Category Archives: Sewing

Finished It Friday – Magalluf Accessories

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I’m really sorry if you were expecting fluffy bikinis and hot pants, it’s not that kind of accessories! It is however what every discerning Women’s Institute member would obviously make to take on a crazy weekend clubbing in Magalluf isn’t it? I did stop myself from making a matching passport holder, I think I might more »

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Finished It Friday – Reversible headbands

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I’d seen these headbands on Pinterest a while ago, and they are great for using up a little bit of leftover fabric from another project. Source: happytogethercreates.com via Cara on Pinterest   I used the flap from the pillowcase I used to make pillowcase dresses from. The tutorial is brilliantly put together and easy to more »

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Finished It Friday – Losing marbles, atishoo & another dress

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This week I felt I was in danger of finishing nothing again. So much going on in the house and garden demanding attention and the small matter of a little boy’s birthday – today! However, I gave myself permission to have a good sewing session yesterday afternoon. I wanted to get another pillowcase dress finished. more »

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Finished It Friday – Pillowcase dress

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Have you heard of the Dress A Girl Around the World project? Or pillowcase dresses? If not you can check out the whole story over at Sewscrumptious, who is the UK co-ordinator of the project. Our new WI is going to get together this Wednesday to see what we can do to help the project more »

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Felt Biscuits – A bit addictive but good for the waistline

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I loved last months Pinaddicts challenge and was keen to join in again. I saw these felt biscuits first in Mollie Makes Issue 4 (for the Jammy Dodger & party rings) and then some additional designs on Pinterest. They were very addictive. Felt is also extremely forgiving for dodgy sewing skills. I do think that more »

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