Harriet’s Fat Quarter Makes
I used to be exactly the same, squirrelling away those little squares of loveliness in the hopes that one day I'd find something to do with them – lo and behold, that day has finally come! Here are some ideas of how you can use the ever so snazzy fat quarters that come in the Sew Hayley Jane boxes.
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November Inspiration
Time for a little round up of dressmaking patterns and fat quarter projects perfect for the fabrics included in the November 'Festive Fever' boxes.
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5 Uses For A Sewing Gauge
I made do with a square piece of card from an old cereal box with some lines drawn on in pen to help me with hemming, but no more! No no no, now I have this little beauty I don't think I could live without it.
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October Inspiration
The fabrics are gorgeous and perfect for the season, the fat quarters are not only beautiful they are sewing themed too and the metal sewing gauge is one of the most useful tools to have in your kit (blog post coming soon). Plus... chocolate!
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Four Square Quilted Cushions
It's a pretty tiring but very exciting project that is due for completion on the 24th January... give or take! As such I am super excited to start planning a nursery and all the sewing projects that will go along with that. Don't worry, I'm not going to spam you with loads of baby projects but I thought I would share with you the first thing that I have made for baby's room.
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Fat Quarter Makes; Zipper pouch
I had all my sewing bits on the table ready - small scissors (fabric was all cut out already so wouldn't need fabric scissor) pins, seam ripper and tape measure. But I had nothing to put them in. I didn't want to take my big sewing box as I had enough to carry so I ended up using an old make-up bag.
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August Inspiration
I love seeing on Facebook and Instagram what plans people have for the fabric, but if you're stuck for ideas give some of these a try.
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In May…
For starters I have impressed myself with how many me-made items I have managed to wear as part of Me Made May. I had a couple of repeats but generally I was able to complete my pledge of wearing something I had made every other day throughout May. I have to admit though I did find it difficult to document my outfits and photograph myself every day.
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