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How to make a Beret that you can wear 2 ways!
Follow these easy sewing instructions for how to make a beret to suit every stylish occasion. We’ll show you how to draft a beret sewing pattern that fits perfectly, and best of all, it’s reversible! So that’s two chic berets looks in one just one chapeau. One of my kids, Keira, asked for a twenties bob as well as a…
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Essential Easter Craft Supplies – Best Amazon Buys
There’s something about Easter that brings the crafty side out of everyone, even those that may not enjoy crafting at other times of the year. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of making Easter bonnets for a parade as a child, or decorating eggs with a loved one. Or maybe it’s just that whoever volunteers to put the Easter hampers together for…
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Thai Fisherman Pants Sewing Tutorial
Thai Fisherman Pants are super comfortable to wear, and quite easy to make with this step-by-step sewing tutorial. This wrap pants sewing pattern is simple to draft and can be adjusted to suit most body types. In my mid twenties I bought a pair of wrap pants which I absolutely loved wearing to work. Since the pants were black they…
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20 Fun Easter Craft Ideas for Everyone!
Looking for some Easter craft inspiration? Well look no further, because I’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of the 20 best, most fun, and even a little bit wacky, craft project ideas to make this Easter. Includes Easter crafts to sew, knit, crochet, needlefelt, print, and colour. You definitely won’t be bored these Easter holidays. There’s plenty of Easter…
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Free Motion Embroidery Fibre Art Sampler
Use your sewing machine to draw with thread – Free motion embroidery on water soluble fabric creates interesting mini textile artworks that have a lacy quality. Fabric interfacing can come in a varied range of thicknesses and materials, including iron-on varieties. So imagine my astonishment when quite recently I learnt that there is such a thing as water-soluble interfacing. My…
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DIY Christmas Tree Gift Box to fill with Festive Treats
Assemble and decorate your own Christmas tree gift box to make any small gift look extra special. A printable template is included to make this festive pyramid shaped box. With the festive season well on its way, now is the perfect time to craft some Christmas gift boxes and parcel up mini bundles of treats. This unique handmade Christmas gift…
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Book Review: Sewing Simple Softies
“When teaching children to sew, the most important thing is to have fun.” Wise words from the authors of the new craft book for kids (and parents), Sewing Simple Softies with 17 Amazing Designers by Trixi Symonds of Sew A Softie and Deborah Fisher from Fish Museum + Circus. A craft book full of ideas to inspire kids to get…
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10 Unique & Whimsical Printable Advent Calendars to craft this Christmas
A wonderfully whimsical collection of printable advent calendars that can be downloaded instantly and assembled in plenty of time for the Christmas countdown. Are advent calendars part of your Christmas traditions? I have such fond childhood memories of opening up the little cardboard doors of our very well worn advent calendar when I was a kiddo. There were no treats…
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Design your own Crochet Sampler Blanket
Design your own crochet sampler blanket, no need for a pattern. Mix and match colours and crochet stitches to create a unique crochet blanket in any size. I’ve included crochet stitch suggestions and design inspiration to get you started. I’m back again featuring a fun crochet project using Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted from American Yarns. After making my Granny Square…
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Fashion Illustration Template for easy Fashion Sketches
Learn to draw fashion sketches the easy way with this posable fashion illustration template. You’ll master fashion drawing in no time at all! Fashion illustrations are absolutely divine, and for me, much more magical than the finished article of clothing they represent. Of course, fashion illustrations capture the mood of a garment or outfit and, are intended to inspire the…
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15 ‘Out of the Box’ Craft Kits for Adults
You may already enjoy popular crafts like sewing, crochet or knitting. But are you itching to try your hand at some more unusual craft projects? If the answer is yes, then these ‘Out of the Box’ craft kits for adults may be for you! DIY Craft kits are a fantastic way to learn new skills and techniques when you want…
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30 Amazing Halloween Costume Patterns to Knit & Crochet
If you want to stand out from the crowd this Halloween, I recommend skipping the store bought costumes and knitting or crocheting your own instead. There are some really amazing halloween costume patterns available on Etsy which will inspire you to get making! I don’t know why, but knitted and crocheted costumes always seem so much more amusing and whimsical….
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