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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

Check out my latest tutorial, on how to make this padded lunch bag, perfect for getting ready for going back to school. This creative pattern was a free pattern by sewcanshe found on Pinterest 😊 Here is what you will need: From the Times table cotton print, denim cotton and the batting you will need to cut the following pieces: • 2 rectangles 7 ½” x 11” (front and back) • 1 rectangle 6 ¾” x 8 ¾” (bottom) • 2 rectangles 5” x 11 ½” (sides) • 2 strips 2 ¼” x 11 ½” (zipper panels) For the handle fabric, you need to cut two extra pieces from the denim cotton measuring 4” x 12” each. Other supplies: • Temporary basting spray 505 • 12” zip • Cutting mat, rotary cutter and other basin sewing supplies. Let’s begin: Step 1 Start by basting the layers of fabric of the same size together, creating a quilt sandwich, do this with front and back pieces and the bottom of the bag. With the zipper panels and the side pieces of fabric only attach the batting the exterior fabric. Step 2: Next, we will tackle the zip… Once the zip is attached, press and top stitch in place Repeat process for attaching the other side of the zip. Attach the sides The reverse Step 2: Making the handles Take the two strips and press in half length ways Fold in half again, and top stitch along each edge Take you front piece and pin your handle 1 ½” away from the edge of the fabric Fold the 1 ½” overlap towards the middle and sew this flap in place Repeat this process for the other handle on the back of the bag, note where the stitches lay. Step 3: We are now going to sew the bag together, to make sure it lines up, make a mark with a fabric marker showing you where the center of the top piece of the bag is and center zipper panel. Make sure you leave the zip open. Repeat this process for the side of the bag Step 4: You can choose to add binding at this stage, to neaten the raw edges, trim the excess fabric on the corners, so you get a neater finish, when turned the right way out. You're all set for school! Thanks for reading, happy crafting. This tutorial is written by creativeblonde for The Craft Cotton Company 2017 #bag #backtoschool #lunch #freesewingtutorials #accessories

Check out my latest tutorial, on how to make this padded lunch bag, perfect for getting ready for going back to school. This creative pattern was a free pattern by sewcanshe found on Pinterest 😊 Here is what you will need: From the Times table cotton print, denim cotton and the batting you will need to cut the following pieces: • 2 rectangles 7 ½” x 11” (front and back) • 1 rectangle 6 ¾” x 8 ¾” (bottom) • 2 rectangles 5” x 11 ½” (sides) • 2 strips 2 ¼” x 11 ½” (zipper panels) For the handle fabric, you need to cut two extra pieces from the denim cotton measuring 4” x 12” each. Other supplies: • Temporary basting spray 505 • 12” zip • Cutting mat, rotary cutter and other basin sewing supplies. Let’s begin: Step 1 Start by basting the layers of fabric of the same size together, creating a quilt sandwich, do this with front and back pieces and the bottom of the bag. With the zipper panels and the side pieces of fabric only attach the batting the exterior fabric. Step 2: Next, we will tackle the zip… Once the zip is attached, press and top stitch in place Repeat process for attaching the other side of the zip. Attach the sides The reverse Step 2: Making the handles Take the two strips and press in half length ways Fold in half again, and top stitch along each edge Take you front piece and pin your handle 1 ½” away from the edge of the fabric Fold the 1 ½” overlap towards the middle and sew this flap in place Repeat this process for the other handle on the back of the bag, note where the stitches lay. Step 3: We are now going to sew the bag together, to make sure it lines up, make a mark with a fabric marker showing you where the center of the top piece of the bag is and center zipper panel. Make sure you leave the zip open. Repeat this process for the side of the bag Step 4: You can choose to add binding at this stage, to neaten the raw edges, trim the excess fabric on the corners, so you get a neater finish, when turned the right way out. You're all set for school! Thanks for reading, happy crafting. This tutorial is written by creativeblonde for The Craft Cotton Company 2017 #bag #backtoschool #lunch #freesewingtutorials #accessories

A great back to school project, and with no zips or tricky bits, it’s simple enough for anyone to try. Supplies: • 2 rectangles each measuring “17” x 10” for the outer case and inner case (times table cotton) • Pocket fabric measuring 17” x 11” ( denim cotton) • Batting measuring 17” x 10” ( I used craftcotton summer batting) • 2 x 12” of thin Ribbon • Fabric marker • Rotary cutter cutting mat and basic sewing supplies. Let’s begin: Step 1 Take your blue denim cotton and press in half, mark your pockets using a fabric marker pen and ruler. Lay this on the right side of the inner case fabric, and sew down the pocket lines. Hand sew the ends of the cotton to the reverse of the case. Step 2 Attach ribbon to each end with a pin on the inside of the case, as shown the photo above. Step 3: Take your outer case fabric and using a temporary spray adhesive, attach this to your batting. Step 4: Lay your two pieces right sides together and sew all the around the edge, remember to leave a 3” gap along the bottom to be able to pull your case the right way out. Trim the corners, to avoid bulk, and turn right way out, and press. Using a ladder stitch, sew up the gap. Your case is ready for filling for all your essential back to school items, great idea for homework projects too. Thanks for reading, hope you will enjoy making this as much as did, be sure to follow me in Instagram, Facebook and on my blog. Happy sewing… Creative blonde x #pencilcase #backtoschool #freesewingtutorials #accessories

A great back to school project, and with no zips or tricky bits, it’s simple enough for anyone to try. Supplies: • 2 rectangles each measuring “17” x 10” for the outer case and inner case (times table cotton) • Pocket fabric measuring 17” x 11” ( denim cotton) • Batting measuring 17” x 10” ( I used craftcotton summer batting) • 2 x 12” of thin Ribbon • Fabric marker • Rotary cutter cutting mat and basic sewing supplies. Let’s begin: Step 1 Take your blue denim cotton and press in half, mark your pockets using a fabric marker pen and ruler. Lay this on the right side of the inner case fabric, and sew down the pocket lines. Hand sew the ends of the cotton to the reverse of the case. Step 2 Attach ribbon to each end with a pin on the inside of the case, as shown the photo above. Step 3: Take your outer case fabric and using a temporary spray adhesive, attach this to your batting. Step 4: Lay your two pieces right sides together and sew all the around the edge, remember to leave a 3” gap along the bottom to be able to pull your case the right way out. Trim the corners, to avoid bulk, and turn right way out, and press. Using a ladder stitch, sew up the gap. Your case is ready for filling for all your essential back to school items, great idea for homework projects too. Thanks for reading, hope you will enjoy making this as much as did, be sure to follow me in Instagram, Facebook and on my blog. Happy sewing… Creative blonde x #pencilcase #backtoschool #freesewingtutorials #accessories

Join sewing expert Miss Libby Rose in the studio to show you how to sew this cute puffy heart bunting from fat quarters. #video #bunting #freesewingtutorials #heart #home

Join sewing expert Miss Libby Rose in the studio to show you how to sew this cute puffy heart bunting from fat quarters. #video #bunting #freesewingtutorials #heart #home

June 30th was the start of the Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts show at the NEC and I had a stand there. It’s a three-day show and easy to do if you have help. Then, you can escape for necessary breaks and a bite to eat. Eating on the stand is an absolute ‘no’ because just as you shove a mouthful in, someone comes up. They usually apologise for interrupting your lunch and then ask a complicated question which cannot be answered by a simple nod of the head. Read the full post here Quilting Classroom Jennie Rayment - Download tutorials here #createandcraft #jennierayment #quilt

Add a splash of the seaside to your home with this quick and easy bunting. What you will need Craft Cotton Company supplies: Days by the sea fabrics Other supplies: Bias-binding Quilting rulers, rotary cutter and mat Directions for bunting: Step 1: Using your rotary cutter and ruler, cut your patterned fabric into strips 6 ½” wide Cut the strips into triangles by cutting around a 45 degree triangle ruler, flipping the ruler to nestle the triangles together to reduce fabric wastage. Step 2: With flipping the ruler, some of the bunting pieces will have the fabric pattern upside down. Arrange the pieces into piles of ‘back’ and ‘front’ pieces for the directional fabrics. Step 3: Position a back and front bunting piece together and sew along one of the diagonal edges. At the point, stop with needle in down position, turn fabric then stitch two stitches across the point, stop with needle down again, turn fabric and sew along second diagonal edge. This may take a little longer while sewing but makes turning and pressing out the point much easier to manage. Step 4: Continue with the remainder of the bunting pieces using the ‘chain-piecing’ technique which saves time and thread. Once finished, snip the threads joining all of the pieces together Step 5: Turn each bunting piece through. Using a bamboo turner/kebab stick/blunt knitting needle helps to get each point turned through. Be careful not to poke whichever tool you use through the fabric Step 6: Press each bunting piece then snip off the fabric ‘ears’ for a tidier finish Step 7: Decide on the pattern design combination for your bunting string. Once happy with the design, pin each bunting piece to the bias tape. Leaving a gap between each piece helps the bunting to drape when hanging. Sew in the ditch or fold line of the bias tape, using the needle position function is a great help. Step 9: Carefully fold over the bias tape to the back of the bunting pieces. Use a slip stitch to secure the bias tape in place. Your bunting is now finished! Made by Angela Harkness for the Craft Cotton Company 2017 #bunting #freesewingtutorials #home

Flutter from place to place keeping all your special items safely tucked away in this drawstring butterfly bag. Materials Grayson Fat quarter set by The Craft Cotton company Batting Thread Embroidery thread (brown) Ribbon: 2.6 m (blue) Scissors Pencil Paper Needle Pins Ruler Step 1 Take 2 of the fat quarter pieces to make the front and back and cut a piece 30 x 40 cm in size from each. Step 2 Draw out a butterfly shape on paper and cut it out. Cut into 4 sections, then cut each section out of a different fat quarter leaving a 0.5 cm seam allowance around the pattern piece when cutting. Sew the four butterfly pieces together. Step 3 Cut out a piece of batting and a piece of fabric from one of the fat quarters (making the backing piece) the same size as the patchwork butterfly. Step 4 Place batting down first then the butterfly backing piece right side up and the patchwork front right side down. Sew around leaving a 5 cm gap for turning, turn the butterfly the right way out and slip stitch close the gap. Step 5 Add quilted detail to the butterfly. Step 6 Take the front and back bag pieces and on both turn over the top edge by 2 cm, the side edge in by 1 cm, then fold the top edge over again by 3 cm. sew along the bottom edge to secure. Step 7 Sew the butterfly onto the bag front, sewing a line down the middle of the butterfly. Step 8 Pin the front and back right sides together and sew along the bottom of the bag, then down each side starting 5 cm from the bottom of the top folded edge and leave a 5 cm gap at the bottom. Step 9 Take the ribbon and cut in half so you have 2 1.3 m long pieces. Thread through the ribbon, taking one piece and threading it from the left side right around the top of the bag and back out the left side, next take the other piece and thread it from the right side right around the top of the bag and back out the right side. Take the ends of the ribbon and pull them down the inside of the bag (which is still inside out) and pull out of the 5 cm gap a the bottom of each side, so the left hand ribbon comes out the bottom left side and the right side ribbon comes out the bottom right. Pin in place and sew to secure. Step 10 Turn the bag the right way around and slip stitch closed the 5 cm gap beneath the top fold over turning in the side edges by 1 cm. Step 11 Using the embroidery thread sew on two antenna and sew down the middle of the body. By Lesley Foster at Hook, Stitch, Sew for The Craft Cotton Company 2017 #bag #drawstring #butterfly #freesewingtutorials #accessories

Join sewing expert Miss Libby Rose in the studio to show you how to sew a mini beanbag pouf from fat quarters. #beanbag #kids #video #freesewingtutorials

How to make an easy summer hat for your child using the beautiful Winnie the Pooh fat quarters and plain contrasting fat quarters. These fabrics are fabulous and you can make hats with the different characters and colour ways. What you will need: -Sewing machine with matching threads -4 fat quarters. I used the Winnie the Pooh pack with the Craft Cotton Co plain contrasting pack of fat quarters and interfacing. I have used a quarter inch sewing seam. Making the hat: For the hat I used three shapes. I drew a 7” circle. A wide band 4 ½ " x 7 ½ ". And a narrow band 13” x 2 ½ “. I slightly curved the bands so they would fit around the hat easier. The size of the hat can be changed easily by making smaller or larger shapes for the template. Using two fat quarters of contrasting fabric, cut out two of each shape, one in each colour, and cut out one of each shape in the interfacing. Iron the interfacing onto the outside fabric. Taking the outside interfaced fabric, clip and then sew the wide band to the hat top, then the narrow band to the wide band to make the brim of the hat. Repeat the above with the lining fabric. Then with right sides together pin the lining hat to the outer fabric hat along the brim edge making sure to leave a gap for turning. Turn the hat to the right side out and hand sew the gap along the brim. Made by Sally Mitton for the Craft Cotton Co 2017 Check out her blog here http://sallymitton.blogspot.co.uk/ #beginner #hat #toddler #freesewingtutorials #accessories