Sew a Book Sleeve

 

I recently discovered book sleeves and how absolutely essential they are! Why did I never thought to have them before? They're perfect for putting your books (or bible) in when popping them into your bag or car ...or in my case; dropping beside the couch. They keep you book safe & undamaged and you don't lose your page marker either (whether you use a bookmark or turn the corner down on the page).

They are so easy to make, I've filmed how to sew them here: https://youtu.be/ydhF9CDB0FE?si=jVolpERgloe4u4ch

They'd make perfect gifts for book lovers, teachers, bible group, book clubs etc. They'd sell really well if you have a market stall too.

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Dalek Dress

 

My daughter is a keen Doctor Who fan, I think Tardis Blue runs in her blood!

This week was Book Week and yes, somehow I managed to promise her that I'd make her a Dalek costume to wear.  I ummed & ahhed over it for a few months then decided to sew one rather than make an actual Dalek from cardboard. So really, it's a Dalek inspired dress rather than a Dalek costume.

This would also be fab for Cosplay, Halloween and any Science fiction events that may be out there.

I filmed the process here: https://youtu.be/KxXKfOtkQ1c?si=LiLtPtnpxQjA1cHb but alas my iphone 8 let me down and it actually took me 20hours to upload this to Youtube. In the process the sound quality is weird but it's still watchable, just pop on the subtitles.

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Scrapbusting Tote

 Needing a sewing project for 'in-between sewing projects', I was scratching my head on what to make. I knew I wanted to sew but I didn't want a big commitment, so I raided my fabric scraps and started playing around with them. 

I decided to make a simple tote, using scrap batting to decide what size to make.

I think it turned out good, what do you think? I've put it into my 'gift cupboard' for when I need to find a gift for someone - do you think it'd make a good gift?

Anyway, see the process of making it here: https://youtu.be/QS8Zs7UEAbo?si=51NvBqWWKVnBPpcy

I really enjoy sewing this way, it's relaxing and I love seeing the finished product. I think I'll be making more of these in the future! 

Oh & I like the thing that I did with the double handles, do you think other people will like that too?

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Quick make pouches, a great gift idea!

 

If you have lots of scrap fabric and a handful of zips and a spare 5 minutes of your time then you need to make the world's easiest zipper pouches!  

You can make them big, small, solid fabrics or scrap fabrics. 

Check out how I made them here: https://youtu.be/ht9znMCOX3w?si=XYxpUipNgTVfmmTz

They great for coins, lip balms, cords, earphones, keys etc and absolutely perfect as gifts!

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The Green Dress of Awesomeness

 

I made myself a dress! I'm pretty happy with myself, even if I meant to sew it months ago & even if I did make some pretty major errors when making it (oops!).

The pattern is the Olive dress from Boo & Lu, you can grab the sewing pattern from here.....

If you'd like to see my sewing journey including my crazy errors and the joy of finishing it then go check it out here...

This is my first make of the year, so currently on track with my 2025 Year of the Making thing that talked about here.....

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Monster Head!

 

My son was turning 14 and what do you give a teen boy? Well, you make him the best gift ever, a big hairy monster head! He absolutely loves the monster, I do too! Do you?

You need this in your life! The pattern is this one........

The key to getting it too look awesome is the yarn, which is this yarn: http://bit.ly/3ZuAEy1 

I found the eyes hard to source, so here ya go, I'm making it easy for you: https://amzn.to/41t8LJf

Now this project looks harder than what it is! I filmed me making it here: ...https://bit.ly/3ZYf8mD...  so you can crochet along with me and we can unleash these beasts upon the world!

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Some Suprisingly Awesome Gift Ideas!

 Yes, the season of giving has arrived and I love to give gifts that are unique but also used! I hate when a gift is given that just sits there taking up space because they (or you) don't know what to do with it. So let's make gift giving fun & practical and totally unexpected but thoroughly loved!

I think we all know either the dog or their human that needs this lead. Buy them (or you) a lead or collar here...

And if you know their shoe size then these shoes are awesome: grab a pair here 

Everybody has keys and these keyrings are the best thing ever, buy a bunch from here.

This journal makes me want to write my day away,  grab them here....

The prettiest mirror for the prettiest person! Is there a person alive who wouldn't want this in their house? Grab one for you and him & her & them here.....

If they're slightly addicted to their water bottles, then they'll need this and be the coolest person ever! 

The snack holder that I didn't know that I needed until I saw it, get it here: https://tidd.ly/3AXi0H0

And of course, there are lots and lots more just click here to check out their curated guides to make shopping easier for you! 

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