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Jennie shows us several design options for this traditional block. This was used in one of the rows of her Stripey Stripy Story Quilt which you can enjoy when you subscribe to www.justhands-on.tv and access 700+ online classes. #video #quilting #freesewingtutorials

Be original with an Origami style of folding squares. Conjure up a unique table decoration with this simple technique. Expand and explore the construction to produce other innovative decorative shapes. Download the free tutorial here #origami #freesewingtutorials #christmas #accessories #seasonal

Keep you tablet safe and secure in one of these a fabric cases, the bunting fabric adds a nice summery feel, perfect for brightening up any dull day. Materials Star and Bunting Canvas Fat quarter set by The Craft Cotton Company Denim cotton fabric by The Craft Cotton Company Batting Thread Ribbon: 12 cm Scissors Pencil Paper Needle Pins Button Ruler Step 1 Measure the size of your tablet, and cut out a paper template the same size as the tablet on a folded piece of paper, so that when unfolded the paper template is double the width of the tablet. Step 2 Cut 7 cm wide strips out of the denim fabric and the Star and Bunting fat quarters and use these strips to make strips of fabric out of one piece of the denim and one piece of the Star and Bunting which when sewn together are 6 cm longer than the length of the tablet. Make enough of these strips to that when sewn together the total width of fabric is double the width of the tablet and an additional 5 cm. to sew together take the two strips and place right sides together, and sew down the edge. Step 3 Cut a piece of batting the same size as the patchwork piece and add quilted details. Step 4 Fold the patchwork outside piece in half with right sides together and sew along the bottom and up the other side leaving the top edge unsewn. Turn out the right way. Step 5 Make the lining by cutting two pieces of fabric the size of the tablet with 3 cm added to the width and 5 cm added to the length. Place right sides together and sew down the side along the bottom and up the other side. Step 6 Place the patchwork outside piece inside the lining so the right sides are together, put the ribbon in the middle of the back of the case between the patchwork outside and lining folded in half with its raw edges against the raw edges of the top edges of the case. Step 7 Sew around the top edge leaving a 8 cm gap for turning. Turn out the right way and slip stitch closed the gap. Step 7 Sew on the button Your tablet case is now finished! © by Lesley Foster at Hook, Stitch, Sew for The Craft Cotton Company 2017 #tablet #denim #freesewingtutorials #accessories

Hand finishing the binding on your quilts can be time consuming, and, quite frankly, a little boring. So I finish by machine. This is not only quicker, I find it more secure for quilts that require a lot of washing, such as baby quilts. So here is a guide on how to do it! Link to Y shaped seams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd6dqNSCOHk Link to layering this quilt on an ironing board https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIz4mR3toSY #video #quilt #quilting #binding #machine #sarahpayne #freesewingtutorials

In our Quilting for Beginners Lesson, Jennie Rayment shows us how to cut strips, cut squares, half square triangles and quarter square triangles. Shop all Quilting and Patchwork here: http://www.createandcraft.com/gb/sewing/quilting #video #beginner #quilting #freesewingtutorials #quilt

What you will need: Sewing machine with matching threads Half a metre of each of the princess fabrics, I used the blue and the pink combination. 4 yards of cord to make the drawstring, 2 pieces measuring 2 yards – you can always cut this down if it’s too long for the person who will be using the bag. I have used a quarter inch sewing seam. Making the drawstring backpack: Step 1 Cut 4 pieces of fabric 27” x 11 ½ “. Two are for the lining and two for the outside of the bag. If you are using directional fabric as I am, then you will need to cut the four pieces but if you are using non-directional fabric, then you could cut two larger pieces, one for the outside and one for the lining, and then fold them in half, just double up the length if you do it this way. Step 2 Cut 4 pieces of fabric 9 ½ “ x 3”. These are for the top of the bag where the drawstring goes through. Step 3 Cut one piece of 1 ½ “ x 7” fabric, this is for the two tabs at the bottom of the bag, that hold the cord. Cut two pieces of cord, each 2 yard long. Step 4 Next take the outside fabric and pin the shorter edges together, this will be the bottom of the bag so making sure that the direction of the fabric will be the correct way up. Step 5 Sew the outer fabric along this seam and press the seam open. Step 6 Sew the lining fabric along this seam making sure that you leave a 3” gap for turning in the middle of the seam, press the seam open. (You’ll notice that I forgot to leave the 3” gap for turning! I went back and unpicked it, it is easily done! ) Step 7 Next mark ½ “ from the bottom seam, either with a pen or a pin, this is the mark where you will be placing the tabs. Step 8 Take the piece of fabrics that measures 1 ½ “ x 7” and folder each long side inwards towards the right side of the fabric and press. Step 9 Then press both sides together with the folded fabric inside. Step 10 Sew along the edge, as close as possible to the edge. Step 11 Cut this length of fabric in half, this will make the two tabs that you will sew at the bottom of the bag. Step 12 Place the edge of a tab against the half inch mark at the bottom of the bag and pin, then pin the other end of the tab just above it, repeat on both sides. Step 13 Turn the right sides together to form the bag shape and pin along the long sides, ensure you add plenty of pins to the tabs, this will make sure that they don’t move when you machine the sides up. Step 14 Machine both long sides. I sewed over the tabs 3 or 4 times, just to give them more strength as this where the cord will be threaded. Step 15 Now take the four pieces of fabric that are going to form the top of the bag and this is where the cord will be threaded through to make the drawstring. Take two pieces, with right sides together, sew along 3 sides, leaving one long side unsewn. Step 16 Clip the corners and turn the fabric to right side out and press. Then fold these along the long side again and press again. Step 17 I used both colours of fabric for this, using the blue inside and the pink outside. Now pin the tops of the bags – along the unsewn side, to the top of the large bag pieces, there will be a gap either side as the top band is shorter than the bag. Step 18 Next place the pinned bag and top inside the lining – the lining should be right sides in. Step 19 Now you are going to pin all the pieces together along the top side of the bag. First of all match the side seams and pin those together. Step 20 Next pin all along the top, taking the pins from the inside, where the bag and tops are pinned together, and place them on the outside, pinning all the layers together, you will need to add more pins just to make sure that nothing is going to move when you come to sew them up. Step 21 When they are all pinned in place, sew all around the top. I found it easier to take the extension table off the machine at this point. Step 22 Now the bag is ready for turning to the right sides out. Gently pull the bag through the 3” gap that you left in the lining (if you forgot to leave a gap you can just unpick 3”). Step 23 This is how the bag will now look. Give it a good press making sure you press the bottom seams together along the 3” gap ready to sew. Step 24 Sew along the 3” gap, close to the edge, using the machine or hand sew it. This seam won’t be seen as it is the lining. Push the lining inside the bag ready to thread the cord. Tie an end of one of the cords to a safety pin and thread this through one side of the gap at the top of the bag, out of the end and then back into the other side of the bag so it forms a loop around the top of the bag. Pull both ends of the cord to make sure they are the same length. Take one of the lengths and thread it through the tab, then tie a knot in the end. That is one side of the cord threaded and now do the same to the other side, making sure you start the threading at the top, from the other side of the bag. Your drawstring bag is now complete! Made by Sally Mitton for The Craft Cotton Co 2017 #drawstring #bag #backtoschool #freesewingtutorials #accessories

This tutorial will show you how you can layer a lap quilt on an ironing board using Odif 505 spray glue. Spray basting is much quicker than stitch basting! Also, we don't always have the room to layer up on a big work space, or the family want to eat off the kitchen table, so how do we manage? I use my ironing board! I have done up to a double quilt using this method. The Bigger the quilt, the more man-handling is required, but needs must! Here is the link to putting the featured quilt together with Y-Shaped Seam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd6dqNSCOHk #video #quilt #basting #sarahpayne #freesewingtutorials

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Join Us with Jennie Rayment as she takes us step-by-step through Crazy Patchwork and Dresden Plate. Shop all Quilting and Patchwork here: http://www.createandcraft.tv/sewing/quilting #video #patchwork #dresden #freesewingtutorials #quilt

You will need: Floral Sketch Fat Quarters by Craft Cotton Co x 3 Pattern paper and pattern master 6 x 6” Square Patchwork Ruler Cutting Mat Rotary Cutter Sewing Machine, matching thread and scissors Step 1: For this pattern, a 1cm seam allowence (SA) has been used throughout. Firstly create your pattern using a basic bodice template (these can be found free online if you do not have one). Trace around your bodice blocks onto pattern paper, mark on the darts and notches. Follow the diagram below to create the top shape, mark and cut where the pink lines are, use a tape measure to ensure the patterns pieces match up and remember to add a 1cm SA. If you’re feeling adventurous you could create your own bodice shape. Step 2: Wash and iron the fat quarter squares. Using the rotary cutter, template and cutting mat begin to cut out your 6 x 6” squares. Step 3: For the top front, sew together two rows of four 6 x 6” squares and one 3 x 6” square. Sew another two squares where the straps will be. (Dia. 1) Overlock the raw edges and press. Step 4: Pin the front pattern piece to the fabric and cut out. Sew up the darts and press. Step 5: Repeat the same amount of squares for the back and cut out the back pattern piece. Step 6: Sew the straps together, overlock and press. Step 7: Set the top part to one side and start to make the panels. The first panel is 75 x 22cm. (Dia 2) For this I have mixed and matched different sized squares. Step 8: Repeat to create another panel for the back. Step 9: Carefully and evenly gather the fabric so that it matches the width of the top front. Sew, overlock and press. Repeat for the back. Step 10: The second panel is 87.5 x 26cm, again I have mixed and matched different squares. (Dia 3.) Step 11: Carefully and evenly gather the fabric so that it matches the width of the first panel. Sew, overlock and press. Repeat for the back. Step 12: The third panel is 105 x 13 cm, for this again I mixed up the sizes of the squares. (Dia 4.) Step 13 Carefully and evenly gather the fabric so that it matches the width of the second panel. Sew, overlock and press. Repeat for the back. Step 14: Match and pin together the side seams. The arm holes may need reshaping, this can be done on a mannequin or fit it to yourself. Step 15: Next, create the bias binding from a fat quarter or you could use pre made 25mm bias binding. You will roughly need 62cm for each arm hole and 122cm for the neckline. Sew and press. Step 16 Overlock the hem of the dress, turn up by 0.5cm and sew. Give the dress a final press. Your patchwork dress is now complete! Tutorial by Katherine Smith for the Craft Cotton Co Visit Katherine's website www.wonderfully-creative.com Follow her on Instagram here #pachwork #summer #dress #dressmaking #freesewingtutorials #fatquarter

Y-Shaped seams can seem daunting, so many people avoid them. This tutorial shows you how to do it! Y shaped seams are used with Tumbling Blocks, Hexagons, 60 degree diamonds, mitred borders and Attic Window blocks, to name a few! Fabrics - Craft Cotton Company Sewing machine - Brother FS130QC Threads - Gutermann This is a Tumbling block quilt design - fun and fast! #freesewingtutorials #quilting #sarahpayne #video #quilt

This folder is a perfect project for papers, pens and sewing bits and bobs alike! Make it in any fabric and size you like, add handles or a strap and more pockets as you need them. #video #freesewingtutorials #home