THE CAT'S WHISKERS

TRAVEL MUG COSY

Coffee to go? This cute travel mug cosy will protect your hands when you're carrying hot drinks on the move. We got our Cookie the Cat bamboo travel mug from Rex London (rexlondon.com) – isn't it perfect for this fabric?

LUNCH BAG

Whether you're off for a picnic or making a packed lunch for school, an insulated bag is essential for keeping your favourite foods cool and tasty. Now you can pack for lunch on-the-go with a bag that shows off your favourite animal.

FOLD-UP BAG

These fold-up bags are super useful for stashing in your pocket or handbag so you're never without a reusable bag when you hit the shops. We love the contrast lining too for an extra splash of colour.

CAMERA STRAP

Make a smart and colourful camera strap for taking photos when you're out and about. This quilted strap will be comfy for your neck and shoulder as well as looking good. Extra points if you make a matching tee!

PENCIL CASE

This pencil case with its various pockets is a great back-to-school project for all their stationery. Or why not make one for yourself to store your embroidery threads and haberdashery?

HOME SLIP-ONS

It doesn't get much fancier than quilted cat-covered slippers adorned with pom-poms. The very definition of the cat's whiskers! These slippers would make a great gift, if you can bear to part with them...

PENCIL CASE

YOU WILL NEED

■ Fabric A: 25x30cm (10x12in) – outer

■ Fabric B: 20x70cm (8x28in) – gusset outer and binding

■ Fabric C: 30x50cm (12x20in) – gusset inner, right case side lining

■ Fabric D: 23x30cm (9½x12in) – left case side lining, right side pocket

■ Net fabric: 23x25cm (9½x10in)

■ Zip: 51cm (20in)

■ Zip: 20cm (8in)

■ Vlieseline S13 Heavy Sew-In Interfacing: 50x50cm (20x20in)

■ Style-vil foam: 25x30cm (10x12in)

■ Basic sewing kit

MATERIALS USED

■ Oh Meow by Jessica Swift for Art Gallery Fabrics. Visit artgalleryfabrics. com for stockists

■ Vlieseline S13 and Style-vil available at ladysewandsew.co.uk

NOTES

■ Use a 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance

■ Download the templates from gathered.how/ss-templates

CUTTING OUT

Step one Download and print the templates.

Step two From fabric A cut:

Outers: two using the template

Step three From fabric B cut:

Gusset Outer Zip Strip: two 3.5x50cm (13/8x19¾in)

Gusset Outer: 6x20cm (23/8x77/8in)

Zip Tabs: two 2.5x9cm (1x35/8in)

Zip/Pocket Binding: three 4x23cm (15/8x91/8in)

Divider Binding: 4x8cm (15/8x31/8in)

Case Binding: two 4x70cm (15/8x275/8in)

Step four Create 1cm (3/8in) wide binding strips by folding and pressing all binding strips.

Step five From fabric C cut:

Gusset Inner Zip Strip: two 3.5x50cm (13/8x19¾in)

Gusset Inner: 6x20cm (23/8x77/8in)

Inner Right Side Lining: one using the template

Step six From fabric D cut:

Inner Left Sideone using the template