Posts about: sewing
25/01/2015
I was looking at fabrics yesterday and I decided to make some cushions, you can never have too many cushions right? throw pom poms into the mix and everyone's a winner!
22/09/2013
I thought I'd show you a really easy little DIY for those cami tops we've all been buying this summer!
it's a simple update for strappy tops and perfect wear for nights out (it's so basic even the most sew-phobic can get involved!)
here's how I made mine:
the most important items are a simple cami top and a length of chain, the pliers are just used to open the chain links!
cut the straps off your cami and lay them out flat; use your pliers to open the links on chain and cut into two equal lengths (use the original straps as a guide to the length)
take a needle and thread and simply sew the chain lengths onto the cami where the original straps were; you're just replacing the fabric straps with chain ones!
there you have it; a simple twist on a basic cami top!
what do you think? would you try this yourself?
caroline x
19/06/2012
I love making things, including cushions covers! it must be my favourite way of using up cute fabrics and giving a chair or sofa a quick and cheap makeover!
my friends range between sew-phobic and master crafters so I though a simple cushion tutorial would be good for everyone, it has zero fiddly zips, doesn't require a sewing machine and takes next to no time once you get the hang of it!
this simple envelope cover looks great, if you want to add buttons to secure the cushion go ahead but you can leave it plain!
ps. give it an iron before you put your cushion in..
hope you like it!
caroline x
17/01/2012
bunting. random I know but I fancied making something at the weekend and bunting looked easy! plus I'm sure its the queens jubilee later this year so I'm already ahead on the celebration decorations aha. here's my easy peasy guide to getting your bunt on!
cut out a triangle from card to use as a template. using your template cut out rough triangles from a selection of fabrics leaving at least 2cm sewing allowance (two triangles of fabric make one piece of bunting) I wanted 15 triangles so cut out 30 fabric triangles.
take 2 triangles and sew together (right sides facing) along the sides, leave the top seam open. repeat on all triangles and then turn them inside out. see above pic!
I used 5 meters of cotton binding to attach my bunting. place the top of the triangles with the unfinished seam onto the cotton binding and fold over to cover any rough edges. pin the cotton firmly to the triangles and stitch along the cotton to finish.
repeat with all the fabric triangles at regular intervals and voila your bunting is finished. I managed to make mine whilst drinking cider and fending off several of my sisters adorable children so you shouldnt have any trouble. enjoy!
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