Weekend Cheeky Purchases

Hi guys,

So my partner took me on an outing on Saturday and I found The Aladdin's cave which is The world of sewing! 

So retraining myself here is what I purchased: 

These are:

• New look pattern 6125
• Mccalls pattern  M7085
• 5.5 meters of bias binding

So I bought the first pattern because I have a dress just like it from Evans and love it. So want lots more in different colours. 

I bought the second pattern for a wedding I will be attending later this year. 

And finally the bias binding is for the apron I am currently making. All of it needs to have binding round it, so I bought some wider binding to make it easier to attach since it's my first go! 

Lastest Project: Another Pincushion

Hi everyone, just a quick post to show you my latest project... yes another pincushion planter.

If you would like to find out how to make one, click the image below.

DIY: Planter to Pincushion

So I have suddenly become a major fan of Google+ and as I a was surfing through and adding people to my circles I found this fab video by Professor Pincushion, who was showing people how to turn a vintage planter into a pincushion. Anyway as soon as I watched this I knew I had to try it. So here is a blog showing you the process and how the final product looked!

Below is Professor Pincushion's original video.

Making The Pincushion:

Step 1: The Supplies.

• Planter
• Material
• Trim
• Baking Paper
• Stuffing
• Needles
• Thread
• Glue
• Scissors
• Sewing Gauge
• Pen

Step 2: Measuring the planter.

My planter was 8cm at is widest part and once I had multiplied it by 3, I needed a circle with a width of 24cm.

Step 3: Drawing the Circle.

NOTE: Since I didn't have any pattern paper I used baking paper.

Step 4: Cutting Out the Circle

Step 5: Cutting Out The Circle Pattern.

Step 6: Sewing Round the Material

Step 7: Pulling It In, Stuffing It & Closing It.

Step 8: Gluing the Cushion To the Planner.

Step 9: Trim

As you can see I took some artistic license at this point and added a bow to the back.

Finished Product:  

As you can see mine is certainly not as neat as Professor Pincushion's, but I am absolutely in love with it and it was quick and fun to make. So I recommend you all give it a go!