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...

Vienna Dress This wrap dress is a flattering, versatile style that can be worn casual or more dressy. I've made mine in jersey for a more summery day time dress. The fabric I've used is gifted from The Craft Cotton Company and is an organic jersey spandex that was designed by Tilly Walnes from Tilly and the Buttons. This jersey collection features lots of pastel rainbow colours and bold geometric prints which will just brighten up your wardrobe!  The Vienna dress pattern is by Fibre Mood and suggests using fabric with a good drape and not too stiff.  I opted for the PDF version because I am impatient! The instructions are all on the website and can be accessed once you set up an account.  I've used an overlocker  (Janome AirThread 2000D)  to finish edges and roll the hems of my dress but this can all be achieved on a sewing machine too. Some tips for working with jersey - if you find that the fabric is curling too much, spray it with some spr...

Here's a tutorial on how to make this really handy phone case/wallet! I've used a fat quarter pack of this cute cat fabric from The Craft Cotton Company which is perfect for any cat lover, alternatively you can make this using any left over fabric from previous projects! I had fabric left over from my fat quarters that I can save for any smaller makes too. Here's what you'll need to make this case based on my phone measurements (iPhone X- 3"x 5.5") : -8"x 10" of outer fabric  -8"x 10" of lining fabric  -8"x 10" of wadding - I used single-sided fusible fleece but use what you prefer - 2 8"x 8" of pocket fabric  - 1 8"x 6" of pocket fabric  - 2 4"x 6.5" of flap fabric  - 2.5" x 14" of strap fabric  - 1/2" D ring  - 1" swivel clip - 1 magnetic snap  If your phone doesn't measure the same as mine, place your phone on your outer fabric and cut 1" around the pho...

I've made these super easy plant pot covers using gorgeous Craft Cotton Co. fabric, designed by The Tiny Garden, but you don't have to use these just for plants! They could be great storage boxes for your sewing room, or choose a fun fabric for a kids bedroom, they would also make great gifts!  I used 1 fat quarter pack (5 pieces) and a plain fabric for the middle What you'll need for 1 cube: 5 x 6" squares of outer fabric and 5 x 6" squares of lining fabric 1 22" by 6" piece of fabric for the border 12" by 18" single sided fusible fleece - I used Bosal  4 eyelet rings for handles (optional) 60" rope or cord for handles (optional) Use 1/4” seam allowance  1. cut out 5 x 6” squares of the outer fabric Cut 5 x 6” squares of the lining fabric Cut out border fabric 22” by 6” 2. iron the outer pieces to fusible fleece and cut out 3. sew 4 of the outer pieces right ...