I needed a BIG drawstring bag and wanted to sew it quickly so I remembered this technique and thought to take some pictures to share with you. There are other ways to sew drawstrings bags, I found this one is the easiest and quickest one. These drawstrings bags are useful, I needed a few for the small children in our family that started kindergarten a few days ago. I made a few in different … [Read more...]
How to sew pockets for bags- welt pockets
We all love to sew quick and easy things; in this way, we sew more and share more of what we sew with the loved ones. But sometimes you choose another path: you choose to make it better instead of making it faster. I just did this last week and I can't describe the amazing feeling that I had once the project was finished. I was so proud that I allowed myself to spend more time doing a better … [Read more...]
How to sew successful bags for gifts
If you love to sew bags, you love to gift some of your bags, as well. You put your heart into your sewing projects; the bags require so much work and time and money! How to make sure that you sew successful bags for gifts? I sew bags for friends, my sisters and their friends. When they need a special gift, they always come to me for a bag. Here are some of my thoughts on this subject. I … [Read more...]
The best interfacing for bags
Are you still looking for the best interfacing for bags? Maybe you already know that I love to sew quilted bags? There are a few reasons for this: Sometimes you don't have the proper interfacing at hand. If you are a quilter, you probably have batting scraps. With batting and a backing (or no backing), you can make any fabric work for bags. If you are a bag maker, you know how to press a … [Read more...]
10 Minute Drawstring Bag Tutorial
If you are in need of a gift bag and you have only 10 minutes to stitch it, this drawstring bag tutorial is exactly what you need! These bags are so much fun to stitch and you can sew them from fabric pieces in any size. Once you learn the technique, just check your stash, pair fabric rectangles and start sewing drawstring bags. Drawstring bag size: 5 3/4'' x 8 1/2'' Let's … [Read more...]
Good Habits, Great Bags – 30 Tips for better handmade bags
Sewing bags should not be difficult and frustrating. You don't have to be an expert seamstress to make a bag. If you make a habit in following some little tips, you will improve your bag sewing skills, you will sew beautiful and long-lasting bags and you will enjoy your sewing experience. GOOD HABITS, GREAT BAGS Click here to read 30 Tips for better handmade bags … [Read more...]
Improve your handmade bags with this zippered pocket
The zippered pockets of our bags keep our belongings safe inside the bag so here is a way to add a zippered pocket to your lining (a slip pocket comes as a bonus, too!). It is actually a simple pouch attached to the lining. Maybe some of you will find this technique easier than other techniques for zippered pockets on the lining. You need two pieces of fabric, for the exterior pocket and … [Read more...]