Have you ever had the lining of your tote bag pulled out when removing items or found yourself rearranging it when the bag is empty because it won’t stay at the bottom? Today, I’ll show you how to secure the lining to the outer bag to prevent these issues. Plus, I will show you how a simple pressing technique will take your bag to the next level. TIPS FOR SEWING BAGS This is the quickest … [Read more...]
Tips for sewing clear vinyl
I recall my beach vacation a few years ago. Typically, I gift most of the items I sew, but I always keep a few pouches for myself to use on vacation. For that trip, I scattered my essentials across five or six different pouches. At the hotel, I had to open and close several pouches to find what I needed - every single time! It was quite frustrating. I promised myself then that I would sew pouches … [Read more...]
How to sew a zipper overlay
Tutorial update: I added 4 more templates for the zipper overlay. Sometimes you want to add a special touch to a bag you sew. On the exterior bag you use beautiful fabric and a beautiful design. But how about the lining? The lining is the place where you can add that special touch, it's the place that shows your attention for details. How about a 10-minute additional work that can … [Read more...]
How to sew a monogrammed zipper pouch
A zippered pouch is always a great gift but if you want to make it even more special, add a striking detail: a monogram. I am glad to share with you how I made this pouch. I used faux leather for my pouch but you can use any fabrics you would like. The faux leather is especially great for the appliqued letter - as the raw edges do not need special stitching, you can applique it with a … [Read more...]
Tips for sewing zipper pouches
If you struggle to sew zippers, here are a few tips that will make your next zipper pouch experience fun. Tips for sewing zipper pouches - TIP #1 There is one thing that will help you successfully sew zippers. And that thing is the double sided adhesive tape. This glue tape has a paper backing and it comes in many widths. 1/4” is a very common size used for sewing bags and pouches but wider … [Read more...]
Incredible texture with matchstick quilting
I am back to blogging! My blog remains my favorite way to keep in touch with you! Here is one of my latest patterns - an easy patchwork heart design, stitched in horizontal rows. All the pieces are cut from strips of the same width, making the piecing of the block quick, easy and fun. The designs made out of narrow rows are so easy to quilt with straight lines, with the walking foot. … [Read more...]
Sew Quick Christmas Gifts- sewing and quilting tutorials
Learn to sew quick Christmas gifts. Surprise your family and friends with these handmade gifts. They will feel even more loved! No binding small quilts - placemats/coasters/table runner, wall hanging. One-hour baby quilt Flower Boxes New Boxes Card holder … [Read more...]
1 Quilt – 2 Techniques – Applique and Trapunto
This shadow trapunto quilting tutorial is part of the series 1 Design - 5 Quilting Techniques. Here is an "improved" version of the applique technique. The design is appliqued then it is raised with a layer of batting -this is an interesting combination of applique and trapunto. The batting under the design and a dense quilting will make the design stand … [Read more...]
Raw Edge Applique – Quilt Tutorial
This raw edge applique quilt tutorial is part of the series 1 Design - 5 Quilting Techniques. You can make applique quilts using a few techniques, for me the raw edge applique technique made with fusible web is the easiest and fastest one. Here is the little sample I stitched for you. And here is a close up of the applique stitching. For this technique you need: … [Read more...]
How to Make Shadow Trapunto Quilts- Tutorial
This shadow trapunto quilting tutorial is part of the series 1 Design - 5 Quilting Techniques. Here is the shadow trapunto sample I stitched for this tutorial. Many layers! The shadow trapunto quilt has 5 layers. From top to bottom: organza (a sheer fabric), trapunto design made from batting (the white part), and the 3 layers of the familiar quilt "sandwich". This kind of … [Read more...]