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    • BEGINNERS SEWING PT 1 & 2
    • BEGINNERS SEWING PT 3 & 4
    • BEGINNERS BAG MAKING
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    • Beginners Bag Projects
  • SEWING KNOW-HOW
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    • KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE
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project 1 - mini pin cushion

This first project is simple and builds on the skills you learned in the beginners sewing course.  The pin cushion is great around the sewing machine because it does not take up too much room.   Download the pdf template below.

project 1 - mini pin cushion pdf download

Project 1 - Mini Pin cushion (pdf)Download

project 2 - reusable facial wipes

A great way to stop using single use wipes.  You can sew this project in a few minutes using the 4-square template download below and the pdf templates.

project 2-re-usable facial wipes template and 4-square hack

Project 2 - Re-usable Facial Wipes (pdf)Download
4 square hack - quickly sew four wipes (pdf)Download

project 3 - lip gloss holder

A really useful attachment to your key ring or handbag. You will be able to grab your chap stick without taking everything else out of the bag.  Download the pdf template and instructions below.

project 3 - lip gloss holder

Project 3 - Lip Gloss holderV2 (pdf)Download

project 4 - small tote bag

A really useful small bag which is easy to sew and which could hold all your sewing bits and pieces!

project 4 - small tote bag

_Project 4 - Small Tote Bagv2 (pdf)Download

project 5 - bunting

Bunting is a great beginners project.  It is easy to cut out and sew and the end result gives a sense of pleasure...plus others will be impressed.  

Download the template below.

project 5 - bunting

Project 5 - Bunting (pdf)Download

Project 6 - heart cushion

Sew a heart cushion and learn to sew curves and ladder stitch.  Download the templates below.

Downloads - project 6 heart cushion

Project 6 - Heart Cushion v4 (pdf)Download

project 7 - mobile phone x-body bag

Quickly sew a cute x-body phone bag and add a button tab if you wish.  Get the FREE downloads below.

Download - project 7 mobile phone x-body bag

Project 7 - Mobile phone x-body bag (pdf)Download

project 8 - quilted pot holder

A great project to use up old fabrics and also learning how to cross hatch quilt the pot holder.

Download - project 8 quilted pot holder

Project 8 - Quilted Pot Holder (pdf)Download
Project 8 - Cross Hatch Quilting Sewing Guide (pdf)Download

project 9 - quilted tool/brush roll

A really easy and useful project.  Create a tool or brush roll to hold your sewing or beauty or painting brushes.  Quilting gives the project a professional finish.

download - quilted tool/brush roll

These projects require sewing curves, attaching binding, using elastic and making straps.  You can also try quilting using a helpful sewing template.

Project 9 - Quilted Tool/brush Roll (pdf)

Download

project 10 - decorated head band

Your final beginners sewing project is a decorated head band.  Learn how to making and sew an elasticated casing.  Its a simple project.

Download - DECORATED HEAD BAND

Project 10 - Decorated head band (pdf)

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