Upcycled Baby Clothes
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Top Stitching with a Sewing Machine
With any upcyling you want to add those wee extra touches that finish the garment off. I’m a great fan of top stitching with a sewing machine, yes it take a little more thread and time but worth in the end, it just gives that extra bit of finish to your upcycled project What is […]
How to Patchwork Quilt
I don’t know how to patchwork quilt so take this journey with me and we’ll work together to create a patchwork pram quilt. I have another Grandbaby on the way and thought this would make a great gift. There are plenty of tutorials and advice, I’ve already done my research, and am ready to get […]
Singer 7258 sewing machine
[easyazon_infoblock align=”center” identifier=”B003KK807M” locale=”UK” tag=”upcybabyclo00-21″] Singer 7258 sewing machine As you can see by the picture the Singer 7258 sewing machine is an award-winning product by one of the most well known and respected sewing machine manufacturers. It is suitable for basic sewing as well as quilting and embroidery. The array of features is impressive for this […]
The Great British Sewing Bee
The Great British Sewing Bee Book review Book Title – The Great British Sewing Bee: Sew Your Own Wardrobe Price – RRP £25 – Special Offer Price from Amazon – £12 Website – AMAZON Did you watch The Great British Sewing Bee? If you’re anything like me you’ll have watched it avidly every week, […]
How to Patchwork Quilt – Part 2
In How to Patchwork Quilt – Part 1 we finished by having fabric squares prepared ready for piecing together. How to Patchwork Quilt Part – 2 Lay out your squares in the pattern you want. I decided to put the cream squares down the sides, I liked the look of it better. […]
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Upcycle Your T-Shirts
Posted on 7.17.17
A t-shirt quilt history and directions to make your own quilt. You may have a dresser drawer or wardrobe packed with old t-shirts. see more
Jack and Jill Market
Posted on 4.12.15
Not a new concept, selling and upcycling second-hand goods but, with daughter and I having used the Jack and Jill Market to purchase most of the items baby Lilly has needed I decided to write about the experience. this is a great way to make some money as a seller or save money as a buyer. […]
Dress For Sewing
Posted on 3.20.15
Not quite what you think! Not a dress to sew but a question, do you dress for sewing? Do you prepare yourself mentally? In the 40s and 50s, a woman’s place was very much in the home and there were lots of articles and advice on how a housewife should comport herself. Some of the […]
Recent Posts in Tutorials
Easy Make Burp Cloths
Posted on 1.21.15
Baby Lilly needs burp cloths, she goes through so many! I made this project up as I went along but they really are “easy make burp cloths!” I followed the same simple method that I used for the taggie blanket, only difference being I didn’t add the tags. I made 2 and it only took me […]
How to Patchwork Quilt – Part 3
Posted on 11.25.14
We finished How to Patchwork Quilt – Part 2 with the patchwork completed and now it’s time to move onto the quilting part. There are many different ways to make a quilt but, for the purpose of this tutorial I’m doing it the simplest way. Making the quilt. A quick note here….I decided to add […]
How to Patchwork Quilt – Part 2
Posted on 11.23.14
In How to Patchwork Quilt – Part 1 we finished by having fabric squares prepared ready for piecing together. How to Patchwork Quilt Part – 2 Lay out your squares in the pattern you want. I decided to put the cream squares down the sides, I liked the look of it better. […]
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