Kids Makes

This section is especially for kids – providing easy funky projects to keep you busy. We’ll add new ones regularly, so use the search facility to find one you’ve seen before.

Chill-out Cushion

Turn a couple of old T-shirts into a chill out cushion that will become a firm favourite with both girls and boys! Julie Bonnar of Sewing World magazine explains how >> more

Gypsy skirt

This simple sweet-looking gypsy skirt is made from three tiers of slightly gathered fabric, so it’s fabulously floaty. Light cotton fabrics work well for a summer skirt or try heavier corduroys and linens for the colder winter months >> more

Jean genie

Make a denim bag from an old pair of jeans. It’s quick, easy and a great way to be environmentally friendly – and you get a new handbag into the bargain! Wendy Gardiner provides the simple step-by-step instructions >> more

Flower Power Top

After decades of minimalism, embellishment is once again the tops! Lucinda Ganderton brings some decorate detailing to a couple of unloved vest tops by revamping and adding some simple stitching to make a bold statement >> more

Tot's Tent

Stop those shouts of boredom this summer with this simple structure that will keep children amused for hours. It's a very easy to make tent that can become a picnic blanket, table topper for messy painting or even handy wrap for a wet dog >> more

Felt Applique Bag

Nancy Nicholson shows how to make this simple appliquéd bag - decorate as much or as little as you like, and use up scraps of fabric you have left over from other projects. Try making it in colours to go with an outfit you love, or make a smaller version for a party >> more

Just Zip It - Belt

Simple and fun are two apt words to describe this belt. Made from a zipper and bound on either side with leather, this belt can be worn with jeans or over a skirt in various ways to suit your whim. Add your favorite zipper pull (ours is an earring), and you have a versatile, one-of-a-kind fashion statement >> more

Flower Power T-shirt

This T-shirt project is great for children and adults– both to make and to wear! Designed by Charlotte Liddle, the decorative embellishment is based on a child’s simple drawing >> more

Quillow

Two for the price of one! This blanket folds up and stows neatly away in its own cushion cover. Ideal for long car journeys >> more

Shaun the Sheep is gaining renewed interested so our very own fluffy spring lamb bag makes the perfect accessory! Make him in fluffy fleece with plain black fleece for face and legs. We've used a natural sheraling fleece fabric, but any white, cream or natural fleece will achieve the same effect >> more

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