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Inspirational
EASY PEASY
To make
From fabric,
cut out one
rectangle 4cm
larger all round
than the letter, for
covering the letter
blank, and
one rectangle
2cm larger all round than the letter for
the backing. Place your letter blank onto
the wadding and, using the marker pen,
draw all around the outer edges and cut
out. Finally, draw around the letter onto
the cardboard; cut out using a craft knife
and cutting mat to form a backing panel.
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Write on
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By the books
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Measurements
Each letter measures approximately
23cm high by 17cm wide.
Kids play
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Abbreviations
Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double
crochet; tog, together; yrh, yarn
round hook; slst, slip stitch; dc2tog,
[insert hook into next st, yrh, pull
yarn through] twice, yrh and pull
through all 3 loops on hook.
Note
Yarn amounts are based on average
requirements and are therefore
approximate. Also note that
throughout instructions, 1ch at
beginning of each row does not
count as a st.
* Yarn subject to availability.
Letter A
Front
Bottom of rst side: With 4.00 hook
and Light Yellow, make 10ch.
1st row (right side): 1dc in 2nd ch from
hook, 1dc in each of next 8ch, turn 9dc.
2nd to 13th rows: 1ch, 1dc in each of
next 9dc, turn.
14th row: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 9dc,
7ch for middle horizontal bar 16 sts.
Fasten o.
Bottom of second side: With 4.00 hook
and Light Yellow, make 10ch.
1st row (right side): 1dc in 2nd ch from
hook, 1dc in each of next 8ch, turn 9dc.
2nd to 14th rows: 1ch, 1dc in each of
next 9dc, turn.
15th (joining) row: 1ch, 1dc in each of
next 9dc, 1dc in each of 7ch of horizontal
bar, 1dc in each of next 9dc of rst side,
turn 25dc.
16th to 21st rows: 1ch, 1dc in each of
next 25dc, turn.
22nd row: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 9dc,
turn and work on these 9 sts only for top
of rst side.
Top of rst side: 23rd to 27th rows:
1ch, 1dc in each of 9dc, turn.
Back
Using Pearlgrey, work as front.
Inner gusset
With 4.00 hook and White, make 25ch.
1st row (right side): 1dc in 2nd ch from
hook, 1dc in each ch to end, turn 24dc.
2nd to 4th rows: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to
end, turn. Fasten o.
Outer gusset
With 4.00 hook and White, make 145ch.
1st row (right side): 1dc in 2nd ch from
hook, 1dc in each ch to end,
turn 144dc.
2nd to 4th rows: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to
To make up
Join row-end edges together on each
gusset. Place wrong sides of front and
inner gusset together. With right side
of front facing, using 4.00 hook and
attached yarn, work slip stitch through
corresponding stitches of each layer.
Fasten o.
Join outer gusset to front in same way.
Join back to gussets as front, carefully
aligning back to front and stung the
letter as you join outer gusset.
LETTER Z
Front
Using 4.00 hook and Light Yellow, make
26ch.
1st row (right side): 1dc in 2nd ch from
hook, 1dc in each of next 24ch, turn
25dc.
2nd to 7th rows: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to
end, turn.
8th row: 1ch, 1dc in each of rst 9dc,
turn and work on these 9 sts only.
9th row: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, turn.
10th row: 1ch, dc2tog, 1dc in each of
next 6dc, 2dc in last dc, turn.
11th row: 1ch, 2dc in rst dc, 1dc in each
of next 6dc, dc2tog, turn.
12th to 18th rows: Repeat 10th and
11th rows, 3 times, then work 10th
row again.
19th row: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 9dc,
turn.
20th to 27th rows: Repeat 10th and
11th rows, 4 times.
28th row: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 9dc,
turn.
With 4.00 hook and short length of Light
Yellow, make 16ch, fasten o and leave
this chain.
29th (joining) row: 1ch, 1dc in each
of next 9dc, 1dc in each of 16ch, turn
25dc.
30th to 35th rows: 1ch, 1dc in each of
next 25dc, turn. Fasten o. **
Edging: With right side facing and
using 4.00 hook, attach Light Yellow to
beginning of 35th row, 1ch, 3dc in rst
dc, 1dc in each of next 23dc along top
edge, 3dc in corner, then work 1dc in
each of next 5 row-ends along side of
top, 3dc in corner, 1dc in each of next
15ch along bottom edge of top, 1dc in
each of next 13 row-ends, 2dc in next
row-end, 1dc in each of next 13 rowends, 3dc in corner, 1dc in each of next
23ch of bottom, 3dc in corner, 1dc in
each of next 5 row-ends along side of
bottom, 3dc in corner, 1dc in each of
15dc of top edge of bottom, 1dc in each
of 13 row-ends, 2dc in next row-end, 1dc
in each of last 13 row-ends, slst in rst
dc 160dc.
Fasten o, but do not break o the yarn.
Back
Gusset
With 4.00 hook and White, make 161ch.
1st row (right side): 1dc in 2nd ch
from hook, 1dc in each ch to end, turn
160dc.
2nd to 4th rows: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to
end, turn. Fasten o.
To make up
Join row-end edges together on gusset.
Place wrong sides of front and gusset
together. With right side of front facing,
using 4.00 hook and attached yarn,
work slip stitch through corresponding
stitches of each layer. Fasten o.
Join back to gusset as front, carefully
aligning back to front, stung the letter
as you join.
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To make
What a corker
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Pillow talk
EASY PEASY
Method
Open enough
A4 pages on
your computer
screen for
your chosen
word, then
type and
enlarge each
letter to ll a
page. Now reverse
them to give mirror
images. Print each
letter onto a sheet of transfer paper,
following the manufacturers instructions
and cut out leaving a small border.
Leave the
letters to cool,
then carefully peel
o the transfer
backing papers. If
the corners dont
come away easily,
run the iron back
over and try again.
Easy Makes
Make It Tonight!
Here are four inspiring ideas for
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X Ivory paper
lantern
X Approximately
120 white cupcake
cases
X PVA glue
Block
Busters
Sewing
Getting started
Note: Seam allowances are included in the size specications for these patchwork
projects to make things easier. Seam allowances are calculated at in (6mm).
O The quilt is made up of two blocks: a Flying Geese block and a Squares block. Each
block is made from two colourways, so you get four dierent repeated blocks (see
Figure B). There is also a narrow, o-white border around the patchwork panel
measuring 1in (3cm) deep and, nally, a border of squares 2in (5cm) deep.
Figure A
O Figure A
shows the
measurement
for all the parts
to be cut for
the quilt, apart
from the narrow
border between
the patchwork
and edge of the
square border.
Figure B also
shows how many
of each part you
need to cut.
B
2 x 3in
(5 x 8.75cm)
2 x 2in
(5 x 5cm)
Flying Geese
patches
D
4 x 4in
(10.25 x 10.25cm)
C
3 x 3in
(8.75 x 8.75cm)
Figure B
2/ x 2/in
(6 x 6cm)
24 blocks
C x 39
C x 18
C x 20
18 blocks
A x 48
A x 78
A x 30
2
B x 78
20 blocks
B x 48 B x 30
A x 152
D x 38
15 blocks
4
A x 76
A x 76
Assembling the
Square blocks
Assembling the
Flying Geese blocks
Note: These instructions will make four
Flying Geese at once. The small squares
are half the size of the large one.
C
Cutt apart
along the line
and press the
triangles outwards.
7
5
Assembling the
patchwork top
8
6
1 2
1 2 1 2 1
3 4
3 4 3 4 3
1 2
1 2 1 2 1
3 4
3 4 3 4 3
1 2
1 2 1 2 1
3 4 3 4 3
1 2
1 2 1 2 1
3 4
3 4 3 4 3
1 2
1 2 1 2 1
3 4
3 4 3 4 3
1 2
1 2 1 2 1
10
13
There are
also many
ways to
work the quilting
stitches, from simple,
straightforward sewing
along the patchwork
seams (stitch-in-theditch) to intricate, freeowing designs that
require knowledge and
experience. You can
also nd companies
that will quilt your
nished patchwork for
you, using a special,
long-armed quilting
machine. Find out more
about quilting methods in quilting shops
and on the internet.
3 4
Adding borders
Binding
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Matching Cushions
Using the patchwork quilt instructions
as a guide, you can adapt them to
make these matching cushions
Finished size: 22in (56cm) square.
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Cushion assembly
diagram
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Measurements
13cm/5in high and 14cm/5in wide
Materials
O Small amount of Sublime
Extra Fine Merino wool DK
in each of Red (Red Hot 167)
and Cream (Alabaster 003)
O Small piece of polyester
wadding
O Pair of 3mm (No.9)
knitting needles
Tension
23 stitches and 32 rows, to 10 x 10cm,
over stocking stitch, using 3mm
needles
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Abbreviations
K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together;
inc, increase (by working twice into
same st); dec, decrease; ss, stocking st (k
on right side and p on wrong side)
Note
Instructions in square brackets are
worked as stated after 2nd bracket.
To complete
Using knitted heart as template, cut
wadding to t shape, making it about
1cm smaller on all sides. With Cream,
Swiss darn snowake motif (see chart
and instructions, on page 66) on front
at centre of heart. Pin knitted pieces
together, enclosing wadding. With
Cream, work blanket stitch around outer
edges of heart. Join ends of hanging
loop and attach to heart.
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Wet Felting
The art of wet felting is easy to learn and enables you to produce
gorgeous wall hangings, soft furnishings or wearable items
lting?
What is wet fe
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wool bre has tiny sca
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water and soap are add
friction
scales swell up and the
ourages
caused by agitating enc
form the
them to lock together to
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Soap
Netting
Soap is used
primarily to speed
up the process of
felting. The type you
use in wet felting
does not really
matter: it can be a
traditional bar of soap, washing-up liquid
added to a spray bottle or even soap akes
sprinkled onto your work before applying
the water. However, a bar of olive-oil soap
is biodegradable and kinder to both the
bres and your hands.
Netting is used to
cover the laid-out
felt before it is felted.
It helps to keep the
wool in place as
you roll the work.
You can buy netting
from specialist fabric shops, however,
charity stores often sell net curtains, which
can be cut to size and work just as well.
Spray bottle
Used for dispersing
water evenly over
the bres, spray
bottles can be
purchased from
specialist felting
suppliers or garden centres or simply
rinse out an old kitchen-cleaner spray
bottle thoroughly and use that.
Wool bres
Wool bres are at the heart of felt
making. These are generally bought
as tops, semi-processed wool that has
Rolling mat
Specialist felting
mats oer an
eective way to
speed up the felting
process. They give
a rm base when
working and make
rolling easier than the alternatives (such
as using bubble wrap). However, bamboo
mats often sold as place mats or sushi
mats are inexpensive and just as good.
Silk bres
Silk will not felt on its own, it needs to
be mixed with wool bres. It gives a
lift and sheen to felt that can appear
a little at when made from wool alone.
Mulberry silk
Like wool, this is bought as tops. It is
soft, lustrous and naturally bright and
white, although it is often dyed to an
assortment of colours.
Tussah silk
Another natural silk, produced by
tussah moths, is also bought as tops.
The tops are often creamy in colour and
sometimes a darker colour resembling
tea. This type adds a natural golden
colour to the work.
Silk noils
Found in the inner parts of the
silkworm cocoon. These shorter
bres can be particularly useful for
adding texture.
Embellishments
Threads
Using dierent
threads can add
interest, texture
and colour with
both machine
and hand
embroidery.
Cotton and silk threads are useful for
construction and mark making, while
metallic and pearlised threads are fun
for adding lustre and sheen.
Iridescent bres
Iridescent bres are ne, reective
bres that add sparkle to your work.
They are useful for holding other mixed
media materials such as knitting
wools, leaves and threads in place.
Subtlety is the key with these bres:
a little goes a long way. The material
Beads
Notes:
With strong subject matter such as this, it's
important to stick to a limited colour palette
dont be tempted to use any colours
outside your initial planned range.
Turn your work continuously during the
felt-making process. This prevents shrinkage
in one direction only, which will distort your
design or even lose it completely.
Keep bres wispy to encourage them to
lock onto your base layer of wool.
Remember to cover mulberry silks lightly
with wispy Merino slivers to help bond them
to the base bres. If a particular area is not
attaching as well as others, concentrate
on this area until it is rmly xed before
continuing. Cover it with the net, add more
soap and water and rub in a circular motion.
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A mix of modern and retro, this take on the granny-square style
teams perfectly with jeans and a winter jacket
EASY PEASY
Measurements
29 x 160cm/11 x 63in, including
edging.
Materials
400g of DK yarn in six contrasting
colours. Size 4.00 crochet hook.
Abbreviations
Ch, chain; dc, double crochet;
st, stitch; tr, treble; slst, slip st.
Note
Yarn amounts are based on average
requirements and are therefore
approximate. Instructions in square
brackets are worked as stated after
2nd bracket.
To make
Text Catherine Hirst Photographs: Loupe Images/Emma Mitchell
Edging
With right side facing, join in 4th contrast
colour to any st along side edge, 1ch
(does not count as a st), work 1 row of
dc evenly along all sides, working 3dc in
each corner and making the total of dc
to be divisible by 6, slst in rst dc.
Fasten o.
Join in 3rd contrast colour
Next round: 1ch (does not count as a st),
1dc in same place as join, [miss 2dc, work
2tr, 3ch, slst in 3rd ch from hook, 3tr all in
next dc, miss 2dc, 1dc in next dc] to end,
omitting dc at end of last repeat, slst in
rst dc. Fasten o.
Crochet
Cushy
Numbers
When theres no room to sit on the sofa, get comfy on
the oor with these contemporary cushions
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Measurements
Small cushion: 41cm (16in) diameter.
Medium cushion: 46cm (18in) diameter.
Large cushion: 51cm (20in) diameter.
Materials
Small cushion: 4 x 50g (115m) balls of
Bergere De France Sonora (50% cotton,
50% acrylic) in Ecume (220.321). Pair of
8mm (No. 0) knitting needles. Round
cushion pad 41cm (16in) in diameter.
Medium cushion: 6 x 50g (140m) balls
of Bergere De France Coton Fifty (50%
cotton, 50% acrylic) in Ficelle (239.061).
Pair of 6mm (No. 4) knitting needles.
Round cushion pad 46cm (18in) in
diameter.
Large cushion: 7 x 50g (115m) balls of
Bergere De France Sonora (50% cotton,
50% acrylic) in Caverne (244.141). Pair
of 8mm (No. 0) knitting needles. Round
SMALL CUSHION
Outer panel: With 8mm needles and
using two strands of Ecume together,
cast on 28 sts.
Pattern row: Sl1, k27.
Repeat pattern row, 139 times more.
Cast o.
Centre: With right side facing and using
8mm needles, working through both
strands, pick up rst st of every ridge row
along one row-end edge of outer panel
70 sts.
Using two strands of Ecume together,
join yarn and k picked up sts.
K another 2 rows.
1st dec row: [K2tog] to end 35 sts.
K 1 row.
2nd dec row: K1, [k2tog] to end 18 sts.
K 1 row.
Note
LARGE CUSHION
Tension
12 stitches and 20 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over
garter stitch (every row knit), using two
strands of Sonora yarn together and 8mm
needles. 14 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x
10cm, over garter stitch (every row knit),
using three strands of Coton Fifty yarn
together and 6mm needles.
Abbreviations
MEDIUM CUSHION
Outer panel: With 6mm needles and
using three strands of Ficelle together,
cast on 40 sts.
Pattern row: Sl1, k39.
Repeat pattern row, 201 times more.
Cast o.
Centre: With right side facing and
using 6mm needles, working through 3
strands, pick up rst st of every ridge row
along one row-end edge of outer panel
101 sts.
Knitting
Understanding
Dress Patterns
To get the best from your pattern, youll need to know how to
take your body measurements accurately, choose the right
pattern size and then follow it correctly. Here, we show you how
Taking body
measurements
Whether you are planning to make
clothes for yourself, your children
or grandchildren, you need to
determine which size pattern to buy.
Do not use your dress size as a guide;
sizing varies from brand to brand
and you cannot rely on it. You must
measure yourself accurately.
Measuring yourself
5
1
Measuring children
Children can be dicult to measure
as they rarely stay still for long. If you
have trouble, take measurements from
garments that t them well and compare
these to the garment measurements
chart on the pattern envelope. Age
is indicated on the childrens and
toddlers charts but as childrens physical
development can vary wildly within an
age group, it is best to compare body
measurements if possible.
For infants patterns (babies who
are not yet walking), you only need
the weight and height (the length
of the baby measured with the foot
at a right angle to the leg, as if the
baby is standing).
1 BUST
Measure around the fullest
part; do not allow the tape
measure to slip down at
the back.
2 WAIST
No breathing in! Take
this measurement rmly
around the waist but make
sure it is comfortable.
3 WAIST TO HIPS
The distance from your
waist to the widest part of
your hips, about 7-8in (1821cm) from your waistline.
4 HIPS
Take the tape measure
around the widest part of
the hips.
5 BACK NECK NAPE
TO WAIST
Measure from the
neckbone at the centre
of your back down to
the string tied around
your waist.
6 HEIGHT
Remove your shoes and
stand straight with your
back against a wall. Place
7 FINISHED LENGTH
SKIRT
Measure from the string
at your waist down to the
required hem depth.
8 FINISHED LENGTH
TROUSERS
Measure from the waist
to the oor at the side of
the body.
Know-how
YOUR
MEASUREMENT
PATTERN
MEASUREMENT
DIFFERENCE
Bust
Waist
Hips
Nape to waist
Waist to hip
Height
Pattern size
Back
width at the hemline, and sometimes
more; use them as a guide for any
envelope
information adjustments that you wish to make.
will include: Inside the pattern
Notions or
envelope
requirements: These
Commercial
patterns
These patterns are made from
three main parts: the envelope; the
instruction sheet; the pattern tissue.
Commercial pattern envelopes contain
a wealth of information. The front
of the envelope gives you the style
number, pattern size and illustrations or
photographs of each garment and its
variations, usually called views, which
are included in the pattern.
The back of the envelope is printed
with all the information you need to
prepare for your project and it makes
an excellent buying guide.
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Complimentary
patterns
Patterns provided by magazines,
such as the girls pinafore dress on
page 51, are a great way to introduce
yourself to dressmaking as you do
not have to spend a fortune on the
pattern to start with. The fact that
they are free does not mean they
are no good. Generally with these
patterns you will nd:
OPhotographs illustrating the
garment and its variations, which
will be printed along with the step-bystep sewing instructions in the main
book or magazine.
OThe pattern sheet is normally
inserted separately at either the centre
or back of the publication. You will need
to trace out the pattern pieces before
you start, as they often have a multitude
of dierent patterns and sizes printed
on both sides of a sheet.
OThe size chart and fabric quantities
chart is normally printed with the
pattern sheet although it may appear
Recognising your
gure type
Once you have taken your measurements, you need to
assess which gure type you most closely resemble.
These gure types are normally printed in the back of
each pattern book. Overall height is one indicator but
more important are the back neck-to-waist and waistto-hip measurements. Although gure types are not
supposed to signify age groups, an age level may be
suggested by the styles and designs in that group. It is
best to stay in your gure type if you can, as these will
tend to t you better.
Misses,
Misses Petite and
Misses Plus
Y u g u i r/
Te n
Teen
Young Junior/Teen
Womens
Wom n s
6
2
3A
1A
5
This diagram shows an illustration of the pattern
pieces included in a suggested princess-line dress
pattern, identing the pieces needed for each
view. It also shows whether any pieces need to be
extended. The pattern pieces are labelled clearly by
name, number and view, and are listed accordingly.
There is often a key that tells you which piece to use
view
for which view.
1B
3B
1 (1A) Front
2 Side front
3 (3A) Back
4 Side back
5 Sleeve
6 Front facing
7 Back facing
Preparation and
cutting-out markings
These markings help you to cut out the pattern pieces,
make simple pattern alterations and lay out your pattern
pieces correctly on the fabric.
Construction markings
Other marks are used to help you match pieces of fabric
together correctly and to show where zippers, buttons
and other garment features, such as darts and pockets,
are to be positioned.
g
paper
rns
Tracing a
complimentary
pattern
e in too much of a
tissue patterns tear
; it pays to take your
to prepare the pieces
perly. Here are four
mple steps.
Using cutting
layouts
Now that your pattern pieces
are ready, it is time to study
the cutting layouts. These
show how your fabric should
be laid out and where the
various pattern pieces should
be placed to achieve the
economical fabric usage given
in the fabric quantities chart.
Always read the key for the
cutting layouts it provides
the essential details you need
to be able to cut out your
pieces successfully.
Selvedges
1
2
3
6
Fold
Each layout gives the numbers of the pattern pieces required for
that view, so you can check that you have not missed any out. It
also shows whether any pattern pieces have to be extended or
lengthened and whether they need to be cut from lining and/
or interfacing, as well as from fabric. Find the layout(s) for your
view, size and fabric width. Place all the pattern pieces on the
fabric as shown in the diagram, bearing in mind that pattern
pieces may t more closely together for smaller sizes.
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Flower Power
A jazzy print lines the bodice of this pretty pinafore dress and provides
the owers that are appliqud onto the skirt. Its nished with
ribbon waist ties and fastens at the shoulders with matching buttons
Fabric suggestions
O For the dress: needlecord,
corduroy, lightweight denim,
cotton drill. This style is not
suitable for large checks,
stripes or diagonals.
AGE
2-3
4-5
Height
92-98cm (36-38in)
104-110cm (41-43in)
Chest
53-55cm (21-21/in)
57-59cm (2223in)
Waist
Finished length
53cm (21in)
(back neck to hem)
60cm (23in)
Back view
FABRIC QUANTITIES
112cm (45in) wide fabric
Fabric
0.9m (1yd)
Lining
0.5m (yd)
150cm (60in) wide fabric
Fabric
0.6m (/yd)
Lining
0.5m (yd)
90cm (36in) wide iron-on interfacing
0.2m (yd)
1yd (0.9m)
0.5m (yd)
0.6m (/yd)
0.5m (yd)
Front view
0.2m (yd)
PLEASE NOTE: Fabric quantities and cutting layouts are given for one-way fabrics
only. If you choose a fabric with a two-way design, you may be able to lay your
pattern pieces into a smaller amount of fabric always remember grainlines must still
run parallel to the selvedge.
O Lightweight iron-on
interfacing (see chart for
quantity)
Fold
2
Key for
cutting
layouts
Selvedge
Right side
of fabric
Wrong side
of fabric
Reverse side
of pattern
Selvedge
3
Selvedge
1
150cm (60in)
Fold
5
Fold
Fold
Selvedge
Selvedge
1
3
Selvedge
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90cm (36in)
115-152cm (45-60in)
Pinafore
all sizes
150 cm (60in)
wide fabric
Interfacing
all sizes
Fold
PLEASE NOTE: Save the
remaining lining fabric for
appliqu owers.
Selvedge
Selvedge
7
Fold
To make
Please note
O 1cm seam allowances are included
unless otherwise stated.
O Stitch seams with right sides together
and notches matching.
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Keep winter chills out and bring a touch of summertime fun in with
this easy-to-make draught excluder, stuffed with a rolled-up towel
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From sewing to felting, jewellery making to Scandi style, here are
some of the craft books that have inspired us recently
SEW SCANDINAVIAN
30MINUTE JEWELLERY
By Kajsa
Kinsella
(Cico Press,
12.99)
The trend
for all
things
Scandinavian is still
strong, for which we are grateful.
This stylish new book by Kajsa
Kinsella is full of beautiful, handstitched projects inspired by her
childhood in Sweden (think Scandi
hearts, folklore motifs, Dala horses
and Sami slippers). The book is
divided into four chapters The
Home, Accessories, The Nursery and
Celebrations and every project
has clear, step-by-step instructions
and detailed step images. Kajsas
introductions are evocative and will
leave you wishing youd enjoyed a
Swedish childhood.
By Debbie
Shore (Search
Press, 9.99)
Debbie Shore
is a genius
when it comes
to making a
lot from just
a little bit
of fabric. In her latest book, she
presents 22 ways to make pretty yet
inexpensive presents for everyone.
Working with a half yard of fabric
or less, you can create cushions, a
draught excluder (see pages 54 to
55), purses and even a gardeners
kneeling pad, plus many other
fun and functional items. These
easy-to-make designs will help
you use up your fabric stash and
try out some new skills, including
free-motion embroidery, Cathedral
Window quilting, fabric slashing
and many more.
By Beverly
McCullough
(Search Press,
9.99)
Beverly
McCullough,
founder of
the Flamingo
Toes craft
blog, is passionate about crafting,
sewing and jewellery making.
Her style is a mix of modern and
vintage, and she incorporates her
love for sewing, cross-stitch and
embroidery with jewellery making
to create unique pieces. In this new
book, Beverly shows you how easy
it is to make beautiful jewellery in
just a few minutes. Whether you
are starting out on your jewellery
adventure or youve been making
accessories for years, this book has
all sorts of projects that will inspire
and excite (see page 60).
By Val Hughes
(Search Press,
17.99)
This book is
part of a series
showcasing the
techniques and
talents of some
of the UKs
most innovative textile
artists. Felt is at the heart of
Val Hughes extraordinary textile
artwork and through this book
you can explore her stunning
collections of wearable art and
wall-hangings, while she leads you
through the history, landscapes and
imagination that inspire her. This
book is a powerful and personal
introduction to the art of felting,
with clear, step-by-step instructions
on how to make dierent types of
felt; an ideal source of information
and ideas for all.
By Saskia
Abel
(Search
Press,
7.99)
For those
who love
to make bags, this book has a
delightful collection of practical
and usable styles. Part of the Love
To Sew series, there are 16 projects,
including a phone cover, makeup bag and bag organiser. Theres
nothing exactly new but they all
look so good that youll want to
make them and, as we all know,
a girl can never have too many
bags! All projects have step-by-step
instructions and the templates are
included at the back of the book.
The designs are suitable for all skill
levels and ages.
Chain Reaction
These eye-catching earrings are just perfect for a party or special night out.
Make the chains even longer if you really want to glam up your outt
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Jewellery Techniques
Here are a couple of basic jewellerymaking techniques that will be helpful
for creating these earrings and other
jewellery projects.
How to open a
jump ring
Jump rings are metal rings with a cut
in them. They come in a wide variety of
sizes, colours and thicknesses. Choose
the ring size and colour that works best
for your project. To open jump rings,
hold the ring with at-nose pliers on one
side. Hold the opposite side with
Adding a bead to a
head pin and forming
a loop at the top
2
round-nose pliers. Always open jump
rings by twisting the open ends away
from each other, so the ends stay in a
vertical line. Dont open them by pulling
the ring wider or horizontally as this
To start the
loop, bend the
pin at a slight angle
at the top of the
bead. Wrap the pin
wire around one
side of your roundnose pliers, away from the way you
created the bend, to make a loop. Wrap
the wire tightly around the nose of the
pliers and cross the end of the wire over
the bead so the wire makes an X.
Fashion makes
Night, Night,
Sleep Tight
This is a great rst sewing project make a sweet felt mouse,
then a tiny bed, and tuck him in with his teddy bear
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Stitch Guide
All the stitches and techniques you will need
to complete the projects in this issue
FREESTYLE
EMBROIDERY
STITCHES
Satin Stitch
French Knot
BASIC HAND
STITCHES
Whipstitch
A. Whipstitch is
generally used to
sew two nished
edges together.
B. It can also be
used to hold a raw
edge neatly against
a at surface. Insert
needle at right
angles and close
to the edge, picking up just a few threads.
Slanted oats will be produced between the
tiny stitches. Space between the stitches can
be short or long, depending on your project.
COUNTED THREAD
STITCHES
Cross-stitch
Blanket Stitch
FREE-MACHINE
EMBROIDERY
O Use this style
oidery
embro
todraaw
details
on to
a project
with the
t sewingmachine needle
o colour in areas.
and to
You can go over stitching
several times to give a sketchy,
scribbled look; it doesnt have to be
neat to give a great eect.
O If you havent tried free-machine
embroidery before, practise rst on
scraps of fabric. To embroider, you will
need to adjust your sewing machine by
dropping the feed dogs (these are the
teeth that come up through the needle
plate as you sew and move the fabric
along in a straight line); refer to your
sewing-machine manual to do this.
O You will also need a free-machine
embroidery foot, sometimes called a
darning foot or a free-motion foot. This
stops the fabric from lifting while you
sew. You might also nd it helpful to
t the fabric into an embroidery hoop
while you sew to keep the fabric at
and taut and prevent any puckering.
O Once youre ready, set the stitch
length on the machine to zero. You
will need to move the fabric around
manually to create the stitches,
otherwise you will just sew on the
spot, so start slowly to get the feel of
the stitching and to see how fast you
need to move the fabric to achieve
the look you want. Think of the fabric
as a piece of paper and the needle as
a pencil and reverse it in your mind
so youre moving the paper (fabric) to
make the design.
Warning! Be very careful to keep your
ngers away from the needle as you
move the fabric about under it.
FROM THE
HEART
PAGE 27
Swiss Darning
Chart
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
Fig 2
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Thread a blunt darning needle with a length of yarn in your chosen colour.
Bring point of needle through from back at base of the stitch to be worked
and draw yarn through, leaving an end at the back; take needle behind the
2 loops of the stitch above from right to left (Fig 1) and draw yarn through.
Insert needle into same place as before and bring through at base of next
stitch to be covered (Fig 2). Draw yarn through to the tension of main knitting.
Continue in this way until entire motif is embroidered.
KEY FOR
SNOWFLAKE
Red (Red Hot 167)
Cream (Alabaster 003)
NIGHT, NIGHT,
SLEEP TIGHT
EARS
Cut 2
PAGE 62
EARS
ARMS
Cut 2
Cut 2
BODY
Cut 2
BODY
LEGS
Cut 2
Teddy
Templates
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Mouse
Templates
Cross-stitch chart
108 Lilac
TOTE SWEET
PAGE 34
Cross-stitch chart
B52
200 White
5 Dark violet
554
156
6 Dark blue
360
07 Bright pink
383
38 Very dark blue
3
3747
Light blue
3 Violet
153
159 Blue
FLOWER POWER
PAGES 51 TO 53
Ne
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lin
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ge
But
Posit ton
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Age
Age
4-5
2-3
Armhole edge
Place to fold
Dress front
bodice grainline
1
DRESS FRONT
BODICE
Age 2-3
Belt loop
positions
Waist edge
Age 4-5
Waist edge
FLOWER POWER
PAGES 51 TO 53
DRESS
FRONT BODICE
INTERFACING
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Ag
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tto
Bu
4-
Grainline
e
lin
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Ne
i
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Po
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ed
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Ag
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Place to
fold
on
hole
Arm
fold
Place to
DRESS BACK
BODICE
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Dress Ba
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Age 4-5
Age 2-3
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2Cm hem
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FLOWER POWER
Cutting Line
Size Key
PAGES 51 TO 53
Age 4-5
Age 2-3
4A*
DRESS
FRONT SKIRT
Cut one to fold
of fabric
Place to fold
Belt Loop
Positions
irt
Dress Front Sk
Grainline
Side seam
edge
Waist edge
ge
Dress extending ed
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Waist ed
Age 4-5
Age 2-3
rt
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tendin
Dress ex
fold
Place to
DRESS
BACK SKIRT
ck Ski
Dress Banline
Grai
3A*
Belt Loop
Positions
4A
26cm
27cm
27cm
26cm
3A
4B
3B
Place
to fold
ne
Grainli
DRESS
BACK BODICE
INTERFACING
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