Sewing Projects
Welcome to our sewing project page which includes a whole host of projects for all the family. We've lots of great ideas for fashionable accessories, garment make-overs, home style and creative crafts. Whether you wish to make for yourself, family or friends, there's lots to choose from and we continue to add more every month. (PS don't forget to take a look in the archives where there's even more to choose from).
Awesome Awning
Create shade and shelter with a little stitching and some pretty pinking and enjoy this candy stripe awning as you wile away a few hours in the garden. Made from heavyweight cotton or canvas, it’s easy to put up and very transportable >> more
Picnic Cloth
Don’t you just love picnics in the park or out in the country? Who needs a picnic table when you have your own picnic cloth. Keep it folded in the back of the car, ready for an impromptu lunch. It’s simple, It’s stylish, it’s practical – what more could you ask for? Valori Wells and Carolyn Spencer show us how.>> more
Bluebell Wall Hanging
This delightful project by Lesley Brankin combines simple machine strip patchwork with applique to create a pretty wall hanging >> more
Madeira Petal Cushions
Use water soluble stabiliser such as Avalon Plus to create beautiful petals for embroidery on cushions and accessories.
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Celebration of Contrasts
Easy to wear and an attractive style on everyone, this tunic is jazzed up with black accent trim. Both comfortable and professional, it’s also a great piece for the office. Best of all it's a great way to recycle an old sweatshirt into something new and stylish >> more
Theatre or Opera?
Home furnishing fabrics make fantastic bags which are both durable and reversible fabrics. Damask fabric in particular can be assembled so both faces show to create subtle contrasts and preclude the need for a facing. This bag is ideal for evenings at the theatre or opera >> more
Bazaar at Babylon
People today love beads and bright, shiny fabrics. This cushion was inspired by the decorative ideas of India and by the crazy quilting. It incorporates crazy piecing, lame inserting, yarn flowers, beads and metallic fringe >> more
All-Terrain Hobo
Fleece is such a versatile fabric; soft to the touch and soft in appearance. Make this ‘go anywhere’ bag from brightly coloured fleece for everyday use and carrying life’s necessities >> more
Laced with Charm T-Shirt Makeover
Tank tops are one of those things that everyone's got lying around. They are the perfect blank canvas for a makeover. This project is easy as pie and takes less than half an hour to complete. It's so feminine and sweet; you'll love being a girly girl in this >> more
Recycle a bag campaign – bag pattern
Brother have joined forces with Morsbag to help launch their Recycle a Bag campaign. This simple shopping bag is so easy even absolute beginners can have a go >> more
Corset chair cover
Inspired by the flirty elegance of camisole details and corset lacing, a basic dining chair is transformed by this sexy slip cover. It is corseted at the back to reveal the chair’s spine and framework. >> more
Gypsy Skirt
Alison Spanyol shows how to customise and make over a denim skirt to add attention grabbing, couture-inspired style. >> more
Glitz and Glam
Never did a cheap place mat, a beaded napkin ring and a few minutes at the sewing machine yield such luxurious results! This purse is romantic and polished enough for any special do or the bride’s essentials on her special day >> more
Sensuous Silk Scarf
Make a beautiful, colour co-ordinated scarf using softest silks and microwave dyes. They make fabulous gifts for Christmas >> more
Waistcoat Wizardry
Turn a favourite old pair of jeans into an up-to-date waistcoat with a little bit of pizzazz. Not only is it a case of crafty recycling, it's a fashion garment for this season too! We've reused pockets, zip and waistband as well as the denim >> more
Make it in Minutes!
Make this quick dress with a little designer know how. Don’t despair this virtually disposable party dress by Janet Moville will have you ready to party in no time. Once worn why not recycle in to party outfit number two or a top and skirt for the summer holidays >> more
Ric Rac Rock!
Take a simple T-shirt in your wardrobe and make it into something new by embellishing with ric-rac braid, some tie-dyeing and Swarovski crystals >> more
Sheer Geometry Scarf
Our pretty summery project is a sheer fabric scarf with appliqued satin squares. Very easy to make in the minimum of time, it comes from Sew Easy Scarves, a fabulous book by Linda Lee that includes 12 unique scarf ideas >> more
T-shirt Wrap & Ribbon
Turn two cheap plain T-shirts into a stylish wrap with contrast ties and lettuce edge hemming and a fast and easy ribbon trimmed T. Both can be made in an afternoon - so easy and effective >> more
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