Wanna learn how to make your own tote bag? Then we’ve got the tutorial for you. The Purl Bee’s free tote bag pattern is here to keep all your bits and bobs safe. We love tote bags so much. They’re cute, great for the planet and always handy to have which is why we were so pleased that The Purl Bee girls gave us this free tote bag pattern. Get stuck into your fabric stash and choose your favourite print to create this beauty! If you want to go the extra upcycling mile then why not use old curtain fabric…
Author: Phoebe Burt
Phoebe Burt
Phoebe is an experienced craft writer. As well as writing for craft websites and magazines, Phoebe is a freelance copywriter and content producer with work both in print and online. Her work spans the tech, homes, DIY and small business advice. Aside from content writing, Phoebe’s main passions are travelling and crafting (diamond painting, paint by numbers and embroidery are her favourites). She’s backpacked across South East Asia and recently hit her goal of 30 countries under 30 years old!
Upcycling is all the rage at the moment and we’re totally here for it. Whether it’s eco-crafting, reducing your carbon footprint or eating less meat, we’ve all got to do our bit for the planet. The increasing number of items ending up in landfill is worrying so we invited the wonderful Ros to teach us how to make a drawstring bag from a pillowcase. It’s a great way to upcycle old pillowcases (or you could save some from the charity shop) and turn them into useful travel, gift or organisinational bags. You could use these in every room in the…
Sewing hooks and eyes can be discreet or decorative – it all depends on which type you use. Our guide covers all the varieties and uses.
Mary Rockcastle’s has given us a whole bunch of sewing hacks for your secondhand clothes so that you can reduce, reuse and recycle.
We’ve rounded up our pick of the best hashtags for sewists, whether you’re sewing your own wardrobe or simply stitching for fun.
Coveting the Dottie Angel frock? Get the step-by-steps for the dress pattern by Simplicity and stitch up your new favourite frock this weekend! Psst, also, right now the Dottie Angel pattern is in the sale! Get it here. How to make the Dottie Angel pattern • Dottie Angel dress pattern template: Simplicity 1080 • Sewing instructions • 2.5m main fabric* (45 – 60in wide) • 50cm of contrasting fabric (pocket and pocket band) • 2m x 13mm single-fold bias tape (neck and armholes) • 1m x 6mm double-folded bias tape (pockets) • Matching thread *Suitable fabrics include Chambray, Cotton lawn,…
We love a good mash up of arts and crafts! So we’re taking a closer look at the movers and shakers of embroidered photography to give you some inspiration.