Stitched Lamp Shade Updo

All you need is a cheap lampshade, a sewing machine and the courage to put the two of them together ;)

{free sewing tutorial here}

Lace Top Tutorial

Turn an old lace curtain into a cute, lacy top!

I have a cupboard full of old lace curtains I took down when we bought our house - now I know what I was keeping them for ;)

{free sewing tutorial here}

Scrap Fabric Garland

Use up any scraps of your favourite fabrics or old clothing to make a gorgeous banner for any celebration - or none.


{free tutorial here}

Diaper & Wipes Pocket

Use your favourite fabric to make a great container for holding nappies & baby wipes.

{free sewing tutorial here}

Asian Box Floor Cushion

Love those stylish square floor cushions in the stores, but want to use your own fabric?
Now you can :)

{free sewing pattern here}

Leg Warmers from a sweater

Remember leg warmers?

Way, way back in the last centrury, we girls used to wear them for exercise, to keep warm, or just to pretend we were sporty.

This super-simple tutorial shows you how to make your own from an old sweater.

Hey presto, you're back in the 80's!

{free sewing tutorial here}

Molly Monkey Doll

What an adorable little monkey girl!
Should be a hit with any aged princess ;)

And you can all those left over little pieces of your favourite fabrics!

{free sewing pattern here}

Reversible Children's Apron

I love the idea of a reversible apron for kids, because they can never seem to decide on just one fabric when you're making something for them!

{free sewing pattern here}

Plush Red Bird from Angry Birds

A fantastic angry birds pattern from Obsessively Stitching.

{free sewing pattern here}

Quilt Remake

Squiggly Twigd Designs show how to make a full size bedspread from a twin size quilt....just add sides!

{free tutorial here}