What Kimberley Makes

Here's a step by step guide to make your own Christmas presents place mat which you can make into a table runner and even coasters to match! The fabric I've used is the new 'A Christmas Tail' collection from Craft Cotton Company that was designed by Debbie Shore. I love this collection because its a story of the mice on Christmas eve and what they get up to before the big day, Debbie wrote the story herself!  This Christmas project is great for beginners and is an easy way to decorate your table around the festive period! Alternatively, you could use bright fabrics instead and use as table decorations for a birthday party. I've made a video tutorial on how to make the table runner. It is the same steps as the place mat but obviously joined together., so take a look at that if you'd like to see how it's made - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnhBuK6ROvs&t=412s  What you'll need for the place mat:  14.5" x 10.5" of - top fabric backing fabri...

If you’re just starting to sew or are an experienced sewer, this is a lovely and easy way to coordinate your sewing machine accessories and keep your machine clean when it isn’t in use. This is a tutorial on how to make the machine dust cover, matching sewing machine mat and biscornu pin cushion. I’ve used a 5 piece fat quarter pack of the busy bee print fabric from Craft Cotton Company for a fresh, springtime feel, hope you enjoy this tutorial! Sewing machine dust cover -  What you'll need: - 2 pieces of outer fabric measuring 16x14.5 inches (measure this against your machine, if yours in smaller or bigger then adjust the amount you’ll need. Add about half an inch to both the height and width to allow for seams - 2 pieces of lining fabric measuring the same - 2 x Wadding measuring the same  – I used fusible fleece - 2 x fabric for the lining of the pocket measuring 17x6.5 inches (I’ve measured the strip slightly wider than the width of the out...

Here's a drawstring bag with a cute little extra, perfect for Easter time! I've used a beautiful floral fabric by The Craft Cotton Company to give this bag an elegant look, all you need is 2 fat quarters of fabric!  What you'll need: 1 fat quarter of outer fabric (or two pieces measuring 10.5" x 13") 1 fat quarter of lining fabric (or two pieces measuring 10.5" x 13") wadding of choice, I've used fusible fleece - two pieces measuring  10.5" x 13" fusible fleece for the ears - two pieces measuring 5" x 7" If you are using fat quarters, you can use the left over pieces of fabric to make the ears. If not, you'll need 4 pieces measuring 52 x 7" ribbon - 2 x 25"  wire - 2 pieces measuring approx. 18" How to make the bag: 1. Draw a template of the bunny ears as you'd like them. Mine measured about 4.5" wide at the widest point and 6.5" tall. The base of the ears measu...