Fred's Blogs

Needle cases a a great way to unleash your creativity on a small scale and only require small pieces of fabric and felt. Have fun with different shapes, appliqués and embroidery to create a practical little item that also makes a great gift or first sewing project.

10 Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners Embarking on the journey of sewing can be both exciting and rewarding. Whether you want to create something functional or simply enjoy a new hobby, these beginner-friendly projects are a great way to start.  1. Fabric CoastersMaterials Needed: Fabric scraps, batting, thread.These simple coasters are a perfect project for using up fabric scraps. Cut your fabric and batting into squares, sew them together, and turn them inside out. Topstitch around the edges for a neat finish. 2. Tote BagMaterials Needed: Cotton fabric, thread, sewing machine.A basic tote bag is a useful and straightforward project....

 Every year I have lots of great ideas for handmade gifts but always, always leave it too late to manage of all of them. This hat however, is a good one. The ladies in my crochet class have been making hats similar to this for a quite a while now and I always like to have a go too. It seemed the perfect opportunity to try out the new Red Velvet colour in Cygnet Sprinkles Chunky as well. I found that simply gathering the top edge it was far too bulky so this pattern includes a couple of rows at...