I recently found this fab vintage bag in a charity shop but the strap was too short for my liking… I decided to replace the strap so I could wear it cross-body, whilst adding a pop of rainbow at the same time ✂️ So here’s a quick post on how to make an adjustable bag strap!
This is a really easy project – knock one up in less than 30 minutes ⏰
Do you want to make a quick and easy Valentine’s decoration?
You’re in luck! This is a super simple project you can whip up in a flash and is perfect for spreading the love this Valentine’s Day & we think the heart garland will look great in your home.
Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to make this quick and easy Valentine’s Day felt garland. You only need handful of a few basic supplies!
Continue reading “Make A Quick and Easy Valentine’s Decoration”Flannel – think cosy sheets, pyjamas, blankets, baby clothes and even shirts on rugged lumberjacks!
This sturdy yet soft fabric is relatively inexpensive and easy to work with, but we have a few tips in this flannel guide to help you perfect your projects!
Boring Legal Bit: If you follow any tutorial or guidance found in this post, or on this blog, you agree to be bound by our disclaimer which can be viewed here
Continue reading “A Fabric Guide To: Flannel”Viscose, also commonly known as Rayon or Rayon Viscose, is one of the most commonly used fibres in the world!
You’ll find it in your local high street stores sewn up into flowy summer dresses and blouses.
It can even be used to make household items like bedding and carpets!
In this guide, we won’t be advising how to run up a new rug (we’re not quite clued up on upholstery!) but we’ll be giving you tips on how to use this popular tree pulp-based rayon material, which is known for its silk-like properties!
Continue reading “A Fabric Guide To: Viscose”Bamboo is one of the most sustainable sources on the planet, but did you know that it can be used to produce a soft, strong and eco-friendly textile that is perfect for keeping cosy, mopping up spills and a variety of re-usable projects?!
Non? Well! In this guide we’ll be talking aaalllll about bamboo towelling fabric, sharing how this super-fabric is made and giving you 13 sewing tips for handling this fluffy little fella of a fabric…
Continue reading “13 Tips For Sewing With Bamboo Towelling Fabric”Do you have cube storage units around your home? We absolutely love them here at The Studio, crammed full of haberdashery goodness!
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Ready made storage boxes can be quite boring & might not match the decor in your home. We were super excited to team up with Makower to bring you the pattern for these beautiful boxes!
Continue reading “New pattern alert! 🚨 Wanna make your own custom IKEA KALLAX storage boxes?”The countdown to Halloween is on… only 8 weeks left! But that’s plenty of time to plan your Halloween Sewing. Read on for some Halloween sewing project ideas & inspiration
To save you some time searching the web for Halloween sewing project ideas?we’ve got you covered.
Here’s a round-up of some of the best Halloween project ideas to get you started!
We think we have the BEST Halloween fabric selection around to complete all of your spooky Halloween sewing projects… Check out our Halloween fabric choices here
Hey Seam-Stars,
Now you’ve learnt everything you need to know about Mesh from our handy fabric guide, why not get inspired by some project ideas! Missed our fabric guide? You can take a look at the blog here.
We have some fab patterns from ByAnnie that would be great projects to get started with sewing with mesh.
Continue reading “What To Make With Mesh Fabric”
Can’t wait to see you there!
Continue reading “15 Tips For Sewing with Mesh Fabric”Huge Fabric Scraps
Ever heard the term “wide backs” and wondered what it means? No – it’s not a dressmaking alteration for the broad shouldered!
Some of you beginner seam-stars out there have come across some fabrics on our website which are a huuuuge 106” wide and might think, why on earth would you need a piece of fabric that wide?! Well you’re in luck! In this blog, we’ll be going through why we need extra wide fabrics and inspire you with what they can be used for.
Continue reading “Go Super Size with Extra Wide Fabrics!”
