Decorative Throw
Decorative throws are very much in vogue and they add a cosy touch to your living room or bedroom. But you don't have to go to the expense of buying one. Instead, use your sewing machine, leftover furnishing fabric and Rita Hill's step by step ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Kids' Costumes
Children love to dress up as their favourite characters from story books or movies. The good news from Rita Hill is that these kids' costumes are so easy to make you won't even have to touch a sewing machine. Measure from the child's mid-thigh to ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Kids bean bag
Equipment: Metal square rule or set square, scissors, pliers, sewing machine. We used fake fur fabric but other great alternatives are corduroy, denim, velveteen or vinyl. To insert polystyrene 'beans', snip one corner of plastic bag to let beans ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |