10+ creative projects for your first home
Moving into your first home? It's the start of an exciting new chapter, full of new experiences and the chance to create a home that truly feels like your own.
There's a lot to think about, but thankfully you don't have to buy everything. In this guide, we've gathered our best ideas for projects you can easily make yourself, helping you add a personal touch to your new home.
5 kitchen textiles you can sew yourself
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Tea towels
Tea towels are a great beginner-friendly project. Choose your favourite fabric and sew a set that perfectly matches your kitchen. -
Aprons
Make cooking even more enjoyable with a handmade apron. It's not only practical but also a great way to express your personal style. -
Oven gloves
Protect your hands and add a splash of colour to your kitchen with handmade oven gloves. -
Dishcloths
Dishcloths are a quick and satisfying project you'll be able to use straight away. Sew, knit or crochet your own and choose the materials and colours that suit your kitchen. -
Bread bags, tea cosies and more
There are plenty of other creative kitchen projects to try. Sew hanging storage baskets, fabric baskets, bread bags, tea cosies and much more.
We've gathered the best fabrics for kitchen textiles for you. These beautiful fabrics have been carefully selected for their excellent absorbency. All qualities are machine washable at 60°C – an important requirement for good kitchen hygiene.
Creative projects for your bathroom
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Towels
Soft towels help make your bathroom feel even more inviting. Sew your own in colours and qualities that suit your personal style. -
Shower curtains
Sew a shower curtain that's made to fit your bathroom perfectly. Choose the fabric, colour and size yourself to create a look that's uniquely yours.
Explore our range of fabrics for shower curtains here. You'll also find curtain accessories such as eyelets and hooks here.
Sew for your bedroom
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Duvet covers
There's something special about slipping into bedding you've sewn yourself. Choose a soft fabric and create a bedding set that perfectly suits your home. Explore our range of fabrics for bedding here. -
Cushions
Make your bedroom even cosier with handmade cushions. They're an easy and enjoyable beginner project and a great way to add a personal touch to your bedroom. -
Headboards
It's easy to make your own headboard. It's an affordable way to create a cosy atmosphere in your bedroom. Find our step-by-step guide to making an upholstered headboard here. -
Curtains
Sewing curtains might not be the first project that comes to mind, but it's easier than you think. Whether you keep it simple or take on more of a challenge is entirely up to you. If you'd like some guidance, you'll find plenty of helpful advice in our curtain sewing guide. -
Bedspreads
A bedspread is especially useful if your bed also doubles as a sofa or seating area during the day. Sew one in one of our durable and beautiful tapestry fabrics to help protect your bed from crumbs and everyday dirt.
Personal touches for your living room
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Blankets
Sew a soft blanket that's perfect for snuggling up under on the sofa. Choose a fabric you love and create a blanket that fits beautifully into your living room. -
Cushions
Make your sofa even more comfortable with handmade cushions. They're an easy and enjoyable project and a great way to add a personal touch to your living room. -
Upholstered furniture
Give old furniture a new lease of life with durable upholstery fabrics and the right upholstery tools. A new fabric can transform a worn piece of furniture into a favourite you'll enjoy for years to come.
