Today’s blog post is all about getting stuck in to a new craft this year and the five reasons why you should try a hands-on project in 2018…
January 14, 2018
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Tag Archives: Sewing
December 8, 2017
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DIY Christmas jumper bunting sewing project – The Second Hand Santa Challenge with Emmaus
This week has been an incredibly crafty one for me – first it was the wreath-making workshop and today’s blog post is all about my latest sewing project: Christmas jumper bunting. Scroll down to see my step-by-step guide to making … Continue reading
December 4, 2017
by Cassiefairy
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Sew-your-own Christmas Angel + win the pattern!
Remember your childhood Christmas tree – I bet it had an angel on the top, didn’t it? Over the years I’ve spotted more and more stars adorning the tops of our festive trees, but I love the traditional look that … Continue reading
November 14, 2017
by Cassiefairy
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How to upcycle your old Christmas jumpers into cosy fair isle cushions
Do you have a lovely Christmas jumper that you’ve shrunk in the wash? Did the moths nibble their way through your favourite festive pullover? Don’t bin them – you can turn your old knits into Christmas cushions! All it takes … Continue reading
October 9, 2017
by Cassiefairy
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5 Tips for choosing the right sewing machine for beginners
Last century, sewing was a skill that many people wanted to master. Sewing meant freedom of choice and the ability to be able to create your own textiles such as clothing, curtains, bedding, and other items for the home. Sewing … Continue reading
September 24, 2017
by Cassiefairy
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Feeling the cold – Cosy gift ideas
Do you know someone who always seems to be chilly? The spouse who turns up the thermostat in the middle of summer. The family member who wears three pairs of socks, and the friend who’s never without a mug of … Continue reading
September 17, 2017
by Cassiefairy
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How to refashion & re-wear your bridesmaid dress
Were you a bridesmaid over the summer? Do you have a gorgeous freshly-laundered bridesmaid dress hanging in your wardrobe? Think you’ll probably never get a chance to wear it again? Think again! If you’ve recently been a bridesmaid at your … Continue reading
July 26, 2017
by Cassiefairy
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DIY picnic basket, lunch box & flask upcycling project
Have you seen this month’s issue of Reloved Magazine yet? If not, quickly get yourself a copy from WH Smith, Sainsburys, Tesco or Costco, because my picnic project is in the magazine with an impressive double-page spread (and 3 further pages … Continue reading
July 13, 2017
by Cassiefairy
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How to sew zips & sleeves + WIN Complete Dressmaking book
Today sewing blog post is a step-by-step guide to sewing sleeves and fitting zips. These handy projects have been extracted from Jules Fallon’s brand new book Complete Dressmaking (published by Quarto Press). I’ve started reading the book this month and … Continue reading
June 13, 2017
by Cassiefairy
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How to use fabric dyes + win a £50 bundle of DYLON goodies!
Today’s blog post is all about make-do-and-mend and how you can use fabric dyes to makeover your wardrobe. Plus there’s a giveaway to win a bundle of goodies from DYLON worth £50 so read on to enter the competition below 🙂 … Continue reading