Circle scarf Tah Dah!!!

Hello again!

I have been sewing away 

STASH BUSTING

To be precise!!

I bought this fabric from Abakhan's last time I was over... It is so yummy and warm. I think it will go with everything, don't you think?!?!?!

This is gonna be a fabric you'll see a few times more.... I have made a tutorial for copying a pair of curtains. I now am planning a tutorial for a bow cushion!

I am gonna wait till this tummy bug leaves me though. I feel like I have washing machine for a tummy!

Anyways time to attempt a cuppa.

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Tutorial ~ How to mend a rip OR tear!

Hello there peeps

I have been working a few tutorials.

First up 

How to mend a tear

These are my boys fave pj's so needed a little attention!

Here goes!!

What you'll need

~ A item with a hole (of course!!)

~ Scissors OR Pinking shears

~ Scrap of fabric (to cover said hole)

~ Thread

~ Pins

OK have you got your supplies... Yes, well lets go!

Here we have said fave pj's!!

Press closed...

Now, cut your scrap, say 5/8ths bigger. I used Pinking shears, but you can just use a zig-zag stitch to save your scrap from fraying. There is also a this magic stuff called Fray stop, I have never used it but I have heard rave reviews..

Now, with the right side facing you pin said rip or tear...

Turn your ripped or torn clothing to the wrong side, and pin like so. I have the pins like this over the seams,  if you like you can sew over them without any bother....

Now go to your machine, remover the front. Like so....

With the front removed you have more space. Now place your item under you needle of your machine tucking underneath....

You should look like this.... Start sewing towards the next corner at 1/4 inch, taking care of the pins you put in the right side!

When you get to the corner, raise your foot and turn. Do this till you get all sides done....

Now, you need to go over the first corner and do a back stitch to hold....

Take out your pins, you should look like this....

Turn right side, remover pins...

Place your item under the foot, over the tear or rip.... NOW, you want to do a straight stitch here for about sat 3-4 stitches. Then do your zig-zag. This will prevent the zig-zag stitch falling out...

I went over mines twice, as the bottom part of my tear was wide. This is for you to judge!!

This is my wrong side.... I could have done with a little more scrap at the bottom, it's better to have to much. You can cut it off then!!

That being said I do now have a very happy wee boy....

So there we have it...

TAH~DAH...

Fave pj's sorted.

I hope you've enjoyed my first proper tutorial!!

Let me know in the comments!!

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FYI

This is the zig-zag stitch with the straight stitch for a visual!!

Till the next post...

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Win £20 with Abakhan Fabrics competition.... Why not!!

Hey there peeps..

How is everyone?

I am so looking forward to tomorrow, IT'S FRIDAY!!!!

I have been feeling rather sorry for myself today.... I have a head cold, The sinuses are very unhappy, Poor me!

ANYWAY... Enough of the self pity I hear... OK OK..

Today's post is meant to be about the yummy competition over  Abakhan Fabrics, They have a brand new pintrest account. It's starting with a bang....

Check it out there's a chance to spend 20 quid... Brilliant huh!!

And just as a FYI.... 20 quid in Abakhan is like a MONSTER haul... The fabric is by weight so, there is so much fabric at a total steal!

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I had a wander around the site I've not visited for a while, you know Christmas and birthdays and all!! Anyway, I had a good wander round, I managed to pin not 10 but 17 pic's to my new board. I have pinned a few workshops too. Does anyone live near Liverpool?? The classes are FAB... Pattern cutting caught my eye straightaway. Might have to try get over for that!

I might just add in here, little old me is featured on Abakhan's blogger pin board and not just the one pin.... 4 pins check me out!!

Well I am still suffering!!! So before I start to grumble about my head cold I'm off!!

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Abakhan Fabrics Haul!!!

Hello there peeps

So I have been saving this post for a few days, When I was over at Manchester I visited my "Aladdin's cave"...  Abakhan Fabrics, I Managed to get there whilst They had their sale on (up to 70% off) What a feast for the eyes people..

I picked up a few bargains....

I bought NO cotton... I always seem to gravitate towards cotton. It's no new years resolution BUT, I do need to get out of the habit!

Soooo.......

Here is some faux leather... I have to say Pantone's colour of the year has me.... I love emerald green.

I love this too, It's black and grey.. Snake skin??

Both are going to be bags.... I was gifted a Craftsy class "Design your own handbag" And I have signed up for "The handbag making contest" over at Pattern review. The sign-up is the 15th January and the contents ends 16th February. Wish me luck!!

Now on to my next non cotton buy  buys!!

I wish I knew what this was called... The drape is fantastic on all of these. I want to say Georgette (whilst looking for the spelling of said word I found this)

Via

This is a fab wee chart eh!! Good find I say.

Anyways on to the yummy fabric..

Isn't it divine... Can't wait to find the perfect patterns for these fabrics..

Watch this space!!

Well that's my for now I'm off to have a rummage of my patterns...

Happy Tuesday

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#amonthof ~ Patterned

My latest fabric haul.... YUM YUM!!

 

Hello there how is everyone??

 

 

Here we are at another Monday... I am still a happy Monday person it has to be said. I here so many groaning about it but it's the beginning of routine for me... I love a Monday morning.

 

Today's post is all about my fabric haul over at Abakhans Fabric over in Manchester. Anyone who doesn't mind TK Maxx or a good old rummage will adore this store there are so so many gems to be found. The first floor is all just wire baskets filled with cotton, linen, wool, dress fabric.... I could go on but I would really be here all day!! There is a section through the back that is filled with wool, patterns and heaps more it.s a feast for any avid sew-er or wool lover!!!

 

Upstairs is more fabric but this is all on the bolt.... This is where all the patterns are, with a large button collection, more ribbon than you can shake a stick at.. I think if I had no kids with me I could easily spend a day here just rummaging!!!

 

So on to my haul...

 

 

This is for some girlie pram rag quilts!!

 

 

This is for some boy pram rag quilts

 

 

This may be rag quilts.... But it is very nice, it may go straight in to the stash (you know the oh dear will I cut it or not pile!!)

 

 

 

this is so a quilt!!

 

And again!!!!

 

And again....!!!

 

 

 

This is going to be a fleece lined circle scarf... And an extra one for Christmas pressies!!

 

 

This is gonna be a top... Have you seen the freebie on Coletterie site?!?!!? I think this would be lovely in this fabric... Think this pattern is gonna be a fave!!!

 

This is gonna be a linen skirt.... I have to find the pattern, But I reckon I have heaps in the stash!! This is gonna be my Christmas day outfit!

 

 

This is for a top.... Also for Christmas day!!

 

 

 

This has no purpose as of yet, but it has St Patricks written all over it!!!

 

So what do you think of that for a haul????

 

FAB FAB I say!!!

 

I have another post to write not so.... see you in a min!!! Hope you've enjoyed my haul. I plan on sewing tonight so will have a actual sewing thing to show you!!!

 

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Accuquilt Rag quilt Agogo!!!! Tips/Tutorial Blogtoberfest #29

 

Good morning peeps...

 

Another Monday has come ALREADY. How did that happen!! I think kids make time disappear!! Talking of my boys.... We are officially in school/nursery FULL-TIME can I hear a WOOP WOOP!!!!! Very happy mummy right now. I now have time to make me a little rota of craft that will hopefully turn in to a wee business.

 

Well on to my rag quilt Tada!! As you know I have been playing with my Go cutter.... I am in love this is a fantastic gadget to have if you have a passion for quilting, your cutting time is minimal and you can get right down to the fun stuff QUILTING!!!!!

 

So as you can see I've been busy cutting & cutting away.. The mat has taken quite a battering. I'm so glad they are available in the UK. And for £9.20!!

 

 

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There was alot of prep for the perfect rag square...

 



 

I have but 2 bits of tape on my sewing machine plate.. 1. ~ at the 1cm mark 2. ~ at the back so you can line up the corners. and there was no need for a 3rd as the mark is just at the edge of the foot plate at the front!! People may find this all a but too much but it does make for the "perfect" square.

 

Another couple of tips....

 

1. ~ When quilting the squares, I have been doing a backward stitch just to secure, I have from the corner done - 2 stitches forward 1 back then stitched to the opposite corner... And then done 2-3 backward stitch. The reason for the 1 back stitch at the start, is the stitch length is longer!! It messes up the perfect~ness!!

 

2. ~ If you are worried about sewing a "perfect" cross (for the quilting of rag square) then finger press at the beginning of each stitch!

 

 

 

So what do you think?!?!?

 

The owl fabric is from Abakhan Fabrics Manchester store. I love love it so very quirky and very me!! If you live near a Abakhan Fabric store you should defo head in for a visit.. It's a one stop shop... Me and the boys are heading over to Manchester for a holiday this weekend. I will be in for a wander!! If your like me and don't have a store near you why not check out their new Delivery section.

 

Well I'm off on my secret mission... All will be revealed on Wednesday.

 

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Sneak Peek @ Abakhan fabrics SSFF#2

 

Hello peeps...

 

Just had to give you a sneak peek at my next post...

Should be up tonight (boys allowing)!

 



 

This is my

"Sewing Seams For Fifteen"

(Part 2 in the series)

 

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