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Free sewing projects and patterns - The Sewing Directory
Load More. Browse hundreds of free sewing projects and patterns on the Sewing Directory. Includes bag making, dressmaking, fat quarter projects, sewing for the home, projects for children, patchwork & quilting and much more.
How To Use Fusible Interfacing - The Sewing Directory
Heat the interfacing again with the iron to melt the glue in the affected area, then peel the fabric from the interfacing, and reapply ensure you smooth out any creases in the fabric with your fingers before you then press the interfacing again to re-bond it. You can also use the sweeping ironing motion to move creases off the edge of your fabric.
Elephant Soft Toy Project - The Sewing Directory
Use the pattern pieces to cut the elephant sections as instructed on the paper. Take the two underbelly/leg sections and place right sides together, pin along the top edge, leaving a 10cm gap in the centre. Stitch together with the sewing machine, back stitching at either end of the opening. Press seam open.
50 Free Fat Quarter Projects - The Sewing Directory
These beautiful bag projects below will have you stash busting in no time. Fat Quarter Drawstring Bag – Using just 1 fat quarter this is an easy to sew project. Evening Bag – You can use either fat quarters or fat eighths for this beautiful evening bag. Tote Bag – …
Bargain Fabrics - The Sewing Directory
Fiver Fabrics. Fiver Fabrics stock a wide range of dressmaking and craft fabrics most of which costs £5 a metre or less. Prices go as low as £2 per metre! This floral loopback sweatshirting is a bargain at £4.99 per metre! They also sell low cost haberdashery and trims as well as some bargain bundles. Grab a bargain at www.fiverfabric.com.
Easy Ipad Stand Project - The Sewing Directory
Sew up the edge of the iPad stand with a 1cm seam allowance starting from 1cm up from the bottom, pivot exactly on the seam and then continue down the other side of the doorstop and stop 1cm short of the bottom. Press the seams open. Stage 4 – Making and a ttaching the shelf section. Fold the shelf section in half lengthways.
Must have Brother sewing machine feet - The Sewing Directory
Free motion embroidery foot. Product number: XE1097001 RRP £19.99. If you are keen to try free motion quilting or free motion embroidery this foot is the one for you. It has a large opening on the front of the foot gives you wide visibility in the needle …
Hand Sewing Needles Guide - The Sewing Directory
They come in sizes 5 to 10. Chenille. Chenille needles resemble tapestry needles and have a large eye with a sharp point, useful for hand embroidery with thicker threads on linen. They come in sizes 16 to 24. Crewel. Crewel needles made of hardened steel are especially suitable for fine embroidery and sewing.
Former Sewing Bee Contestants - The Sewing Directory
Lauren Guthrie. Lauren is another contestant who has built a successful business off the back of her appearance in The Great British Sewing Bee. Finalist Lauren now runs a popular sewing shop in Birmingham called Guthrie Ghani. Like several of the contestants she has also had a sewing book published: Learn to Sew With Lauren.