Feb 17
by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Make 0 comments tags: Cat, Donna Wilson, Knit, Knitting, Learn, Tutorial

Ginge Marmalade Cat Knit Tutorial – Donna Wilson

Ginge is a pure-bred marmalade cat. During the day he doesn’t do much apart from eat and sleep, but at night he gets up to all sorts of fun. He has held the record for his singing on a tightrope while holding a pint of milk with his tail!     Size Completed creature measures approx. 8 ½ in, 21cm tall.   Yarn suggestion Fine-weight yarn (such as Rowan Classic Cashcotton 4ply) 1 x 1 ¾ oz (50g) ball in A (bright orange – Carrot 919) and 1 ball in B (light brown – Biscuit 912)   Needles Pair of US 3 (3.25mm) knitting needles   Extras One stitch holder Tapestry needle Washable toy filling Oddments of green, black and cream tapestry wool for embroidery   Gauge Tension 20 stitches and 32 rows to 4 in (10cm) over st st using US 3 (3.25mm) needles   Pattern FRONT First leg *Using the thumb method and A, cast on 3 sts. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: P1, M1L, p1, M1R, p1. (5 sts) Join in B. Row 3: Using B, k1, M1L, k3, M1R, k1. (7 sts) Row 4: Using B, purl The last 4 rows form the st st […]
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Feb 11
by bibelotm_wp in Learn, Make 1 comments tags: Learn

Learn to Sew – Getting Started

There are loads of fantastic guides out there instructing the budding seamstress on how to take on a new sewing project from start to finish. But 15 years of sewing experience have taught me that there is more to learning how to sew than following a recipe. Much of what I learnt was through trial and error (and there were a lot of errors let me tell you!). Here are some of my tips to help you get started… So, you’ve got your first sewing machine, and that gorgeous cushion cover project you’ve got your eye on. But hold your horses! Lets take a look at your sewing station and see if you’ve got everything covered. Here we go:     Tip 1: Your iron is your friend Get a good iron; it doesn’t have to be expensive. If your sewing machine is on, so should your iron be. You want to be pressing between seams as you go to create a crisp, professional finish to your work, so waiting around for the iron to get to the right temperature every five minutes just wont do!   Tip 2: Measure twice, cut once Sewing newbies may not hear this oft-heard […]
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