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...]
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