Why we just love sewing machine presser feet
They make sewing MUCH easier – and even more fun! We’ve waxed lyrical about sewing machine presser feet on a number of occasions – and
The perfect time to get that sewing machine up and running!
We love Easter! The clocks have changed, the evenings are lighter and we’re all generally feeling a bit more cheerful.
All in all, this is the perfect time to get stuck in with some enjoyable sewing projects, so we thought we’d share some of our favourite Easter themed ides with you.
Quality AND quantity!
What a start – 40 Easter sewing ideas – all in one place! The Polka Dot Chair sewing blog feature the excellent compilation by Melissa Mortenson called 40 Easter sewing projects and ideas.
Where to start with all these wonderful ideas?
Well we are drawn to Roly poly fabric Easter bunnies blog by Beverly on the Flamingo Toes website.
“The bunnies would be sweet to sew as gifts just as they are – or you could make them up as part of a game! Think maybe bunny tic tac toe or something similar. Super cute and fun at the same time.”
Bunny egg cosy tutorial
Really simple – and great fun!
Lisa and Sarah, a mother and daughter team have added this to their A Spoonful Of Sugar site.
These Australian sewing and quilting fans posted the tutorial for the egg cosies which “…were fun to make and would be a fun project for a beginner sewer or older child.”
Bunny backpack
This wonderful – and unbelievably cute – toddler’s backpack tutorial was posted by Abby from Sew Much Ado. It’s so well written – and there are a number of excellent photos that really give you a great idea of what you’re doing.
This is one of the most detailed and best presented articles that we’ve come across in a while. Attention to detail is most impressive – this Bunny backpack tutorial will keep you busy for a while.
Spoil yourself this Easter!
If you’re going to really roll your sleeves up with a sewing project or two, what not treat yourself to a lovely new Jaguar sewing machine?
The Jaguar 590 sewing machine for example, can handle all types of fabric from silks to soft furnishing materials, it’s suitable for all levels of sewing from beginners to experienced can get the best out of this computerised machine. It has a huge range of features that make quilting and sewing much more productive.
