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Posted on 17th February 202325th February 2023 by Fiona and Marice — Leave a comment

How to make a Tea Cosy.

Posted on 18th August 202228th February 2023 by Fiona and Marice — 1 Comment

Cheats quilt!

Short on time to make a quilt? We used Patchwork from our Dandelion Jungle Collection. It already has the hard work done for you, you just need to layer it up and quilt.

If you make the backing 1.5″ larger all around you can use this to self bind, leaving out having to add binding to your quilt, making it even speedier.

Posted on 9th August 202213th February 2024 by Marice

Sewing Notions Pouch / Pencil Case

Posted on 12th June 202228th February 2023 by Fiona and Marice

If you’ve been inspired by the recent lingerie sewing episode of The Great British Sewing Bee then these free patterns are quick, use up little fabric, and are a great way to get some experience in sewing stretch fabrics and elastic. A google search will find you lots of free patterns but the ones that I have posted here are tried and tested by me!! Fiona x

Posted on 18th April 202218th April 2022 by Fiona and Marice

The Factory Dress / Top Pattern

Inspired by working women, with a dash of the Twenties. The Factory Dress slips over the head, features pockets and ready-rolled up sleeves. The Factory dress skill level is beginners with an ‘easy fit’ so use the bust measurement only for sizing.

I first made the dress in brushed cotton flannel, cosy for those winter months, layering over jeans and long sleeve tops but still very wearable in spring, whilst still a nip in the air.

Posted on 3rd April 20223rd April 2022 by Marice

Sewing Tea Towels.

We decided to spruce up our wee kitchen here at the shop with some new tea towels made from white waffle we had left over from a project. The fabric was pre-washed and added some binding, cotton tape for hanging and a cute wee handmade button.

Posted on 10th January 20223rd April 2022 by Fiona and Marice

Downloads from our January 22 Newsletter

Have you made a ruffle cushion before? Here’s a link to the free pattern which was also included in our newsletter this month. Click the DOWNLOAD below.

Posted on 6th December 20217th December 2021 by Fiona and Marice

Festive Opening Hours

Posted on 20th July 202128th July 2021 by Fiona and Marice

We need your votes……..

Woohoo! We are so excited to be nominated for Best Regional Independent Store – Scotland!!! We can’t THANK YOU enough for nominating us and we’d really appreciate it if you VOTE FOR US and help us to get Inverness on the map!!

Click here to be taken to the voting form, we are category 20. You don’t have to vote in every category but, of course, if you have an opinion then please do make a choice! Everyone who enters will automatically receive an exclusive download pack (with some fab wee sewing projects and a pattern for a linen top, see sneak peek below). You’ll also be entered into an exclusive prize draw to win one of two get-away breaks, valued at £3,500+

Posted on 26th February 202112th March 2021 by Fiona Mackie

Make a tassel keyring………

Our new supply kit includes everything you need to make 2 fabulous, tassel keyrings. This is a quick, fun, no sew make using our gorgeous new faux leather fringe trim.

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