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This waterproof lined wet bag is ideal for storing in your change bag to stash wet bibs, clothes or reusable nappies in when out and about without making your change bag wet. I have made mine approximately 28cm square but you can adjust the measurements to your requirements. I have chosen this lovely gender neutral fat quarter bundle from Craft Cotton Co for mine – why not stitch one up and fill with a few baby essentials for a thoughtful baby shower gift? What you will need: ⦁ Sewing machine ⦁ Scissors or rotary cutter ⦁ Ruler ⦁ Pencil ⦁ Pins ⦁ 30cm zip (you can trim a longer zip down) ⦁ 0.5m outer fabric ⦁ 0.5m waterproof lining (I am using interfaced shower curtain fabric; you could use any other light waterproof fabric) First, cut out your fabrics. Press all fabric before cutting. You will need: ⦁ Outer fabric: 2 pieces measuring 30cm x 30cm ⦁ Waterproof lining: 2 pieces measuring 30cm x 30cm ⦁ Zip ends: 2 pieces measuring 3cm x 8cm ⦁ Strap: 2 pieces measuring 5cm x 30cm. I have used a coordinating fabric for my zip ends and strap, you can do this or use the same as your outer fabric Prepare your zip Turn under and press 0.5cm on each short end of your 3cm x 8cm pieces then fold in half and press. These are your zip ends. Insert the zip into a zip end and fix in place with craft glue on the folded edges (I find this more effective than pins) then stitch back and forth to secure. Secure the other zip end onto the zip in the same way, trimming the zip first if necessary to ensure the final length is 30cm. Attach your zip Position one piece of your outer fabric right side up (taking note of any directional prints). Place zip face down (so the teeth are touching the fabric) aligned with the top edge of the fabric. Place lining right side down, aligning the top edges. Your outer and lining fabrics should be right sides together with the zip sandwiched in the middle. Pin well and sew along the top edge, securing the zip to both pieces remembering to move the zip pull out of the way as necessary. Zig zag stitch along the edge you just stitched to reinforce and prevent fraying. Press the outer and lining fabric away from the zip so these are now wrong sides together and repeat the above process to attach the other edge of the zip to the remaining outer and lining pieces. Top stitch alongside the zip, making sure you stitch through the lining as well as the outer fabric. Make the strap Turn under and press 0.5cm along each long edge of your strap pieces. Place wrong sides together and top stitch along each long edge, close to the edge, to secure. Fold in half lengthways so that the unfinished ends meet. Note: You could sew a tube and turn if you prefer. Position your strap where you would like it at the opposite side to the zip pull when done up. Stitch in place close to the edge of only the outer piece to secure. Stitch your bag together Unzip your zip at least half way – this is important! Pin the outer pieces together and the lining pieces together. Fold the zip ends so that they go towards the lining side. Leave a turning hole in the outer fabric. Mine is marked by the double red pins. Note: I would usually leave a turning hole in the lining of a project, it has been left in the outer here to maximise the water resistance of the lining. Stitch all the way around your wet bag (except your turning hole) using a 1cm seam allowance. Remember to back stitch at the beginning and end to reinforce the stitches by your turning hole. Finish your seams Finish your seams in your preferred way; I like to trim the seam allowance with pinking shears. Press open the seams on the outer fabric (there is no need to do this on the lining). Make sure you press the turning hole accurately to make stitching it up easier. Turn your wet bag right side out carefully through your turning hole and poke out the corners and zip ends. Give the outer fabric a good press. Hand stitch your turning hole closed and push the lining inside the bag. You are finished! © by Rachel Pinney at The Craft Half for The Craft Cotton Company 2017 Facebook Etsy #freesewingtutorials #dressmaking #kids

This is a great project to master for a beginner quilter, as you use a sew together and turn through method, avoid that tricky bias binding. A mock thin boarder is added by simply quilting a line once complete. Not only is this easy to make, it's a great make to dress your young girls room or nursery and can be completed in no time. Materials you will need: - Half a metre of each design of the Indian Girl fabric range. - 1 metre of fabric for the backing. - 1 metre of wadding. - scissors. - sewing machine. Tip: Make sure you use 1/4" seam allowance throughout. Cut out 9 pieces of the pink fabric and centre them in a 6.5" square - as seen below. Then cut the squares on the alternative fabrics (the blue/pink tepee fabric was used for this) measuring 7 - 7/8" square. Pin one of each design together with right sides facing. Mark a diagonal line and sew on each side of this line. After sewing, cut down the line and open out, you will now have two half square triangles - repeat this process. Now cut 6 3" x 6.5" strips of the contrasting turquoise feather fabric. Sew 2 rows with a character at each end and a patch of half square triangles in the centre, using the strips in between. Sew 1 row with the character in the centre and half square triangles at the end. Cut 6 strips each of the pink dream catcher fabric and the 2 blues, measuring 3” by 7.5” with an angle as shown. Cut 6 of each fabric as a mirror image. You need the mirror images so that each border mirrors its opposite, reminiscent of feathers. Sew the strips together in 4 rows of 9, alternating each fabric. Sew one section of strips to the vertical sides and trim off the excess in a line with the top and bottom of the quilt. Now sew another section of strips together and add one each of the remaining 4 character squares to each end. Repeat and then sew these long strips to the top and bottom. Your quilt top is now complete. Trim the backing and wadding to the same size as the front. Arrange so that right sides of the backing and the quilt top are facing. Add the wadding. Now sew these together, leaving a 6” gap to turn through. Turn inside out and sew up the remaining gap using a ladder stitch. Quilt a thin line all around the quilt which will give the appearance of a narrow border. Stitch over where you wish to add interest to add that quilted effect and add any embellishments if necessary. Your quilt is now complete. #quilt #freesewingtutorials #craftcottonco #craft

We had the privilege of attending Creative World in Messe, Frankfurt this year. What a way to start 2017 there was no end of inspiration across all of the halls, from stationary, gift wrap and greeting cards the talent was everywhere and the key trends were repeated throughout the show. There was various takes on the modern and clean look that we are seeing across fabrics, fashion, interiors and stationary at the moment. Limited colour palettes and monochrome designs where seen in various ways. One of our favourite’s was this music note print, simple but very versatile. Bold stripes, polka dots and heavy block colours mixed with metallics such as silver, gold and copper create a sophisticated look, something that was echoed again over at Christmas world. Soft pastels such as mint, blush, sky blues and greys were also mixed with bolder colours to create a minimalist look. A clean work area equals a clean mind and this stationary certainly helps to create this space. Memes, life quotes and motivational phrases have been particularly popular on social media recently and have made their way onto notebooks, calendars and post cards to serve as daily reminders! We are not sure if this will make its way onto fabric but with an increased trend in DIY homeware and with a growing number of Pinterest users people are looking at ways to create a personal space on a budget,. We have already seen this with embroidery hoops, and maybe inspirational quilts will be something we see next! We always do really well with novelty designs and they are always popular amongst crafters. Some of our favourite character prints at the show were of crocodiles, frogs, and pet prints such as dogs and cats, perfect for all ages. One of the trends we have seen across all areas for a while now is Tropical Paradise, from Parrots, Flamingos, Pineapples and bright, bold Cacti and Succulents this is a trend that doesn’t show any signs of slowing down and will continue throughout the summer, just in time for our brand new Tropicana fat quarter set launching in Hobbycraft at the end of next month. Sticking to the bright and fun colour palette we saw the ‘Curious Funfair’ trend which we predict to be the next big thing! We also loved the great outdoors theme from sage’s to browns this earthy palette is very versatile and was prevalent again over at Christmas world with natural textures such as wood and bark with a raw rustic feel. With plenty of ideas to get our head’s around it will be a busy year ahead at Craft Cotton Co!

We had the privilege of attending Creative World in Messe, Frankfurt this year. What a way to start 2017 there was no end of inspiration across all of the halls, from stationary, gift wrap and greeting cards the talent was everywhere and the key trends were repeated throughout the show. There was various takes on the modern and clean look that we are seeing across fabrics, fashion, interiors and stationary at the moment. Limited colour palettes and monochrome designs where seen in various ways. One of our favourite’s was this music note print, simple but very versatile. Bold stripes, polka dots and heavy block colours mixed with metallics such as silver, gold and copper create a sophisticated look, something that was echoed again over at Christmas world. Soft pastels such as mint, blush, sky blues and greys were also mixed with bolder colours to create a minimalist look. A clean work area equals a clean mind and this stationary certainly helps to create this space. Memes, life quotes and motivational phrases have been particularly popular on social media recently and have made their way onto notebooks, calendars and post cards to serve as daily reminders! We are not sure if this will make its way onto fabric but with an increased trend in DIY homeware and with a growing number of Pinterest users people are looking at ways to create a personal space on a budget,. We have already seen this with embroidery hoops, and maybe inspirational quilts will be something we see next! We always do really well with novelty designs and they are always popular amongst crafters. Some of our favourite character prints at the show were of crocodiles, frogs, and pet prints such as dogs and cats, perfect for all ages. One of the trends we have seen across all areas for a while now is Tropical Paradise, from Parrots, Flamingos, Pineapples and bright, bold Cacti and Succulents this is a trend that doesn’t show any signs of slowing down and will continue throughout the summer, just in time for our brand new Tropicana fat quarter set launching in Hobbycraft at the end of next month. Sticking to the bright and fun colour palette we saw the ‘Curious Funfair’ trend which we predict to be the next big thing! We also loved the great outdoors theme from sage’s to browns this earthy palette is very versatile and was prevalent again over at Christmas world with natural textures such as wood and bark with a raw rustic feel. With plenty of ideas to get our head’s around it will be a busy year ahead at Craft Cotton Co!

Want to learn how to make wall art? Then this i the perfect tutorial. Learn how to make embroidery hoops to decorate your walls with personalised messages and shapes! 'Grab yourself a pack of fat quarters and a pack of embroidery threads, and you’re all set to get making your very own set of wall art!' Have a go at this tutorial to learn how to embroider and personalise your room. By Kirsty Robertson for Hobbycraft. #freesewingtutorials #craftcottonco #hobbycraft #home

Want to learn how to make wall art? Then this i the perfect tutorial. Learn how to make embroidery hoops to decorate your walls with personalised messages and shapes! 'Grab yourself a pack of fat quarters and a pack of embroidery threads, and you’re all set to get making your very own set of wall art!' Have a go at this tutorial to learn how to embroider and personalise your room. By Kirsty Robertson for Hobbycraft. #freesewingtutorials #craftcottonco #hobbycraft #home

Fabric Editions is a pre-cut fabric company in South Carolina. We have managed to get their products into the UK. You can buy them from Boyes stores. They also have a blog with all sorts of crafty projects which you can visit here. We have created a free PDF download with Fabric Edition tutorials. click here to download Remember to tag #CraftCotton on Instagram and twitter so we can see your creations! #freesewingtutorials

Fabric Editions is a pre-cut fabric company in South Carolina. We have managed to get their products into the UK. You can buy them from Boyes stores. They also have a blog with all sorts of crafty projects which you can visit here. We have created a free PDF download with Fabric Edition tutorials. click here to download Remember to tag #CraftCotton on Instagram and twitter so we can see your creations! #freesewingtutorials

Are you thinking of spending your weekend crafting and sewing? Check out our latest Pinterest board for some inspiration and ideas. click here Have a great weekend! The Craft Cotton Co

Are you thinking of spending your weekend crafting and sewing? Check out our latest Pinterest board for some inspiration and ideas. click here Have a great weekend! The Craft Cotton Co

It's that time of year where girls of every age need to look after their party dresses so this simple dress bag is an ideal way to transport that frock or to give as a personalised gift. By adjusting the size and fabric choice it could easily be adapted to be used as a man’s jacket or suit cover instead. Materials you will need: 1.5 mtr Fabric Iron on Fabric Sheets Hanger Threads Draw around your hanger to get a template, mark where hook section will poke through. Add seam allowance plus ease around edges. I have added 2 cm up near hook and angled to 4 cm at outer edge & 5 cm at shoulders, this is to allow extra space for garment shoulder and sleeve. Extend the side edges vertically down to allow for length of garment. (I extended down 95 cm but you can adjust depending on length wanted). Place on a double layer of fabric, pin & cut out. Cut a square of fabric measuring 35 x 35 cm. Neaten the edges of all 3 fabric sections (I have used an over locker but you could use a zigzag stitch or pinking shears). With the square section turn 1.5 cm over along top edge, pin and stitch in place. Fold over other 3 edges by 1 cm then press to keep in place. Taking one of the large fabric sections place right side up then place the square piece on top (right side up). Making sure it’s in the centre about 15 cm from the bottom edge. Pin into place. Hand baste in position. Top stitch along edge of sides and bottom of square to produce a pocket. Remove basting stitch. Place the front and back pieces right sides together & mark position where hook will go through. Stitch up both sides using a 1 cm seam allowance, leaving the opening for the hook & bottom edge free. Turn in the right way then press before turning up the hem edge 1.5 cm and stitching into place. This can now be decorated to co-ordinate with the padded hanger. You now have a pretty dress cover with a useful pocket to place your matching accessories. © by Nicky Broom at Sew and Snip for The Craft Cotton Company 2016. #craft #craftcottonco #freesewingtutorials #dressmaking #home