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Last Week's Most Popular Entries - 19 July, 2010

These were the 20 most clicked links in our directory during the last seven days - the most clicked appear first.

Ms Stitch - 19 July, 2010

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Last Week's Most Popular Entries - 12 July, 2010

These were the 20 most clicked links in our directory during the last seven days - the most clicked appear first.

The Geek - 12 July, 2010

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Our Latest Finds, 8 Jul, 2010

Once more we've been tracking down pages that we think will interest you all.

These links below are just a few examples of the pages that you will find in our directory.

These will further help to make our directory an invaluable resource.

Have you been lucky and found a gem of a page?

Why not use the suggest a link page to let us know?

Ms Stitch - 8 July, 2010

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Last Week's Most Popular Entries - 5 July, 2010

These were the 20 most clicked links in our directory during the last seven days - the most clicked appear first.

Ms Stitch - 5 July, 2010

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Recycle and Refashion Clothes

Giving an old garment a new lease of life by revamping and refashioning it is a very rewarding activity. It is not only a great way to save money, but also it is the perfect way to get unusual and striking garments that will be quite like anything from the high-street.

Tips for Recycling and Repurposing Clothes

If you are about to embark on a revamping project, here are some tips to help you:

  • Embellishments – adding adornments to garments is a lovely way to bring some style and flair to plain items. A simple shirt or top, for instance can be transformed by the addition of some applique items. Fabric yo-yos are also a very simple way to add decoration, and these little fabric discs are also a great way to use up odds and ends of fabric.
  • Dying – simple dying techniques can give a wonderful array of results and provide some unique materials for different sewing projects. This is also a useful way to disguise stains in clothes and to give them a new lease of life.
  • Buttons and Zips - when altering clothes it is also useful to rescue and save any useful items such as buttons and zips. Pieces of lace, velvet or other fabrics can also be cut from garments for future use. These can provide a great source of materials for embellishing projects.

Free Repurpose and Refashion Sewing Projects

There are many ways to revamp and repurpose clothes. We have over 57 projects in our Recycle and Repurpose directory.

If you know of a free recycling or refashioing sewing project that we've missed, then you are welcome to send us the link using this form - Suggest a Link.

We look forward to hearing from you!


Ms Stitch - 30 June, 2010

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Last Week's Most Popular Entries - 28 June, 2010

These were the 20 most clicked links in our directory during the last seven days - the most clicked appear first.

The Geek - 28 June, 2010

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68 Free Apron Sewing Projects and Tutorials

There's something rather special about a handmade apron. For me, it's the secret dream that by putting it on I will immediately become Doris Day and the Domestic Goddess in one swift tie of the apron string. Of course, the reality remains that even the fanciest apron cannot disguise that I am no Doris Day - or indeed domestic goddess.

If you are an apron lover too - or want to make one for a friend - then there are some wonderful free apron sewing projects available. These range from quick and easy aprons from tea-towels, through to wonderfully retro styled aprons. For more information see - Free Apron Sewing Patterns and Projects.

If you know of a free apron sewing project that we've missed, then you are welcome to send us the link using this form - Suggest a Link.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Ms Stitch - 23 June, 2010

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What Does 'Not For Commercial Use Mean?'

Some free sewing projects and tutorials are made available on the understanding that they are 'not for commercial use'.  

Over the years I've had a few people ask what this means and whether it means that they cannot make items to sell for charities and good causes.

'Not for Commercial Use' means that people cannot use the pattern or project to make items that they are going to sell - where ever the proceeds are going.

However, some people sharing their patterns may be happy to make an exception if you are selling the products for a good cause. It is always worth contacting the person who is publishing the pattern to see if they are prepared to make an exception in your case.

If you intend to use a free sewing pattern to make items to sell then always check to see if there are any restrictions stated. These are often listed under 'terms of use' or the information is provided on the project page.


Ms Stitch - 16 June, 2010

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Last Week's Most Popular Entries - 14 June, 2010

These were the 20 most clicked links in our directory during the last seven days - the most clicked appear first.

The Geek - 14 June, 2010

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Free Flower Sewing Projects and Tutorials

Flowers are great fun to sew and are ideal projects for using up odds and ends of fabric and supplies from other projects.

Using Handmade Fabric Flowers

Handmade fabric flowers can be used in many ways. These include:

  • Corsage - make a few for a stunning corsage .  Add some vintage ribbon or lace for a stunning effect.
  • Decorate Hats - a single fabric flower can give a whole new look to a plain hat. These are ideal for summer and winter hats.
  • Hair Accessories - attach a handmade fabric flower to a hair band, hair slide or elastic band to make a great hair accessory.
  • Home Decoration - handmade flowers also make a great DIY alternative to dried flowers. Make a few for a pretty centerpiece.

For a wide range of free flower sewing projects see - Free Flower Sewing Projects.

If you know of a great flower tutorial that we've missed then you are welcome to send us the link using this form - Suggest a Link.

Ms Stitch - 9 June, 2010

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