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Tips for sewing zippered pockets for bags

April 12, 2021 1 Comment

Tips for sewing zippered pockets for bags

For my bags usually I buy two fabrics from a collection, one for the front panel and the other for the rest. But do you know that you can use "border" type fabric, like the one below? This is the design that runs on the entire width of the fabric.  If there is enough contrast in color/motif/scale, you can easily cut pieces for a bag. Here is my bag!I bought the fabric for a quilt but now I … [Read more...]

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Tips for installing magnetic snaps on bags

April 2, 2021 2 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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Tips for sewing with foam

February 17, 2021 2 Comments

Tips for sewing with foam interfacing

Foam (like Bosal In-R-Form, Pellon Flex Foam, Soft and Stable by Annie)  is one of my favorite types of interfacing that I use for bags and pouches.  But foam is bulky and if it remains in the seam allowances, you will end up with bulky seam allowances. For many patterns this is not a problem (I use it this way a lot in my bags) but it really depends on the construction of the bag/pouch. Here … [Read more...]

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Flex Frame Pouch Tutorial

January 28, 2021 3 Comments

Flex Frame Pouch Tutorial

In 2012 I made these little flex frame pouches for my 3 sisters and a few weeks ago I saw that one my sisters is still using it! I told myself that they need new ones as soon as possible... ... and the opportunity arrived... With my new SPREAD HOPE pattern you can make small heart blocks and you can use them in a few different ways. I turned some of the heart blocks into pouches. Sewing … [Read more...]

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How to sew zipper pockets for bags

October 30, 2020 8 Comments

How to sew zipper pockets for bags

I know that when I sew bags, I want to add nice zipper pockets inside. Sometimes (not often, fortunately) I am in such a hurry that I skip this step and instead I add simple slip pockets. I just found a way to sew some wonderful pockets and the best thing about them is that you can sew a few (2 or 10!) when you have some spare time and use them when needed. I used for these samples faux … [Read more...]

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Tips for sewing with 12wt thread

October 24, 2020 4 Comments

Tips for sewing with 12 wt thread

12wt thread is a very thick thread. For my first experience with it I chose to free motion quilt this quilt. The thread is Aurifil. It was one of my most amazing quilting experiences. While quilting this quilt, I learned how helpful the Jeans needle is. Since then, this needle type is the only one I use for quilting and for sewing bags. For those that still need to experiment with free … [Read more...]

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How to add interfacing to vinyl/ faux leather

October 23, 2020 3 Comments

How to add interfacing to vinyl/faux leather

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...]

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Tips for sewing faux leather/vinyl bags – I

October 22, 2020 5 Comments

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...]

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Easy zipper pockets for bags

March 13, 2020 5 Comments

Double Pouch pattern

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...]

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Batting, interfacing and foam scraps – what to do with them?

December 16, 2019 13 Comments

How to use interfacing scraps

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...]

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