tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85962743329814317552024-03-13T09:26:21.800-07:00Coo CreationsAlisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905386742895695133noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596274332981431755.post-62238350996375801532017-10-13T09:50:00.000-07:002017-10-13T09:50:14.655-07:00DIY Kids CostumesDo you fancy trying your hand at making your kids Halloween costumes? I love making costumes and have made many over the years, they are all linked below, click on the photos to take you to the posts on my personal blog!
http://heavenlyhandmades.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/diy-ninja-costume.html
A couple of non sewing but fun crafty things:
Even more inspirationAlisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905386742895695133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596274332981431755.post-77538883767181459482016-01-02T03:32:00.001-08:002016-01-02T03:32:32.028-08:00Learn to Sew Zips
If you are wanting to learn how to sew zips then this is the place to
be. Normally I would do my own tutorials for these things but why reinvent the
wheel! All the blogs and sites I link to in this post are great places for
information and projects.
When I started sewing I would actively choose patterns that didn't have zips
in until I found this
tutorial from Make it & love it. It is a Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905386742895695133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596274332981431755.post-25939049873868740682015-05-09T07:57:00.000-07:002015-05-09T07:57:27.503-07:00Summer Top Sew Along Day 6: Bias Binding and HemmingToday is the fiddliest bit about this top, attaching the bias binding.
The pattern instructions for this are very clear so I would go to page 7 of the instructions and follow them as printed.
Here are a few pictures of the process, this was my neck, you will need to do the arm holes as well:
Pin bias tape to the wrong side of top leaving a 'tail':
Sew along fold in tape - should be 1/4 Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905386742895695133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596274332981431755.post-50936163429584162492015-05-07T07:00:00.000-07:002015-05-07T07:00:04.969-07:00Summer Top Sew Along Day 5: Shoulder and Side SeamsThe sewing today is simple, 4 straight lines.
Shoulder Seams:
You should have a front and back piece for your top, match these up with the right sides of the fabric together.
Now pin the shoulder seams in place (or just hold them if you fabric isn't slippy). Sew your seam with a 15mm / 5/8 inch seam allowance.
Side Seams:
Do exactly the same as the shoulder seams, make sure your dart is Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905386742895695133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596274332981431755.post-90611260197279449902015-05-05T11:45:00.000-07:002015-05-05T11:45:27.334-07:00Summer Top Sew Along Day 4: Bust Darts and Front PleatToday we get to do some actual sewing, in fact, one of the hardest bits of this whole top.
Bust Darts:
The bust darts are marked on the pattern
choose your size and mark on the fabric (with tailors chalk/fabric marker/frixion pen).
To mark the bust point on the underside, stick a pin through the bust point and mark the other side.
Now, fold the bust darts, right sides Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905386742895695133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596274332981431755.post-37223607883788585622015-05-04T13:36:00.000-07:002015-05-04T13:36:03.337-07:00Making your own Bias Binding
I thought I would do a tutorial on making your own bias binding but I found a blog post that does it for me so click here and follow the instructions! Now, you don't need the fancy bias tape maker you can do this.
Come back tomorrow and we will rev up the sewing machines!
Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905386742895695133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596274332981431755.post-79470958488067552612015-05-03T10:57:00.002-07:002015-05-03T10:57:40.114-07:00Summer Top Sew Along: Day 2I hope everyone has managed to get their patterns printed and pieced together without too much trauma - that is the worst bit over!
Let's get started,
Altering the Pattern:
Now, you will have cut a specific size and if you are like me and like your tops a little longer then you will need to lengthen your pattern piece.
First, measure the back of a top you like the length of, from shoulder Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905386742895695133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596274332981431755.post-20680208536707287932015-05-01T14:11:00.000-07:002020-02-03T12:34:46.530-08:00Summer Top Sew Along: Day 1Well the day is here, let the Sew Along commence!!
Via
If you are new here we are having a sew along. We will be sewing the Colette Sorbetto Top then hopefully sharing photos of our finished tops at the end!
Here are a few I made last year:
First things first though, head over to Colette Patterns and download your Sorbetto Top Pattern. Don't worry, it's free! You will get instructions Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905386742895695133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596274332981431755.post-40926712196621360732015-04-08T13:53:00.000-07:002015-04-08T14:05:28.670-07:00Summer Top Sew Along - starts 1st May
Drum Roll Please.....
I am very excited to announce that I will be holding a Ladies Summer Top sew along. So, if you fancy making clothes but don't know where to start this is for you!
It will start on the 1st May and every 2nd day there will be a post taking you through every step of making a sleeveless summer top, this is the itinerary:
1st May: Printing and assembling and cutting out Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905386742895695133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596274332981431755.post-48013041354423021132015-02-10T13:47:00.001-08:002015-02-10T13:47:15.875-08:00Get Ready for Summer - Free Sewing patterns
1. Kids Oliver + S Shorts2. Kitschy Coo Kids Tennis Skirt 3. MADE Kids Basic Tee (no photo)4. icandy handmade Everyday skirt5. icandy handmade Maxi Skirt6. By Hand London Circle Skirt App 7. Kirsten Kimono top by Maria Denmark8. Blank Canvas Tee by Cake Patterns9. Colette Sorbetto 10. By Hand London Polly Top Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905386742895695133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596274332981431755.post-68610403772400079742015-01-24T14:34:00.001-08:002015-01-24T14:34:06.718-08:00The Sewing Bee Is Back, new classes available!
I have to admit that there was much excitement when I saw the advert for the next series of the Great British Sewing Bee. It starts on BBC 2 on the 5th February, can't wait!
I will be offering weekly classes for the duration of the series every Friday evening, starting on the 6th February. We will cover some of the things from the show like refashioning,
makingAlisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905386742895695133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596274332981431755.post-39318944587249813252015-01-10T13:52:00.000-08:002015-01-10T13:58:42.732-08:00Learn to Sew!
Coo Creations is my small business selling Learn to Sew kits and doing sewing classes.
I have a personal blog, Heavenly Handmades, but instead of turning that into a place to advertise my kits I thought I would start this little space.
You can follow along by clicking on the links on the right!
Back soon!
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