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Sew: Crochet Hook Roll

Sew: Crochet Hook Roll

Today I will be showing you how to make your own crochet hook roll or organiser or case (whatever you want to call it). I made one of these for my friend as a Christmas present. I got a bit carried away with the sewing so I forgot to blog it. However, this gave me an excuse to make one for myself and blog it for you to read.

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DIY: Easter Basket

Last year, my easter blog post was how to make fabric eggs, so since then I've been wanting to make a fabric basket to put them in. So when I saw this post by Flossie Teacakes I was inspired! This project took me about 5 hours to make (quite leisurely, while watching chick flicks). I used a beautiful fabric bundle from Elephant in my Handbag.

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Overlocker Toolkit For Under £30.

Overlocker Toolkit For Under £30.

Last year I wrote a blog post on a Sewing Toolkit for Under £20 which was very popular so today I will be showing you an Overlocker / Serger Toolkit for Under £30. I've personally bought all of these items and feel these are useful for all your overlocker needs!

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Review: Metre Rabbit and Cottage Mama Party Dress

Review: Metre Rabbit and Cottage Mama Party Dress

Today's post is going to be a little different; I'm doing a kind of 2-in-1 review. I made my beautiful niece a dress for Christmas using the Cottage Mama Party Dress Pattern and fabric from Metre Rabbit. I must admit it was my first time using both Cottage Mama Patterns and fabric from Metre Rabbit but boy, was I impressed and let me tell you why.

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DIY: Upcycle Your Craft Desk

In my last blog post you will have seen I was a very lucky girl this Christmas and got an overlocker as a present. This meant that my desk was no longer big enough for my ever growing sewing needs. So I decided to get a new desk. However, if there is one thing you should know about me it is that I'm a massive cheapskate! I love getting a good bargain!

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Brother 1034D Overlocker/Serger Setup Tutorial

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Introducing a new member to Sew Darn Neat Sewing Blog... it's Sergio! *Applause*

Great, so now that the formal introduction has been made let me just tell you how excited I am to be writing this blog post. It is clear to see that in my first year of sewing, it has definitely overruled my life. Having watched the Great British Sewing Bee, I realised that an Overlocker (or if you are Claudia Winkleman "Overlord") would become a part of my sewing hoard one day but never imagined it would be this soon. Santa has spoilt me rotten this year by bringing me an Overlocker completely unexpectedly. In fact, Santa built the exact model I dreamt of without a word from me.

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Sew: Lined Drawstring Bag.

Sew: Lined Drawstring Bag

Boy, do I have news for you?!

Abakhan are selling Liberty Cotton Tana Lawn at 11.24 p/m. Yes, you heard that right. Only 11.24 p/m which is half price! This has got to be the best thing since sliced bread. I had never sewn with Liberty fabric before but I've heard such great things about it. This fabric has such a unique feel and look to it, it is unbelievably soft. So if you want to grab this beautiful fabric (or another Liberty Tana Lawn) at a bargain price it is online at Abakhan from today. Get it while you can because once it's gone it's gone.

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