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YOU WILL NEED ▪ 1 fat quarter ▪ Double-fold bias binding: 2cm (¾in) width x 4m (4½yd) ▪ Basic sewing kit NOTES Use a 1cm (⅝in) seam allowance. FABRIC USED Sun from the Rain or Shine collection by Stephanie Thannhauser for Dashwood Studio. Available from www.purple-stitches.com Designer Jennie says: “This is a great gift for any budding young chef – it will fit a child of 3-4 years old, although it could easily be adjusted to fit an older child. I’ve used a lightweight cotton, but this will work equally well with oilcloth, too.” CUTTING OUT THE APRON Step one Fold your fat quarter in half with wrong sides (WS) together to make a rectangle measuring 50x20cm (20x8in). Step two On the top edge opposite the fold, draw a curve…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 1 fat quarter ▪ Bias or ribbon: 12cm (4¾in) ▪ 2oz wadding ▪ Basic sewing kit FABRICS USED Floral from the Retro Orchard collection by Wendy Kendall, available (from www.purplestitches.com) NOTES ▪ Find the template needed to make this project on page 109 ▪ Use a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance throughout. Designer Jennie says: “If, like me, you have your scissors and cutters scattered around the house, this scissor tidy, with three compartments, is just the thing. Keep it next to your sewing machine for easy snipping!” Step one Trace around the template then use it to cut one piece of wadding and two pieces of fabric, allowing a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance all the way around. Step two Pin the fabric pieces right sides (RS)…

Here’s a clever idea for showing off your favourite fat quarters of fabric! Create a timepiece that’s personalised to you witha fabric-covered clock face. Choose a fabric print that will make you smile however slow or fast the minutes tick by. Or, pick a design to match with the rest of your home furnishings. Needcraft clock kits contain everything you need to make your own (except for the fabric and a battery) and even includes a choice of white or black hands. What’s best − no sewing! Get your kit at www.needcraft.co.uk…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 2 fat quarters ▪ Leather or faux leather (light to medium weight) 10x12cm (4x4¾in) ▪ 2oz wadding 70x8cm (28x3in) ▪ Webbing tape: 1.5cmx1m (⅜x40in) ▪ 2 trigger or lobster clasps ▪ Leather machine needle ▪ Basic sewing kit NOTE ▪ Use a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance. FABRICS USED The canvas fabrics in Ripple Grey and Swell Gold are from Anna Graham’s Rain Walk collection for Cloud 9. To find your nearest stockist visit www.hantex.co.uk/cloud9 Jennie says: “This quilted project is a great opportunity to practice your topstitching. By using some very simple techniques, you can create a stylish and durable reversible camera strap. As each camera is different, I took mine along to my local haberdashery to test a few clasps to get the right ones…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 1 fat quarter ▪ Contrast fabric: 18x12cm (7x5in) (optional) ▪ A4 plastic wallet ▪ Interfacing, medium weight ▪ Ribbon: 1x25cm (⅜x10in) ▪ Basic sewing kit NOTES ▪ Use a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance. ▪ You will find the templates needed to make this project on page 109. FABRICS USED Flight from the Cotton Candy range by Susan Driscoll for Dashwood Studio. Available from www.backstitch.co.uk Designer Jennie says: “Jet off in style , and find your suitcase with ease, thanks to these unique and easy-to-sew luggage tags.“ CUTTING OUT Step one Trace the two templates from the pull-out pattern sheet and cut them out. Step two From the fat quarter, cut out the following pieces: Pocket: 11x10cm (4⅜x4in). Tag back: Cut two pieces using the template. Step…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 6 fat quarters ▪ Matching thread ▪ Basic!sewing kit ▪ Sewing machine FABRICS USED Modern Neutrals by Amy Ellis for Moda Fabrics (1 x Grey Satellite, 3504-16, 1 x Sky Whispered Lace, 3500-12, 2 x Teal Beacon, 3502-2, 2 x Teal Gems, 3507-22) Step one Trim your fat quarters (FQs) to the same size. Arrange the six pieces into two rows of three. 01 Step two Sew the first two FQs from the top row, with right sides facing and a 1.25cm (½in) seam allowance. 02 Step three Sew together the second and third FQs from the top row. Repeat with the bottom row FQs so you have 2 rows of 3 squares. 03 Step four Place your two FQ rows right side down and press…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 1 fat quarter ▪ Lining fabric: see instructions for further details ▪ Zip: nylon, closed end, approx 4cm (1⅜in) longer than the top of your template in a matching or contrasting colour ▪ Basic sewing kit NOTES Use a 1cm (⅝in) seam allowance. FABRICS USED Nimbus in Navy from First Light by Eloise Renouf for Cloud9, from www.purple-stitches.com CUTTING THE PATTERN AND FABRIC Step one Make a paper pattern from your sunglasses by drawing around them, adding 3cm (1¼in) for ease and a seam allowance all the way around. Fold your pattern in half to make sure it’s symmetrical, trimming to shape if not. 01 Step two Using this pattern, cut two pieces from the fat quarter and two from the lining fabric. Use a soft…

Put a spring in your step with super-easy headband in your favourite chintzy print! Simply iron lightweight interfacing onto the reverse of your favourite floral fabric, then cut out the front and back pieces using the template on page 109. Place the two headband pieces right sides together and sew along the long edges leaving the short ends open for turning. Turn right sides out and tucking your elastic length into each end before sewing them shut. Find the full step-by-step tutorial at www.simplysewingmag.com…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 1 fat quarter ▪ Bondaweb, see instructions for size ▪ Baby grow ▪ Elastic, 8cm (3in) or a hair band ▪ Metal clasp ▪ Basic sewing kit FABRIC USED White City Panorama in turquoise, by Michael Miller USA. Designer Jennie Jones says: “This month I’ll be showing you how to make a dummy strap and a matching baby grow appliquéd with a piece of the same fabric. This is a simple project, but the appliqué can be a little fiddly. If this is your first time appliquéing, choose a simple shape, as you will need to lift the sewing machine foot and turn the fabric as you go to attach it to the baby grow; the more intricate the shape, the more turns you will need…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 2 fat quarters of cotton fabric ▪ Basic sewing kit TEMPLATES You will find templates needed to make this project on page 109. NOTES Seam allowances are 1cm, unless otherwise noted. Designer Jennie Jones says: “This is a great project to do by hand if you’re expecting and find yourself wide awake in the middle of the night, and can’t sleep with twitchy fingers! You could replace the ties with ribbons to reduce the sewing. I’ve used a little car pattern and map fabric by Jessica Hogarth to make a unisex reversible bonnet. This one is for a child around 12-18 months.” Step one Locate the bonnet template on page 109 and use it to cut two pieces, one from each of your printed fabrics. You’ll…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 1 fat quarter ▪ Mini pom poms ▪ Double fold bias binding: 2.5cm (1in) width x 2m (2¼ yd) ▪ Stranded cotton: to contrast with the pom poms ▪ Basic sewing kit NOTES ▪ Find the template needed to make this project on page 109. ▪ Use a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance throughout. FABRICS USED Mini Crayon from Secret Garden by Dashwood Studio, from www.purple-stitches.com Designer Jenny says: “These flags have been precisely measured so you can make ten little flags from one fat quarter of fabric.” MAKING THE BUNTING FLAGS Step one Fold your fat quarter in half lengthways with wrong sides (WS) together and then in lengthways again. Cut through the folds to make four equal strips. Step two Trace around the bunting template,…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 1 fat quarter ▪ Lining fabric, fat quarter ▪ Piping cord, 2m (80in) ▪ Bias binding, 2m (80in) ▪ Vintage button ▪ Basic sewing kit FABRIC USED Skopelos, Nisi Flora in Oceanon by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics. Designer Jennie says: “Having a pretty hot water bottle handy in the winter is a must if you’re having guests to stay!” Step one Make a template approx 2.5cm (1in) larger than your hot water bottle. 01 Pin the template to your fabric and cut out the front panel. To cut out the bottom back panel, use the same template, but cut straight across two-thirds of the way up. To create the top back panel, again use the front panel template, and ensure it will overlap the…

SEW HOT Sew Hot provides an extensive selection of over 3,800 bolts of fabric, patterns, threads and notions for the sewist and crafter. We import a wide variety of products from around the world including patterns for clothing, bags, soft toys, quilts, and accessories. Sew Hot also stocks the notions needed to make these items such as zippers, interfacing, Aurifil thread, and batting. On our website you will find an extensive selection of Fat Quarter Bundles! Use code FQSPECIAL10 for 10% off all Fat Quarter Bundles good until 1 Sept 2017 (Clubs excluded). TEL 0330 111 3690 WEB sewhot.co.uk PURPLE STITCHES We are absolutely in love with this stunning collection ‘Lilla’ by Lotta Jonsdotta. Made up of small prints, designs and patterns, this beautiful and sweet collection is perfect for…

These nostalgic toys are such a breeze to make and make great decorations! Use the template on page 113 to cut a front, back and interfacing piece. Sandwich together (right sides out), iron in place and sew around the edge before trimming. Mark up the pinwheel using the markings on the template. Sew 3mm either side of the diagonal lines. Now cut inbetween the stitched lines stopping before you reach the centre. Fold each corner in and secure with a pin. Find the full step-by-step tutorial at www.simplysewingmag.com…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 1 fat quarter ▪ Felt: white, one square ▪ Felt: pink and black scraps ▪ Polyester fibrefill ▪ Embroidery thread ▪ Air erasable marker pen ▪ Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES Find the template you need to make this project on page 109. Step one Fold the fabric in half right sides (RS) together then lay the body template on top. Now draw round it with your air erasable marker pen. 01 Step two Pin the layers together then stitch around the shape, leaving a gap for stuffing. Step three Cut 1cm (3/8in) outside the shape all the way around. 02 Step four Snip small slits all the way around the curves of the seam allowance to help achieve a smoother curve…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 2 fat quarters cotton fabric ▪ Moulded plastic zip: white, 15cm (6in) ▪ 2 buttons: black, 2.5cm (1in) diameter ▪ Basic sewing kit NOTES ▪ Use a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance throughout. ▪ You will find the templates needed to make this project on page 109. FABRICS USED ▪ Outer: Flurry by Dashwood Studio, Light Grey. Ref: FLUR 2000. ▪ Lining: Garden Botanics by Carolyn Friedlander for Robert Kaufman, Charcoal Graph Paper. Ref: AFR-14262-184. Designer Jennie says: “Zips can be slippery customers, but follow my tips and it’ll be plain sailing making this little fishy friend! Fill with fancy colouring pencils to make a great child’s gift.” CUTTING OUT Step one Trace around and cut out the templates. Step two Pin the templates to the fabric…

This stash-busting kite mobile is a perfect way to use up all those colourful scraps of fabric! To make the little kite shapes, iron interfacing onto large scraps of fabric then iron a layer of bondaweb over the top of the interfacing (paper side up). Remove the paper backing, then fold your piece of fabric in half and iron so the layers stick together. Now trace the template on page 109 and use it to cut out your kites! Add ribbon tails before attaching to a wooden hoop with twine. Find the full step-by-step tutorial at www.simplysewingmag.com…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ Main fabric: one piece 28x33cm (11x13in) ▪ Contrast fabric: three pieces 28x33cm (11x13in) each ▪ Medium weight iron on interfacing: two pieces 28x33cm (11x13in) each ▪ Wadding: two pieces 28x33cm (11x13in) each ▪ Metal teeth zip: 10in (25cm) ▪ Key ring of your choice ▪ Matching thread ▪ Basic sewing kit FABRIC USED ▪ Main fabric: Cotton denim, Ghiadora www.thevillagehaberdashery.co.uk ▪ Contrast fabric: Aubade by Cloud9, Morn’s Rays, turquoise. www.misformake.co.uk NOTES ▪ Use a 1.5cm (⅜in) seam allowance. ▪ The width of the clutch is dictated by the zip length; the longer the zip the wider your bag can be. Contrasting plain and patterned fabrics can have a real impact, especially with a clutch bag design like this one that folds over to bring the two…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 1 fat quarter ▪ Bow tie clip set ▪ Pencil ▪ Basic sewing kit FABRICS USED The cotton fabric is from Sevenberry’s Keyboard collection, available in blue, white and black at www.purplestitches.com. NOTES Use a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance throughout. Designer Jennie says: “These keyboard-print fabrics by Sevenberry are the ultimate in geek chic! By using a simple metal bow tie clip set, available at most haberdasheries, your bow tie will not only be adjustable, but will also look super professional. A perfect gift for hispters, gentleman and computer fans alike!” CUTTING OUT Step one Cut the fabric into these pieces: Bow: 35x15cm (14x6in) Loop: 9x6cm (3⅝x2⅜in) Strap: 55x6cm (21 ⅝x 2⅜in) Step two Fold each piece of fabric in half lengthways, right sides (RS) together,…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 2 fat quarters ▪ Elastic, 1.2cm wide, 12cm long ▪ Basic sewing kit NOTES Seam allowances are 1.5cm, unless otherwise noted. Step one For the top, cut two pieces of fabric to 43x12cm each, using two different prints. For the back, cut one piece of fabric to 28x7cm, using either of the prints already chosen. Step two Place the top pieces right sides together and pin. Sew along both long side edges. Turn right side out and topstitch down the long edges, approx 0.5cm from the edge. Leave the raw short ends open. Image shows the piece folded in half so the two short ends meet. 01 Step three Gather up one short raw edge, folding the fabric neatly so it measures approx 3cm. Pin in…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 1 fat quarter ▪ Polyester fibrefill ▪ Ribbons and trimmings ▪ Dowel or stick: 30cm (12in) ▪ Glue ▪ Air erasable marker pen ▪ Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES Find the template needed to make this project on page 109. Step one Fold the fabric in half right sides (RS) together then draw round the template on one side to mark out the star. 01 Step two Sew around the edge of the star along the drawn lines leaving a small gap at an inner point for turning through. 02 Step three Cut the fabric 5mm (¼in) outside the stitching line all round then trim away the points and notch in to the corners. 03 Step four Turn the star RS out.…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 1 fat quarter ▪ Ribbon: 15mm (⅝in) width x 50cm (20in) ▪ Heavy weight iron-on interfacing: 50cm (20in) ▪ 4 buttons ▪ Embroidery thread ▪ Air erasable pen ▪ Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES Use a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance throughout. Step one Measure round the bottom of the gift. Add 3cm (1¼in) to this length and note. Step two Measure the height of the gift and add 8cm (3⅛in) to this measurement and note. Step three Cut your fabric and interfacing to these dimensions and iron interfacing to the back of the fabric. Step four Fold the fabric in half top to bottom with right sides (RS) facing. Stitch together to make a tube. 01 Step five Turn the top edge…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ Two pieces of fabric approx 15 x 40cm each (we used a fat quarter each of Blueberry Crumble Peach Cobbler, 30387-12 and Crumb Cake, 30388-13 from the Persimmon range by BasicGrey for Moda) ▪ 15cm elastic, 0.5cm wide ▪ Paper for the template ▪ Basic sewing kit TEMPLATES You will find the templates needed to make this project on page 109. Step one Cut your pieces using your templates. Take the top of the backs in corresponding fabrics and pin right sides (RS) together. Sew 0.5cm from the top. 01 Step two Cut the elastic to about 10cm (depending on how tight you want the heel to be) and pin to the top of the back piece, close to the seam. Pin the elastic the full…

MARKING PEN Transfer markings to your fabric, then wash them out when finished. PINKING SHEARS These cut a zigzag edge on fabric to neaten. TAPE MEASURE A flexible fabric tape measure will take accurate measurements. PINS Stainless steel pins with sharp points are best. FABRIC CLIPS Use these instead of pins when sewing thicker fabrics. SHEARS Keep a pair of sharp shears just for cutting out your fabric. MARKING PENCIL Choose a colour that shows up on your fabric. TAILOR’S CHALKS Chalk temporarily marks fabric and can be easily brushed away. SMALL SCISSORS Use for snipping threads and cutting notches. THIMBLE Wear to protect your fingers when handstitching. SEAM RIPPER This sharp blade cuts through and unpicks stitches. HOW TO BUY FABRIC The measurements by which fabric is sold can…

You’ll need stranded embroidery cotton and a sharp or tapestry needle, depending on the fabric you use. See below for a guide for transferring a design – one of the simplest ways is to trace it directly on to your fabric. We use a pale blue coloured pencil – very forgiving against a light-coloured fabric if any lines remain once the design is complete. BACKSTITCH Use backstitch for a neat outline. Bring the needle up and take it back over the fabric, as shown. Push the needle back up in front of where you started, making sure you keep all the stitches neat and even. STEM STITCH With stem stitch, work from left to right, in regular small stitches along the line of the design. The thread always emerges on…

CAMERA STRAP PAGE 41 SHELF BUNTING PAGE 19 KITE MOBILE PAGE 57 CliCk Here to DowNload TemPlAtes Thank you for making these projects from Fat Quarter Collection The copyright for these templates belongs to the designer of the project. They work hard to create projects for you to enjoy, so please don’t re-sellor distribute their work without permission. Please do not make any part of the templates or instructions available to others through your website or a third party website, or copy it multiple times without our permission. Copyright law protects creative work and unauthorised copying is illegal. We appreciate your help. SCISSOR TIDY PAGE 23 HEART WREATH PAGE 103 BANNER PAGE 27 PINWHEELS PAGE 38 PENGUIN TOYS PAGE 43 STOCKING PAGE 82 LIPS CLUTCH (PART 1) PAGE 45 LIP…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ Main fabric: 29x46cm (11½x18in) ▪ Contrast fabric: 18x46cm (7x18in) ▪ Wadding: 41x23cm (16x9in) ▪ Basic sewing kit ▪ Matching sewing thread MATERIALS USED Yoyogi Park by Skinny laMinx for Cloud9. www.hantex.co.uk/cloud9 Shrubbery in gold, ref: C9YP132018 Shrubbery in grey, ref: C9YP132050 Shrubbery in turquoise, ref: C9YP132003 Tokyo Trees in turquoise, ref: C9YP131803 Tokyo Trees in green, ref: C9YP131814 Tokyo Trees in gold, ref: C9YP13181 Sew Simple insulating wadding. For stockists, visit www.eqsuk.com MEASUREMENTS The finished pot holder measures 20x20cm (8x8in). NOTES Use a 1.5cm (⅝in) seam allowance, unless otherwise stated. Designer Rebecca says: “Pot holders are so handy to have in your home! Not only are they the perfect fize for stacking in a kitchen drawer (withing easy reach), but they make pretty little mats for…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 1 fat quarter ▪ Iron on interfacing: 7x45cm (2¾x18in) ▪ Polyester fibrefill ▪ Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES Use a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance throughout. Step one Cut off a 7cm (2¾in) strip from one short side of your fat quarter. 01 Step two Iron the piece of interfacing to the wrong side (WS) of this strip. 02 Step three Fold the strip in half widthways right sides (RS) facing and sew together leaving a gap on the short end for turning. 03 Step four Turn it RS out and sew the two short ends RS together to make a tube that will form the ‘tie’ on the bow. 04 Step five Take the rest of the fabric and fold it in…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 2 fat quarters ▪ Velcro tape: 1 metre (40in) ▪ Cotton tape or webbing: white, 1 metre (40in) ▪ Bakers twine: 1 metre (40in) ▪ Dowel or stick: 30cm (12in) ▪ A letter stencil ▪ Permanent fabric marker ▪ Air erasable marker pen ▪ Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES ▪ Find the template you need to make this project on page 109. ▪ Use a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance throughout. Step one Trace and cut out your banner template. Now place the template on the wrong side of each fabric, draw round it and cut out. 01 Step two Take the front piece and pin three 16cm (6in) lengths of the loop side of the velcro tape to it. Space the lengths…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 1 fat quarter ▪ Zip: 10in (25cm) ▪ Ribbon scrap ▪ Basic sewing kit NOTES ▪ Use a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance. FABRICS USED Sweet Notes from the Cotton Candy range by Susan Driscoll for Dashwood Studio. www.backstitch.co.uk Designer Jennie says: “For this handy box case, you’ll make the outer and the lining separately for a nice, neat, seam-free finish. Top tip – if you’re using a different lining fabric, make sure it is of a lighter weight than the outer.“ CUTTING OUT Step one Cut the fat quarter into four pieces, each measuring 17x27cm (6½x10½in). Two pieces are used for the pencil case outer and two pieces for the lining. INSERTING THE ZIP Step one Place one piece of fabric right side (RS) up then…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 2 fat quarters cotton fabric ▪ Iron-on fleece: 40x50cm (16x20in) ▪ Zip: 30cm (12in) ▪ Poppers ▪ Sewing machine with a zip foot ▪ Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES ▪ Find the template you need to make this project on page 109. ▪ Use a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance throughout. Step one Iron the fleece onto the back of the outer fabric. Step two Use the template to mark out the shape on the outer fabric and lining and cut out two of each. 01 Step three Sandwich the zip along the top edge of the lips between the outer and lining so it is right sides (RS) against the outer. 02 Step four With a zip foot, sew along the length…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ Linen fabric: 37x20cm for the front ▪ Printed cotton fabrics: 37x20cm for the back, 16x16cm for the waistcoat, and 6x6cm for the pocket ▪ Bondaweb, 20x15cm ▪ Buttons, three ▪ Felt, 1mm thick, 12x10cm (we used orange), for the base ▪ Toy stuffing ▪ DMC embroidery thread (shades 300, 301, 321, 436, 444, 603, 677, 720) ▪ Vanishing marker ▪ Water-erasable pen ▪ Lightbox or a window with lots of light ▪ Embroidery hoop, 5in ▪ A chopstick ▪ Basic sewing kit NOTES Find the templates you need to make this project on page 109. Designer Michelle says: “This is a fun little tutorial, with easy and straightforward steps that you can follow to help you create a snappily-dressed, dapper little monkey. This debonair monkey toy…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 2oz (1mm) leather: dark tan, 40x40cm (16x16in) ▪ Thread: cream MATERIALS USED We used a sheep leather in dark tan, but you could easily replace with faux leather or canvas fabric. Find real leather in a variety of colours at www.fabricsforsale.co.uk. Prices start at £25 per skin. NOTES You will find the templates needed to make this project on page 109. CUTTING OUT THE PIECES Step one Trace the two pocket templates and cut them out. You’ll also need to draw a template for the main cover: 15x22cm (6x8¾in), and for the cash pocket 15x10cm (6x4in). Step two Place the leather right side (RS) down then place all four templates RS down on top. Step three Draw around each of the templates using tailor’s chalk or…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 2 fat quarters ▪ Heavy weight iron-on interfacing: 25x50cm (10x20in) ▪ Felt: 25x50cm (10x20in) ▪ Cord: 2 metres (80in) ▪ 8 eyelets: 8.5mm (3⅜in) ▪ 2 toggle ends or beads (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES ▪ You will find the templates needed to make this project on page 109. ▪ Use a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance throughout. Step one Iron the interfacing to the back of your outer fabric. Step two Add a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance to all the templates. Now cut two sets of the U-shaped piece and one set of the gusset rectangle from the outer fabric, lining and felt fabric. 01 Step three Take a small strip of interfacing about 5cm (2in) deep and apply a second layer to the top…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 3 fat quarters ▪ Basic sewing kit FABRICS USED Pearl Bracelets Cosmonaut; Moody Blues Cacti; Andover Chambray Blue (all from www.thevillagehaberdashery.co.uk) Designer Jennie says: “This clever bag design is so impressive, you’ll be wondering why you haven’t made one of these before! Follow these simple steps to sew yourself a classic bento bag by piecing together and folding three fabric squares.” Step one Cut three pieces of fabric to form the sides and bottom of your bag. The two side pieces should measure 40x42cm (15¾x16½in) and the bottom piece should measure 40x40cm (15¾x15¾in). Step two Take one of the side pieces and turn the top edge over by 1cm (⅝in) twice then stitch down to hem. Repeat with the left edge. Take the other side piece…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ Main fabric: 30x30cm (12x12in) ▪ Contrast fabric: 20x10cm (8x4in) ▪ Plain fabric: white, 15x30cm (6x12in) ▪ Stranded cotton ▪ Polyester fibrefill ▪ Rattle insert ▪ Basic sewing kit MATERIALS USED Flannel by Cloud9. For stockists visit www.hantex.co.uk/cloud9 Main fabric: Flannel Duck, Yellow. Ref: C9FN154708; Flannel Elephant, Turquoise. Ref: C9FN154603; Flannel Elephant, Grey. Ref: C9FN154650. Contrast fabric: Flannel, Banana. Ref: C9FN969; Flannel, Powder Blue. Ref: C9FN967; Flannel, Cloud. Ref: C9FN933. Plain fabric: Flannel, Cloud. Ref: C9FN933. Polyester fiberfill: Carded polyester fiberfill, www.worldofwool.co.uk NOTES ▪ You will find the templates needed to make this project on page 109. ▪ Use a 1cm (⅜in) seam allowance. CUTTING OUT Step one Trace around the head and body templates and cut them out. The puppy, kitten and bunny all have different…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 2 fat quarters ▪ Velcro: 2cm (¾in) width, see instructions for details ▪ Card or OHP paper ▪ Basic sewing kit FABRICS USED Falling Snow and Starry Lights, from the Christmas Dream collection by Wendy Kendall, available at Purple Stitches (www.purple-stitches.com) Designer Jennie Jones has come up with a cunning way to recapture the pleasure of making paper chains, without having lots of messy paper and glue to clear up afterwards. This is such a simple project it could even be sewn by hand (making it an ideal holiday project for the kids), but what’s best is that they’ll last for years to come! By using OHP paper, a thin, transparent flexible material often made from acetate, the chains can be hung outside without risking damage…

YOU WILL NEED ▪ 1 fat quarter (or various scraps leftover in your stash!) ▪ Polyester fibrefill ▪ Ribbons and trimmings ▪ Dowel or stick: 30cm (12in) ▪ Glue ▪ Air erasable marker pen ▪ Basic sewing kit (All materials available at www.sewcraftyonline.co.uk) NOTES Find the template needed to make this project on page 109. Step one Cut two pieces of fabric big enough to fit the heart template on. Step two With the two layers right sides (RS) together draw around the template with the erasable pen, leaving a small gap along one of the long sides. 01 Step three Pin the two fabrics to hold them together. Step four Stitch the two fabric layers together along the pen line, leaving the gap open. Step five Cut 5mm (¼in)…

Cushion pads are widely available either online or in your local craft shop. There are various shapes available, but one of the most popular is the standard square cushion pad. Cushion pads are filled with either a synthetic or feather filling, and tend to have a different feel to them. Feather filled pads have a more luxurious feel and are squashier to touch, while synthetic cushions tend to remain plump as they will ‘spring’ back into shape. They’re also better for those with allergies. Here’s a list of standard cushion pad sizes. Keep a note of them to help with future projects……

Step one Depending on the thickness of your fabric, you may need the help of a lightbox to help illuminate the design through the fabric. Or you can use a window and trace against it. Either way, tape the design securely in place. Step two Place your fabric in a ring frame with the right side of the fabric face down. Now turn the frame over so the right side of the fabric is face up and place the frame over the design so that it sits flush with the flat surface. Step three Check the fabric is square to the design and start to trace the design using a light blue coloured pencil or water soluble pen. Try to keep each line continuous to keep the design lines smooth…