Books are and always have been special to me (oh, who would have thought I would write a book myself?). I spent my childhood in communist Romania and our family of four girls didn't have too many books. But we read a lot - borrowed from the school library or from friends. I was about 12 years old, and we all loved reading so much that my sister Oana (a year younger than me) and I were reading … [Read more...]
Fabric Wall Pocket Tutorial
If you need a quick, easy, and practical project, how about a wall pocket? I am glad to share with you this Fabric Wall Pocket Tutorial While you can use simple quilted panels for the pocket, you can add a special touch to the front panel, by piecing a few blocks - be as creative as you want! I chose four of these blocks- made with this pattern... and the pocket was ready for hanging in … [Read more...]
How to quilt textured blocks
Have you seen my latest patterns? This is one of them - a simple folding technique that textures fabric beautifully. But how to quilt these textured blocks? First thing first: always think about the size of the block, how the piece will be used, who will use it, how often, in what way, and how often it will be washed. If you want to preserve the look above, then you should do a minimal … [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...]
Two color straps for bags
In case you have webbing that is not proper for your project but you still want to use it for straps, here is another way to make beautiful two-color straps for bags. You have to cover the webbing with the desired cotton fabric. Here is what you need, for 1'' wide straps with 1/4'' wide black accent strips along the edges: webbing - measure its width (mine is 1'' wide); use synthetic … [Read more...]
Webbing straps for bags- a few tips
When sewing SHOULDER bags, when I have to make the straps, I pay attention to these aspects: the width of the strap and the material it is made of. Width of strap The width of the strap is a matter of preference, but what I know for sure is that a too narrow strap will hurt your shoulder and a too wide strap is even more uncomfortable- the bag will fall from your shoulder. So if you have 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...]
A trick
Do you have this accessory for your sewing machine? Do you use it? It allows you to stitch at the desired distance from a previous seam. It’s great for echo quilting or for grid quilting. I have a Pfaff machine and this is called edge/quilting guide. I have a new sewing machine - an industrial machine! This is my second industrial machine, the first one I use only for free motion … [Read more...]
Heart pouch tutorial
If you need to sew a really quick project to share with your loved ones, how about this one? A pouch made out of faux leather/vinyl (I used oilcloth), with an applique heart, but not the regular heart. Let's add a puffy effect to it. You need a 8'' x 12'' piece of vinyl. On the back of this piece, draw a rectangle 1/2'' x 6''. Draw it centered as shown below. With a rotary cutter and … [Read more...]
Combining Kaleidoscope, machine piecing and English paper piecing + a trick
As you know, you can piece 6 equilateral triangles into a hexagon. And if you want a special hexagon, you can make a kaleidoscope one. The kaleidoscope technique is about stacking multiple layers of fabric with identical print (fabric repeats) and cutting shapes to create a block with a unique kaleidoscope design. You might also like: Easiest Kaleidoscope pattern With the same technique … [Read more...]
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