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This section includes all the sewing craft tutorials on this blog. You will be able to find them under Crafts and Sewing independently.
Cushion covers can be so easy to make, without press stud fastenings or fiddly zips. All the skill you need is the ability to sew in a straight line. I do mine on the sewing machine but you could even do them by hand. In this tutorial I will show you how to make envelope…
Whether you call it a hair towel wrap or a hair turban towel wrap we can all agree that they are great practical additions to the bathroom. Do you want a hair towel wrap that really dries your hair well but does not cost a fortune? Well, make your own DIY hair wrap from whatever…
Whether you have a mobile phone, tablet or similar you always get fed up holding it up all the time, particularly if you are watching a video or video calling someone. So, why not sew a tablet stand from the leg of an old pair of jeans? If you want to use some other fabric…
Do you use liquid soap or shower gel? Well, most of us do. However it is much more environmentally friendly to use a bar of soap. But, it is so annoying when you drop it in the shower or bath. Well, here is your eco-friendly, zero waste solution – a toweling soap holder. You may…
Times are hard for many people at the moment. There is less money to go around and energy bills are rising. How about making yourself a draught excluder today from materials you have in your home? You can make this completely free or for very little. Whether you call it a draught excluder, draft excluder…
Do you fancy some lovely warm mittens? Perhaps you were inspired by Bernie Sander’s mittens. They looked so warm and I must admit I find mittens lovely and warm too. Whatever your inspiration you can sew a pair from some lovely thick fabric and they will work a treat. No need to be able to…
It is increasingly important that we all do everything we can to protect our planet. Lots of small acts make a big difference. One easy way is to make yourself some reusable makeup remover pads. These are made square and using scraps of fabric or old towels / robes so they are also zero waste….
An adorable lined Christmas stocking is so easy to make and you can keep it to use for years or even gift it with it’s contents to your friends and family. Make loads of them for all your special people. They look so cute hanging on the Christmas tree or the mantelpiece. They are beginner…
These cute Origami bag pouches look so detailed and tricky but actually their secret is that they are not difficult at all. You could scale them up or down to make the size you want and you could use them as the most adorable gift bags! This Origami bag tutorial uses a sewing machine and…
Yoyo flowers are such a cute, quick and easy way to use up fabric scraps to embellish your great craft projects. They are really, really quick to make and easy for everyone including beginners. They are great for older kids to make too. Sometimes they are known as Suffolk puffs depending where in the world…