If you folks have read any of my other posts about making stuff for Christmas, you might have noticed that I like red and white stuff rather a lot. Here is another easy tutorial for making fabric Christmas decorations, a little fabric gingham heart. Fabric Gingham Heart Christmas Decoration You will need: scraps of cotton or polycotton fabric, scraps of felt, buttons, ribbon, polyester filling, paper and pencil, sewing machine (optional), ... Read the Post...
Fabric Christmas Decorations
Now that Bonfire Night is over, it is officially not too early to start on Christmas! These decorations can be made from scraps of fabric and in a variety of shapes and sizes, all from one easy template. Different shapes can be achieved by changing the number of pieces used. How to Make Fabric Christmas Decorations You will need: paper and pencil, a cup or glass, scraps of fabric, strong thread, ribbon (optional), beads (also optional), ... Read the Post...
How to Make an Advent Calendar
People round here start Christmas early. There are people in my village who get all their lights up as soon as Bonfire Night is over. As today is Bonfire Night, I expect to see some Christmas lights appearing over the next week or so! It might seem early, but it will soon be upon us! So for those of you who like to enjoy Advent with your children, or on your own, here is a tutorial for how to make an Advent Calendar with pockets. How to ... Read the Post...
How to Make a Wrap Skirt
Despite it having been quite warm the last couple of days, it is definitely time to shove the summer outfits to the back of the wardrobe and dig out the winter clobber. Unfortunately I've got rid of some stuff that didn't fit, had holes in and whatever, so I've been wearing summery stuff with leggings and a jumper. After a little bit of though, I decided to start on my handmade winter outfits by making a wrap skirt. The main reasons being ... Read the Post...
