Tutorials

Zipper Pouch Tutorial

Zipper Pouch Tutorial

Equipment requiredOne 20cm zipperTwo outer fabric pieces, 23cm long x 18cm tallTwo lining fabric pieces, 23cm long x 18cm tallPurchase the kit here
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Tote Bag Tutorial

Tote Bag Tutorial

Equipment required2 x main fabrics 36cm x 46cm2 x lining fabrics 36cm x 46cm2 x lengths of herringbone tape 56cm longSewing Kit available here
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Hazel’s Fork Pleat Hack

Hazel’s Fork Pleat Hack

Great British Sewing Bee season 6 contestant Hazel shows you this great pleat hack using a standard dining fork!Follow Hazel on Instagram
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How to make a drawstring bag

How to make a drawstring bag

Learn how to make an easy drawstring bag.Material needed;Outer bag – 2 pieces of fabric 30cm x 40cmLining – 2 pieces of fabric 30cm x 40cmCasings – 2 pieces 30cm x 8cm3 pieces of 2.5cm wide herringbone tape cut into the following lengths 1 x 15cm and 2 x 8cm…
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Face Covering

Face Covering

As part of the Big Community Sew campaign to encourage people to make face coverings for their community, here’s a quick tutorial on how to make one. For more information go to www.bigcommunitysew.co.uk
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2 in 1 Picnic Bag

2 in 1 Picnic Bag

Learn how to make this unique picnic bag. It can be used as a bag, and a picnic blanket!Materials needed1 x piece of Terry cloth or fleece measuring 120cm x 120cm1 x piece of cotton fabric measuring 120cm x 120cm2m Bias tape or herringbone tape cut into 32 x 6cm…
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Learn how to make a simple glasses case

Learn how to make a simple glasses case

Materials needed1 x 20cm x 17cm Main fabric1 x 20cm x 17cm Lining fabricMatching threadA pair of glasses to check fit
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Learn how to make a simple laptop sleeve using felt.

Learn how to make a simple laptop sleeve using felt.

Materials neededAround 1 metre of feltVelcro Matching threadYour laptop to check size
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Learn how to sew a simple envelope style cushion cover

Learn how to sew a simple envelope style cushion cover

Learn how to sew a simple envelope style cushion cover.Equipment required1 x 50cm x 50cm Cushion padFabricIronPinsScissorsTape measure or ruler
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Sewing a French Seam

Sewing a French Seam

In this tutorial, you will learn how to do a French seamStepsPin wrong sides together and place in the machine at 1cmseam allowanceSew the entire seam at the 3/8″ seam allowanceRemove pins and trim the seam allowance down to 3-4mmOpen the seam, right side of the fabric facing upPress the…
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