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Scissors or Rotary Cutter – the debate goes on…
So many people have a strong preference to using either scissors or a rotary cutter. Others have only ever tried one type and are cautious

A Light On The Situation – Crafting Lamps
Having the right type of light when crafting can make all the difference to the enjoyment and ease of your craft time. Low light, the

Do your tools measure up?
Everyone knows the phrase “Measure Twice Cut Once” and it’s especially true in sewing. Having the right tool for the job helps with this task,

Desk Tidy Tips & DIY Thread Catchers
Having a tidy sewing station makes for a much more pleasant sewing experience as you can easily find everything and you’re not overrun with scraps

Caboodle Textiles Needle Guide
The quality of your sewing can be very dependent on the size, style and features of the needle you choose. If the wrong needle is

Sewing Basics
Learning to sew is always an exciting time but it can be quite overwhelming to figure out all the things you need to know along

Caboodle Club
Here at Caboodle Textiles we’re always looking for ways to make sewing more exciting and our Caboodle Club just does that. We developed the club

Christmas 2020 Fabric Collection
Christmas is well and truly on it’s way and we’re very much embracing the festive period with our 2020 Christmas Collection. We’ve chosen a variety

Caboodle’s Top 10 Sewing Hacks & Tips
Sewing is a joy but everybody has an aspect of sewing they wish would be a little bit easier, whether it’s attaching cuffs, hemming, maintenance,

How To Sew A Capsule Wardrobe
Here at Caboodle Textiles we’re big fans of the capsule wardrobe. A capsule wardrobe is a collection of around 30 pieces of clothing that can

Backing Bibs, Wipes and More – What fabric to choose ?
We get asked all the time for recommendations for fabrics for reusable goods. Here we will give you a quick guide to our different options

Sewing With Scraps
We all know that with any sewing project you will get left with scraps, and from an environmental perspective as well as a value for

How To Attach Cuffs Sewing Tutorial
How To Attach Cuffs Sewing Tutorial Following on from our neckband tutorial, we thought it’d be useful to make a cuffs tutorial too. We have

Sewing To Sell – A Guide To Starting A Sewing Business
Sewing To Sell – A Guide To Starting A Sewing Business Recently in our Facebook group we’ve had lots of questions about turning a sewing

Solid & Ribbing Colour Matching
Solid & Ribbing Colour Matching Here at Caboodle Textiles we know what it’s like when you find the perfect print but aren’t sure what solids

How to attach a neckband sewing tutorial
How to attach a neckband sewing tutorial Today we bring you a fantastic video to help you learn how to attach a neckband. You can

Handmade Christmas Clothing Ideas
Handmade Christmas Clothing Patterns Christmas will be upon us before we know it and it’s time to turn our attention to Christmas outfits! Our exclusive

New White Net Wash Tests
We’re very excited to stock some brand new white netting and black netting This breathable light weight fabric is great for making laundry bags, shopping

MBJM Pattern Showcase
Here at Caboodle Textiles we stock the fantastic Made By Jack’s Mums sewing patterns and our fantastic reps have been sewing a selection of them

What is the difference between Teddy and Sherpa?
What is the difference between Teddy and Sherpa? We often get asked what the differences are between the two. It’s hard to tell from a

Made by Jacks Mum Patterns now available at Caboodle Textiles.
New from Caboodle Textiles. We bring your favourite pattern designs straight to your shopping basket while you stock up on your fabrics. Now you can

Our Environmental Policy
At Caboodle Textiles we aim to ensure that every aspect of our activities is conducted in accordance with good environmental practices.

Your consumer spending power can change the world
Your consumer spending power can change the world It may feel like the clothes you make have no influence on the big sellers in the

New Customisation for Gift Vouchers
New Customisation for Gift Vouchers With a fresh look across many areas of Caboodle its time to introduce you to the latest feature. We’ve given

New Website Features
Out of Stock Notification & Compare Fabrics Here at Caboodle Textiles we always strive to make the shopping experience better for our customers, one of

Christmas PJ Patterns to make Christmas Eve dreams come true.
Christmas PJ Patterns to make Christmas eve dreams come true. Christmas is always a special time, but with more and more families gathering together on

Simple Patchwork Quilt Baby Blanket Sewing Tutorial
Simple Patchwork Quilt Baby Blanket Sewing Tutorial This easy blanket tutorial is a beginner pattern for people new to sewing, or those who want something

How to Save Money with Caboodle Discounts
How to Save Money with Caboodle Discounts. We all want to get as much for our money as possible. Here at Caboodle Textiles we will

Sewing for Spring
Sewing for Spring We all know that when spring arrives, and boy has it taken its time coming this year, we love to have a

How to know your fabric has enough stretch for your pattern
How to know if your fabric has enough stretch for your pattern. Sometimes a pattern can specify the amount of stretch required to make the

What you should know about sewing jersey
What You Should Know About Sewing Jersey Sewing with Jersey. Sewing with Jersey fabrics isn’t as hard as you believe. Fortunately, Jersey fabric is simple

Sewing for your ‘Wild Things’
Sewing for your ‘Wild Things’ Introducing the first of a series of reviews from Caboodle Textiles’ customers who talk about fabrics they love and patterns

The Sunday Everyday Sweater – A customer review
The Sunday Everyday Sweater – A customer review

Caboodle Textiles Fabric Guide
Caboodle Textiles Fabric Guide. A helpful summary of fabrics and their uses, a useful fabric guide to use as a reference for all of your

Christmas Stocking Sewing Tutorial
Christmas Stocking Sewing Tutorial This awesome Christmas stocking tutorial is a beginner pattern for people new to sewing, or those who want something easy to