Today we are going to use that piece of fabric left over from the Library Tote to make a matching Pencil Pouch. What you need: The fabric piece A 8" or 20 cm zip to match Let's Sew! From the fabric cut a rectangle 10" x 11" - this can vary ( my 3 half metre pieces have all been different sizes after straightening!!) but I found this to … Read more
Tutorials
Make Girl’s Bubble Shorts
Today I am going to show you how I used our shorts pattern to make girl's bubble shorts with curved, gathered pockets for our little grand daughter, Jess. What you need: A shorts pattern (see how to make one here) A Pocket Pattern (get one … Read more
Wotza? Wednesday – What’s a Directional Fabric?
Today's Wotza comes from Karlie who asks: "Nanny, I am a newbie to sewing and was wondering if you could tell me: What's a directional fabric?" Thanks Karlie - that is a great question and an important one for you to clear up before you … Read more
Make a 9 patch Sampler with Nanny
Welcome to our Sewalong where we will make a 9 Patch Sampler. This will consist of 16 blocks each measuring 12.5" and based on a traditional 9 Patch block. Instructions will be given for the completion of each block. At times I will offer you … Read more
Recipes
Caramel Meringue Love
I was visiting with my son and family and somehow the conversation came to … Read more
Hot Cross Fun
As you know by now, Poppy is a Coeliac and he really misses some things, so, … Read more
Nanny & Poppy Projects
Wotza Wednesday – Ribbon Storage
This week I have a question from Amy - "Nanny what's a good way to store my … Read more
Rally Ho!
Hi Everyone! Just recently, I was lucky enough to attend a rally for … Read more