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Step by Step Sewing Handbag

1 With right sides facing, stitch front and back print fabric panels together along top short edges. Press seam open. Repeat for plain fabric (lining) panels.

2 With right sides facing, stitch print and plain fabric panels together down long sides. Turn to right side. Press.

3 With print side uppermost, fold over hanger at seam line between front and back panels. Pin through all thicknesses and stitch from side to side 4 cm down from fold, to enclose hanger bar.

4 With right sides facing, stitch front and back print fabric panels together along bottom short edges. Press seam open. Turn to right side. Press matching plain fabric lining seams under 1 cm and slipstitch together to finish.

5 Mark four sections 48 cm deep on the front panel and four sections 30 cm deep on the back panel. Pin through all thicknesses matching marked lines and stitch from side to side to form four open-sided pockets.

Remember to assess your storage needs first, then plan, build or buy accordingly. Start by asking yourself a few pertinent questions. Do you prefer your clothes folded or hung up? Just how long is your longest dress or pair of trousers? Maybe you want to include a space for jewellery, perfume and toiletries. Be sure to take into account your height so that objects are not out of reach.

A few more things to remember: cubby holes are the best way to store folded articles of clothing. If you choose drawers, it’s a good idea to include several shallow ones as well as a variation of depths. Wire storage units are good because you can see what’s inside them. Clear perspex on sliding drawers may cost a bit more, but is worth the investment, particularly if you have a lot of clothes. And when buying or building a wardrobe, remember that laminates are a good choice, but wood veneer is not good near a bathroom where steam can get at it.

Sewing Nursery

A baby’s bedroom should be planned with the same regard as any aspect of your new child’s life — with an eye towards the future. A nursery should also revolve around the child’s immediate needs: nursing, feeding, changing. If you succumb to buying charming but impractical baby furniture, try and choose a piece that can be adapted or used elsewhere later on. A good chest of drawers or changing table will usually suffice. Paint the furniture white or a pastel colour, and adorn it with playful handles, knobs and decals (transfers). You can also add a padded, waterproof mat on the top for changing. As for the baby’s stuffed animals, toys and knickknacks, it’s best to show them off rather than try and store them neatly away.

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