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Discover the Versatility of Custom Fabrics UK's Waterproof Canvas
Welcome to Custom Fabrics UK, we are a family owned digital fabric printing business based in the heart of Dundee, Scotland. Our specialty lies in digitally printing versatile, high-quality fabrics...
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Easy DIY Tote Bag with French Seams: A Beginner-Friendly Guide
Welcome to our step-by-step guide on creating a stunning DIY tote bag with our Tote Bag Panels! We have used elegant French seams for this project – and the best...
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Spooky Sewing Fun: Quick and Easy Last Minute Halloween Projects with Flamingo Fabrics!
Raise your hand if you're a Halloween fan who always leaves things to the very last minute!🙋♀️🎃 We get it, sometimes life gets in the way, and before you know...
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Sew your own Yoga Outfit
Have you seen the amazing yoga themed jersey fabrics which landed recently? They were printed on plain, marble and galaxy bases, and were all super awesome! Since sewing and yoga did...
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Double gauze fabric - sewing ideas for kids clothes
Shall we talk double gauze today? When someone mentions double gauze or muslin, the first word that comes to mind is dreamy. Double gauze is made from 2 layers of...
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Sewing Snuggly Sweatshirts
Even as someone who's always enjoyed being in casual, lounging gear, I've never appreciated sweatshirts more than I do now. Working at home full-time during the colder months, and indeed...
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Sewing your own Ladies Underwear
As promised last time, I'm here to chat to you all about sewing ladies underwear today. Having recently tried out 5 FREE patterns, I can't wait to give you my...
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Making Kids Underwear
I don't know about you, but when I first started sewing (just over 10 years ago), my projects were almost exclusively dresses; sewing and then wearing me-made dresses gave me...
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Sewing Machine Covers
You know you are overdue sewing piping when you find 2 lots of "naked" piping cords in your stash when you are about to click "confirm purchase" to buy some...
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Matching Joggers for Mum & Daughter
Please Note: We don't always have stock of the specific fabrics shown in our blog posts. So, we have changed any links to take you to the category of fabric...
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Easy hacks for the FREE Kids T-shirt pattern
Have you sewn up your own version of the FREE Basic T-shirt pattern for kids yet? A free pattern is awesome enough in itself (especially one with a beautiful neck seam...
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Peter Rabbit Dress & Pattern
Who doesn't like Peter Rabbit? My 19-month old toddler Freya is certainly a big fan! I am biased, but she is at such a cute age at the moment -...
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Projectors for Sewing - Sewing Patterns projected directly onto your Fabric
Have you heard of the new craze in sewing world? It’s called projectors for sewing, or projector cutting! and it's taking the Sewing Community by storm. Imagine never...
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My quest for the perfect summer dress
Have you been looking for a special kiddie dress that’ll be perfect for the coming summer months? Thankfully I found the perfect pattern in Slpco - Malibu!!! With its twirly...
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Sew your own socks! Super quick and easy sewing project
Have you ever tried sewing socks? If you haven't, now is a perfect time! With just a few scraps of jersey, sewing machine and free pattern from Ellie and Mac...
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Whimsical woodland dungarees + pattern round-up
Whimsical DungareesLet’s talk dungarees today. By dungarees, I mean the type that's made with knit fabrics - onesie without sleeves, if you will, and those that are often referred to...
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Tulip Tutorial and free pattern
It's still so wintery outside but I'm longing for some spring sewing. These beautiful tulips are just what I need. Very simple and quick project - instant joy! Here is...
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Various types of fabrics and how to buy them online
It is not easy to buy fabrics without being able to touch it, feel the softness, drape and weight. It’s tricky to figure out if the gorgeous print you see...
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Baby jacket with ears! Adding Bunny Ears to Kids Clothing
What makes baby clothes even more adorable? Ears! (obviously) Seriously, I find baby cardigans and coats totally irresistible when they have ears, and I'm pretty sure that I am not...
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Make your own duvet cover set
There is nothing more satisfying than jumping into brand new crisp bedding at night. Well, maybe a crisp new bedding made by you! It's really easy to sew - just...
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Baby leggings pattern round-up
I'm pleased to be back here today sharing my latest make with you, and to talk more generally about baby and kids legging patterns in a little round-up. Trust me,...
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All about PJs - Free Pattern Round Up
A pattern round-up from Alice from Queen of Darts, this time on free pyjama patterns. Whilst my summary below will focus on kids PJs, there will be some mention of patterns for...
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