Make a gift for someone... just because you can!

You'll know by now that making is something of a illness around here! We love making and inventing though this next tutorial isn't ours to claim but we love it so much that we thought we'd share it with you.
Also because we know a lot of summer babies we thought as per usual that we'd make them their birthday gifts!
And if your lovely friend loves sewing as much as ours do then this is the bestest prezzie ever- and it works for boys too as they never seem to have sewing equipment at hand! - plus you can bookmark it for Chrimbo as it's also a good and inexpensive secret Santa gift too!

D.I.Y Mason Jar Sewing Pin cushion...
You'll need:
fabric
small mason jar
glue gun
stuffing
pencil/pen
scissors
•bits and bobs like pins, needles, cotton thread, bias tape, buttons and so on!

Place the inner top bit over the back of the fabric and trace leaving a small -circa 5 cm edge- and cut.

Cut another circle but this time to size...

you'll now have two circles!

dab some glue -use a glue gun for best results- around the red edge of your top...

...and fold over but remember to leave an open edge for the stuffing...

...like this!

Add some stuffing until nice and plump but don't over fill.

Glue the opening so it's not completely closed like...

...this!!!

Glue the smaller circle over for a neat finish!

Add small dabs of glue in the inner jar top and press your pin cushion top through. Press down firmly!!!

Remove any strands of glue to tidy up!

Ta Dah, that's it! Simple but very cute!!!

Add sewing supplies like buttons, spools of thread and even a small pair of scissors if you can!

events,events,events!!!

Whether you're a season crafter or a complete novice we're sure you'll enjoy the creative atmosphere!
There's a plethora of events coming up and we're so excited to be hosting our first of many monthly events.

Tuesday the 5th May PINK BAR 93 Feet East Brick Lane.
A veritable evening of fun,craft and cloths swapping! Our washing line will be up and ready for all you fashionable folk to hang your unwanted apparel and once we give the go ahead you'll be able to swap for other funky wear!!! It's recycling with a twist.
We'll be on hand to teach you the basics on how to hem,applique and transform your choices into a clubbing outfit! You must bring at least one piece of clothing (accessories,shoes etc. also welcome) in good,clean condition.
Guest DJ's and the Craft Guerrilla crew will be spinning some yarn and some tunes.From 8pm to 11pm. £5 cover charge to participate in the cloths swap. Free entry.


Saturday 9th of May "Crafternoons" at the Old Queens Head Essex Road.
Join us for our first diurnal D.I.Y. craft event. Set in the upstairs room of the lush Old Queens Head pub in Islington the CG gals will be there with the usual crafty goodness. Craft packs, vintage board games, in house tutors and guest DJs.From 2 pm to 5pm. Free entry.

Wednesday 20th May "Put the needle on the record" The Castle 15 Grosvenor Rise East Walthamstow
Our monthly E17 d.i.y. craft night. Crafty pleasure in the suburbs! Craft packs, in house tutors, DJ's, vintage board games and an ale or two to get you stitching. It's a stitch and pissed kind of thing! From 8 pm to 11pm. VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED!!!! Please check back closer to the date!
Free entry.

Saturday 30th of May Craft Guerrilla monthly Craft Markets Beautiful Interiors 34 Orford Road Walthamstow Village
Summer's here and we're itching to get out in the shop garden! A selection of hand picked designer makers will be bringing quality art and craft to the good people of Walthamstow. Products range from : jewellery, perfumes and cosmetics, clothing, accessories, toys, illustrations, home wares, soft furnishings,art work and more! Come check out the handy work of the Craft Guerrilla guys and girls. Also there's a cocktail or two and some lovely home baked cakes for all you sweet folk!
Free entry.

Bimonthly residency at the Make Lounge. Next event: Wednesday 10th June 6.30 - 9.30PM
The Craft Guerrilla will be back at the Make Lounge in Islington for a summer craft night. More details including how to book tickets to follow. Please check the Make Lounge web site.

Hope to see you at some point. Have a happy spring!