Learn how to make one of these fun keyrings. Join us for our appliqué keyring tutorial and learn new machine and hand sewing techniques whilst whizzing up a professional looking keyring in 15 minutes (a tad longer with appliqué) – leaving you enough time to take orders from friends and family! Personalise your keyring with appliqué and decorative hand-stitching… whatever takes […]
Project Space
Why not expand your skills with our selection of great sewing projects and craft ideas. With easy-to-use instructions for beautiful home decor tasks, why not get inspired and create simple (but effective!) DIY projects for yourself or a friend. Whether you have off cuts of material, are a sewing novice, or just want to make simple creations, we have lots of great sewing ideas to get your creative juices flowing, with step-by-step instructions that everyone can enjoy!
PROJECT SPACE: Lavender Bunting
Bunting with a difference…Should you wish to create the bunting in the same fabric, take a look at Aneka’s Lavender Bunting Kit here. Alternatively choose your own fabric, with or without a lavender filling and decorate your home in style! Materials: – Fabric – 1/4 metre of 4 different fabrics to create 12 pennants, 3 of […]
PROJECT SPACE: Pin Cushion
This basic pin cushion pattern needs scraps of fabric but, if you’re starting from new, buy no more than a metre of cotton fabric in a colour or pattern you like. Using these instructions as a basis, you can then make a basic cushion cover in addition to your pin cushion. Materials: – Scissors – […]
PROJECT SPACE: Journal Cover
This notebook cover was made using Marcy Tilton’s pattern Vogue 8407. The following instruction shows how to make this using fabric you can construct yourself. Materials: – Vogue pattern 8407 for anyone wanting to follow along with the original. – An iron – Sewing machine with zig zag stitch – Fabric shears – Tape measure and […]
PROJECT SPACE: Memo Holder
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past month, you’ll know that, for a limited time, William Gee are giving away free Vintage threads with every order – just enter code THREADS at checkout! And if you’re anything like me, you’ll be thinking these threads are just way too gorgeous to use […]
PROJECT SPACE: Cosmetic Bag
This tutorial is perfect for someone looking to add a personal touch to a cosmetic bag, wash bag or travel bag! It’ll make for a beautiful yet durable bag, and you can create your own design based on whatever lining you use. Good luck! Materials: – 1/2m cut of exterior fabric – 1/2m cut of […]