The vinyl/ faux leather can be used without any interfacing in some bags; in this case, a heavyweight fabric for lining is desired. It depends on the look you want for your bag. You can opt to add interfacing for added body and structure but also to add a lovely texture to it. I wanted to quilt my bag panels and that's why I chose a foam interfacing. Foam comes in both fusible and non fusible … [Read more...]
Tips for sewing faux leather/vinyl bags – I
There are so many types of faux leather/vinyl on the market. This material is used for upholstery so it is widely available in big fabric stores, in the home decor department. If you want to buy it online, try on Amazon, Ebay, Etsy, Joann, Fabric.com. It comes in different thicknesses and obvious, the thicker ones produce more bulk and it is harder to sew with them- it depends on the … [Read more...]
Easy zipper pockets for bags
You can't sew bags without pockets and zippered pockets are the best. You can sew zipper pockets in a few different ways, here is one that I think is the quickest and easiest one. You need a zipper (I used an 8'' zipper- this is the length between the stops of the zippers, not the length of the tape) and fabric for pocket. If you use quilt weight fabric, add interfacing to the back. I like to … [Read more...]
Batting, interfacing and foam scraps – what to do with them?
Batting and interfacing are bulky so shipping is VERY expensive (especially for those who order them from abroad, like me!). This makes every little scrap of it valuable. So, what can we do with these small scraps? Small bags, pouches, boxes and bowls are a few options. BATTING SCRAPS I use scraps when I have to make larger pieces, too. I join the batting scraps into bigger pieces and I am … [Read more...]
Laminate fabric- tips for sewing pouches
I made a new pouch and I laminated fabric myself. It is such a cool thing to be able to laminate the fabric you want. I LOVE rainbows and pencils so much that some time ago I purchased some pencil images and I printed them on fabric, using Spoonflower's service. A few years ago I made this pouch in a generous size; I used this easy pattern. For laminating I used a product called Pellon … [Read more...]
How to sew a drawstring bag- tutorial
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...]