Buying fabric online can be quite difficult. How do you know if the photo that you’re looking at matches the fabric closely? How are you going to know what it feels like when you can’t touch it? What happens if it arrives and it’s not really what you were after? Here are our top tips […]
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Washable nappy liners are one of the easiest things that you can make for your baby’s cloth nappies. you don’t need to be able to sew, just have a pair of scissors. Fabric for washable nappy liners When it comes to washable liners, you ideally want a fabric that will allow liquid to pass through […]
Wondering why minky fabric is such a good choice for your sewing projects? There are so many lovely fabrics available so why would you decide to use minky? There are lots of things that minky is just the best choice for. I thought that I would share some examples of things that people have made and […]
Sewing without pins can be a challenge. How do you stop the fabric from slipping around and moving? Sometimes, using pins is not an option though, so what are the alternatives? Sewing PUL PUL fabric is designed to be waterproof and as such, making little holes in it is not a good idea. The fabric […]
Do you want to attach plastic snaps but aren’t sure what you will need to do it with? Here we look at the different options so that you can choose the best one for you. Snap pliers Snap pliers are the simplest and easiest solution for adding plastic KAM snaps to items. They are lightweight and […]
There are lots of types of minky fabrics, but what exactly are they? Here we are going to show some of the main styles that we stock. Different types of minky fabrics Minky fabric doesn’t just come in the usual smooth variety. You can get it in a variety of textures and with different pile […]
Fabric for baby bibs really depends upon the type of bib that you are trying to make. We’ve got some suggestions for you, to help make choosing the right fabric even easier. Dribble bibs Many babies dribble a lot, especially when teething. Clothing quickly becomes wet and a dribble bib is an ideal way to […]
Our tips for sewing with minky fabric will help you to get the most out of your creations. What is minky Minky is a polyester fabric with a stretch. Being a knit fabric, it will stretch but it doesn’t tend to fray. This means that you can cut it and leave the edge without it […]
I’ve been thinking about making minky hats and scarves this week. The winter seems to have arrived a little bit earlier than usual and it’s cold. My children could do with some new winter gear. I thought I’d share some of the patterns and tutorials I’ve found for hats and scarves. All of which would […]
Reusable nappy liners are really simple to make and are a great idea if you use cloth nappies on your baby. Why choose reusable nappy liners? If you have a baby in cloth nappies, then you may well have discovered that nappy liners can be a good idea. Nappy liners help to catch solids, making […]