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How to make your own fabric PPE mask during the Covid-19 Pandemic

STEP 1: Cut a piece of fabric 15″ x 14″ (a) Cut 4 strips 1,5″ x 14″. These are for the straps. (b) The remaining large piece should measure 9″ x 14″ – this...

Needles and Pins Social 22 February 2020

We had our first meeting on Saturday 22nd February. I demonstrated 2 easy methods of inserting zips. I also showed how to sew piping into a seam, how to deal with 90˚ and curved corners and how to...

How to make a simple Christmas Themed Table Runner

Requirements Fabric longer and wider than your desired table runner Chalk marking pencil Needles – #75 embroidery needle, #90 metallic needle and wing needle Various threads for embroidery and...

How to create a Trapunto and Quilted Cushion Cover

Items required ¾ m or ¾ yard fabric ¾ m or ¾ yard thin batting 1 reel polyester embroidery thread to match fabric 1 reel polyester embroidery thread darker than fabric Water-soluble thread...