Projects
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Patchwork block from a paper template
CompletedA step-by-step Paper Piecing example: arrange fabric scraps directly on a paper pattern to create a precise geometric block.
How to topstitch a corner perfectly
Practice sample for a diagonal cross stitch
CompletedA small practice project for working a single and double diagonal from left to right while keeping the back neat.
How to embroider a vyshyvanka: cross-stitch tips and patterns
DIY macramé mirror
CompletedA user project for a round mirror with a decorative frame made from clothesline, square knots and soft fringe.
Macramé mirror: a decorative rope frame
White T-shirt makeover with tie-dye
CompletedA practical tie-dye project for a white cotton T-shirt: twist the fabric from the centre, secure it with rubber bands and apply three colours of DYLON hand dye.
Tie-dye T-shirt
Transferring a sashiko pattern
CompletedA small preparation project: transfer a pattern with chalk powder through a perforated template to create a clean embroidery guide.
Japanese Sashiko Embroidery: Working Principles and a Quick Master Class
Cosmetic bag with a neatly sewn zipper
CompletedA practical cosmetic bag sewn without a separate facing: the outer fabric and lining are assembled around the zipper for a clean edge.
How to neatly sew a zipper into a cosmetic bag
