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Make: George The Puppy sewing instructions and templates
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 11/08/2011 13:26:07
Create a delightful dog with this cute sewing pattern
thread■ Fibre fillFrom the sewing basket■ Scissors (for paper and fabric)■ Tracing paper (optional) ■ Pencil (optional)■ Pins■ Hand-sewing needle■ Turning tool or the tip of a pair of scissors or knitting needleCuttingCut out (or trace with tracing paper
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From the heart - handmade gifts
By Martha Thomas on 23/04/2012 10:25:54
Spread the love with these simple makes
Shaker heartA love-filled centrepiece for your table or to hang in your cupboardMaterials 57x50cm striped cotton fabric (such as Forbury Stripe £38 from Laura Ashley)Small amount of linenButtonWadding/dried lavenderWireBay leavesRibbon.How to makeCut out two heart shapes from the...
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Kimono Cutie
By Kate Donoughue on 27/09/2010 12:04:53
Make an Oriental doll your child will love
otherwise noted, seam allowances are 0.5cm and built into the patterns. Then just follow the instructions in Junior's November issue (issue 135).To make things as easy as possible, we've also provided information on sewing terms and techniques, including
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Make a shady sun hat
By on 04/05/2011 15:20:00
Keep your child cool this summer with a gorgeous reversible hat
of hat■ Fabric B: 30cm (1/3 yard) of 112cm (44in) wide fabric of the same type and weight as Fabric A for the other side of hat ■ 46cm (½ yard) of medium-weight sew-in or iron-on interfacing for brim■ Coordinating thread■ 3 Pattern pieces
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Flying the flag craft
By Amanda Pauley on 14/05/2013 12:59:00
This home-made rainbow bunting will brighten up even the cloudiest day at a festival and add a flourish to your family’s tent!
Festival fever...No festival is complete without a string of bunting gently fluttering in the summer breeze. This delightful home-made pattern in rainbow colours is the perfect craft project for you to make together, and the plain flags give your
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Children's Art and Craft Books
By on 19/04/2010 16:25:15
Inspire a crafty child with these great books
of shapes and colours, there’s a selection of still-life images next to a blank page for your child to hone her observation and artistic skills, and tons of other fun ideas. Girl’s Best Book Of Knitting, Sewing, and Embroidery Stewart
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The Designer Behind the Osprey Poco Premium
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 11:14:52
Mike Pfotenhauer, designer of the Osprey Poco Premium, on what makes a great child carrier
carry my son around. I put a breathable mesh backpanel and a better hipbelt on it and I was able to haul him around on my back while I worked, sewing packs and cutting patterns. A couple years ago I looked at the state of kid carrying packs available
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Orla Kiely: The Queen of Pattern
By Catherine O'Dolan on 29/05/2012 19:16:15
The Irish designertakes inspiration from the colours of her childhood to create iconic designs as she branches out into picture books
autobiographical book, Pattern (Octopus, £25), Orla describes the exuberant décor of her family home, a look that has become a signature of the vintage vibe and retro romance of her designs. “One of my most vivid memories is our family kitchen, with its olive green
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A Fine Vintage
By Kelly Beswick on 11/03/2011 12:06:30
By fusing striking prints with classic tailoring, Fiona Bell created Their Nibs. Here, she reveals how she is inspired by beauty from a bygone age
and Harrods. A book has also just been published, Vintage Style For Kids, featuring 25 patterns from the Their Nibs collection to make at home. Sitting with the book on her lap, absent-mindedly flicking through the pages, Fiona is clearly very proud of her
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