How to Sew a Passport Wallet One of the things that worries me the most about going on holiday is forgetting the passports. If people forget to pack pants again, or sun cream or extra wipes, it doesn't matter. That's fixable. If we turn up at the airport without the passports, well that's a different story! Our passports used to live in a sandwich bag in a basket in the kitchen. Although this did the job of keeping the passports ... Read the Post...
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Easy Flower Arrangement
Easy Flower Arrangement I was recently sent a box full of goodies from the Oasis flower foam people. As the end of term is fast approaching, I decided to put it to good use and design an easy flower arrangement for my boys' teachers and the cub and scout leaders. When I was a teacher, I would often receive bunches of flowers from the children at the end of the school year. I still remember a little girl giving me some beautiful red ... Read the Post...
How to Sew a Hem With Bias Binding
How to Sew a Hem With Bias Binding Whenever I make something with a curved hem, my favourite way to finish it is to sew the hem with bias binding. As bias binding stretches with the curved edge, it's perfect for finishing a hem on a circle or half circle skirt. I also often use it for finishing armholes and necklines as well. Usually I sew the bias binding on so that it is visible. But while I was watching the Great British Sewing Bee last ... Read the Post...
How to Make a Water Bottle Carrier
How to Make a Water Bottle Carrier I have been planning to make a water bottle carrier for ages and at last I have got round to it! I actually need to whip up a few; we're going on holiday in a couple of weeks and I know how heavy 6 bottles of water can be! The water bottle carrier is simple in construction and can be made to fit whatever size of bottle you have. The outer is quilted to insulate the bottle and keep your water cooler for ... Read the Post...
