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DIY Projects — Table Setting + Oven Mitts

DIY Projects — Table Setting + Oven Mitts

A bright and cheerful, fuss-free table setting is a must-make for any sewist during the festive season! Forgo the de rigueur of matching neutrals and let your imagination run; we’re loving relaxed table ensembles simple...
DIY Projects — Scrunchies

DIY Projects — Scrunchies

On the blog this week are a bunch of super popular DIY scrunchies! A fun quick-sew project, these make a cute accessory or a perfect last-minute gift. Suitable for a variety of fabrics, we used...
DIY Projects — Linen Sleepwear Set

DIY Projects — Linen Sleepwear Set

This week we've put together a DIY linen Sleepwear Set, the perfect treat to yourself or a friend for weekend lounging! Featuring a robe, eye mask and pillowcase made up in a couple of our...
DIY Projects — Reusable Produce Bag

DIY Projects — Reusable Produce Bag

With summertime just around the corner here in New Zealand, we’re anticipating the arrival of delicious new season fruits and veges! Super simple to make and a great way to use less plastic, these DIY...
DIY Projects — Bunting Scrap Bust

DIY Projects — Bunting Scrap Bust

Here at The Fabric Store, we’re always on the hunt for creative ways to turn our fabric scrap stash into something wonderful. DIY Bunting is a simple way to add a touch of colour and...
DIY Projects — Merino Essentials

DIY Projects — Merino Essentials

A couple of weeks ago we shared with you a super cute set of Merino Baby Essentials made with our ZQ Premium Merino. We received so much great feedback on the baby post, so this...
DIY Projects — Sewing Studio Equipment

DIY Projects — Sewing Studio Equipment

For our DIY blog post this week, we created a few much-needed pieces of equipment that are essential to have on-hand for any sewist! These pieces have been wonderfully helpful additions to our sewing studio,...
DIY Projects — Closet Core Patterns Pouf

DIY Projects — Closet Core Patterns Pouf

We've had our eye on this cute scrap-busting DIY project from Closet Core Patterns and with loads of linen scraps and remnants saved up from previous blog posts, we jumped at the chance to whip...
DIY Projects — Face Masks

DIY Projects — Face Masks

Making your own DIY Face Mask at home? Following World Health Organisation suggestions for homemade mask fabrications, we’ve picked out a few densely woven 100% cotton, linen, and cotton blend fabrics for making up four...