Tag: Sewing for beginners
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Sewing tutorial: make a dotty daisy bookmark
These bookmarks are so simple to make using embroidery and fabric paints. Even the least confident artist can create a really beautiful result using the end of a paintbrush. An ideal home-made gift for book-lovers, and pretty good scrap-buster project as they require only small rectangles of fabric. Make up a few and Christmas, birthdays […]
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Sewing Tutorial: how to make a winter tote bag
Everyone loves a tote. In my opinion they are like pens and scarves; you can never have enough. This particular design was inspired by winter trees, the theme of my Creative Sewing Challenge this month. If you’d like to take part in the future, sign up below for free and receive monthly prompts and ideas […]
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10 Handsewn Gift for Kids
Here’s the third in my series of posts to help you come up with some creative ideas for homemade gifts. Today, its all about sewing presents for children; from babies through to teens, hopefully there is something here to help you make that perfect gift for someone special. And if you love to sew, why […]
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Handsewn Gifts for Her
Making your own gifts is one of the best things about being a sewer. You can come up with something completely unique, often for a fraction of the price as shop bought. And it can really demonstrate to friends and family how much you care. Read on for a collection of free sewing tutorials to […]
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Tutorial: make a felt owl
This felt owl is a little cutie! He’s also a chance to develop your hand embroidery; you can use all manner of stitches to decorate his tummy, making him completely unique to you and your imagination. Download the free pattern and follow the steps below to make one all of your very own. You will […]