Pattern Frenchy Bags by Amy Butler Description Stylish and fun handbag and shoulder bag. Frenchy Bag by Cathy Materials Light to medium weight fabric, sew-in interfacing (for light fabrics) and a magnetic purse fastener. Overall Design When I first saw this pattern, I really wanted to make it. The photograph on the front using Amy’s[…]
Sewing Cards and Envelopes
Today to show how to sew cards and envelopes. These techniques would be perfect for a wedding, shower or really any other party invitation. How Sewing Cards and Envelopes The simple combination of linen and red together is a firm favorite and that I love to use recycled materials in my work. So, what better than using[…]
Make a Sewing Journal
Angela shares her blank Sewing Journal pages today to help you get organized and reflect on your sewing adventures. Do you have a sewing journal? Let’s see a photo! Sewing is ridiculously fun. It’s a wonderful way to explore your creativity and to experience the simple satisfaction of making something with your own two hands. With[…]
Stash and Dash Bag Pattern Review
Pattern Stash and Dash Bags by Amy Butler Description Small bags for life’s essentials. Stash and Dash Bag by Rachel Materials Light to medium weight fabric, sew-in interfacing, zipper and thread. Overall Design I love little bags. It’s great to be able to throw small things like lip balm and keys into a small bag,[…]
Bag Straps Tutorial
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[…]