Sew An Elephant Toy: Bonus Step-By-Step Project From Blossom & Friday The Crafts Channel 2022-07-04 | Learn to sew a beautiful elephant toy with Lucy from Blossom & Friday. Brilliantly, this video tutorial guides you every step of the way at a comfortable pace, and Lucy encourages you to take your time and enjoy the process.Made with your bonus gift in Make and Sew Toys issue 16, you’ll discover how to use your free templates, learn about fabric types, get the lowdown on sewing machine stitches and must-have tools, uncover top tips on stuffing your toy, and so much more. Plus, master how to add character to your doll with cute felt cheeks and symmetrical embroidered eyes – Lucy's got a nifty trick!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To purchase your copy of Make and Sew Toys issue 16, visit www.giftstoyou.comTo download your FREE issue 16 templates, simply visit www.makeandsewtoys.comDon’t forget to subscribe to watch part two, where you’ll discover how to make our elephant’s dungarees!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Loved this project? Find more fabulous toy patterns at www.blossomandfriday.co.uk You can also follow designer Lucy Woodrow on Instagram at @blossomandfriday --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Sew A Simple Knot Strap Bag: No-Pattern Sewing For Beginners! The Crafts Channel 2023-03-30 | Everyone loves a bag, and a sturdy tote that needs no pattern is a bonus for beginner stitchers. Made in practically any size you like, all you need is a strip of fabric that is about three times longer than it is wide. Hem the sides, knot the centre, and simply stitch into a bag shape. Make a little one to hold your phone on a night out, a tiny one for stowing dog treats and poo bags, a mid sized version for holding your knitting yarn on the go, or size up for the weekly grocery shop. This will be your new best bag!For more great projects to sew yourself visit www.sewmag.comSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
DIY Paper Gems: Easy Papercraft Tutorial + Free Template The Crafts Channel 2023-03-23 | Here’s a great folded gemstone shape made from one square sheet of paper and a minimum of glue. Made in seconds from simple creases, this gemstone design is perfect for hanging decorations. Downsize to make delicate shapes that could be worn as earrings, or go large with a 12” x 12” sheet of patterned paper to make wedding décor as a beautiful alternative to balloons. For the folding template please pop along to papercraftermagazine.co.uk/downloads/paper-gem-templateSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Scrap Fabric Wallet The Crafts Channel 2023-03-16 | Got lots of fabric pieces and no idea what to do with them? This simple, straight line sewing, multi pocket card wallet is the answer. A minimum of fabric, a little fusible interfacing and a couple of snap fasteners are all you need to stitch up a quick holder for your essential cards and a bit of cash. For the free downloadable template please visit sewmag.co.uk/templates/simple-scrap-card-wallet-the-crafts-channelSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Quilt Wadding Hack! Turn Scraps Of Wadding Into A Large Useable Piece The Crafts Channel 2023-03-09 | Ever found yourself with a bag of weird wadding offcuts that are too big to just throw away but too small to make anything sensible with? Here’s a neat hack to create a large piece of wadding from all those little pieces with a simple zigzag stitch and a little patience. For a wealth of quilting projects that you can use your newly made fabric with please visit sewmag.co.ukSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
DIY Honeycomb Easter Eggs: Paper Folding Tutorial + FREE Template The Crafts Channel 2023-02-27 | We have a brilliant alternative to the usual Easter decorations! Our beautiful honeycomb paper eggs look great displayed on your dining table or suspended in the window. All you need is some paper, scissors, tacky glue and a bit of patience, and you’re well on your way to creating these classic Easter symbols in any colour scheme you desire.Find the written instructions and your free templates here: papercraftermagazine.co.uk/downloads/issue-184-templatesSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
DIY Mini Ironing Board: Simple Craft Project For Your Creative Space The Crafts Channel 2023-02-20 | Many of you have commented on my tiny ironing board in the past so here’s your opportunity to make one for yourself. It is perfect for quick presses of HSTs and other patchwork blocks, hems on small projects, giving a neat finish to purses and pouches as well as scrap buster projects such as scrunchies and bunting. All you need is a wooden clipboard, something to pad it, some fabulous fabric and good adhesive tape. It’s portability and added clip at the top for easy braiding and plaiting make this a must-have tool to add to your collection.Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Easy Braided Friendship Bracelet: Follow Our Simple Kumihimo Tutorial The Crafts Channel 2023-02-13 | Many of you will have tried this Kumihimo type braiding at primary school with a disc of cardboard and some brightly coloured wool. Corinne Bradd has shrunk the yarn and increased the number of threads to create a grown-up friendship bracelet that is perfect for holding charm beads. Just remember to work your braid in the same direction each time and after a few rounds you will start to see the multicoloured cord appearing from the underside of the disc.Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Freehand Quilting On Scrap Fabrics: Use To Sew A Patchwork Cushion! The Crafts Channel 2023-02-06 | We love the feel of a plump quilted cushion and here’s a way to create your own just using scraps of coordinating fabric and leftover wadding pieces in a mish-mash fashion that looks stunning when completed. Easy freehand quilting is the key to pulling all those random pieces together, and Corinne Bradd uses a good quality coloured thread to give a strong design accent to your piece. Whether you opt for simple straight lines, grids, circles, a more fluid and organic pattern, or a mixture of all four - you’ll love the tactile appeal of your pillow, especially as it will have cost you next to nothing to create. For more great sewing ideas head over to sewmag.co.ukSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Make A Herringbone Friendship Bracelet: Easy Weaving Project For Beginners The Crafts Channel 2023-01-30 | Charming and so simple to weave, these herringbone friendship bracelets can be fashioned from brightly coloured embroidery floss and need no tools other than clipboard, hands and scissors. Whether you opt for close tonal shades or go full rainbow with your weaving, these plaited bands are a winner whatever your age.Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Paper Fan Art: Make Our Easy Concertina Rosettes For Cost-Effective Decor! The Crafts Channel 2023-01-26 | If you’re looking for cheap and effective art to decorate wedding venues, bland hallways, children's bedrooms, or any blank wall in your home, then these easy concertina folded rosettes are the answer. Dig out your stash of patterned and coloured papers, mix and match prints, and follow Corinne Bradd's easy instructions to score, fold and glue, making stunning paper rosettes in multiple sizes. There’s just one simple rule – your paper strip must be at least four times longer than the diameter of the rosette you wish to create, and this is easily sorted by simply glueing multiple strips end to end.Find the written instructions here: papercraftermagazine.co.uk/papercraft-projects/paper-fan-artSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Dog Ring Bearer Bow Tie Collar: Easy DIY Sewing Project For Weddings The Crafts Channel 2023-01-19 | If you, or someone you know, is getting hitched in the near future why not suggest that the ringbearer is a canine companion? I mean, what could go wrong? Certainly not the presentation with our easy to sew bow tie collar. Corinne Bradd shows you how to simply stitch the bow tie from a minimum of fabric and wadding. The collar can be adjusted to fit most sizes of dog... or sheep... or Shetland pony... For the free downloadable template please click on crafts-beautiful.com/free-templates/sew-a-dog-ringbearer-bow-collarSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Scissors Case: Sew Your Own Design With Our Easy Sewing Project The Crafts Channel 2023-01-12 | Keeping your precious sewing scissors away from the rest of the family is one thing. Keeping them clean and sharp while they’re in your possession is another! Corinne Bradd has created a set of scissors cases to keep your dressmaking shears, general sewing scissors and embroidery snips out of harm’s way and easy to find when they hide in your sewing box. Two pieces of fabric, a little wadding and a snap fastener is all you’ll need to get started, and you’ll find all three templates in this link - don't forget to add 5mm seam allowance when you cut the fabric sewmag.co.uk/images/uploads/templates/Sewing_dolly_and_scissors_case.pdf.Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Make A Draught Excluder: DIY Sewing Project Using Your Stash The Crafts Channel 2023-01-09 | Learn how to make a DIY draught excluder with Corinne Bradd.We’re all watching how much energy we’re using to keep our homes warm, and the last thing you want is a chilly breeze from a draughty door or window. Corinne Bradd’s homemade draught excluder is a great way to keep the cold out and the energy bills down. It can be made from scrap fabric and stuffed with insulation fleece or an old rolled-up towel, making it a fantastic stashbuster too. The double roll keeps the bottom of the excluder flat on the floor without the need to weigh it with dry rice – so it can also be chucked fearlessly in the wash!To create your draught excluder, simply measure the width of your door or window, measure the circumference of your stuffing roll, and cut or patchwork your fabric to fit. For more great ideas subscribe to The Crafts Channel! youtube.com/@TheCraftsChannelLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannlFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Make A Paper House: Simple DIY Tutorial With FREE Templates! The Crafts Channel 2023-01-02 | Paper miniatures are all the rage and it doesn't get better than an assortment of 3D paper houses. Corinne Bradd is here to show you how to make a customised paper house, so you can go on to build an entire town – pub and church included! It's easy, we promise.You can make your buildings from plain card, patterned card, or a mixture of the two. You can also decorate with washi tape and die-cuts, layering the latter to make an assortment of windows and doors. The personalisation options are endless too – add door numbers, match the colours of your own house or a recipient's, keep it hollow so you can pop an LED tealight inside, and more.They're a wonderful handmade decoration for Christmas, but our papercrafted homes work year-round too. Why not display a bunch together on a coffee table or mantelpiece?Find the full collection of cute homes and download your free templates here: papercraftermagazine.co.uk/papercraft-projects/diy-paper-housesSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Sew DIY Hand Warmers: Beginner Sewing Project With A Free Template! The Crafts Channel 2022-12-26 | With the cost of living rising, stay warm this winter with Corinne Bradd’s budget-friendly DIY hand warmers. Made from cotton fabric and filled with rice, these easy-to-make warmers can be microwaved for pennies and will keep you toasty for hours on end – paired with our matching stitched wrist warmers (youtube.com/watch?v=NUpL1-NTTKs&ab_channel=TheCraftsChannel ), you’ll be snug all winter long! The perfect stashbuster, you can craft these homemade hand warmers with any cotton scraps you have on hand. Opt for coordinating fabrics or mix and match patterns for maximum impact – just be sure to avoid synthetic fabrics and anything with metallic fibres, as they can melt/spark in the microwave.Not only are these hand warmers a cost-effective solution for cold hands, but they also make great homemade gifts. Why not whip up some matching ones to give to friends and family?Download your free templates at crafts-beautiful.com/free-templates/make-microwave-hand-warmersFor more great ideas subscribe to The Crafts Channel! youtube.com/@TheCraftsChannelLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Stitched Wrist Warmers Tutorial: Learn To Sew With Our Easy Guide The Crafts Channel 2022-12-22 | Stay warm this winter without sacrificing dexterity with Corinne Bradd’s easy-to-follow tutorial on how to make wrist warmers. These handmade accessories will keep your wrists and hands toasty, while still allowing you to use your fingers for tasks like typing, texting, and most importantly, crafting! Designed for people that haven’t been able to knit or crochet their own wrist warmers, ours are made in minutes from a fat quarter of cotton fabric lined with lightweight quilt wadding to trap warm air between the layers. Whether you're new to sewing or an experienced crafter, you'll be able to make your own pair of wrist warmers in no time.The pattern can be easily adjusted to fit larger hands and is free to download at crafts-beautiful.com/free-templates/sew-your-own-wrist-warmersFor more great ideas subscribe to The Crafts Channel! youtube.com/@TheCraftsChannelLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Personalise A T-Shirt: Heat Transfer Vinyl HTV With The HappyPress4 | AD The Crafts Channel 2022-12-16 | Thinking of setting up your own personalised goods business from your kitchen table? Heat transfer vinyl is a quick and clean way to add motifs and messages to a range of garments and accessories and the process is made easier with the addition of a purpose built heat press to ensure perfect results every time. Corinne guides you through the range of available vinyl styles and shows how easy it is to create custom T-shirts for any taste. There’s even a free layered moth template to download for your own use here: crafts-beautiful.com/free-templates/easy-htv-with-happy-press-4-templateThe HappyPress4 is available from HappyFabric, specialists in heat presses, heat transfer vinyl and self adhesive vinyl – you can find out more at happyfabric.co.ukSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Make A Project Journal With The VC-500W: An Ink-Free Portable Printer! | AD The Crafts Channel 2022-12-08 | Many of us rely on our visual memory when it’s time to embark on a new project; a colour theme we like, a particular aesthetic, the arrangement of shapes to make a whole. Keeping a Project Journal is the perfect way to access those ideas and add to them when inspiration strikes. A simple notebook is transformed into an engaging and ever-changing tool, helping you spend less time searching for ideas and more time making wonderful projects. The Brother VC-500W ink-free portable printer is an invaluable piece of kit when it comes to saving those ideas you’ve seen online instead of trawling through the internet trying to find that certain image. When you see something you like, simply save down the picture to your phone or laptop, print it in seconds, and then fix it into your Project Book, along with paper and fabric swatches and hand written notes. Get more information on the Brother VC-500W here brother.co.uk/labelling-and-receipts/vc500w-officeSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Crochet Wind Spinners: Easy Crochet Pattern To Make With Your Scraps! The Crafts Channel 2022-12-01 | Got lots of scrap yarn in beautiful colours and you’re fed up with making granny square blankets with it? Here’s a neat idea to decorate your house or garden that uses a minimum of crochet stitches and can be made as long as you like. Simply adding rows of double or treble stitches into each previous row will enable your wind spinner to spiral as you create it and then it can be hung in the breeze with a glass bead stitched on to weight the end. The same technique can be used to make ruffled trims on garments and soft furnishings too. The full pattern is available in issue 147 of LGC Knitting and Crochet magazine, on sale from 8th December in the UK at all good newsagents and supermarkets. To subscribe to this project packed magazine click here - topcrochetpatterns.com/subscribe/lets-get-craftingSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Easy Stencilling From Lisa Horton Crafts Using The Ulti-Mate Multi Tool | AD The Crafts Channel 2022-11-24 | There is something special about a hand stencilled design. The variations in colour cannot easily be reproduced and the overall look of a multi-layered motif is most distinctive. Lisa Horton has come up with a brilliant way to ensure your stencilled projects are always perfectly lined up with no fuss or fiddly pieces of tape. Simply position your stencil layers on the Ulti-Mate Multi Tool and pounce colour onto your cardstock, whether you use ink or paint. Once your design is coloured there are corresponding die sets and embossing folders to add more dimension to your projects. For more information on all Lisa’s products please visit thatcraftplace.co.uk
How To Sew A Teepee Bag: Simple How-To With A Free Template! The Crafts Channel 2022-11-17 | Whether you’re looking for a new peg bag, or you’ve got a small animal that deserves a comfy bed, this TeePee bag is a versatile pouch that can be made from all those leftover pieces of fabric in the box under your sofa. As a peg bag, it can be tied to the line and the hand-sized hole allows you to access the pegs singlehandedly. As a pet bed, it can be secured to the roof and corner of a cage for an off-floor sleeping experience. Use washable wadding inside the layers and the bed can be cleaned easily and dried quickly. Corinne Bradd shows you how to master the assembly and then you can try upsizing the pattern pieces to make a cozy cave for a cat or small dog. How about making a huge one from an old duvet cover as a play tent for the kids? For the free template please visit sewmag.co.uk/templates/simple-teepee-bag-the-crafts-channelSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Ultimate Christmas Gifts for Knitters and Crocheters | AD The Crafts Channel 2022-11-10 | If you would like more information on the brilliant products that are in this video please see below.Crochet with Flowers and Plants by Kate Eastwood, published by Cico Books rylandpeters.com/products/crochet-with-flowers-and-plants Knitting Needle Gift Sets from Funky Needles funkyneedles.co.uk/shop DesignaKnit9 by SoftBytesoftbyte.co.uk/designaknit9.htmPrice List: softbyte.co.uk/pricelists.htmScattered Oats Neck Warmer Gift Hamper from The Knitting Gift Shop theknittinggiftshop.co.uk/products/scattered-oats-neck-warmer-gift-hamper Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Pop-Up Christmas Card Tutorial: FREE Gnome & Tree Templates The Crafts Channel 2022-10-28 | Learn how to make a pop-up gnome card for Christmas.Corinne Bradd is back with lots of top tips on how to make a pop-up greeting, offering cutting and folding advice, adhesive know-how and more. The scene on this card features a gnome, mountains, trees and toadstools – how cute! You'll only need to use a selection of coloured cardstock and patterned paper, along with basic tools from your stash, making this a really cost-effective craft.Not only will this card really wow the intended recipient, it's also a lovely keepsake or home decoration. Pop it on a mantelpiece or include in a coffee table display, along with bottlebrush trees and rustic wood slices.Find the accompanying templates here: papercraftermagazine.co.uk/downloads/pop-up-christmas-gnome-card-templatesFor more great ideas subscribe to The Crafts Channel! youtube.com/TheCraftsChannelLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
DIY Card Sleeve For Personalised Gifts: Quick Papercraft Project The Crafts Channel 2022-10-27 | Whether you’re making mini albums, junk journalling, or want a colourful way to store small ephemera, these quick sleeves are made from leftover card pieces from your stash and make a useful addition to any scrapbook project.Simply cut, score and glue for the quickest and most useful receptacle around. For the adaptable template, visit crafts-beautiful.com/free-templates/stashbuster-card-sleeve-templateSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Decorate A Journal + More With The P-touch Craft Label Printer | AD The Crafts Channel 2022-10-20 | If you craft, you’ll love the creative possibilities the Brother PT-H200 handheld printer brings you. Whether you’ve a penchant for paper projects, you’re a gift wrapping guru or a gin and jam genius you can print your labels on demand in a variety of styles and sizes straight onto a selection of coloured sticky tapes or flexible ribbons. For full details of what the Brother P-touch Craft Label Printer can bring to your life please visit brother.co.uk/labelling-and-receipts/pt-h200 Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Make A Tassel Wreath From Yarn & A Cereal Box: Upcycling Project! The Crafts Channel 2022-10-13 | A well-crafted wreath is eye-catching at any time of year, whether it’s for Christmas, Easter, or just to add a splash of colour to an otherwise drab wall. Corinne Bradd's fantastic example is a great stashbuster to boot; using empty cereal packets for a base and leftover yarn from a variety of other projects. Choose coordinating shades, rainbow hues, or a mismatch of whatever is to hand to create a series of woolly hanks tied around a cardboard ring. This explanatory tutorial has lots of tips for making your yarn tassel wreath look as professional as possible whilst still being a simple make for all ages.Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Simple Sewing Tips For Beginners With The Janome QDC5270 | AD The Crafts Channel 2022-10-11 | If you’re looking to invest in a new (or even a first) sewing machine, Corinne Bradd would like to run you through some of the brilliant features available with Janome’s QDC5270. Whether you sew for fun, relaxation, or as a business, this machine will keep pace with you for many miles of stitching. Simple, intuitive controls make this highly capable machine easy enough for a complete beginner to work with, but practise and experience will allow you to make use of its full potential as a brilliant all round machine. For more information please visit janome.co.uk/model-5270Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Print Photos From Home For Scrapbooking & Personalised Gifts | AD The Crafts Channel 2022-10-06 | Enjoy our in-depth tutorial on how the Brother VC-500W ink-free colour mini printer can add beautiful photos, text and pattern labels to your crafting life. Operated easily from your smart phone, the ink-free technology allows you to produce instant, smudge-free, colourful designs from a printer that can sit in the palm of your hand.Corinne Bradd guides you every step of the way, so you too can print photos from the comfort of your own home. Use it for scrapbooking, cardmaking, other crafts and – even better – personalised gifts at any time of year. Enjoy!For more information on the Brother VC-500W, visit brother.co.uk/labelling-and-receipts/vc500w-officeSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Easy Mixed Media Techniques: Make A Journal Cover, Needle Case + Home Decor The Crafts Channel 2022-10-04 | Crafters worldwide always have a never-ending stash of materials that look completely unrelated to the untrained eye. Using mixed media techniques to pull all your different elements together can result in a stunning piece of art, and the easiest way to achieve this is by adding colour. IndigoBlu’s impressive range of highly pigmented acrylics give you intense colour in from one layer of paint, and additional layers in other colours give your project depth. For more information on IndigoBlu’s quality range of products please pop along to indigoblu.com/shop and they offer a 20% discount code on all paints – use the code ‘paint20’ at checkout.Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Knit A Christmas Stocking - Free Pattern The Crafts Channel 2022-10-03 | Discover how to knit the seamless hexagons that make up this gorgeous stocking. In this handy video, Neti Love guides you through the process from cast-on to cast-off, with helpful tips on how to knit with double-pointed needles, and a clever slip-knot cast-on that allows you to magically close up the central hole. The stocking was designed by Charmaine Fletcher, and you'll find the pattern here - letsknit.co.uk/bonus-patterns/hexagon-stockingThe stocking is knitted in Cygnet DK, a versatile and great value yarn that comes in a stunning array of colours including these vibrant Christmas shades. Find out more at cygnetyarns.comSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Decoupage Cat Planter: DIY Home Decor Project With Decopatch | AD The Crafts Channel 2022-09-29 | The art of decorating surfaces with patterned paper has been around for generations but the advent of Decopatch’s beautifully designed tissue sheets has brought the craft bang up to date. Whatever your age or ability, pasting torn paper patches onto a surface is a relaxing and enjoyable way to add your flair to the items around your home. Decopatch’s extensive range of papier-mache blanks can start you off, and our easy to follow tutorial shows you how a simple shape can be adapted to become a stylish planter for your windowsill. For more information on the products available please take a look at decopatch.com/products.html Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Must-Have Products For Knitters This Season | AD The Crafts Channel 2022-09-27 | If you would like more information on the brilliant products that are in this video please see below.The Knitting Gift Shop Magnetic Line Keeper for Knitting Patterns & Charts - £21.00 each theknittinggiftshop.co.uk/products/magnetic-line-keeper-for-knitting-patterns-chartsDesignaKnit9 (SoftByte) softbyte.co.uk/designaknit9.htmPrice List: softbyte.co.uk/pricelists.htmThe Dropped Stitch Exclusive Knitting Kits (Two Pairs of Rabbit Bootees or Two Pairs of Dog Bootees - £10.99 per kit) thedroppedstitch.co.uk/product/the-dropped-stitch-exclusive-knitting-kit-2-pairs-of-rabbit-booteesthedroppedstitch.co.uk/product/the-dropped-stitch-exclusive-knitting-kit-2-pairs-of-dog-booteesModern Knitted Shawls and Wraps by Laura Strutt published by Cico Books - £14.99 rylandpeters.com/collections/craft-highlights/products/modern-knitted-shawls-and-wrapsSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Make A Personalised Tote Bag: Paint & Vinyl Tutorial | AD The Crafts Channel 2022-09-22 | We all need a good bag, whether you’re rummaging through the racks, browsing the local car boot sale, or simply nipping out with a drink and a good book. A custom tote is the perfect bag to keep your stuff in one place while showing your skills as a unique designer. Create your background on a piece of stretched fabric, add a vinyl phrase across the centre, stitch up into a simple tote bag and you’re ready to go!The Silhouette Cameo 4 can cut your HTV design quickly and easily and once it’s weeded it’s an easy affair to fuse it to your hand painted background with a domestic iron. Give your imagination free rein and check out more information on the Silhouette Cameo 4 at graphtecgb.co.ukSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
One-Sheet Wallet Card: Fun DIY For Cardmakers & Papercrafters The Crafts Channel 2022-09-19 | Discover the simplest way to create an interactive greeting from one sheet of A4. Clear out your craft cupboard and select a few leftover prints that coordinate with your base sheet for a card with a difference. Pockets on all three faces of the card allow you to fill the card with photos, mini cards, hand written poems, and all manner of flat ephemera teamed with colourful patterned papers. Corinne shows you how to score, cut, fold and glue the card together with ease, and the template can easily be resized to create a custom blank to suit your requirements. The template can be downloaded herecrafts-beautiful.com/free-downloads/one-sheet-wallet-card-template Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Honeycomb Christmas Trees: Simple DIY Craft Tutorial The Crafts Channel 2022-09-15 | Learn how to make honeycomb Christmas trees on a budget with this incredible craft project by Corinne Bradd.As much as we love decorating our trees each year, we’re getting more and more into giving the rest of our homes a festive glow-up. Trailing garlands up the banister, placing sentimental ornaments on the mantel, creating displays for the coffee table... you get the idea. And these 3D paper trees, beautifully clustered together, are exactly what we have in mind for this year’s festivities. Aren’t they terrific?They're made with coloured paper and card, a fine point PVA glue applicator, sharp scissors and paperclips... simple! Use the accompanying FREE templates – we've got narrow and wide versions, which can be adapted to different heights too. Save paper by measuring the width of your chosen tree and folding an A4 sheet accordingly. Once your first trees are cut out, the paper can be folded again and the template flipped over to utilise the waste effectively. Don’t try cutting more than three sets of folded paper at once; the cuts will become ragged and the finished result will be disappointing. Adding more folded trees to your stack will make the finished piece plumper – any less than 15 folded trees will make your tree impossible to open fully without tearing the glued pieces too.Find the full written project and accompanying templates here: papercraftermagazine.co.uk/papercraft-projects/honeycomb-christmas-treesFor more great ideas subscribe to The Crafts Channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecraftscha...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecraftsch...Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Sew An Overnight Bag With Our Step-By-Step Sewing Tutorial The Crafts Channel 2022-09-13 | You know the situation, you have a night away, maybe a train journey, and you don’t want to lug a big bag around but you need a few essentials to travel with. The solution is our fantastic overnight bag designed by Corinne Bradd. It features a capacious interior with handy front and side pockets, and a crease-proof foam inner to keep it structured no matter how much you stuff into it. Made from beautiful fabric leftovers and padded with Vlieseline’s iron on Style-Vil Fix, you can stitch up this travel companion in a couple of hours on a domestic sewing machine. For more information on the brilliant foam padding please visit vlieseline.com/Products/Creative-Range/Style-Vil%20Fix For the free template and measurement guide (ignore that fact it says 93%, we made it the right size but forgot to take the wording off!) take a look atsewmag.co.uk/templates/stylish-overnight-bag-the-crafts-channelSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Make Halloween Crackers Plus Bonus Papers Download! The Crafts Channel 2022-09-03 | Who said crackers are just for Christmas? We think they make any celebration better! Learn how to make a DIY cracker from paper with our easy-to-follow instructions, then decorate as you see fit with Halloween papers and toppers.Our cutting and scoring template makes light work of a project that would otherwise seem intimidating! Once folded together, you can use complementary embroidery thread to keep the ends secure. You can also fill your crackers with treats or simply use them as decorations every Halloween.Find your cracker templates, Halloween papers and the full written project here:papercraftermagazine.co.uk/papercraft-projects/halloween-crackersSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! youtube.com/user/TheCraftsChannelLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Make A Rolodex Style Mini Album: Scrapbooking Project The Crafts Channel 2022-09-01 | If you’re looking for a memory display project that you can add to, alter, swap around and build on then this take apart album based on the classic Rolodex design is one you’ll love to make. A simple concertina spine with fold in corner tabs is all you need to hold your double thickness papers in place. Add stiff board covers and use the pages as pockets to hold extra ephemera. Remove the cover and add another spine when you want to build on the album. Swap out one page for a different one when new photos catch your eye. And don’t worry that your pages will fall out, the folded corners keep them secure until you want to remove them. For the free folding template visitpapercraftermagazine.co.uk/downloads/scrapbook-photo-album-templateSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Make DIY Halloween Witch Hats Out Of Paper The Crafts Channel 2022-08-27 | How fun are these paper witch hats for Halloween? Fill with mini sweet treats before sealing for unique party favours, or simply use as decorations for tablescaping at its finest. The choice is yours! You’ll only need our templates, coloured cardstock, scissors and glue to make these beginner-friendly decs – so they're a real money-saving stashbuster!Corinne Bradd has gone for a purple and black colour scheme, but you could go full-on Halloween with bright orange and green, or choose a more unusual pairing – you could even adapt the make for other occasions, such as birthday party hats.Enjoy your witch hat templates and the full written project here: papercraftermagazine.co.uk/papercraft-projects/halloween-witch-hat-decorationsSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! youtube.com/user/TheCraftsChannelLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Sew A Cat Purse: Step-By-Step DIY Sewing Project The Crafts Channel 2022-08-25 | Everybody loves a cat, and if they don’t, they’re sure to fall in love with this cute pussy purse that’s fun to make. It’s the ideal gift to make for a friend and Corinne Bradd uses small pieces of fabric making it a great stashbuster. The simple cat face motif is instantly recognisable and can be further defined with a snap fastener button nose with hand-stitched whiskers on either side. Careful clipping, turning and pressing will make your cat purse perfectly symmetrical for a professional finish. Once you’ve made one you’ll be itching to rustle up a clowder of cats from all those lovely fabrics you’ve not found a reason to use yet! For the free template please visit sewmag.co.uk/templates/cute-cat-purse-the-crafts-channelSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
DIY Mini Scrapbook Album: Papercraft Project With Template Included The Crafts Channel 2022-08-18 | If you have collected scrapbook papers like they’re going out of fashion then this is the perfect project for you. A multi-face mini album that folds down to 10cm square with lots of little pockets to fill with your favourite pictures and memories. Double sided scrapbook sheets are the ideal starting point for this little project as the two different designs will be seen on the inner pages, giving you plenty of scope for finding coordinating colours to mat and frame your photographs. The scoring and cutting template can the adapted to create an even smaller album, or go bigger and create a ready to go album for a wedding or other special occasion with the addition of an instant camera or portable printer. The free template can be found herecrafts-beautiful.com/free-templates/one-sheet-mini-album-templatesSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Sew An Easy Slouch Bag: Just One Pattern Piece! The Crafts Channel 2022-08-11 | Here’s an easy one pattern piece bag that has a million uses. Whether you opt for a small size to hold your yarn as you knit or crochet, a medium bag for a quick trip out, or go large for a grocery tote, this bag holds everything you need. The bag and handle are cut as one continuous piece to save on fabric, and the handle is joined at the top before you sew anything else. Sew the fabric to the lining at handles and top of the bag then turn out through the strap to continue making the body of the bag. Our step by step tutorial shows you just how simple it is. For the free downloadable template please pop along tosewmag.co.uk/templates/easy-slouch-bag-the-crafts-channelSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
DIY Instant Mini Photo Album: Perfect For Weddings, New Baby & More | AD The Crafts Channel 2022-08-04 | Ever taken lots of pictures at a gathering and then never shared them with your loved ones? We’re all guilty, but Corinne Bradd has come up with a brilliant idea to make sure that friends and family leave the venue with something other than memories to cherish. Our simple stitch bound mini photo albums can be created at home from cardstock and embroidery thread and then, armed with the Brother VC-500W ink-free colour mini printer and your smart phone, you can instantly edit and print candid snaps to be stuck straight into an album. Corinne shows you the simple steps to make the mini photo album and then guides you through the editing and printing process with hints and tips throughout the tutorial. It’s like having your very own photo booth! Get more information on the Brother VC-500W here brother.co.uk/labelling-and-receipts/vc500w-officeSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Make Crepe Paper Flowers: DIY Rainbow Carnations Tutorial | AD The Crafts Channel 2022-07-28 | Good quality, luxurious crepe paper is so great for making beautiful and intricate artificial flowers, but don’t worry if you’re still honing your skills; these vibrant carnations are a cinch to create but look amazing. Pick seven rainbow shades of Clairefontaine’s bright, heavyweight florist’s crepe, then layer, gather and bind with wire to make a simple but extremely effective carnation that brings a whole spectrum of colour to any setting. The same technique can be used with toning shades from Clairefontaine’s pastel collection of crepe to make a realistic floral display for the home. For more information on the range of quality coloured crepe paper visit clairefontaine.com/gb Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Make A Mini Envelope: Quick Stashbuster Tutorial The Crafts Channel 2022-07-21 | Strange rectangles of pattern paper occupying every drawer and shelf of your craft room? Too big to throw away but too small to use in a full project? Corinne Bradd gives them a whole new lease of life by turning them into a stack of mini envelopes that are so handy to add to mini albums, interactive cards, or just to save your favourite ephemera in until you get the opportunity to display it properly. The size of your envelope is determined by the size of your paper piece and there’s no hard and fast rule as to what your dimensions need to be. We have a free scoring and folding template available here papercraftermagazine.co.uk/downloads/mini-envelope-templateSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Sew An Easy Triangle Pouch: Sewing Project For Beginners The Crafts Channel 2022-07-14 | Corinne Bradd creates a perfect pouch from a simple half hexagon shape. This triangle pocket with a snap fastener can hold your favourite crystals and amulets, loose change and keys, or makes a great gift bag for special jewellery. Made from lined cotton print fabric and stitched up in seconds, this pouch will become your next favourite project. Our step by step tutorial shows you just how simple the construction is and the template can be resized to suit your needs and the scraps of fabric you have to play with. For the free downloadable template please visit sewmag.co.uk/templates/triangle-pouch-the-crafts-channelSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
How To Make A Hamsa Decoration From Paper: Free Templates Included The Crafts Channel 2022-07-07 | Traditionally used as a sign of defence against the Evil Eye, the Hamsa is a beautiful and decorative symbol of protection, strength and blessings. Corinne Bradd's layered paper Hamsa makes a perfect gift for someone you care about and can be given as a card, hanging talisman, or displayed on the wall. Use our template to cut out the individual pieces from plain of patterned paper, mat them onto a contrasting cardstock and layer together. Once assembled, more decoration can be added with opaque or glitter gel pens as you desire For the free cutting templates please visit papercraftermagazine.co.uk/downloads/hamsa-hand-decoration-templateSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
Sew The Elephants Dungarees: Bonus Sewing How-To By Blossom & Friday The Crafts Channel 2022-07-05 | You've learned to sew a lovely elephant toy with Lucy from Blossom & Friday, now she's back to guide you with the outfit. In less than 20 minutes, learn to sew on-trend floral dungarees for your heirloom toy. They're so sweet!Created with your bonus gift in Make and Sew Toys issue 16, you’ll be using your free templates with Lucy for guidance. You'll be surprised at how easy they are to make! Plus, you'll learn to sew straps from scratch and make an optional pocket. Doll's clothes don't get much cuter than this.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To purchase your copy of Make and Sew Toys issue 16, visit www.giftstoyou.comTo download your FREE issue 16 templates, simply visit www.makeandsewtoys.comDid you miss how to make the elephant itself? Find the video here: youtu.be/zw81usLXguU--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Loved this project? Find more fabulous toy patterns at www.blossomandfriday.co.uk You can also follow designer Lucy Woodrow on Instagram at @blossomandfriday --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
DIY Paper Moths For Bookmarks + Home Decor: Easy Paper Folding The Crafts Channel 2022-06-30 | Need a quick and easy stashbusting idea to keep yourself and the kids busy for a little while? Corinne Bradd has come up with some beautiful paper moth bookmarks that are a brilliant way to use up all those pretty paper scraps that you’ve been holding onto for years. Simply cut the elements from coordinating or clashing patterned papers using our free printable templates, and layer together onto a triangular sleeve of card. Once complete they can be popped over the corner of your favourite bedtime book ready for the next time you have a minute to read. Not only do these colourful moths make perfect bookmarks, they can be made en masse and used to decorate your walls and windows throughout the year. Enlarge our template and make a stunning display of winged things to accentuate a dull corner of the room, or even try them on the ceiling. For the free template please visit crafts-beautiful.com/free-templates/pretty-paper-moth-bookmark-templatesSubscribe to The Crafts Channel for more! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraft...Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thecraftschannelFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Crafts_Channel
