simple tote bag with a pocket.Materials needed;2 x outer fabric pieces 14" x 16"1 x pocket fabric piece 12" x 14"2 x pieces of webbing or ribbing for handlesFabric can be scaled up or down depending on what size bag you would…
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