Pretty Jam Jar Covers Tutorial

This one is easy and it is a bit of sewing, a bit of quilt-as-you-go and a bit of stitchery so something for everyone. Best of all, it is a stash buster so you can use up the little bits and pieces.

How to sew a cute little zippered handbag DIY stitch a small pouch. I have a small bag with a zip this time. It has patches too and a quilt-as-you-go feature and it is fully lined and it has a trademark label!

These bags are perfect for days out when you want an easy way to carry your water bottle, sunglasses, book and purse. They are unlined which makes them easy to fold up and store in your handbag in case of any impulse purchases!

This traditional and practical ‘sewing kit’ is modelled on those handed out to soldiers and sailors as far back as the 18th century.
Hussif, or Hussy, is a derivation of ‘Housewife’. They were originally a long strip of fabric pockets filled with threads, buttons, needles and pins which could be easily rolled and kept in a pocket.