simply-crafting

Wrist Pincushion and Thread Catcher Sewing Project

I have a very old me-made pin cushion that I've been securing to my wrist with an old hair band. It does the job but the pins go right through to my arm.

Altering it didn't seem like a big enough sewing project to warrant the term so I'm also making a little thread catcher in the hopes of reducing the thread scraps that end up on the floor after a sewing session.

Tools and Materials:

I started by unpicking my old pin cushion.

And slipped some scrap cardboard inside to protect my poor wrists.

I made a loop of elastic about the right size for my wrist.

I slipped stitched this to the back of my pincushion.

Now for the thread catcher. I've cut two pieces of fabric 11" x 5.5" and ironed interfacing onto the back of one of them.

I stitched each one right sides together.

Leaving a small opening in the un-interfaced one for turning.

I found a round object with about the same circumference as the outer edge of the thread catcher. I used it as a template to make the base.

Two circles, one with interfacing.

Then I pinned and sewed the base onto the thread catcher.

The lining is made in the same way without interfacing.

I put them right sides together and stitched the top edge.

Turned right side out and top stitched.

Our 10 Favourite Batch Cook Recipes

No new recipes for this week because I've broken my hand and can't chop any veggies. It's time like this that I'm really glad I batch cook. I have a freezer full of cheap, healthy and tasty meals that are really quick and easy to re-heat.

So instead of a new recipe, here's a re-cap of the ones we go back to time and time again . . .

Slow Cooker Bolognese & Lasagne Recipe

We had this last night, I can say that quite a lot. It's simple and tasty. Hubster goes mad for the lasagne.

Slow Cooker Italian Pork Stew with Summer Herbs

Another one of the hubster's favourites. I'm not a big fan of pork but he always requests this recipe.

Spicy Chicken Soup

This has become my go to soup. I've some for lunch today in fact.

Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole Recipe

This one is a favourite with the kids.

Slow Cooked Pulled Pork and Beans Recipe

Another pork recipe that the hubster keeps requesting.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

My all time favourite, can't live without curry recipe.

Chicken and Potato Pie Recipe

Comfort food at it's finest!!

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

So flavoursome.

Cottage Pie Bach Cook Recipe

More comfort food.

Slow Cooker Turkey and Sweet Potato Chilli Recipe

Lovely with salad in the summer or rice in the winter.

Burda 9828 Denim Romper Sewing Project

These took ages to make, what with the flat felled seams and the applique I decided to add with some leftover quilting cotton. Not to mention all the messing about trying to get the pieces cut from old jeans that were too narrow - hence the additional seam along each centre pant. I'm reasonably pleased with the result but not too sure about the contrasting denim. I think in future I'll take care to choose old jeans of the same colour.

Tools and Materials:

My old jeans aren't wide enough for the pant leg pieces.

So I've folded and cut the pattern piece along the centre seam plus the seam allowance of 1.5cm.

I've also extended the pant legs using the facings - this should mean that the pants can be folded up at the hem and let down as Little Pickle grows taller.