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...]
Pencil cases and a tip for easier sewing
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...]
Tips for installing magnetic snaps on bags
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...]
Quilted purse with front pockets – the best idea for a gift
It was the time to sew new bags for my sisters! I made this bag for Nina 7 years ago, and she still wears it (what a bad sister she has!). The fabric is extremely faded, the straps have all the stitching broken, but she still wears it, because she loves those two deep pockets on the front, which are so easily accessible! She doesn't care about the zippered pocket that all my bags have on the … [Read more...]
Faux leather pouches
Do you know what fabric is this? It's a laser cut faux leather, a very fine and stretch material, used in the garment industry. I knew that it's not strong enough for using in bags, but I thought that it's lovely to see the cut away motifs highlighted by the bright color of the fabric used underneath, so I bought it. Three years later, I thought it's time to make a pouch or two! So … [Read more...]
Easy zipper pouch pattern
I love sewing pouches, I think we never have too many! My family and friends always appreciate them, so I continue to sew pouches for gifts! How about a pouch that can be sewn in less than 20 minutes? This is the most important feature of my new pouches. Cool way to stitch the lining- it adds a nice finishing touch to the zipper and also makes the construction of the pouch quick and … [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...]
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