Today we are going to make a pair of boxer shorts or loose-fitting shorts with elastic waist. It is easy to make your own pattern if you have a pair of shorts the right size. I am making my grandson a pair of pyjama lounge shorts using a poly satin. What was I thinking!!!! This fabric is ghastly but I will soldier … Read more
Tutorials
Rainbow Machine Cover – Tutorial 5(a) – Quilting
You now have your squares all joined and looking great! You will now need: Lining Fabric - you can use what you like here - I used black drill because that's what I had! Iron-on Vilene - I used H640 - large enough for the rectangle So … Read more
Clean Your Machine for 2015
It is important to keep your machine workings clean of lint and dust that just seems to accumulate..... So Let's Clean! What you need: In your machine tools you should be able to find these: a brush and a screw driver Make sure … Read more
Let’s Sew Part 10 – Sewing Room Project
Good Morning!!Today we are going to make our next Sewing Room Project - a Tool Holder - using the skills of :straight sewing and sewing curves You will need:Pieces of your co-ordinating fabricsPlain to use as lining - homespun or … Read more
Recipes
Gluten Free Chocolate Balls
I thought I would share some of the treats we like to have at Christmas - these … Read more
Potato Bag Test
!Today is test time for the Microwave Potato Bag so PJ and I are going to have a … 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
Make a Pin Cushion Dish
Keeping on with the gift ideas, today I am sharing how to make a Pin … Read more