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
Quick Garden Gloves
This pair of gardening gloves are a quick and easy make and practical! Give as a gift to a garden loving friend or just make as a treat for yourself. Simply choose some pretty fabric and Heather Ross shows us how.
>> more
Romance Skirt
Every girl needs that perfect swishy skirt that makes her feel like she’s the star of one of those arty French films – this is that skirt! With a little fusible webbing and some sheer fabric, Kayte Terry shows us how >> more
Indian Summer Wall Art
Memories of far-flung places, shimmering jewels and eastern influences – our summery wall art from Sally McCollin has it all, including 3D flowers and flip flops, free motion embroidery and decorative stitching >> more
Rhododdendron Bag
Designed by Sally McCollin, this delightful little bag is a great make for the Spring! Soft, petal clusters in delicate shades of violet will flutter in the gentle breeze >> more
.gif)
Kimono
A kimono is a fabulous garment that is especially suitable for loungewear for both men and women and makes an ideal gift >> more
Adjustable Apron
This apron has a pretty retro feel to it. It is lined with a contrasting fabric, which makes a smart edging to the base. You can adjust it to make a longer apron by unbuttoning the tabs >> more
Picnic Cloth
Don't you just love picnics in the park and out in the country? Who needs a picnic table when you've your own picnic cloth. Keep it folded in the back of the car for an impormptu lunch. It's simple, it's stylish and practical. Valori Wells and Carolyn Spencer show us how.
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
Gypsy Skirt
Alison Spanyol shows how to customise and make over a denim skirt to add attention grabbing, couture-inspired style. >> 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
Simple Flanged Cushion
Cushions are a great way to update furnishings without massive expense and can be incredibly easy to make. This simple flanged cushion can be made in minutes and only takes 50 cm of two different fabrics >> more
Search
Search Archive
Search by Category:
