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The Sewing Room

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  • yippee_kye_yay
    yippee_kye_yay Posts: 390 Forumite
    i just tried that (why i didnt think of doing it in the 1st place, i dont know!) you have made some lovely things, i love your little heart on your bed
  • stardrops42
    stardrops42 Posts: 857 Forumite
    tanmu wrote: »
    stardrops, I had a quick peak at your blog and love the baby gift set. You say that you found the tutorial on the net,,,may I ask where? I am quite new to sewing, but there are quite a few babies making an appearance in our family at the moment and I'd love to make them something like this....
    thanks!

    Hi

    I went on this site http://www.makeforbaby.com/directory.php?directory=Toy it has loads and loads of things to make for babies, I thought it was really good. The blanket was based on the first one of these 3 blankets(click on blankets) http://sew4home.com/projects/bed-linens/358-stylish-baby-nursery-the-three-blankets but it's not exactly the same. I altered size, fabrics etc. The taggy toy(click on toys) here http://www.newconceptions.com/patpdf/TagToyspdf.pdf
    For the little bunny thing I just drew it freehand on a piece of paper then cut it out, zigzagged a circle of fabric on the front before I stuffed it, then hand stitched the bottom shut, oh and sewed on some eyes and a nose:D Sorry I'm not very good at writing instructions, hope I haven't confused you too much:o
    Feb GC £80 per week (Well I'm gunna try:whistle:)
    Diet starts today(31/12/16)! Only 18lbs to lose:eek:

    4/2/16 - 13lbs to lose:D
    11/2/16 - 12lbs to lose:D
    3/3/16 - 11lbs to lose:D
  • Gangstabird
    Gangstabird Posts: 1,920 Forumite
    edited 2 January 2010 at 11:15PM
    How on Earth did I miss this??? :D:eek:

    I had a sewing machine for about 8 years and I used it twice to make capes & some really awful tab top curtains.

    I am loving sewing so much now. I also joined the ShabbyChicCafe which is an extension of here. I learnt so much from those ladies, it's unbelievable.

    Now I am making loads of stuff. My blog is here and has tonnes of stuff that I have made.

    www.craftingmummy.blogspot.com

    I haven't updated it recently as I have been so busy with Christmas and the like.

    I managed 5 lined shopping bags from a Lidls single duvet cover plus a union jack cushion, several sunglass cases and some diary covers.

    Charity shops are a fantastic source for fabric, old curtains, duvet covers etc. Even new ones when they are in a sale are fabtastic.
  • wam73
    wam73 Posts: 204 Forumite
    ooo cant make your link work Gansta. Was so looking forward to seeing your crafty things. Cant find it when I type it either.
    Would love to earn an extra £40 a Week. Trying to find ways to :-)
  • jollymummy
    jollymummy Posts: 944 Forumite
    Hi stardrops I've just joined your blog as a follower, it's v.nice :)
    :hello:
    NSD 3/366
    4/366. 2016 Decluttering challenge
  • Gangstabird
    Gangstabird Posts: 1,920 Forumite
    Oooops.

    www.craftingmummy.blogspot.com

    Sorrreeeeee
  • stardrops42
    stardrops42 Posts: 857 Forumite
    jollymummy wrote: »
    Hi stardrops I've just joined your blog as a follower, it's v.nice :)

    Thank you:D I've just added some clutch bags to my blog as well:D
    Feb GC £80 per week (Well I'm gunna try:whistle:)
    Diet starts today(31/12/16)! Only 18lbs to lose:eek:

    4/2/16 - 13lbs to lose:D
    11/2/16 - 12lbs to lose:D
    3/3/16 - 11lbs to lose:D
  • wam73
    wam73 Posts: 204 Forumite
    Beautiful blog Gansta. Some amazing ideas on there. Look forward to following you. x
    Would love to earn an extra £40 a Week. Trying to find ways to :-)
  • sunshine_shell
    sunshine_shell Posts: 607 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    http://www.seamstar.co.uk/index.php just ordered some amazing fabric from this place! LUSH!!!
  • Rummer
    Rummer Posts: 6,550 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Oooh there are so many things I want to make now! I think my favourites are going to be full to bursting soon with all the great blogs and fabric shops that I have bookmarked! Thank you!
    Taking responsibility one penny at a time!
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