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Free arm sewing- easy way to finishing bags

August 22, 2016 4 Comments

Are you new to bag making? I thought to share with you a little trick that makes the finishing of a bag easier. Sometimes we assume that an information is well known by anyone, but I found myself that this is not true! So this little trick is about free-arm sewing and how to use it when stitching bags. Can you remove the bed of your sewing machine? In this way, the sewing machine is … [Read more...]

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Card holder tutorial

December 16, 2015 7 Comments

If you need a "last-minute" gift, here is a fun, quick and easy little project - a card holder that everyone needs. (This post is the second in the series "5 Quick Gifts to sew for Christmas". See all the posts here.) Here is what you need: 2 pieces of fabric and one piece of fusible web (Wonder Under, Vliesofix/Bondaweb, Heat and Bond, Steam a Seam). All pieces must measure 4'' x 9 … [Read more...]

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How to Sew a Flat-Felled Seam

August 10, 2015 3 Comments

Flat felled tutorial

Flat felled seam is a strong seam with no raw edge exposed, with a clean and smooth finish on the inside. It's the seam commonly found on jeans and it is great for reversible garments too. I used this seam to join the pieces of a shopping bag. I did not want to use lining and I needed a seam with no raw edges exposed. I used quilt weight fabric for my bag (Heather Bailey). You might think … [Read more...]

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French Seams Tutorial

July 28, 2015 3 Comments

How to sew French seams

A French seam is a simple way to create strong, professional-looking seam in any sewing project. The raw edges of the fabric are not visible, they are fully enclosed for a neat finish. French seams are great for clothing, home decor items or totes. They work really nicely on light- to medium-weight fabric. On heavier fabrics they will create bulky seams. For a piece of garment this might be … [Read more...]

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How to Sew Quilted Bags

September 23, 2014 18 Comments

Tips for sewing quilted bags

Learn to sew quilted bags-  if you are a quilter, then there is nothing easier than this! These are cheaper versions of the bags made with interfacing (because you probably already have some batting scraps). Learn a few tricks and sew quilted bags with a professional look and a long life! NOTE You need to follow a pattern. This tutorial will show you how to prepare the pieces of your … [Read more...]

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10 Tips for Better Handmade Bags

July 29, 2014 3 Comments

Tips for better handmade bags.

I am writing/making new bag patterns and I am determined to make better bags. All it takes is a little more time and more attention to small details. The reward will be a more beautiful bag that will last longer. We love to make bags because we can make them fit our needs and we can use the favorite fabrics. There are so many creative options use can use to make an unique bag. We love the … [Read more...]

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Faux Leather Straps Tutorial

April 7, 2014 9 Comments

Sew faux leather straps- tutorial

I love making faux leather bags. I love that faux leather is available in lots of colors. Usually you need a special foot to stitch this material, but I found that my walking foot works fine. When topstitching, I have to help a little the material to move under the needle. I stitch with longer stitches than usual (I set my machine at 3). I don't get perfect stitches every time, but usually they … [Read more...]

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Interfacing Guide for Bags

March 8, 2013 22 Comments

interfacing guide for bags

Interfacing for bags is as as important as batting for quilts; you can't make a quality bag without a quality interfacing. My first bags were made out of home decor fabric. As I have many beautiful quilt weight fabrics, I started to use them for bags too . And I love these bags; you can pair the fabric with different types of interfacing, for different types of bags. Adding interfacing  to a … [Read more...]

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Quilted portfolio tutorial or sewing a gift for a little girl

January 27, 2010 46 Comments

Quilted portfolio tutorial

I made a notebook and pencil case for the little girl of my friends. I added to it even handles. She is six years old and loves to read and write. I think she will enjoy this little "bag" because anywhere she goes, she carries with her some books, notebooks and pencils... You can see here two improved versions. Size -15" x 12.5" (when it is folded ) This case has been made to … [Read more...]

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Shopping Bag Tutorial

December 29, 2009 27 Comments

Shopping bag tutorial

If you want to sew a useful gift for someone, a reusable shopping bag is one of the best options. I have made a few for my family members, as Christmas gifts,  and they are used all the time. Take this opportunity and go green, use fewer plastic bags! These are not large grocery bags, I designed a pattern that uses 2 half-yards of fabric or 4 fat quarters - there is an option for whatever you … [Read more...]

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