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On top of this you'll find over 50 fabulous makes, covering a wide range of techniques for creating items for you and your home. ‘Take a look at the Take A Picture feature on pages 9-18 for innovative ways to display photos usually stored away on your computer or hidden in drawers, plus I've been a bit indulgent and included a project from my own book, Sewing Machine Basics - the Lined Tote Bag, on pages 59-61, which I hope you like, ‘This month we also launch a brand new Woman's Weekly crafting campaign, The Woodland Glen, asking our lovely readers to sew and knit items to create a wonderful scene for our Woman's Weekly Live! show in Manchester this coming September, all in aid of the Woodland ‘Trust charity. Turn to page $8 for more details and two fun bird projects to get you started. ‘Well that’s quite enough from me, but do get in touch and let me know what you think of the new look, plus I'd love to see photos of ‘what you've made for Over To You, see page 74. ‘Until next month, have fun crafting! Cano. Jane Bolsover EDITOR To help you with your makes we've added ‘At a glance’ experience levels. Look out for this at the top of each You Will Need section. S (AR) SHARE WITH US fo eee airy en Leeson pein aso Tae ed rear etts ere [ART DIRECTOR Fiona Watson CHIEF SUB-EDITOR Heather Seabrook EDITOR IN CHIEF Jayne Marsden HEAD OF MARKETING Mary Bird Subscription rates: One yea, 12 sues (nelulng pp UK £5765, EUR E65. 40; North America 3.5; est af warld £54.00, Joecom oral =44 330333 0255,LOVE TO Whe Look what’s inside... 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Insert eyelets following manufacturers instructions andthen pullechvibbon | through ts corresponding eyelet. / Pretty Pen Pots Tur food tins into attractive storage pots by covering them with paper. Firstly, wash and dry the empty tn Ccuta piece of decorative paper or thin card the same height as your tin and long enough to wrap all he way around it(you can use carefully removed label asa template) Cover the outside of the tinwith double-sided sticky tape; peel away the backing paper and carefully \wrap the new paper around the tin, tensuring that t's smooth and fat Recycled Storage Jars ‘These colourful rabbit-topped jars are great for storing your craft supplies. Use superglue to sticka plastic toy to each lid. Using newspaper to protect, your surfaces, place teach lid on an upturned yogurt pot. Following the manufacturer's instructions, spray paint eachlid and toy until they are evenly coated. 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(© Water basod white undercoat ! en ee ad and have a piece of glass cut to fit. white photos © Wood adhesive © Double-sided tape @ Fine grade sandpaper © Cutting board, metal ruler and craft knife ‘Arrange the photos within the border. Using the cutting board, metal ruler and craft knife, rim the photos to fit ifnecessary, and hold in place witha litle double-sided tape. Give the glass a good clean before placing it over your arrangement. { © Mater boned white Measre bitop nsde the border 20 oe MaKe wr WE© Fade-away marker pen © Rubber solution glue © Cutting board, metal ruler and craft knife Remove the back of the frame using a screwdriver to lever out any staples. Place the back on to the thick card, mark around it with a pencil, then cut out using the ruler, craft knife and cutting mat. asa template, seater, Mea of linen and interfacing, adding a 1.5em seam allowance around all edges. Press the interfacing to wrong side of nen following manufacturers instructions, Using the thick card Using your os photo asa guide, draw a rough version of its background on tothe linen Using the fade-away marker pen. Leave the upper section clear for your names. Cutourthe figure(s from thephoto leaving // hi alSemtabalong 4h eee a Lay the figure(s) A S9 ontothe background and write their name in the space above, sing the fade-away marker pen. Using three strands of embroidery thread, embroider the background in black in varying sizes of straight stitch and backstitch, Embroider the name in red using chain stitch, See our stitch guide on page 67 for how to work the Individual stitches. Press fat elles With a bit of imagination and some traditional embroidery stitches, you can give a new twist to your family photographs Lay the embroidered fabric on a flat surface with the interfacing uppermost. Place the piece of thick card on top and position in the centre. Fold over the hem ledges and stick in place with ‘masking tape. Place the embroidery into the frame and replace the back. Fold under the tab on the base of figure(s). Cut anarrow strip of thin card to same height of figure(s), plus 15cm, Fold over strip ends. Glue figure to base of frame and then glue folded ends of strip to back of figure and base of frame to make triangular support. Leave to dry. aPersonalised Cushion ‘50cm square cushion pad 60cm of two co-ordinating print and check fabrics, ‘each 116em wide 20cm of matching plain fabric 160m of white cotton fabric, pre-washed and pressed White thread ‘Matching thread ‘Two 9x10cm photos ‘White and light T-shirt image transfer paper for inkjet printers Inkjet printer Either scan photographs on to your computer or photocopy them directly on to.the transfer paper Using an inkjet printer. Following the ‘manufacturer's instructions, transfer ‘the images on to the white cotton fabric and then cut them out with scissors Vintage photos are perfect for trimming this appliquéd cushion For the cushion cover, cut two rectangles 41.5cm wide x 53cm long from print fabric and two rectangles 145cm wide x 53cm long from check fabric. For the appliqué patches, cut ‘out two rectangles 16cm wide x 17cm long from plain fabric, keeping all long edges parallel to the finished edges lof the fabric (he selvedges) With right sides together and taking a 15cm seam allowance, stitch each print rectangle to a check rectangle down one long edge, forming ‘two mittor image squares. Press seams open Place each mage centrally ‘onto the right side ofa plain ‘appliqué rectangle and fackimages in pplace, 2mm in from the raw edgi White thread, and with your sewing machine set to a medium-sized close zigzag stitch, sew around each image, enclosing the raw edges. Press a 1emhem to the wrong side around all edges of each appliqué rectangle, then place them on to the printed fabric section of the front cover, Using our cushion image as a guide; tackin place. Set your sewing machine to straight stitch, and using a matching thread, sew the rectangles in place close to pressed edges. Remove tacking stitches. With right sides together, seams patching and fawedgeslevel, stitch around al edges witha 15cm seam "| allowance leaving alarge (| opening along the lower edge. Tim seam allowances away diagonally across the corners notloser than ar froma the stitchingline.Tum cover ight side, out press the opening seam allowances 45cm to wrong side. Insert the pad and slpstch ee sttch guide, page 67) theore paneer ts pe eeranrr ress pore nnt ag fou will nee ' (@ Eight photos 14.5em wide x | 200m deep ; © Pack of Water Slide Decal Paper for inkjet printers i © 8 pieces 12mm-thick MDF: | \4.Semwidex 200m deep | © 14 brass hinges ' 25mm x 20mm, © Small brass sorews | @ White primer \ @ White oil-based eggshell paint Prime and paint the MOF panels onall sides and edges; eave to dry between coats, When completely dry, stick an easily removable label to one side of each piece and number them from 108, With numbers to the utside place panels \. and 2together standing | themupononelongedge. |.) ‘Open out a hinge and place 7) ion top of the upper long ‘edges 3em in from one end; | mark screw holes with a bradawl Repeat at the other end. il In the same way as step 2, pair and mark pieces 3 and 4, 5 and 6, then Zand 8. Then, with the numberless sides to the outside, pair and mark long Unmarked edges of 2 and 3, 4 and 5, then 6 and 7 as before, making a hole atall marks with a bradawl Following the manufacturer's instructions, print your images con the smooth, white eggshell side of the Waterslide Decal paper and, after Cutting them to size, apply them to the hnumberless sides of the MDF panels. ‘When completely dry, paint over with a clear varnish and leave to dry. Screw hinges firmly in place to concertina panels.School Photo Shade — ‘You will need ‘© A group school photo © Arum lampshade to ft depth of photo © One pack of Tshirt transfer paper for inkjet printers (© 400m of 150em-wide pre- washed and pressed white/ natural cotton or calico fabric © 400m of stioky-backed tieback and pelmet stiffener ‘© Two packs of 16 mm-wide satin bias binding © Fabric glue © 6mm-wide double-sided fabrio adhesive tape © Fade-away marker pen © inkjet printer, cutting board, metal ruler and oraft knife ‘This lampshade cleverly uses a schooldays portrait Remove shade cover carefully from frame to use ‘asa pattern and keep the ‘two wire rings to one side. On paper-backed side of pelmet stiffener, markaround lampshade cover, adding an extra 1.5cm along one short end. Cut ‘out long rectangle using sharp scissors. to the T-shirt transfer paper. As the transfer ey paper sheetsare only 44) AA Rasizeyouwiineed — Sul By ‘to copy your image i . in two or three sections allowing for image overlaps, Using a cutting board, Following the pack instructions, transfer your photo on craft knife and ruler trim excess off transfer papers to form the whole image, matching depth and length to fit the new rectangular cover. Lay out the white (or natural) fabric on a smooth, level wellpadded surface; stretch it out flat and pin in place. Following the manufacturer's instructions, transfer the photograph on to the fabric, ensuring that each section of the image butts together, and matches at the joins to create the whole image. pelmet stiffener as a Ce) one er re oe meee mnt eeri ge Tum stiffened fabric right side up and smooth it firmly with your hand toensure it adheres well to pelmet * stiffener. Fold over the - short end hem and stickin place with fabric glue, Leave to dry then overlap the ends by 15cm with the hemmed end on top. Glue ends together to forma drum and secure them with clothes pegs until glue is. completely dry. Insert the wire ring with bulbs holder inside top of new shade, fold ‘over fabric hem to ‘enclose the ring and dgluein place. Hold | | in position with pegs \. / until glue is dry. Repeat at base with remaining ring. ‘Apply adhesive tape to top inner and outer edges of shade. Cut bias binding into two equal lengths. Starting and finishing at the back seam, stick the binding over the top edge to neaten. Trim excess ifnecessary. Repeat at base,‘These fun badges can use your favourite photos i and recycled bottle tops 3 You will need ‘© small photos © Bottle caps Rubber-solution gue Epoxy resin or super glue © Brooch-back pins Stick brooch-back pins centrally to the outside of caps with epoxy resin or super glue and leave them to dry. Using a ten pence coin as a guide, place the coin on yyour chosen images and mark around. Cut out the circles and stick them inside the caps using rubber solution glue 16i : i Use the Macro’ setting on ‘camera to get arty! Turn images of flora and fauna into this unique photo cube yo H ‘You will need 17] Prime and paint the MDF cube on all ePammprroxviank | Lsdesandecgestenetodyoemeen Ji), CRE er oats Ensure thatthe cube scompecely 7 (f” ee Ee | dey before moving onto thenex sep i | @ Primer for dark colours Following the manufacturer's { insteuctions, print your images ' con the smooth, white eggshell side { of the Waterslice Decal paper. Cut ' the images to size and apply them to { the each side of the MOF cube. When { completely dry, paint over with a clear satin varnish and leave to dry. © Terracotta eggshell paint © Pack of Waterslide Decal Paper for inkjet printers © Clear water-based satin varnishOf fi Fil Stand the four files side by side and ICE FES Lncsncnehefodiads ie Have your image enlarged at a copy shop to ft the measurements taken, Four wooden magazine files Trim down image if necessary and using Landscape photograph a craft knife slice the photograph into Spray adhesive four equal strips to fit the file backs. Craft knife BY ia wet vested een 15 protecting your surface with |] newspaper, spray the wrong I side of each photo slice’ with glue and stick in place on the files. Arrange files in order to recreate the fullimage. Persenalise your office space with this quick and ‘easy idea for your filesLeather Gadget Case - You will need | @ Tam cardboara \ @ Wnite leather offcuts | @ Digital photo orscanofa | | photograph | @ Dark T-shirt image transfer q paper for inkjet printers @ Leather needle © Strong thread © Thimble ' © Pencil and ruler © Inkjet printer © Small bulldog clips Place your gadget ‘on the cardboard ‘and draw around it. Now ‘extend the bottom and sides by tem toallow for the thickness of the ‘gadget and stitching, Curve the bottom two comers to follow the shape of your gadget. Cut out your template using sharp scissors. For the back ofthe case, place the ‘template on the wrong side of one piece of leather and, using a pencil, draw ‘around the shape. Cut out with scissors For the front of the case, scale your selected image to just larger than your template. Print ‘out on dark ‘Tshirt image transfer sheet for an inkjet printer Trim to roughly the size of the ‘template, leaving a 6mm border around all sides. Following the manufacturer's instructions, apply the transfer to the right side of another piece of leather, taking care not to scorch the leather centre the card template on the photo- ansferred leather and draw around itwitha pencil. Use sharp scissors to cutit out ‘This isthe front piece of the case. 1 (OVE 0 MaKe Wr WW Use leather offrcuts to create a personalised phone case with 3 favourite photo Place the leather pieces wrong sides together, and all edges aligned. Hold the two pieces together, Using the small bulldog clips to keep them in position while you sew. Using the leather needle, thick thread anda thimble to help push the needle through the Teather, work blanket stitches (see ourstitch = guide, page 67) allaround the outside of the case, starting and finishing atthe top edge, and leaving the top edges open. Jip. COVER ATE A FOR A TABLET OR GLASSES CASE wail This project was taken from Photo Art, by Elie Laycock (Cico), £12.98, see age 66} Se Easy Makes _ These stylish ideas . are quick to create, y 4 and are ideal ~~ @ last-minute se gifts for family and friendsHanging Heart Hearts aren't ust for Valentine's Day - this beautiful decoration made from a selection of pretty papers, would grace any room all year round From one sheet of paper, cut wo strips 5 x25em. From the second sheet, cut two strips 5x 20cm. From the third sheet, cut two strips 5 x 16cm and from the fourth sheet cut three strips 5x 12.5em. Fold and glue each strip in half lengthways, keeping all edges level ‘You will need ‘@ Aselection of four pretty printed papers @ PVA glue @Ashortlength of brown string ¢ Scissors @ Hole punch © Clothes peg Place one strip of each size on top of jeach other, with the shortest at the bottom and the longest on top. Place the extra 12.5cm strip on top of the longest strip and then add the remaining strips {in decreasing length. Keeping the ends level, lue all of them together for about 4cm up from the end, Hold in place with the peg and leave to dry. When dry, remove the peg and bend Jeach strip in turn to make the heart shape, gluing them in place as before. Hold together with the peg until dry. Punch a hole in the top of the centre strip and thread through the brown, string and knot to form a hanging loop, Crystal Bracelet Layered and wrap-around bracelets make great summer jewellery so make yourself this crystal and bakers twine wrap bracelet — Keeping the beads on the packaging Wire, fold over one end to form a loop, and thread on a crimp tube, Clamp itin place by squashing it wth your pliers, then attach 3 jump ring tothe loop. uta length oftwine six times the length of your beading wire. Fold in halfand tein a knot ust below your jump, ring. Stick this end to a table with tape. ‘You will need @ Cousin Jewellery Basics -bead strand glass FZCross both ends of the twine n the gap crystal CDbevween the first two crystals and tie in @ Cousin Jewellery a knot Repeat between each crystal Check sies-silver crimp tubes @ Cousin Jewellery Basics starter pack ¢Papermania for size by wrapping around wrist and te fon a second strand of crystals if necessary tthe finishing end, make a loop in the ‘wire and attach another crimp tube, ‘jump ring and a lobster claw fastening. Stick the claw end to the table, and work the twine back along the bracelet ina blanket stitch effect between each bead, knot off and trim (see our guide on [page 67 for how to work blanket stitch). ¢ Pointed nose Jewellery pliers “@ Sticky tape 20 LOVE OMAKE WT WW Lavender Ravioli ‘These fragrant sachets are a fun way to use up leftover, pieces of fabric. A whole heap can be placed in drawers ‘and in laundry to add thatlovely lavender scent Cut 6.Sem squares from printed fabric and a matching number of 6.5cm Squares from a plain backing fabric. ‘Thread up your sewing machine }with the topstitching thread and suitable needle. Adjust the stitch length to something smaller than you normally ‘work with, Ths is so that when you stitch and then trim, the stitches won't unravel ‘You will need ¢ Cotton printe: fabric scraps @ Plain fabri ‘With wrong sides facing and raw backing scraps, CDedges level, stitch along one edge such aslinen You can chain piece the squares together @ Bold for speed and snip them apart. Repeat until three sides of the squares are sewn, ¢ Dried lavender il each pocket with two teaspoons A iicvener an tren sch ione @ Scissors ‘@Pinking shears the fourth side to close. Finally, trim each @ Sewing _ side with pinking shears, taking off a machine fraction to neaten the edges but do not ¢ Topstitching machineneedle trim away too much seam allowance. Project taken from Litle Quilts & Gifts from Jelly Roll Scraps, see page 65 Butterfly Canvas Graduated shading is everywhere at the moment - this canvas will inspire you to create an ombre effect on just about anything using card stock in dark to light shades 84,7 Punch out 12 buttery shapes from 4% an ly shapes Ste m4 A each piece of coloured card “4 “cd L fl fe 1d ae ay your canvas on a flat surface an Sig Mtr arrange thebutterfiesinaheart BERT Shope on top. Sart with thelighter a shades at the bottom and graduate to the darker shades at the top. ‘You will need © Xeut Basic Butterfly Medium Palm Punch, or ‘cardpunch of your choice ¢ Four different shades of Papermania ‘When you have finished arranging the butterfies, carefully bend up the wings of each butterfly to create a three- dimensional effect and glue in position. eatxatem stretches Tip. « The trick to creating arteanvas, 3 od ombre effect is to use Alipurpete Sand stock oolours that are ndhesive ory similar so that the graduation of shades is subtleeee leem tLe ECR a eae our fab projectsVenetian Mirror ‘MDF coffee table, such ‘as Ikea's LACK table 4mm mirrored glass cut to {fit your table (see step 1) Evo-stick Impact glue Glass frosting/etching spray paint Artists’ paint brush Black satin paint Paint brush Aska glazier to cuta piece of mirrored glass to fit the top of your table and four pieces for the sides. Spray the glass frosting/etching paint into the lid of the can. Using the paintbrush, paint a tiny half daisy ineach comer of the glass pieces and 2 few along the edges. Join up with dots and leave to dry. Meanwhile, paint the legs black and also leave to dy. Glue the mirrarto the table top; leave to dry. Turn upside down and glue the side sections in place; leave to dry. > Make this prety arrangement of flowers in just a few minutes: ‘Add colour to your table in a couple of minutes by placing ey tre hms a ses such as old bottles, Jars and egg cups. Almost is look effective like this, but stick to matching, or atleast colour nfainers ~ tiny vases, shot or sherry glasses, miniature ‘mix different flower types. o- 22, LOVE TOMAKE WT WWYou will need © Wooden furniture, such as an ld ottoman or blanicet box © Cotton fabric for covering © Découpage medium © Tape measure © Scissors © Newspaper (@ Paintbrush © Plastic edge tool Measure the first part of the furniture that you want to cover, f the piece is square or rectangular, just Using the measurements will do. fit isan irregularly-shaped piece, make a template from newspaper by holding the paper against the furniture piece and drawing around it then cutting it out ‘Cut out a piece of the cotton fabric the same size asthe area that you are going to-cover: Make sure that the fabric is the exact size without going ‘over the edige more than 6mm, Painta thin layer of découpage medium over the area to be covered, ‘making sure that the layer is smooth without any obvious blobs. Lay the fabric on the furniture, keeping the fabric straight and the ledges even with the furniture edge. Use a plasticedged tool to help smooth out ‘the fabric and remove any bubbles or folds. Painta thin layer of découpage medium over the fabric. Make the layer smooth and without any lines oF grooves. Allow the medium to dry ‘thoroughly, then apply another layer. Repeat this process until you have the entire piece of furniture covered ‘with fabric pieces. Allow to dry for 24 hours before usingTEN ‘You will need ' | @ Wooden upholstered chair i © Co-ordinating cotton fabrics to cover chair we © Découpage medium, | @ Tape measure a Use co-ordinating fabric remnants to. beautiful ch your home. Bedroom Chair 1 trersyostavcromme sa 7 @ Scissors © Piece of calico or old sheeting for making a pattern © Upholstery tacks © Lightweight hammer © Paintbrush © Plastic-edged tool ‘anew high-density foam pad cut to fit. ‘To cover the shaped top section of. ‘the chair back and the base sections of the seat, follow the instructions for the ‘Fabric-covered Furniture’ on page 23. For the legs and chair back bars, cut ong 4cm-wide strips of fabric, Working on one section at atime, paint a thin layer of découpage medium over the area to be covered and carefully wind a fabric stip around until the section is ‘covered, Paint another layer of medium ‘over the fabric and allow to dry, then Spy asecond com Repet uml te io ircovered Lay the calico or sheeting on top of the seat pad and trace around the shape, folding it at the front corners and trimming it around the back uprights tofit;cut out. Use the calico pattern to ‘cut out your seat cover from main fabric, ‘adding a 1.5cm hem toall sides. Press.a1.5cm hem to the wrong side ‘around all edges of the seat fabric. Place fabric over the seat pad and start to attach the fabric using the tacks. Insert the first tack at the centre front, the second at the centre back, the third at ‘one side and the fourth at the remaining side. Continue inserting tacks alternately in this way, until the cover is smoothly and firmly attached all ound- os ‘You will need { @ Acanvas picture @ Selection of gems in various sizes and colours to co- ordinate with your picture © Glue gun Laying the canvas fat, arrange the gems on to your picture. When you are satisfied with the arrangement, glue them in place using the glue gun. Allow the glue to fully set before hanging your picture Customise: ‘canvas print with, ribbons from your local haberdashery ‘You will need @ Lampshade © Aselection of ribbon and organza ribbons © Crystal beaded trim © Peel n Stick Fabric Fuse Tape © Masking tape Cut lengths of ribbon to wrap around your lampshade allowing a 2cm ‘overlap on each length. Using the Peel rn Stick Fabric Fuse Tape, carefully attach the ribbons to the lampshade, making sure that you keep them running straight ‘and parallel to each other, and that all joins are at the back of the shade. Cuta length of the beaded trim to fit ‘around the base of the shade. Using the Peeln Stick Fabric Fuse Tape, stick the trim to the inside of the lampshade, with the join at the back of, the shade. 28Blanket Cushion SEs ‘You will need } (© Fringed mohairand woollen | throws ' © Cushion pad ' © Pattern (see box, below right) | ‘© Buttons (optional) (© Taitor’s chat © Matching throad (© Fabrio soissors Lilac rectangular cushion ‘This cushion is made from a throw with a floral patterned design, and is seamed to create a fringed border at the centre front. Measure, at regular intervals, 10cm in from one fringed edge of your throw, and mark with a row of pins. Fold your front pattern in half and lay the folded ledge up to the pinned line, Oraw around the three sides of the pattern not against the pins, with chalk. Repeat for the second front piece. Cut out the two fronts leaving the fringed section attached, ‘Cut out two back pieces from the remaining throw, keeping the long ledges of the pattern parallel to one side of the throw. With wrong sides facing, raw edges and fringes level, pin, tack and. machine stitch the two front pieces together at the centre front, taking a 10cm seam allowance, Remove tacking and lightly press the seam open. Tack the flaps flat at the top and bottom edges. Along the two back cover overlap ‘edges, press and tack a 2cm double- ‘turned hem to the wrong side; machine stitch in place close to the first pressed edge. Remove tacking Lay the front cover right side up and with right sides facing, place a back cover on top, keeping raw edges level and hemmed edge towards the centre, Place the second back on top, covering the remaining part of the front, again keeping raw edges level and hemmed edges overlapping at the centre, Pin, tack and machine stitch around all edges of the cover, taking a 1.5em seam allowance. 26 Remove tacking, clip corners and turn right side out. Lightly press seamed edges, insert cushion pad through the back opening, and stitch three buttons to centre front seam, as shown in the picture, Purple fringed cushion The deep fringe has been cut off this checked throw and used to decorate the sides and the front of this cushion Trim away the fringe from one side of your throw leaving a 3cm strip of fabric down the edge of the fringe CCut the fringe into four equal lengths to the width of your cushion pattern (including the seam allowance) From the remaining fabric, and keeping the long edges of the pattern pieces parallel to one side ofthe throw, cut ‘out one front piece and two back pieces. Neaten the overlap edges of the back cover pieces as shown in step 4 of the Lilac rectangular cushion, Press under a lem hem to the ‘wrong side down two of the fringed strips and pin them to the front cover, Using the photo on the right as a guide ‘Machine stitch in place clase to the pressed edges. Lay the front cover right side up, and place the remaining two fringe strips on top, with their raw edges: level with the side edges of the front cover; tack in place. To ensure that the fringe doesn't get Jcaught in the seams as you stitch the covers together, trim away the very end tassel on each piece of fringing at the top and bottom of the cover. Complete the cover following steps 5 and 6 of the Lilac rectangular cushion, omitting reference to the buttons. Lilac square cushion The throw used for this cushion had ‘a matching braid trim down each side, and t's been used to edge the cover. ‘Trim away the braid from each side of your throw leaving a 3cm strip of fabric down the edge. From the remaining fabric, and making sure to keep the long edges of the pattern Making a basic rvelope-style cushion pattern ora square or rectaneula® Sammon pa measure tb au an wid from seam Jen rap a pater pice sean oauroments for the baie rete gover eading « 1.6em seam ‘Srowanoo to all os. ck ofthe ousbion rer nt be made from #0 Seete nich overlap. To make ek pattern, ed the Ont nein hast waaay an paseiyround ven to wsecond sence orpaper Measure out em Meee gue folaed oago in tr Places a aek witha pencil Join and rato form te oveT8D, ‘we maven the top ana bowOr eto mect tne overap ine Gurouthe shape Se pieces parallel to one side of the throw, cut out a front and two back pleces,eaten the overlap edges of the back cover pieces as shown in step 4 of the Lilac rectangular cushion, Lay the front cover right side up, and with the raw edges level, pin lone of the braid strips around all edges ‘of the cover, making a small pleat in ‘each corner, and overlapping the starting and finishing ends. Trim away any excess braid and tack in place. [Attach the back cover pieces following step 5 of the Lilac rectangular cushion, Remove tacking, clip corners and turn through to right side. Lightly press seamed edges, Finally, press under Tem hem on the remaining braid strip. Pin the pressed edge to the very outer edges of the front cover, overlapping the first row of braid, folding the comers and finishing the ends as before. Machine stitch in place; insert cushion pad and stitch a button to the front through the centre of the cushion, Pastel pink cushion A soft mohair throw has been used for this fluffy pink cushion cover Carefully trim away the fringe from fone side of your throw leaving a 3m Use blankets and throws to make these seft gorgeous cushions strip of fabric down the edge of the fringe. Cut the fringe into two equal lengths to the width of your cushion pattern (including the seam allowance). Following step 4 of the Purple rectangular cushion, stitch two lengths of fringe across the right side fof cushion front, using the photo above asa guide, ‘Complete the cover following steps }6 and 7 of the Lilac rectangular cushion, omitting reference to the buttons, and making sure that the fringe doesn’t get caught in the seams. arMEET OUR EXPERTS AND LEARN SOMETHING NEW ene eet cand arenas Sonya} since the age of four, Sout uae ee erect ore eed eee Pees cca prea ttceorsts fare running more of our popular Make & Take crochet workshops this year, including our brand-new myboshi make =a beanie hat workshop, especially for adults to attend with children. Alll our Make & Take workshops are held in ‘our HQ in London, and will be led by Freddie from our Knitting Team and her chosen experts. They're perfect for learning or improving your skills. Once you're ‘more confident, there are loads of pretty patterns tomake. Beceem Bore ayy Boece ere pun coer Peery fore ett erry erent nts eeecercrt Euchccmeou coe Revie teres Whether you've never ‘even held a crochet hook or simply want to improve your technique, with our help, you'll soon be able to follow the gorgeous patterns you've seen in Woman's Weekly and in our monthly Knitting & Crochet magazine. Tinerary 10am Meet and greet, with tea and coffee ee Peon PR oe eto overeat Eg eee ant feeeesoge eit erie Soma errs skills techniques eae ea eee poets eee peo ee eects Coreen Peers Peet pec knitters, crocheters, Ecce eos eee Acrochet teacher pce auc ernest crores Beco prec eccs percentages’ Crees aes packosen tars come berreton rg eer esc ted 10:30am Introduetion 10.45am Holding your hook and yarn, chain, double crochet stitch 1130am Tea/coffee break 45am Hal-trebles, ‘trebles and double- ‘treble stitches apm Lunch 2pm Start on your very first erochet project 3pm Tea/coffee break ‘4pm Question time 430pm Workshop ends yer othpT VeN Bey Crochet Day 25 August Woman's Weekly Events Intermediate Christmas £69 per adult ‘Aimed at the beginner, youlllears £35 per child foreleg BEV ae everything you need te know to take a fashionable ybosh hat Gat in eary and make some (Goshi meaning beanie in Japanese). beettiful new decorations Theyll teach you how to hold your hook and yar base for your home ort ive sites, decroasing techniques and how to chongeoslots next year to fiends and ‘This workshop is suitable for children aged Tickets willbe sold in parent-child pairs and be accompanied by a participating adult. Itinerary 10am Meet and greet, with tea, coffee, and soft drinks 10:30am Introduction 1045am Holding your hook and yarn, basic stitches 1130am Drinks 1145am Half trebles and treble stitches pm Lunch 45pm Final steps to ‘completing your hat 2.30pm Question time ‘3pm Werkshop ends 12 and over. every child must stiffening, Itinerary tea and coffee decorations stiffen them family as gifts. This Make & Take is for you if you know ‘the basic stitches in crochet and wish to learn more exciting sills. We'll be ‘teaching you the following ‘techniques: working in the round, complex lace stitches, changing colours, embellishing and ‘10am Meet and greet with 10.30am Introduction 10.45am How to work in the round and make circular 11,30am Tea/coffee break 11145am Finish off your circular decorations; how to tpm Lunch 2pm Choose from a selection of projects and learn how to follow the pattern 3pm Tea/coffee break ‘4pm Question time 43pm Workshop ends BOOKING INFO & DETAILS ABOUT THE DAY “FTickets cost £69 per person; €35 per child fon the myboshi workshop, who must be ‘accompanied by a paying adult ‘FTickets willbe allocated on a first-come, first-served basis When you book using the coupon, we will contact you to confirm your place 4 The workshop will beheld at our office: Time ine. (UK), Blue Fin Building, 110 WOMAN'S WEEKLY 2015 WORKSHOPS ‘Woman's Weekly Marketing, Blue Fin Building, Room 06-NZ-02, 110 Southwark Street, London SEI 0SU Southwark Street, London SEI OSU, ‘The office is within walking distance of London Bridge, Waterloo, Waterloo East, Blackfriars and Southwark stations ‘The day will start at 10am with tea and coffee. Lunch can be bought n the Blue Sky Café and if the weathers fine, meals can be eaten on the raaf terrace. You may also purchase food from other local outlets, or feel free to bring your own. Tea, coffee and water willbe provided “All materials and equipment are supplied. Please complete this coupon and senditto: Ieeloseachegue made payable to Womans Weeiy Sh Event Date Price No oftickate | Sub-total Lear Te Crachet ‘2aApril | €69 per ticket Lear Te Crochet sadune | €69 per ticket Kid's Beanie Hat Day adult ticket | 25 August | €69 per ticket Kid's Beanie Hat Day-child ticket | 25 August _| €35 per ticket Intermediate Christmas Crochet Day | 2 October _| £69 pertcket GRAND TOTAL|£ (lease write yourname and adress cea onthe back of your cheque) gona Mepis Tien wil ec peso fran pres oredr and aes! eee seed esa oma Hel wdfn lucas ust oy [ying ston wt ea ston log ban HS Fe three ptr at be oad Colours and yarns may vary on the day from those shown here ‘TERMS AND CONDITIONS Womans Weekiyhasthe right to change the inary ofthe day. Pleas ot, tickets to this event arenon- ‘refundable less itis cacabed or postponed A guestlist policy willbe inepersion atthe ever. Yui ceive ‘ofimatin ef your place within fv werking days of your ‘aupen being delivered tisisyourtickt te the event 50 lease etait for future reference Mrs/Mia/Me/M lta spend Address youn maaan ne alae ieMaking Soap This gorgeous-smelling soap is fun to make, using the traditional cold press method. So go on, create something beautiful for yourself or to give as a gift to friends You will need Quantities make six generous bars © 128¢ coconut of! © 30g shea butter ‘85g palm oil © 227 olive oil © 10g essential ofl © 5g purple coloured cosmetic clay, or natural food colouring © 70¢ sodium hydroxide © Plastic moulds, such as a large margarine or ice- cream tubs, with ids © Mould liner, such as cling Alm ‘© Pogs, to hold liner in place © Goggles, protective gloves andan apron (© Large stainless steel pan, without a non-stick lining © Hand-held stick blender, optional © Glass or china jug © Towels or a blanket Note Subtiuting diferent ot or butter ay cout your soap tobe too grey orto hash, but you can ‘hoose any eset lo Fagrance Important safety notes eee uae united oon your si 3 Seaham arose can cause DUS. falc te safety instructions onthe reo and wear gloves and gogaes iverkin a wel-verlited room andy Sor eta te tres when You mi Teese dmyoronde int the water Stove the cooling slutlon away fom Suidren and pets you getsome on salar under ol running Wate! Jeeta minutes Seek medic) tac concemed about the bun sol amy Petr Grate Chpsn (© 176g water (tap or distilled) | that is deliberately too big for your ‘mould, Place the liner in the mould ‘and hold in place with pegs or sticky tape. ] Preparing your mould: Cuta liner Preparing the lye solution: Wearing gloves and goggles, pour the water into a glass jug and set aside. Ina bow, weigh the sodium hydroxide. Carefully add sodium hydroxide to the water—never the other way round—and carefully stir until the sodium hydroxide is fully dissolved and doesn't have agrainy {eel toit when you stir Set the ye solution aside somewhere safe to alow itto cool a ar into the stainless steel pan. Place ‘over a low heat and melt the oils and ‘butters very slowly. Once melted, add the olive oll and stiruntl everything is fully ‘mixed. Remove from the heat Combining liquids: Wearing gloves and goggles, slowly and very carefully [pour the lye solution into the pan away from the heat. Start by pouring avery small amount into the oils and, if ‘there is no bubbling and hissing, carry on pouring. f there isa reaction, your oils are stil too hot. Leave them to cool down for another ten minutes then try again, Str the Iyeyoil mixture carefully but briskly for 2-3 ‘minutes, unti thoroughly mixed, ‘Tracing: After afew minutes the mixture will turn opaque and start ‘to resemble runny custard ~ the ‘ime ths takes depends on the room ‘temperature, the temperature of the oll, and the types of oils used. Keep stering Untilaight’trace's formed. This s when ‘the mixture starts to thicken and ifyou drizale alittle of the mixture on to the surface, a trallis formed across the surface before it sinks back in. To speed up the ‘tracing process use a whisk ora hand-held stick blender, set on alow speed, but be very careful not to splash the mixture out of the pan. Note: Soap mixture can take ‘minutes, or hours to trace, but you don't have to stir constantly you can leave the mixture for 15 minutes and repeat the stiring as necessary,2. ‘Try A New Craft cannot ey sl ‘yoursoap, unless 9 ‘cosmetic chemist hhas certified your ‘Curing: After 24 hours, look at your soap. fit [Adding fragrance and colour: Once \youive reached the trace stage, add ‘the essential olland continue to mix uuntl thoroughly combined. Pour litle mixture into a clean jug, and add the clay ‘F food colouring; stir well to distribute ‘evenly. Be aware that the dye will look blue at frst and then change to purple. lof the mixture from the saucepan into the mould, using a spatula to scrape out any residue, Next, drizzle the coloured portion of the mixture over the Poste Carefully pour the rest ‘mixture in the mould and use the end of a spoon to drag it up and down, to create a feathered effect, rather ike when icing a cake. Cover the mixture with the ‘overhanging mould liner and put on the lid Place the mould where it an lie Undisturbed for 24 hours at room ‘temperature or warmer. Cover the container in towels or blankets to insulate it. No peeking! Your soap needs to keep ‘warm orit may become crumbly. eels‘hard its ready to remove from the mould. At this point it stil soft enough for you to cut Into bars - but wear gloves, as it may stil bbe a caustic. Find a place where you can leave the soap undisturbed forfour to five weeks so that itcan‘cure! During thistime, itwill arden and all traces of caustic will disappear. A dark, cool, dry cupboard is ideal, but anywhere airy wll do. Once cured, your soap will havea shelf if of two to three years. Wrap in cellophane, ‘greaseproof or handmade paper. e frorn h a cooki ‘tin kewer throu ribbor MAKE Wa WW recipe. SLSummer Garden Cross-stitch Even if you’ve never tried cross-stitch before, you’ll find this delightful summer scene and checked border easy to embroider following our step-by-step instructions ‘You will need © 40cm-square piece of antique white 14-count Aida @ Anchor stranded embroidery thread in the following colours: One skein ‘each of white (1), pale beige (687), mid beige (1080), pale orange (813), lemon (298), pale lime (253), aqua (185), pale blue (120), lavender (118), mauve | Belge (831), apricot (682), | 08), and bright pink (62) eg ye Schall fhe Sthing Sed Pato Stewart Finished size of embroidery: 19x 145m. Finished size of picture: 24 x 19.5em. You will find the cross-stitch chart and key on pages 68-69. To work the embroidery 1 Mark the centre of Aida fabric lengthways and widthways with aline of tacking stitches worked through a row of holes. Mount the fabric Inthe embroidery hoop, centring I. The design is worked mainly in stitch with backstitch and ht stitch used fer picking out the details and outlining some shapes. See our stitch guide on page 68 for how ‘to work the individual stitches. you are a beginner, practise the stitches frst on some spare Aida fabric. ‘The chart on page 69 shows the complete design. Each coloured square with a symbol represents lone cross-stitch worked over one square of fabric, Each square marked with a coloured line represents backstitch or straight stitch. The key indicates the colour of thread used, Arrows at the ledges of the chart, which must match ‘the tacking threads on your fabric, mark ‘he centre of the design. 4 Starting at the centre of the design and using two strands of ‘embroidery thread in your needle, workall the main cross-stitch areas, following the chart, colour key and stitch guide, No ute eo strands of un 5B: 25) thread in your nee work the tower stalks on pant cimbing upthe def the shed inamitue of backstitch and straight stitch. Then using Just one strand of thread, add further backstitch details as follows: Outline the ‘wings and antennae on the bee flying to the right side of the shed in lavender (118) and work the vertical lines on the hut in beige (831) When the embroidery is complete, remove from the hoop and press it lightly on the wrong side, using ‘a damp cloth, to avoid fattening the ‘embroidery stitches. To frame the embroidery 1 Remove the backing board from the frame. Centre the embroidery ‘on the backing board and pin ‘along the top edge to secure. Pull the fabric firmly over the lower edge and secure with pins. Working outwards from the centre, and using a strong thread in your needle, start to lace the Aida fabric ‘over the board from top to bottom Fasten thread off securely. repeat he side edges, Qwrinsieaicttn Seaheltn pce his ok enone Tip Fok EASE OF IDENTIFICATION, STICK A SMALL LENGTH OF EMBROIDERY THREAD NEXT TO ITS NUMBER ON THE KEY ‘3 LM 1 MAKE WH WWadie 3 :oxtg f % 2 3 é é :Join Us For Our Make & Take Cake-Decorating Workshop Learn how to create impressive multi-tiered cakes for all occasions ome along and expand your cake repertoire at our day: workshop, showing you how to make gorgeous stacked and multi-tiered cakes to wow your friends and family. Wereteaming up (RTT with Knightsbridge BEER PME, and are holding ‘the day at its fabulous venue in Enfield. And Editor Diane willbe there to meet you, During the morning, you'll see a series of, inspiring demonstrations, teaching you how to make multi-tiered and stacked cakes and then, over a two-hour luneh (a delicious buffet), you can chat and get up close to watch the experts. In the afternoon, ABOUT THE DAY 4 The workshop willbe ‘Saturday 30 May 2015° “Please bring a ‘notebook and pen or ‘tablet incase you want te take notes “Feel free to bring 2 ‘camera, but pease note that ne photeso fling ‘can tak place during demonstrations A utft lunch willbe served “Every reader attending wil get Pe Jousilbesbleto put some ofthese” nena ated Jouve see into practice. Meet Our Experts foes Moody has Janet Sith Tony Rudin studied Cty Warren's now cults as known or teaches stort hissunar vocational and now flwersbut courses on cate teaches, hisskils decorating ater turning both aceredtedand —_edendtoalaspectsof her hobby nthe Romaceedted courses, cakedecoaing carer “Every reader attending wl receive 10% discount to use in the shop onthe day “There is free car parking at the venue Paula Macleod isHead of School baking and at KPME. decorating, She has ‘cakes. won many awards for After enjoying making her work and has a cakes for her daughter's passion for cake carving birthday, she decided and sculpting. to do it professionally. Simply fill in and send us the coupon ‘TERMS AND CONDITIONS Tits ths ever ony rendable ve wok as pr tothe event Maman Weeihas the ght change the ieray the dy. gues st ple ile inepertion atthe event Tides cos 9p psn. an ibe aloe nafs one istsered bass An ema often lesen to you rot the even you dont havean eral alter wile se. a adn ate, 31 May 2015, wl be made aalble oly when tts to this day hates oat The abtona de willonl be pubis the Womans Wee webster Diane Kenwood wil attend on aura 30a and espe tor ane Marsden wl ated the31 May wershop sould take placeWoman's Weekly Event 10-10.30am ‘Meet and greet, with tea and coffee, and cake 10.30am-12.30pm Creating Stacked & Multi-tiered Cakes, with Paula Macleod Paula will give you confidence to create a multi-tiered cake as she Unravels the mysteries of constructing one. Learn how to turn a single cake into a stunning two-tier version and also understand the great design opportunities that a stacked cake can provide. 12.30-2.30pm Buffet lunch and mini demonstrations Fabric Effects: The Easy Way, with Tony Warren ‘One of the most popular techniques for today's fashionable cakes has to be fabric effects in sugar. Learn how to do stylish swags, ‘cushions, tassels, bows and many more embellishments Cookies & Cakes, with Gemma Wiseman Decorated cookies and cupcakes are often used as favours and natural accompaniment to a celebration cake, as well as a teatime treat. See how to coordinate these much-loved favourites with your very special cake. Modelling In Chocolate, with Pauline Moody When taste matters, chocolate candy is the answer. Ty this wonderful modelling paste and learn how to create simple decorations, including textured borders, models and effects. Lettering & Inscriptions, with Janet Smith ‘An inscription on a cake is for many the most important feature, personalising the event, name and numbers. Janet reveals some of the tricks of the trade. Then i's your turn to have a go at everything, from piping to using simple cutters 2.30-4.30pm Make & Take A hands-on class, with Paula and the teachers from Knightsbridge PME Decorate celebration cookies using the skills demonstrated throughout the day, plus lots of additional tips and ideas from, ‘members of the team, ce shownonths pace akeray terre ‘Woman's Weekly MAKE & TAKE Cake-Decorating Day Please complete this coupon, enclosing payment, and send it to: Woman's Weekly ‘Marketing, Blue Fin Building, Room 06-N2-02, 10 Southwark Street, London SETOSU. itl —-—~ Srane — Event Price Nocftickets | Sub-total | Mé= no ~ (ateDecorating Day on Sat 30 May 2015" 699 pert - - - - GRAND TOTAL |€ — — — — ] | andes eee adept Moma Mali Shp noch ps rte on Te ‘ok items cfu hows) -— ] ~ ee s bs Onan eon : j eats, “Peers oo yi aeda y25, oars Wet pds Tn (U0 wil et pena ine some bento tan soe sta nane tte stung wt eI ces yer dt and alert jets ous sees noes le yeu nrhanar tla th amef t atdg wth y omar Weta tentine [Yuen astbsrae rem enassbycang unsbsibe Mane a. famvir tcl ans Sy lang tenn eM, Fleae cathe #youelatabeconaced by pans were ae.Technicolor Dream Knit Keep your baby warm nd out wi ih ( this oe aah Ye‘Measurements To fit ages 6-9 (9-12) (12-24) (24-60) months. ‘Actual measurements 51 (56) (61) (66) ‘rn/20 (22) (24) (26); Side seam 10 (11) (12) (14) cm/4 (4%) (424) (54) in. Length to back neck 21 (23) (25) (28) ccrmi84 (9) (9%) (11 Sleeve seam 17 (20) (24) (29) cm/6% ()(9%9 (11%, ‘Materials 150g (165m) ball of Rico Design Baby Classic DK (50% acrylic, 50% polyamide) ineach of Red (008), Candy Pink (015), Turquoise (025), Navy Blue (015), Blue (014) and Pistachio (006). Pair of 3¥4mm. (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 5 buttons in assorted colours and shapes Back With 3%4mm needles and Red, cast on 54 (59) (64) (69) sts, ‘Change to Candy Pinkandk (5) (7) (7) rows. ‘Change to 4mm needles. Working in stripes of 3 rowsin each of Candy Pink, Turquoise, Navy Bie, Blue, Red, Candy Pink, Pistachio, Navy Blue, Turquoise, Red and lve throughout, continue in gs until backmeasures 1011) (12) (14) from beginning, ending with a wrong side row. Shape armholes: Dec 1 stat each end of next 4 (4) (5) (6) rows — 46 (51) (54) (57) sts Continue straight until armholes measure 11 (12) (13) (14) em, ending witha wrong side ‘Shape shoulders: Cast off 4(5)(5) (9) stsat beginning of next 4rows and 5 (5) (6) (6) sts ‘on folowing 2 rows — 20 21) (22) (25) sts. Castott. Left front With 314mm needles and Red, cast on 26 (29) 81) 34) ts ‘Change to Candy Pinkandlk (5) (7) (7) rows. Change to 4mm needles Workin gstand stripes as given on back unti front measures 10(11) (12) (14) em from beginning, ending witha wrong side rove Shape armhole: Dec 1st at armhole edge of next 4 (4) (5) (6) rows — 22 (25) (26) (28) sts Continue straight uti armhole measures 6 )7)18) cm, ending with aright side row. Shape neck: Cast off (5) () 6) stsat beginning of next row. Dec 1 stat neckedge on next row and 2 following arnate rows, then on 2 (2) (3) (3) following 4th rows — 13 (15) (16) (16) st. Continue straight until armhole measures 11 (12)(13) (14 emvending with awrong side Shape shoulder: Cast off (5) (5) (5) sts ‘Tension ' 21 stitches and 44 rows, to 10x 10em, over garter stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K knit; p, purl st stitch; tog, together; Ing, increase (by working twice into sarme st; dec, decrease (by working 2sts tog); ‘9st, garter st (every row k) Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore ‘approximate. Instructions are given for small size, Where they vary, work figures in round brackets for larger sizes, Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket at beginning of next row and following alternate row — 5 (5) (6 (6)sts.K 1 row. Cast off Right front ‘With 34mm needles and Rd, cast on 26:29) 31) (4 sts. Change to Candy Pink and k5(5)(7)(7)rows Change to 4mm needles. Workin gst and stripes a given on back Lnti front measures 10 (11) 72) (14) em from beginning, ending witha wrong side row. Shape armhole: Dec 1 stat armhole edge of rex (4) (6) (6) rows — 22 25) 26) 28) ss Continue straight unt armhole measures 6 (7.0768) em, ending with a wrong side row. Shape neck: Cast off 4(5) (4) (6)stsat beginning of next row. Dec 1 statneckedge onnext row and 2 following altemate rows, then on 2 (2) 3) 3) following Ath rows — 13 (15) (16) (18), Continue straight until armhole measures 1112) (13) (14) em ending witha right side Shape shoulder: Cast of (5) (5 5) sts at beginning of nextrow and following alternate row —5(5)(6)(6) sts. KT row. Castott S1ECVES thoth alike) ‘With 34mm needles and Red, cast on 34 (36) 38) (42) sts. Change to Candy Pink and k5 (5)(7)(7)rows Change to-4mm needles. Continuing in gst and stripes as given on back, work 6 rows Inc 1 stateach end of next row and 3 (4 (5) (6) following 14th (14th (14th) (18th) rows = 42 (46) 50) (54) ss. Continue straight unt sleeve measures 17 (20) (24) (29) em from beginning, ending swith a wrong side row. Shapettop: Dec! stat leach end of next 35) (5) (6) rows andl 4 (4) (5)(4) following alternate rows — 28 (28) 30) 36) sts. Cait off3 sts at beginning of next 6 (6) (6) (8) roms — 10 10) (12) (12) sts Cast off Button band Wit ight ie facing, using 3¥4mm needles and Candy Pink pickup and k33 37) (41) (46) sts evenly along front edge ofleft front. K515)(7) (70m. Change to Red. Next row: Kto end then with ight side facing, pick up and ké (4) (5) (5) sts along row-ends of band — 37 (41 (46) (51) ts Castothwise Buttonhole band Wit ight ide facing, using 3¥4mm needles and Candy Pink pickup and k33 37) 1) (46) sts evenly along front edge of right front. K2(2) 4) (rows Buttonhole row: K4 (5) (6) (8), [cat off2 sts, 5 (6) (7) (8) sts more] 3 times, cas off 2 ts, ktoend Next row: Kto end, casting on2ts,over astof stsin previous row K 1 row. Change to Red. Next row: With right side facing, pick up and ka (5) 5) sts along row-ends ofband, then ko end — 27 (61) (46) (51). Castotthwse Neckband Join shoulder seams. With right side facing Using 3Y4mm needles and Candy Pink, pick up ana k22 (23) (25) (26) sts up right front neck, 20 21) 22) 25) sts across back neck and 22 (23) (25) (26) sts down left front neck — salen ca ansts. Kirow Buttonhole row: 12, cast off ts kto end Next row: Ko end, casting on2 ss over astoff stsin previous ow. K20) (4) (4) ows ‘Change to Red. [Next row: Wit right side facing, pick up and 4 (2) (5) (5) sts along row-ends of neckband, kests of neckband, then with right side facing, pick up and ka (4) (5) (5) sts along other row-ends of neckband — 72(75) 82) (87) sts Cast off kwise To make up Catch ends of easvoffedge of neckband to castoffedge of bands, and ends at ower edge of bands to caston edges of fronts. Sew in sleeves, then jin side and sleeve seams. Sew on buttons. Pin ‘outgarment o the measurements given. Cover with damp cloths and leave untidy. (Wve MAKE WT WWa s SDS aD Wa WE Dae CUBE BOS NINE CRORE ANY WR SANE A Sse pe Pe Ue Gum Ren DE UUM SSE SAORI NNN elp Us Make A To be displayed at our Live event and all in aig of the Woodland Trust For more information on our campaign, see our video at womansweekly.com/woodland "e've been overwhelmed by the time you give to the Woman's \ NK J Weekly campaigns. We've asked you to make hats for the homeless, blankets for cats, bunting for a World Record, poppies to commemorate WW1 and, of course, our latest World Record: knitted and crocheted bunting, This year we are delighted to be working with the Woodland Trust and we are asking YOU to get involved by knitting, sewing or crocheting flowers, animals, birds, fairies and leaves that we can put in our Woodland Glen. There will be regular patterns for you in Love fo Make with Woman's Weekly (see far right and over the page), Knitting & Crochet from Woman's Weekly and of course Woman's Weekly, but please feel free to use your own patterns. We ‘would like as many different makes as we can get. Please send your finished makes by 28 August 2015 to Mary Bird, Head ‘of Marketing, Woman's Weekly, Time Inc, 110 Southwark Street. London SE1 OSU - and, if you would like to include a donation, we will forward it to the Woodland Trust at the close of the campaign. You can also bring your woodland makes with you to our three-day event, Woman's Weekly Live in Manchester in September — details to follow later. Please return to Mary Bird, Head of Marketing, Woman's Weekly, Blue Woodland Trust The Woodland Trust aims to create new native woodland with the help of under threat. This is done by inspiring ple up and down the country to visit woods, plant trees and enjoy the many enefits that woodland has to offer nore information you can go to wawoodlandtrustorg.uk 1, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 oSU (please include your details so we can send you a thank-you note, and add your name to a poster at Woman's Weekly Live) Title First Name Surname Address Postcode Daytime telephone number Email Yes, | would like to donate and have enclosed a cheque mad: Woman's Weekly Woodland Trust Appeal to the value of. ay WOODLAND. TRUST ‘afer hcp toca fener {oligning tne inaction nthe SWS Pate kere you procrnal tobe contac byphone argos. T wr IwSP Py DD Da LD Dy ay Ly Dy Dy SESS HO UE OO EI UE NGA SEAT TNE Make a felt ow! (right) ora red cardinal below) This peaceful owl would make a great addition to our Woodland Glen, its quick assembly and variety of textures makes it an ideal gift too — you'll want to make more than one! Using the owl templates, trace out the rickrack to hold. Remove the pins. ] all the ow parts individually on to Position the belly on to the body, under the eyes, and topstitch in place. tracing paper and cut out ‘Templates from page 70 Cut the following pieces from the Centre the ow's beak between the Tracing paper D2vrestees em ey” FF) Setndiochinace ‘Two grey felt squares for the two bodies; red felt: one belly; body white vinyl: two eyes; tan vinyl: one beak Red felt square for belly ‘Small scrap of white vinyl for Fold the ribbon in half and slip and brown vinyl: two lashes. the raw ends Tem behind the top centre of the ow's head, pin the eyes 3 Referring tothe original owl in place. With wrong sides together ae wn! template, position the ashes on and sandwiching the ribbon ends in eee Sa tothe eye areas and topstitch inbetween, pin the front and back ow! ‘Small scrap of tan vinyl for the beak 100m white rickrack braid 200m Smm-wide ribbon Matching sewing threads Polyester toy stuffing place. Then position the eyes on to the front of the body and topstiteh in place. Position the rickrack centrally across the red belly and fold the raw ends ofthe braid to the reverse side to neaten; pin in place, then machine stitch right down the centre of bodies together. Taking a 3mm seam allowance, stitch the bodies together leaving a Sem opening at the bottom for stuffing Stuff the owl and machine stitch the opening closed. Hang up and enjoy!Red Cardinal A variety of techniques are used to create this scarlet bird, who is native j to North America, but we are happy to welcome him to our wood to.add a bright splash of colour. a. ‘You will need © Templates from page 70 © 40cm of red felt © Scrap of black felt © Scrap of orange felt © Scrap of white felt © cup of washed gravel or material of your choice for ‘weighting © 12mm wide strips of torn cotton fabric for the feet, measuring 3m for the feet (canbe pieced) © Two pieces of green floristry ‘wire, each 80cm long © Two small black buttons © One skein of white stranded embroidery cotton © One skein of black stranded embroidery cotton © Felting needle (optional) © Polyester toy stuffing (© Water soluble fabric marker @ Hot glue gun (optional) ; To make the body Using the templates, cut out the following pieces: from red felt two bodies, four wings and two combs; {rom black felt: one face; from orange felt: the top part of the beak and the {| bottom part ofthe beak; from white felt: y two eyes. Using the water-soluble fabric marker, draw out all the appliqué placements and the embroidery lines onto the red felt pleces. From the wrong side, machine stitch the triangular darts at the base of the body. With right sides {acing, pin the body pieces together and machine stitch around the edges leaving {an opening at the bottom for turning and stuffing, Turn right side out and stuf firmly. At the bottom opening, pull the stuffing apart to make a small | hole and fillwith gravel. Hand stitch the ‘opening closed, Pinch and pin the tal section, and hand oversew as shown above (see page 67 fora stitch guide). Pin two wing pieces with wrong sides together, Using two strands of white embroidery thread, backstitch the drawn design on to the wings, bonding the two layers together. Repeat with the second pair of wings, ‘making sure they are mitror images of ‘each other. See our stitch guide on page 67 for how to work the individual stitches Pin the comb pieces wrong sides together and whipstitch around, the marked edges. Pull the open area apart little way, and pin to the top of the head at the markings. Stitch to the head using whipstitch (see page 67). Pin the black face patch to the body. Using a felting needle, poke rapidly up and down, over and over, until the whole black piece is Welded to the felt underneath, Needle- felt around the edges first to hold the piece in place, and then remove the pins. if you prefer, this piece can be appliquéd on with a whipstitch. Mark the location for the eye patches and needle-felt, or whipstitch them to the body. Chain stitch around the eye patches, then following the drawn lines, embroider the design around the edge of the black face Inbackstite. Pin the beak pieces together, and with black embroidery thread, stitch them together along the straight edges using cross- stitch, Stuff the beak firmly with toy stuffing and pin it to the black face patch and attach with whipstitch. Create the nostrils with French knots (see page 67), Pin the wings to the body and attach with five eross- stitches. Finally, sew on the buttons for the eyes. To make the feet Using the pattern guide on page 70, form the wite feet. Twist each toe until its sti There willbe Some excess wire to poke into the body. Starting at the ankle, wrap the strips of fabric up and down each toe, leaving the excess wite bare. {ifyou are having trouble with the fabric slipping off the wire, put touches of hot glue on the wire bit by bit ahead of ‘where you are wrapping) With two strands of the black and white embroidery thread, wrap each toe to secure the fabric to the wire, making a small stitch in the fabric with every two wraps of the thread Poke the excess wire up into the body, where indicated on the template, and secure the feet to the body with several stitches. Bend the toes, balance and enjoy your masterpiece! These birds are taken from Little Birds, by Eleanor Bruce and Mika Yamamura (Stash Books), £10.99, see page 66.a z 5 y é g Make good a frayingFix a tear If you accidentally tear your garment fabric, then it's best to fix it right away, before it gets any larger. Here’s a quick method that uses fusible interfacing to patch the tear Trim away any spare threads and frayed fibre from around the tear. you ean, i ‘ Cut a piece of fusible interfacing that, is 2.5cm longer and 2.5em wider than the tear a \ Press and hold an iron on the right, side of the tear. For delicate fabrics that may scorch or alter with heat, put a cotton pressing cloth between the - Iron and the fabric. Place the fusible interfacing, glue side up, on an ironing board and lay the wrong side of the torn fabric ‘over the interfacing 4 OME 1 MAKE WH WW On the right side of the fabric match up the raw edges of the tear as best “The heat will stick the interfacing to the fabric, keeping it closed. To ensure that itis fully stuck in place press from the wrong side too. __ What is interfacing? @ Interfacing is a textile us. te add body and stability ta arts of a garment such as collars, cuffs and waisthands, Fusible interfacing has a heat- aetivated adhesive on one side, s9,You can just iron sin place. Choose white int fo ght coloured atrten ana ee interfacing for dari. © Use a lightweight intert for repairing lightweight fabrios, and a medium-weight ‘one for medium-weight fabries,Repair érfallen hers We all know a hem that has started to come apart isn't a good look, but it's super-easy to fix using a simple hand needle and thread, to work slipstitch preferably ata seam, and pull the thread right through, Be a Use a seam ripper and scissors to remove any loose threads and frayed fibres from the area of the hem that has become detached, Matching up the ‘original hem, pin the fallen her in place Push the needle into the fold of the hem and slide the needle through the tunnel created by the fold traveling for about 1em before exiting the fold ‘Thread a hand-sewing needle, and ‘double the thread so that the cut ‘ends meet; tie the ends together in aknot We / y m_, rick few tend of fbr the garment with the needle directly above where you exited the fold. “To secure the thread knot, take the needle through the garment fabric, 4 G Enter the fold again just left of where you previously exited the fod. Repeat steps 4-6 until fallen hem is mended. yee ~ le the thread in a knot, then push the needle in the fold of the fabric at the knot and travel along the hem for 25cm before exiting the fold. Pull the needle and thread right through and cut off the thread close to the fabric. 4sHand-sewn ‘Trim away any spare threads and frayed fibre from around the bbuttonhole. Thread a hand-sewing ‘needle, and double the thread so that the cut ends meet; tie the ends together ina knot. From the wrong side of the bbuttonhole, bring the needle through the fabric at the outer edge of the ‘original buttonhole stitching and secure the knot, Pass the needle through the buttonhole opening and back up through the fabric at the side of where {frst came through to the right side, forming a loop in the thread. Pull the thread up tight, so that the stitch sits neatly over the raw edge. 44 04D MAKE WH WW Buttonholes experience a lot of wear and tear so the threads can break and unravel. To mend, you can either hand-sew or use your machi Repeat step 2all the way around the lunravelled section of the buttonhole, keeping the stitches close together. Tie a knot in the thread on the ‘wrong side of the garment, and trim the ends. Machine-sewn ‘Trim away any spare threads and frayed fibre from around the buttonhole. Set your machine to a zigzag setting, on our machine this was’: Adjust the stitch width so it is mid- to-narrow. Here, the stitch width (the partially showing dial on the top. ofthe machine) is set to number 2. ‘Shorten the stitch length to keep the stitches close together. On this, ‘machine, the standard stitch length ‘would be 2.5, 50 reduce itto 1 for repairing your buttonhole, ‘Test the stitching on a spare bit ‘of fabric to check it looks like the stitching on the Buttonhole, then sew ‘over the unravelled section of the bbuttonhole using the zigzag stitch over the edge (your needle should swing ‘onto the fabric and then off the fabric, to encase the raw edge). Reverse stitch at the beginning and end to secure.Repla@ a broken Zip ips in our everyday garments often get stuck or break, but they can easily be replaced so you 4 can continue wearing your favourite piece ~ Using a seam ripper, carefully remove the topstitching, the broken zip and any stray threads. lace the right side of the fabric together, matching up the original seam, and pin the fabricin place. - Machine tack (using your longest stitch length) the original seam closed, running over the top of the ‘existing seam stitches slightly. Tim the thread end: Press the sear flat and then open. Place the new zip right side down (teeth down) centrally over the seam allowances. Line the teeth up with the seamline and the bottom stop with the bottom of the tacking stitches from step 3.Pin one side of the ip tape to the seam allowance only (do not go through the garment fabric) ae as Fit azipper foot on your sewing machine, and open the zip about Sem. Machine tack the zip tape to the seam allowance from the very top of the tape to the very bottom. To navigate around the zip pull see box, below right. Pin the other side of the zip tape to the other seam allowance and tack = Working from the right side of the garment, feel for the bottom stop at the base of the zip, and make a small ‘mark just below with a chalk pencil. With the seam ripper, remove the central tacking stitches from the top Sem of the zip seam to reveal the zip teeth. Open the zip Scm. ‘Topstitch around the zipper ‘approximately mm away from the seam, pivoting the work at the base mark, then stitch across the base and Up the remaining side, reverse stitch at each end to secure, Remove the remaining tacking stitches. Navigating around the zip pull To navigate around the ai Pll, lower the needle nis, ‘the fabric, itt up the presser (2ip) foot, and slide the zip ull down out of the way. Once you have stitched for about 2.6cm, repeat to close the zip, carefully sliding it past the” needle, to continue stitching. > md OE TO MAKE WITH WW 45uw 0 Ss O° 5 © missing button Whether they get pulled off or come loose, buttons can simply disappear. Luckily, most garments come with a spare button stitched to a label, to use as a matching replacement ‘threads of the top fabric only and secure the knot with a small stitch. Ths will tensure that the knot is hidden beneath E the button, when itis stitched in place. Use a pair of scissors or a seam ripper to remove the original threads, Bring the needle and thread up E through one of the holes in the x replacement button and bring it back down through the adjacent hole into the garment fabric, directly beneath. To create space between the button and the fabric, slip 2 cocktail stick underneath the button between the two stitches, and leave itthere as you continue to sew. ” ‘Thread a hand-sewing needle, and double the thread so that the cut ‘ends meet; tie the ends together in ‘a knot, then pull the thread along a tapered candle to coat it with wax. This, helps to strengthen the thread and ‘make it more durable when stitching, = Repeat step 4 three or four more imes, over the cocktail stick, then sew the other side of the button (fusing 2 four-hole button) in the same manner, Until the button is secure. From the right side of the garment, pass the needle through a few. A Me 1 MAKE WH WW Slip the cocktal stick out. Bring the needle up to the right side of the _garment close to the button stitches and pull the thread through. Holding ‘the button at the top of the thread loops created by the stitches, wrap the needle and thread around, under the button three to four times to create a shank. i "To knot off the thread make a couple of small stitches through the top. layer of fabric at the shank. Run the needle through the top layer of fabric for 2.5em away from the knot; pull needle {and thread right through and cut off the thread close to the fabric. as low (aa * these fabulous solutions are taken itomMende Mate. | Fabulous by Dense | Wiatoearchresy | o\ fase seepage ss. |bodice variations Please send your cheque to McCalls Li lenclose a cheque for £2.75 made payable to Butterick Company Ltd {Piece wt ernoeand ls ceo ack or hte Size 6-10-12-14 [] Size 16-18-2022(-] (kasapi) Butterick MrsMiss/MS/Mr dt pte Name sumame Address. Postcode Daytime tel. no. ne ae) Email address oar ed, pbsedy Teen (Ueda you ein fran to preesawondr ned ust you va cal ands enews new prs, secs nfl Salat Homers et anator Tere nc (zn partes Youcannsiborbe ‘fomenalsby cing unsoterae for tn thea nee by lng te rst the Sis Phase chr ye peer ote contacted shan Pst] [remy acai yur aoc ete gen ac you by ena wth eps promatngandreseachng ther pods andere easevetheefyupreernttbeconacea | Your pattern includes @ Flared wrap dress with semi-fitted @ Choice of collar or front bands @ Four sleeve @ Tie belt or sash SIZE Fits 8-22 FABRIC Crépe, matt jersey, soft linen, soft faille, crépe de Chine, cottons and cotton blends Love To Make Pattern We've arranged an exclusive deal for Love to Make readers - get six stylish dresses from just one fabulous pattern! 85030. autterick fed, New Lane, Havant POS 2ND, UK Ween | By filling in the following questions, you helping Woman's Weekly know what sof crafts and patterns you like. Please tckas many as are relevant to you Do you own a sewing machine? Yes[_] No[_] sewing projects By crores fo chtaren toys E irems tory home Hand embrokery Ll smocking Oi rapesty Would you say your sewing sills are? Ll teginner intermediate advancedEvery subscri aFREE trialdNEW! Ven mee ieee acs SAVE 20% 2 Ct | ETSIPerfect Piping Piping is a fabric-covered cord that adds a neat decorative finish to seams on soft furnishings and dressmaking projects overing a length of piping cord with a strip of bias-cut fabric isn't difficult. You can buy ready-covered cord, but usually the colour choice is limited, so it makes sense to cover your own with exactly the fabric you want. Self-covering piping cord comes in different sizes, with 00 being the finest (2mm in diameter) and 6 the thickest (6mm in diameter). Choose the size to suit the style of your project and fabric type. 150 OKC 1 MAKE Witt WW: | step2.Cutalong the lines untilyouhave tohelpitbend.ifthe __ Know-how You will need —— | enough strips to make thelength you piping is going around © Piping cord (see Pre-shrunk | feduire for your project, ‘a curved edge, clip into the piping seam allowances at regular intervals to allow Ply oro)) ’ jit to curve smoothly. @ Govering fabric } @ Pipingor zipper foot for ‘your sewing machine : © Ghalkpeneilandruler | © Scissors ' f ' | | | @ Tape measure | ' | @ Matching thread L ‘To join the bias strips together, i ‘vim away the selvedge from the Inthe ends of the cord need to be How to make 4= ‘ends that are to be joined. 8 joined, unpick the machine stitches covered piping Place the strips right sides together on the piping for about pip matching the cut ends. Pin and stitch __Scm at each end and fold back the bias the pieces together diagonally that __strp. Trim the cord ends so they butt is,on the straight gain, taking amm together, then bind the ends together seamallowance. with thread. Turn under 6mm of fabric | atone end of the bias strips to neaten, and slip this over the raw end. Tack the lends neatly in place. this, fold the raw edge (running across Press the seams open and trim the width of the fabric from selvedge off the points on either side to selvedge —the firm self finished edge, of the strip. running down both sides of your fabric) ‘over to forma triangle so that i ies parallel to one of the selvedges. Press and ‘cutalong the line. ~ 2 O44 _ oN yy Pre- as ' Qs gauge the width of your fabric 6: cover the cord, place the piping sees l Fistfind the bias ofthe fabric To do the frst, with right sides facing and raw edges level Pin, tack and machine stitch the pieces together, close to the cord, using a zipper foot on your machine, Remove the tacking stitches, Qe the second fabric piece over strip, measure around the cord ‘cord down the centre of the bias ‘When buying piping cord, make and allow an extra 3 em for seam sripon the wrong side.Qring the ‘Sure that itis preshrunk, not, allowances. Altemativey,youcan fold longedges ofthe bias strip together -«-YoUwillneed to shrink itbefore | the comner of another piece offabric around the cord ana stitch down use, especially ifthe item you | ‘over the piping cord and pin encasing the _ the length cose to the cord, wsing are piping will need laundering. ‘ord gy then measure Sem 2 piping/sipper foot on your machine ‘To shrink piping cord, place tt ‘ut from the pin and cut Open out the imasaucepan, cover with water | fabri strip to find the correct width ‘and boil for Siminutes. Remove | j © and dry thoroughly before use, _ — Youmay'ind that the cond has | shrunk by up to 10%, soto allow forthis remember to buy more! ‘than you need for your project. cone piece of fabric, with raw edges Pee the piping to the right side of Bios and marklines across your level and the cord facing inward. womansweekly.com/piping fabric parallel to the bias, Ifthe piping is going around a corner, to the width calculated in snip into the piping seam allowances (ove To MAKE WITH WW 81Baers « Woman's Weekly Hap He i fer ig ? With excellent all-weather performance, these plants are one of the UK's favourite bedding plants hese plants are alot more robust than traditional busy Lizzies, with good outward branching and flowering without pause from June to November. Height and spread: 30m (12in), Buy 36 plug plants for £7.99 or 72 plug plants for £12.99 (Deputy Editor's Gardening Tip Pot up the busy Lizzies and grow them in bright, frost-free conditions. 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Payment may be made by cheque (with ae Ea arene i Yourrame ares and WWKIDTY onthe back fe cheque TERIA | ee Please) crossed ane ade payable to Woman's Westy Ges pe 29 a ——} ~ “ TOD bcedian i fsorpe |a259 Nace —|4 iar sh iy aa ne stage and peclaging| E199 i ese cxavo ora Fy ote LE Reepmeatitinisamuebcksmerert Sopmviotntetd i eta iFWoman's Weekly Craft Events Join In Our hing ent ei Petetete aalvaadas erhJudy Bein on Roe De eae iil My ae fairy or a teddy, "hss day wonhopa ae eee ee felting, a surprisingly easy tec tear Algo Neri enenaa ca Baise ce youve atthe ee thoes anything. oth ot Hea of Marking Mary ond Koting Det gn Eivor Kenora go eee Tuy abd Roe This pe of enter deen Kandy What found peat rae Bae iipaiesevears ola ae Raku onic oud sting kth before aaa Soe tera og Oni6 April Based on these fuller figures, the fairy design is easy to ‘create. Judy and Roz will how you how to make the basic figure, add wings clothes and embelishments. ‘0am MEET AND GREET with tea and coffee provided _ 10:30am Intreduction and a short demonstration on the needle-feting technique 05am Start needle-felting the body parts 10am BREAK with coffee ‘LaBam Continue needie-felting the body parts 12530pm Assemble the figure Jay oer fst ater ‘pm LUNCH 2pm Add the facial fenures ad clothes To book, simpty Spm BREAK fo ten cheosethewerkshopyen | 3J5pm Addharand embelishments wranttonttendand lin 150m Question ime Bidsendusthecoupen: 430i Workshop ends rlimirsonriyrmpstgtencoin mesercnne” Terhyheratay ite oneal gn Woman's Weekly Felting Make & Take Workshops Please complete this coupon and send itto: Woman's Weekly Marketing, Blue Fin Building, Room O6-N2-02, 110 Southwark Street, London SET OSU 1 Ewe Oy {Sub-total _| [cea ces mde y oe aa Wao 1 pay t onan’ ieee 1 wearer | etm ee rte sot eee et pei) Ql 1 Wiad Srane icyaaane | Sean Nets on nn | Gee weyaenane | eRe L —— aedadiescentyon | Raines Porte the back fyurchequ)_| penance Dan tel (ee) a Ei 68 eaves oneness \ hime. i 1 On4June Petcare ) Following the publication of Judy | qggl®40/ Boars | ‘and Roz's book How To Make c= Lite Needle-Felted Teddy Beors book you'llearnhowto | Sat needle-felt tiny teddies. Using | : Orepatemandachoceot Wino! ) coloured wools, youll beshown howto create the basic body shapes and how to make each bear orginal and unique 10am MEET AND GREET with tea and coffee rovided 10,30am Inivedacton and a short demonstration 10.4Sam Needle-elt the head and body. 1130am BREAK with coffee i ‘14Bam Continue neede-felting the rest ofthe body Eee eee al) 12:30pm Add the facial features LUNCH 2pm Joint the bear ‘Spm BREAK for tea $315pm Add clothing and embellishments ‘415pm Question time a 4.30pm Workshop ends About the day “Please keep your booking confirmation as hiss ‘your ticket forthe event ‘© The workshop will be held at our afice: Time Ine. (UK), Blue Fin Building, 10 Southwark Street, London SE1 OSU. The office is within walking’ distance of London Bridge, Waterion, Waterion East, Blacktiors and Southwark stations, “Lunch ean be bought in the Blue Sky Café and if the weather i fine, meals can be eaten on the roof terrace which has great views of London, You may also purchase ood from other local outlets or feel free to bring your own,‘Ter: Enn ay Petsrapy© Loupe Inagesedbie Patron Windy Weather Tea Cosy Raid your sewing box for scraps of pretty fabrics to create this appliquéd tea cosy embellished with free-machine embroidery ‘You will need © Teapot ' © Paper and pencil ' © Fabrio for tea cosy* | © Waading* | © Felt for lining” ' © Fusible interfacing* | @ ron-on fusible web ' © Scraps of plain and patterned | fabries for appliqué design | © Fade-away fabric marker pen. | © Sewing machine with ' darning foot ' © Fabric glue (optional) ' © Sewing threads in blackand | other colours ofyour choice | © Ribbon forhandie loop ' Note: A 1cm seam allowance is included, unless stated otherwise, circumference of your teapot and draw out a cosy-shaped template to fit half of the teapot. Add a tcm seam allowance to all sides and cut out. Using the template, cut out two pieces from the main fabric, wadding, and lining; ‘cut one from interfacing. Following the ‘manufacturers instructions, press the interfacing to the reverse side of one 'main fabric piece; this will for the front ofthe cosy, Trace the git! and umbrella templates on a page 71 and cut a) but ellowing the > manufacturer's ¥ instructions on Scapsof fuse weet the ackof Your pain and patterned fabric scraps Using the photograph asa fabric gue, trace around the folowing pleces coat ha face hands legs, shoes si, socks ted Umbrella, ente the paper side ofthe l First, measure height and “ae, 14. LOVETO MAKE WT WW {fusible web and cut out. Carefully peel the backing paper off each piece and, referring to the photograph, arrange the pieces on the front of the cosy. Following ‘the manufacturer’ instructions, press the pieces in place. lof your choice (use lighter shades for the highlights and black for outlines), free-machine embroider {around the picture, adding detail to the pockets, skirt and coat ruffles, hairand face. Machine stitch the umbrella handle See our stitch guide on page 68 for how to work free-machine embroidery. 3 Using the sewing threads in colours Fold a strip of ribbon in half and press it Tack the folded ribbon to the top of the right side of the back (undecorated piece) of the cosy, with the looped end facing down, uN Lay one piece of wadding fat, place he back and front cosy pieces, right ides facing, on top of the wadding, then lay the second piece of wadding on top of the stack. Align all the edges and, pin the layers together Machine-sttch ‘around the curved edge, reverse stitching at each end to secure. Snip'V-shaped notches the seam allowances around the ‘curves, clipping no closer that 3mm to the stitching and turn right side out so that the riobon loop sticks wp. With right sides facing, pin the {eltlining pieces together and sew around the curved ‘edge as in Step 5, butleaving 10cm opening at the centre ‘top. Leave this piece wrong side out, Insert the wadded cosy Into the lining, so that the right side of the cosy is facing the Fight side of the lining, Match and pin the bottom edges, then them, Toturn the cosy right side out, Carefully| pull tight through the hole in the top ofthe lining. Neatly slipstitch the gap inthe lining closed; See ourstitch guide ‘on page 67 for how to work slipsttch, ‘Then, push the lining inside the cosy and

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