The Sewing Room

Justamum

SallySunshine wrote: »

Hi, just before Xmas I was in a lovely gift shop near Southport. They had some lovely Xmas crafts in.

Ooh do tell - my parents live in Southport, so I'd love to know which one it was. My mum is very keen on crafts too, and this might be one she hasn't been to.

ali.b.123

gemsmember - no you have explained it brilliantly - thank you :-)

hmo

ali.b.123 wrote: »

Hi ladies, sorry not posted for a while but I have been reading - I've not made anything yet but finally had chance to get some free swatches from Cath Kidston so wanting to have a go at making a case for my mobile - wondering if anyone knows where I could get a template - tried googling it but nothing came up?? I know one of the girls made one a few pages back - without a template - but as it is the first time of trying to make anything I thought I could really do with proper instructions (bit thick like that!!). Thanks in advance x

if you dont find what you waant, i would measure the height and the width and add on about 1/2 inch for each side and each end

ad the depth onto the width

(so if its 4 inch in height cut the fabric at 5inch)

cut 2 pieces from fabric and two from ining if you are going to line it.

then sew using a 1/4 inch seem

as you have added 1/2 inch and only sewing with a 1/4 inch seam you should have a bit of room to spare.

ive just made a kindle case for my sil the same way i got the sizes from the net, made it and sent it to her and she says it fits.

natc

HMO - Ive just been browsing your blog - lovely makes by the way! Im not sure how to post a comment/question on your blog, so thought id come back here to ask....its regards to your roman blinds, which again are lovely, did you use a kit or buy the bits and bobs yourself? I have made a roman blind, this time last year, but a very basic one, didnt use rods for the folds, just sewed accross each fold, and it works, just bit flimsy. But its only for my computer/sewing room, and was only a temporary measure. I made it from the Ikea one I had in there. It was practically see through, the white ones! So I used all the bits in it, the string and the wood etc. Now, id like to create a much nicer one, and also would love to a nice one for my bathroom.

Thanks

ali.b.123

hmo -thank you!!

nykied

midge61 wrote: »

hi nykied

i got it from here:

http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/05/bookkeeper.html#more

Hi Midge, thanks - that's beautiful :T

fruit-loop

Hi Girls:hello:

I haven't posted on here for months now so I don't expect anyone will know who I am! I was very busy for a while so stayed away for a bit.

I am sewing again properly now so thought I would drop in and say hello:)

You Guys have all been busy with some lovely makes :T I am busy catching up on the thread (loads of pages to go).

I have updated my poor neglected blog with my latest make if anyone fancies a look, hope to be posting more of my recent projects there soon too.

chatty123

I'm back again

I've finally got around to making a cushion i had ordered from before xmas. luckily she wasnt in a hurry as i still ahd loads of other stuff to complete .

anyway thought i would make it double sided so her daughter can ahve it diff each day

midge61

Lovely cushions both of you.

dizzytina

Hiya Fruit loop welcome back - i have been a bit awol on here too so you are not alone!! Love the digger cushion i know what you mean about fleece though its a nightmare.
Cuddles love your heart cushion.

Here is a little scented cushion i have done