You asked, and we are doing two fabulous bag strap tutorials for all! For a basic flat handle, you would cut the fabric 4x the finished width. For example, this 1″ strap started off with a piece of fabric cut 4″ x 20″. You would also cut the interfacing to the same dimensions. Interfacing is[…]
Bag Lining Tutorials
There are various ways to put a lining in a bag; I am going to try to describe two methods I use. The first method involves simply inserting the lining into the bag and finishing the raw edges with a binding. You could use this method with most any style of purse; the one I’m[…]
Bag Zippered and Slip Pocket Tutorial
Zippered Pocket Tutorial One of the biggest phobias of sewing is the dreaded zipper. The truth is, with the proper tools, putting in a zipper is no problem. The most important tool is a zipper foot. Some sort of adhesive is very helpful as well. I like to use fusible tape, but an ordinary glue[…]
Skirt Pattern Review
Skirt Pattern One Hot Skirt by Betsy Ross Description A simple, A-line skirt with front/back facings, darts, and side zipper. Materials For the first skirt, I used a stretch woven picked up from a local manufacturer that periodically sells their fabrics (Canvasbacks). For the second skirt I used two quilting cottons bought from a local[…]
Wrap Skirt Construction Tutorial
Always wash and iron your fabrics. Now fold on the straight grain of the fabric making sure you center your pattern if necessary. Place on freshly drafted pattern (flat front edge on the fold) and cuter out. Cut one for the front and one for the back from each fabric. Cut 3 4.5 inch strips[…]
Wrap Skirt Praise and Yardage Info
First, I have to thank Bethany for the excellent wrap skirt tutorials–pattern drafting and construction. I whipped it up the other night, with great results. I love it and got oodles of compliments on it. Ten reasons you should try this: Custom fit the way you like it. Fit it to your hips or your[…]