Additions to the Stash...

It's always a good thing when you can combine a little fabric shopping with a day out. Well, good for me, anyway. Mr TMW wasn't quite so enthusiastic when we called in to the Blackheath Habberdashery & Fabric Store. Actually, he didn't complain at all and even went so far as to encourage me to have a look inside.

Jeans Pocket Cushion Tutorial...

Take a pair of old denim jeans, add some co-ordinating  fabric and you have a cushion that costs next to nothing. Here in Australia, we call them cushions. Depending where you live, perhaps you use the term pillow. Today's tutorial will show you how to feature a jean's pocket on the front of a cushion and how to finish the back with a simple envelope enclosure. 

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features - (all have been Pinned)...

A terrific idea, added to the Sewing Accessories link party...

Hot Pad Scissor Holder ~ Tutorial by Noreen, from Crafty Journal

Gathered Lace Skirt for Skirting the Issue...

Each year, the girls at Simple Simon and Company host Skirting the Issue, a month long event where everyone is invited to sew along and make skirts to donate to the charity of their choice.

Flannelette Pillowcases...

What do you need to go with mismatched pyjamas? Mismatched pillowcases, of course!!! I'd love to show you pictures of a beautifully co-ordinated bedroom set, but not in this blog post. Today I'm showing how I was able to use up the left over pieces of fabric from my flannelette pyjama pants.

Retro Sweatpants ~ a Refashion...

When my kids were young, I made all their track pants. They were a quick and easy garment to sew. Unfortunately, I no longer have the patterns I used to sew with. Not a problem, as there are so many patterns to be found online. I've recently come across several versions of Elegance & Elephants' Retro Sweatpants. Everyone had given the pattern a good write up and it's free, so I thought I'd give it a go.  

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features - (all have been Pinned)...

An awesome bag, added to the Bags & Totes link party...

The Perfect Purse ~ Free Pattern & Tutorial by Emily, from Nap Time Creations

Pyjama Pants - Getting the Right Fit...

I don't have much luck making pants that fit. In fact, in all the years that I've been sewing, I can't recall making one pair of pants that I was happy with, other than track pants. In recent years, I've tried Zumba pants and pyjama pants. In both cases, they were wearable, but the fit was way off.

Leather Handbag Repairs...

Just how far do you go with repairing clothes and bags? When do you get to the point of - enough is enough? Time to throw something out.

I thought the leather bag in the photo above was beyond repair. Perhaps time to deconstruct it and add the various pieces to my stash.

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features - (all have been Pinned)...

An amazing refashion, added to the Women's Tops link party...

Refashion a Long Sleeve T-shirt to a 50s Halterneck Top ~ Tutorial by Lola, from Lola Nova

Barcelona Strip and Flip Quilt...

I've finished my 5th quilt and I'm super thrilled with how it's turned out!!! Not only do I love how it looks, but I can see, oh, so much progress in the construction of this quilt.

Felt Star Ornament ~ Tutorial...

Over at So Sew Easy, Deby is celebrating Christmas in July and she's asked a group of bloggers to help her decorate the tree. I've made a felt Christmas star to put on the tree. Today I'll show you how to easily make your own felt star ornament.

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features - (all have been Pinned)...

A terrific dress, added to the Dresses for Women link party...

Meghan Dress by Shirley, from Sewing by Shirley

What's Happening in July...

A quick heads up on some sewing related happenings during July...

It's Refashion Month over at House of Estrela, with 19 guest bloggers, a huge pattern giveaway and a sew-along with the chance to win more patterns. I'll be guest posting at the end of the month.

Baby Sewing is the current sew-along to help others, over at Hopeful Threads. You can join Kristy in making bibs, burpies and blankies, during the months July - September. I might have a go at a baby blanket. It's been years since I've made one.

Robot Wine Waiter Cushions...

Last year I asked my youngest son if he would draw several robots for me. He felt his skills weren't up to the task, but I could remember the robots he used to draw as a child and knew he would be able to come up with exactly what I was after. I'm planning a quilt for a young boy and hope to feature nine different robots.