If you need a "last-minute" gift, here is a fun, quick and easy little project - a card holder that everyone needs. (This post is the second in the series "5 Quick Gifts to sew for Christmas". See all the posts here.) Here is what you need: 2 pieces of fabric and one piece of fusible web (Wonder Under, Vliesofix/Bondaweb, Heat and Bond, Steam a Seam). All pieces must measure 4'' x 9 … [Read more...]
My favorite gifts to sew (and give)
I love when my sisters come to me with a special request: "do you have something special for a gift"? I sewed this bag a few months ago and I thought it's not enough for a special gift so I put together two assorted pouches. Do you know what is the easiest and fastest pouch to sew? The one that doesn't need interfacing! I have faux leather and faux suede (which are just perfect) but I … [Read more...]
New shopping bag
I made a new shopping bag, to match the bag I made some time ago for one of my sisters. I used my quick shopping bag pattern and now I am thinking to make a few in Christmas fabrics. I like matching things!! Have a wonderful sewing day! Geta … [Read more...]
Drawstring bag tutorial
Here is the project I told you about last week. I made a tutorial for this drawstring bag for Sew Mama Sew. This drawstring bag is so quick to sew, you could sew a bunch in a few hours! It doesn't have lining, still the seams are strong and nice and the seam allowances- invisible! The tutorial is for a bag made out of two fabrics, but you could sew even a faster version using only … [Read more...]
How to Sew a Flat-Felled Seam
Flat felled seam is a strong seam with no raw edge exposed, with a clean and smooth finish on the inside. It's the seam commonly found on jeans and it is great for reversible garments too. I used this seam to join the pieces of a shopping bag. I did not want to use lining and I needed a seam with no raw edges exposed. I used quilt weight fabric for my bag (Heather Bailey). You might think … [Read more...]
French Seams Tutorial
A French seam is a simple way to create strong, professional-looking seam in any sewing project. The raw edges of the fabric are not visible, they are fully enclosed for a neat finish. French seams are great for clothing, home decor items or totes. They work really nicely on light- to medium-weight fabric. On heavier fabrics they will create bulky seams. For a piece of garment this might be … [Read more...]
Faux leather woven bag
My latest faux leather woven bag. The last faux leather bag for now. I plan to make new floral bags for my sisters for summer. It was so easy to weave the faux leather strips in this pattern. I love how this dark chocolate brown works with the green colors. Pattern coming soon! Subscribe to my newsletter to learn about the new pattern release. Geta Save Save … [Read more...]
Pretty Zippered Pouches
I admit: on Friday evening at 8PM, after an exhausting day, the thought that I still have to sew two pouches was overwhelming! But once I started, the whole process was fun, quick and easy. The hardest thing that took me forever was to choose the fabric! I made these pouches for the kids of my future neighbors (hint, hint: we hope to move in our new house by the end of summer!). For a … [Read more...]
Triple Pouch – opinions, please!
I love sewing pouches. I made many Little Wonders, Twice as Nice or sweet lace pouches. And now without too much thinking, I made a triple pouch. A very functional pouch, very spacious, all those three compartments have boxed bottom. But I have a problem with it: it looks like a big, UGLY box! My hubby thinks it is because of the solid fabric - faux suede. Maybe... Maybe I could make it … [Read more...]
Oilcloth Shopping Bag
I was so anxious to sew with oilcloth! After so many faux leather bags, it was nice to try something new. I chose a simple pattern (my new shopping bag) and it was the best choice. So how is this oilcloth? Stiff! You wouldn't say this when you touch it, but when I had to turn the bag from one side to the other, I struggled a little! I stitched with the walking foot; the oilcloth … [Read more...]
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