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Kids Makes

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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.

Sassy Shoe Bag

Make these quick and easy bags to put away and protect your favourite party shoes - great for using in your suitcase too. Julie Bonnar shows how to make with French seams so that rough seams don't snag on shoe buckles and beads.
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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

Bow-tied Halter Top

Constructed from a colorful T-shirt attached to the cut-off waistband from a pair of dark blue vintage jeans - this top is an outright showstopper. Carmen Webber and Carmia Marshall show us how >> more

rose cushion Luscious Rose Cushion

Create a romantic atmosphere in your bedroom with this luxurious pillow by Mandie Bowman, made with the softest velvets in the most sumptuous of colours >> more

Pretty Drawstring Purse

This drawstring purse is quick and easy to make and would make an ideal stocking filler for Christmas. Make in a larger size and use as an evening bag or why not make one of each to match your outfit >> 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

The Dartful Dodger

Turn a simple T-shirt into a funky tank top following Megan Nicolay’s easy steps. It just takes a few pins and then simple straight stitching to create something that is truly unique and just so you >> more

Sausage Dog Doorstop

Make a cute but practical doorstop. Mother is not interested in herself. She is always thinking about her baby, and they will have sweet dreams together in vivid colour >> more

Sweater Hoodies

If you don’t need or want a big, bulky sweater, but you don’t want your arms to get chilly, these little shrugs are the perfect in-between garment: warmth for the extremities, without the bulk and great designs for sweaters that might have had an unfortunate run-in with food or are starting to come a part at the seams – unintentionally, that is >> more

Jasmine – the leggy babe!

Beautiful Jasmine will feel right at home in the bedroom of any fashion-conscious girl. With her short skirt and matching bag and boots – it’s obvious she’s a slave to fashion and just wants to have fun! >> more

Desk Tidy

Keep the kids busy and get them making funky pen pots for the whole family. Make them in cheery fabrics and use for the office to hold pens and scissors or make several for the dressing table too! 

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Baa Baa Bag

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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