Make your own cute pincushion with some small pieces of felt, embroidery thread and some stuffing! You'll need some felt, embroidery thread, scissors, pencil, a needle and some wadding or toy stuffing. 1 - Cut out two rectangles - mine are about 4 inches by 2.5 inches. 2 - Draw two flowers on different colour felts - one small and one larger one. 3 - Cut them out. 4 - Cut a length of embroidery thread, separate out two strands and tie a knot in one end. 5 - Thread your needle

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PIPING TO ADD ONTO CLOTHING, HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORY PROJECTS You’ll need: Fabric Piping cord Matching thread Scissors / or a rotary cutter and mat A ruler with a 45 degree line on A sewing machine Instructions: Take your fabric and cut out strips on the bias grain. That’s at 45 degrees to the selvedge. Mine are 1.5 inches wide Place the strips right sides together at right angles and then sew from the top left hand side to the bottom right Trim t

Celebrate Differently with a Sewing Party Looking for a unique way to celebrate a special occasion in Harrogate? Whether you're planning a birthday, hen party, baby shower, family gathering, or simply a get-together with friends, a sewing party offers a creative and memorable alternative to the usual night out. In a world where many celebrations revolve around food and drink, sewing parties provide something different: the chance to slow down, learn a new skill, create someth

Learn How To Sew A Hanging Heart In A Few Easy Steps! Here's what you'll need: Small fabric scraps Matching thread A ribbon (approximately 25cms long) Wadding / toy stuffing A sewing machine A hand sewing needle Paper and pen Here's how to do it: Draw yourself a heart onto a piece of paper and cut it out Use that template to draw around and cut out two heart shapes from your piece of fabric Cut a piece of ribbon that is approximately 9 to 10 inches long - about 25cms Place t