I find that I need more that one portable sewing kit for various projects that I keep on hand. For the car, the couch or work. Here is an easy to sew wallet to keep the various supplies you will want at your finger tips.
Teddy Bear DIY Tutorial and Pattern - Part 2
Teddy Bear DIY Tutorial and Pattern - Part 2. The part 1 is here.
Teddy Bear DIY Tutorial and Pattern - Part 1
In my Anatomy Of A Bear series, I covered the many steps involved when I make a bear. There are no hard and fast rules on how this should work, but I hope it is useful for any new beat makers that stumble across it :o)
Free softie pattern: Hamie the Hedgehog
I have an old friend to share today.. in the form of a softie pattern. I think he's my very most favorite softie to date. I was positively beside myself when he was coming together. This was one of those rare times where the mental vision matched with the final outcome!
Elegant DIY Gift Bag Tutorial
Who is ready for gift giving? This month, I'm sharing a tutorial for how to sew this elegant gift bag from kraft-tex! This heavyweight present bag can be used over and over again. It would even make a nice mini tote.
Bi-fold Wallet - Free Pattern
I decided to make my first wallet out of kraft-tex. It went pretty well, and I learned some things along the way! kraft-tex is a paper-fabric hybrid that comes in a wide variety of colors and is a great leather substitute. You can cut it like paper and sew with it like fabric!
DIY AirPods Case Pattern & Tutorial
To help protect my case and keep it clipped onto my purse, I used kraft-tex to sew a simple AirPods case! Do you want to DIY your own AirPods case? This free pattern will work with kraft-tex, cork, or leather. Let's get started!
Installing Zipper - Tutorial
When I was just learning to sew and didn't understand how to install a zipper at all, I looked for tutorials on Pinterest and Youtube, many posts mentioned that sewing zippers is something scary for crafters, sometimes even avoided because it is often wrong or not neat, the term installing zippers is something that makes us frustrated, especially if we are beginners.
How to Sew a Zipper Pouch neatly
This time I will provide a simple project to apply last week's tutorial, about installing zippers. You can read the tutorial here. Friends who have tried sewing a zipper pouch must have experienced certain difficulties, which I have experienced and often experience is that the pouch looks "dented" [dented corner]-the ends of the zipper go inside- because it is too thick so it is difficult to remove, another problem, the inner fabric does not fit [ill-fit lining], usually excess so that it looks less neat because the fabric is "sagging".
Keychain Cover Tutorial & Pattern
This creation is often found in Japanese craft magazines and is one of the favorite "menus" for workshops because it is easy to make, even with hand sewing, and quickly finished so workshop participants will definitely take home the results with pride, and easy to modify, want to add embroidery, monograms, sashiko, illustrations, or stamps are just right, there are also various shapes.
Half-square Triangle Pouch Tutorial
Whenever I try a tutorial that doesn't have a pattern, because it's just a square and there are no angled or rounded parts, I'll make my own pattern [based on that size] on kalen paper. der, the back is usually plain white. This is to make it easier to correct if there is a size error, the most common thing that happens to me when measuring is that there are two sides [usually opposite] that are not the same size, straight and the same size but more shifted to one side, so it doesn't fit when folded two facing each other. It's a hassle when this happens to fabric that has been cut neatly, right?
Easter Bunny Softie - Tutorial & Pattern
Make your own Easter Bunny Softie. Free Pattern and Tutorial
2-Hour Tote Bag Tutorial
Today, I’m going to show you how to make my two hour tote. If you have the supplies on hand, you can make this in about two hours! How to Sew Tote Bag - Easy Free Sewing Tutorial
Make your own Insulated Lunch Bag
I created this bag which keeps food/drinks hot or cold for at least 1 hour - its also a lot more stylish and easier to carry along than those big plastic cooler bags you get in the supermarket for your frozen foods. The elastic band keeps the bag securely shut and your content nice and cool or warm. Perfect!
Draw String Pouch 'Rondo' Tutorial
So, here is the pouch. My friends present is still in the shop :D
I hope you enjoy this little walk-through and enjoy giving presents as much as I do with your bag!
How To Replace Plastic Bags? DIY Tutorial
How-to: Lunch bag based on plastic grocery sack. Free Sewing Tutorial.
DIY Pincushion Tutorial
DIY Pin Cushion - Cute Pincushion Tutorial. Easy DIY Pincushion Pattern - How to make a pincushion. Here we go.......
How to Make a Bra. Free Tutorial & Pattern
One of the most satisfying and useful things to be able to make yourself is a bra. This is especially true if you take a larger or ‘awkward’ size, and have trouble finding attractive and well-fitting bras in the shops. This week, I’ll be showing you how to sew a bra from scratch at home. Today, I’ll be showing you one way to draft your own custom-fit bra pattern.
Tutorial - How to Make a Piped Pincushion
Today we’ll learn how to sew piping by practicing on a very basic pincushion.
If you’ve just landed here and missed the previous post on how to sew continuous bias for piping, you’ll need to read that first. (Unless you already know all about how to sew bias binding).
How to Sew Bias Binding for Piping
You can do so much with piping! And when you do, you’ll feel like a fabulous sewing brainiac. (or at least something like that!)
But before we jump ahead to the piping, let’s learn how to sew bias binding. Calling it “binding” isn’t completely accurate…it’s more like continuous bias strips for piping. But since it’s “sorta, kinda” like binding…well… …you know what I mean.
Tutorial: Note Tote!
Little tutorial for a SUPER CUTE Note Tote (you know, because it looks like a giant piece of notebook paper, red margin and all!)
Beach Tote Bag and Mat DIY Tutorial
It didn’t take me long to come up with a tote and mat pattern that would be perfect to take along to the beach or pool. Both are made using beautiful Timeless Treasures Batiks from the Tonga Sugar collection.
Cubed Pincushion DIY Tutorial
How to make a quick and easy cubed pincushion. Free sewing tutorial. Read through all the directions before you start because there are two options for finishing.
Cute Pincushion Tutorial & Pattern
This week, we’re making a cute little stocking stuffer pincushion! Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial.
DIY, Fast and Easy Tote Bag - Tutorial
The simple way how to make a tote bag. Tote Bag Variations :a tutorial addendum (original tutorial here)
How to Sew a Tote Bag - Free Tutorial
How to make a Simple Tote Bag. Easy Tote Bag Free Sewing Tutorial / Beginner Sewing DIY Project
DIY Painted Fold-over Clutch
I really love clutches, I mean, who doesn't? So when I was in New York for a Heather Ross sewing workshop, I stumbled upon the most beautiful waxed linen fabric that just called out to be made into a clutch. I had seen this amazing vintage striped trim at the store and knew I should buy it, but in typical fashion I decided to "think about it" which loosely translates into regret it later for not buying the whole roll.
DIY Suede & Gold Striped Mini Clutch
I had some suede pieces from an old vest I bought at the thrift shop and a gold zipper and decided it would be fun to make a small zippered clutch to give as a Christmas present. Or maybe I will just keep it for myself! However, this project is so easy I’ll probably make a few more to give as gifts. I like the mixture of the suede with the glitter.
Here’s how I made it.
