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10 Trick or Treat Bag Tutorials
It’s that time of year again when people start gearing up for all the autumn / winter traditions and celebrations that now lie ahead. The first of which being Halloween. And whilst usual trick or treating practices may be suspended due to these COVID-crazy times we are currently living through, its quite possible your neighbourhood,…
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Sewing Tutorials: 10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids
As Halloween approaches, this year we are beginning to get ready for some alternative COVID-safe festivities. And of course, regardless of global pandemics, Halloween means dressing up. So here follows a collection of DIY costume tutorials, suitable of all levels of sewing, and ranging from the spooky to the darn right cute. Enjoy! If you…
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Free Embroidery Pattern: Feather Hoop Art
Download this free embroidery pattern to create your very own Feather Hoop Art. You can transfer either or both feathers, depending on your preference. You can fill the sections as I have done, or simply embroider the outline for a simple but striking affect. The choice of colours and stitches is entirely yours, or you…
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5 Free Flamingo Sewing Patterns and Tutorials
It’s summer, the sun is shining (some days), and the prompt for July’s Creative Sewing Challenge is….’Flamingo!’ So here is a round up of some fabulous, free sewing patterns and tutorials dedicated to that pinkest of pink birds. Have fun with these! And if you would like to join the Creative Sewing Challenge – please…
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How to finish your embroidery hoop: adhesive method
There are several different ways to finish and back embroidery hoops, each with their own merits. How you choose to finish your hoops often comes down to personal preference, and its worth trying out a few to discover what your favourite method is. This post takes you step by step through how to glue the…