The Sewing Room

genieuk

Oh please help, I am going mad I believe there was a link on here the past few days for a bag tutorial it has one strap and buttons on either end of the strap and is curved top and bottom with possibly and magnetic clasp closure.

Thanks

genieuk

Thanks found it

danables

alys_fowler wrote: »

i keep reading about these girls skirts are they easy to make and does anyone have an easy pattern or tutorial i would love to try making one. i am by no means a sewer but i am willing to give anything a try once

Hi Alys. There are 3 free patterns on my blog for various skirts and a dress, so check it out.

Pooky

danables wrote: »

Pooky I love the shirring dress Iv not had a got at that before, and would love to give it a try, do you have a pattern? Also loving the sewing bag cover, you should start a blog your makes are great!

Thanks The dress/top did turn out well for a first attempt. Don't have a pattern I'm afraid I just made it up as I went along. I roughly doubled the measurement I took from DDs chest to give it a good gather. Have just made my other DD one too but she needs straps putting on so will get those sorted tonight when she's home.

As for a blog, not a clue where to start but may look into it next week.

alys_fowler

thankyou everyone for your help much appreciated looks like i have a lot of reading and practising to be getting on with

dizzytina

alys_fowler wrote: »

i keep reading about these girls skirts are they easy to make and does anyone have an easy pattern or tutorial i would love to try making one. i am by no means a sewer but i am willing to give anything a try once

Sooo easy try the lazy days skirt it really only takes about 40 minutes. There is a link on my blog here http://scratchycatcrafter.blogspot.com/2010/05/little-girls-lazy-day-skirt-by-oliver-s.html


Almond i bought a big bag off ebay from a seller that Kandipandi put a link on. I see if i can find it or Kandi might be along to show the link again.:D

alys_fowler

thankyou dizzytina

hart44

PootleFlump wrote: »

Can anyone give me any tips on what to stuff scented hearts with apart from lavender? One of my friends wants me to make her a few but she doesnt like the smell of lavender. Ive never made one before so not really too sure where to start. I have wadding but wasnt sure if you just buy scented oil or if you should use dried stuff as well as wadding? Also do you sew your ribbon into the heart as you are stitching it up or do you add it at the end? Thanks guys. x

Hi Pootle,
I got some of this from ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pot-Pourri-80g-Victorian-Spice-Garden-The-Spiceworks-/230386669199?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Home_Fragrances&hash=item35a41d968f

I wanted something different and this smells wonderful in the little hearts I do

Forgot to add he does larger packs too but it is a pain to find this on his shop page

PootleFlump_3

Thanks Sue.
Do you add wadding as well or just this stuff (and do you put it in a bit of muslin or something first then into your sewed heart or just put it straight into your heart? Sorry for all the questions!! x

hart44

PootleFlump wrote: »

Thanks Sue.
Do you add wadding as well or just this stuff (and do you put it in a bit of muslin or something first then into your sewed heart or just put it straight into your heart? Sorry for all the questions!! x

I have just put lavender in mine but also I have stuffed some wadding (I fluffed it up) then I made a space in the middle and put the lavender or the spice mix in it. This 2nd way is easier
Hope that helps