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A picnic is a perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon in the great outdoors.  Keep dry and warm with this Waterproof Picnic Blanket.

WHAT YOU NEED:

1.8m Ripstop Fabric

1.8m Fleece Print

7m 5/8” Bias Binding

2.5m 1” webbing / belting

4 1” D rings

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WHAT YOU DO:

1. Cut the selvedge from the ripstop and then cut into one 180cm x 145cm (72” x 58”) piece

2. Take the ripstop fabric and lay it on top of the fleece print, wrong sides together making sure both fabrics lie flat.

3. Pin the ripstop and the fleece print together around the edges.

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4. Baste around the blanket approximately 1cm (1/2”) away from the edge.

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5. Starting in the middle of one side of the blanket, take the bias binding, open it up and with the right side of the binding to the right side of the blanket line it up .5cm (1/4”) away from the edge of the fabric. Working on one blanket side at a time, pin in place and stitch along the first fold line. Fold the bias binding over to the fleece side, lay flat, pin and stitch along bias binding edge. Repeat this step on the other 3 sides. Once your binding meets the other side of the binding fold back .5cm (1/4”) to hide raw edge and finish stitching.

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6. To make the harness for carrying the blanket, cut 2 pieces of the webbing 90cm (36”) long. Insert 1 piece of webbing into 2 D rings, fold back 1cm (1/2”) and then 3cm (1”), making sure D rings are at end, and stitch on edge of folded webbing. Repeat this on other strap. On the other end of the webbing either seal with fray block or stitch across the webbing a couple of times to prevent the webbing from fraying. Cut 1 piece of webbing approximately 45cm (18”) long (this piece will make your carry strap. Take your two long pieces of webbing with the D rings and lay them on a table approximately 20cm (8” approx). Approximately 20cm (8”) from the end of the D rings, place the carry strap across the webbing making sure the ends meet the webbing (do not go past). Stitch carry strap in place hiding the raw edge between the two layers of webbing.

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Fold up your blanket and attach harness. You’re now ready to keep your blanket handy for use anytime, anywhere.

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download instructions here

Keep your mane under control while looking cool this summer with these colourful headbands.

Hand Dyed Batik fabrics were used for this project.

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What you need:

1m cotton fabric

15cm (6″)  of 2cm (3/4″) elastic

Scissors, pins, thread, safety pin, chalk pencil and a measuring tape
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What you do:

  • First, measure your head where you would like the headband to sit. See left image below.
  • Next, measure from the bottom of one ear to the bottom of the other as shown on the right.

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Example measurements:  Head = 56cm (22″) Ear to Ear = 33cm (13″)

  • For the top strip, add an extra 10cm (4″) to the ear to ear measurement.
  • Cut two strips 13cm (5″) wide (adjust this measurement if you’d like a thicker or thinner style) by the final ear to ear measurement (example size: 13cm x 23cm)
  • For the back elastic, add 5cm (2″) to the elastic length to allow for the fabric to gather, and cut one strip 20cm (8″) long x 5cm (2″) wide.
  • Fold each of your strips (the 2 large main ones and the one small elastic covering one) in half, lengthwise, with right sides touching. Pin all the way across, forming a tube for each

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  • Fold each strip in half lengthwise, with right sides together and press.
  • To shape the main strip to the size needed to attach back band, taper the edges to the size of the back band strip and curve to center along edges as shown.

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  • Use the newly cut tapered piece as a pattern guide for the second piece. Trace and cut.

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  • Now you should have two main tapered strips of fabric, and one back band strip for the elastic.

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  • Using matching thread, sew across the pinned tops making sure to back-stitch.

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  • Using a safety pin, pencil, and your fingers, turn each section inside out and iron.
  • Iron the main sections with the seams in the middle, as shown.

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  • Make an “X” with the two large tubes, seam sides facing up.

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  • Fold the bottom right section across and over to the top left.

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  • Then fold bottom left section across and over to the top right making sure that center overlapped portion lies flat.
  • Match the 2 left and 2 right ends together to create top headband.

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  • Sew elastic securely to one end of the top headband.

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  • Attach a safety pin to the free end of the elastic. Slide the back band strip over the elastic and gather it onto elastic covering the end attached to top headband.

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  • Fold raw edges of back band covering joined area and either hand or machine stitch in place.
  • Repeat for 2nd side.
  • And you’re done!

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Outdoor fabric is made for all your outdoor decorating needs. They’re attractive and durable and are water, mildew and stain resistant. But don’t limit your imagination to outdoor decor only…
Here’s a great idea:

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Keep your furry friends warm and comfortable with this easy no-sew project. A great place to have treats and take naps…

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What you need:
· fleece
· quilt batting
· grid ruler
· rotary cutter

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What you do:
You’ll need to determine the best size for your dog bed (see chart below).
1. Cut 2 rectangles of fleece adding 6″ (15cm) all the way around.

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2. With both pieces together, cut 1″ (2.5cm) strips, 3″ (7.5cm) long around all edges.

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3. Cut quilt batting to the size of the center (minus the 6″ (15cm) added). Center on top of the wrong side of one layer of fleece.

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4. Add the 2nd layer of fleece on top of the batting and double knot 1 strip from the top to the corresponding strip on the bottom along all edges.

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All Done!

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Optional:
Hand tack at regular intervals to secure all layers together.

Download instructions here

Did you know that ready made cushion covers can become bags? If not, check out our previous post HERE.
It doesn’t stop with just bags…there are so many projects that can be made using ready made cushion covers. How about a handy travel knitting needle holder?

Download printable PDF instructions here.

Need more inspiration?

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Just want to change your decor? If so, new cushion covers are in stores now!

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Outdoor fabrics are not only used to cover patio furniture and make cushion covers but can also be used to create your own shady spot. Placed over a pool, garden space or patio area, outdoor shade sails block ultraviolet light and quickly change a too hot space into a cool area!

Make your own with these easy instructions:

 

Wide selection of new outdoor fabrics in stores now!

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