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Embroidered Wash Bag Tutorial

November 9, 2015 by Cynthia Fong 19118 2

This week we will make a 7.6 in by 8.4 in’ pouch and take it a little further by’ adding a small personal touch with hand embroidery. It’s a great size to use as a’ small wash’ bag. The pattern we provide here is simply a guide to inspire you and we hope you will create something that’s extra…

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Linen Stripy Pouch Tutorial

November 6, 2015 by Cynthia Fong 19377 0

To continue our series on pouches, here’s another fun design to try out. It looks really lovely in our mid weight’ stripy linen fabric. Great to keep your jewellery in. Another great practice for putting in zips. Make it for yourself or give away as a present to your bestie or family. Materials IL044 875 IL019…

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Multi Colored Make up Bag Tutorial

November 1, 2015 by Cynthia Fong 18117 7

A great way to use up scraps of left over material is to utilise this fabric for useful small projects. For the next three weeks, we have come up with three different variations of pouches that you can make for yourself or give away as impressive little presents. We will start off with a make…

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Bohemian Modern: Beautiful Dreamers

March 27, 2015 by Julia Good 29538 2

Beautiful Dreamers sits on an unassuming street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Inside, rustic wooden tables are piled high with unique objects and jewelry and tree branches-turned clothing racks hang garments from local independent designers. Plants and foliage are nestled between the handcrafted furniture and native American wall hangings adorn the shop’s walls. Behind this dreamy store…

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Bohemian Modern: Electric Feathers

March 13, 2015 by Julia Good 14151 3

This week our textiles heroine is Leana Zuniga, the founder of label Electric Feathers and owner of Brooklyn boutique Electric Nest. Leana has a long history with travelling, but both of her ventures’ are based in the US, giving her Bohemian backgrounds some roots. She’s a relatively new player in the fashion game, but her special…