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If you sew bags, you need this trick!

January 29, 2024 1 Comment

Trick for sewing bags

Working with bulky seam allowances is not fun, especially if your sewing machine does not handle such things well! But there is a trick that reduces bulk considerably! Here is this trick, explained in the sewing of the corner of a bag. You must turn the seam allowances in different directions, nesting the seams. But this is not enough to make sewing easier if your layers are … [Read more...]

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New bag pattern release

September 13, 2023 Leave a Comment

Charming Tote Bag Pattern

Today is the day we've been waiting for! The brand new bag pattern is now available on the website, and if you enjoy making one-of-a-kind bags, this is the pattern for you! You absolutely have to check out this new pattern; there's a massive surprise waiting for you, and trust me, you won't want to miss it! This pattern is included in the  BIG BAG BUNDLE - a collection of wonderful sewing … [Read more...]

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The Adventurer’s Companion Bag

June 21, 2023 2 Comments

Book bag pattern

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...]

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Tips for sewing zipper pouches

March 15, 2023 3 Comments

Quick and easy zipper pouch pattern

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...]

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How to reinforce the bottom of a bag

August 21, 2022 4 Comments

How to reinforce the bottom of a bag

Have you seen my latest pouch and bag patterns? In spite of the sophisticated look, these are not hard to sew patterns and actually, there are not too many steps involved! The bag pattern includes instructions on how to add a stiff bottom insert to the bag- very easy... You can reinforce the bottom of a bag in other ways as well, here is what else I made for this pattern- I did all the … [Read more...]

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You must know this trick!

April 28, 2022 4 Comments

How to bind raw edges

When we sew bags and pouches, sometimes we have to bind raw edges (on the interior or exterior of the bag). There is an easy way to do this, and it is not only easy, but the binding will enclose nicely the edges. Here is a little bag (pattern here), look at the beautiful top edge. You might also like: How to press bags and pouches Free arm sewing Binding raw edges of bags and … [Read more...]

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How to add slider to zipper tape- tutorial

March 14, 2022 3 Comments

Box pouch pattern

I am having so much fun sewing pouches with this classic design (pattern here). For such pattern and many other pouch patterns you need to create a "tube", like in the picture below, and the zipper will open and close the tube. Sewing the zipper is a little  challenging if you use a closed end zipper, in the size of the piece. I always avoid this and I use a zipper about 4'' longer than … [Read more...]

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Print and color dilemma

April 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

Patchwork tote bag pattern

I made this bag (pattern here) some time ago using an entire charm square pack and at first I was a little overwhelmed by the huge amount of prints I used. Usually, if I have to use lots of prints, I like to combine them with some solid or solid like fabric. I could not do this on this pattern and I wanted to try a new look and here is  how I made it. I did not want a variety of … [Read more...]

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Pencil cases and a tip for easier sewing

April 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

Pencil pouch pattern

Have you seen my latest pouch pattern? It's for super quick and easy pouches that you can make in any size you need and have lots of uses! How about some pencil cases? ... or makeup stuff. For some of the pouches I used vinyl -  for its great advantage that it does not require interfacing. It's easy to alter the size and make a pouch that fit your need. The pattern also includes … [Read more...]

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Tips for installing magnetic snaps on bags

April 2, 2021 3 Comments

Patchwork tote bag pattern

Is there a step/task that you don't like when sewing bags? To me, it's the lining with its requirements, like pockets and magnetic snaps (my favorite closure for bags). If I am in hurry, it is tempting to sew some simple slip pockets and skip the magnetic snaps. But nice zippered pockets and magnetic snap closure add a lot to a bag, so I am glad that I found a way to take the stress out of this … [Read more...]

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