15-Year-Old Tool Saves the Day! Can you believe it? A quilting tool I bought 15 years ago and never used finally came in handy for sewing a bag! I’m talking about chalk wheel markers! Many quilters use these for marking quilts, but mine stayed tucked away in a drawer since I rarely mark my quilts before quilting (and I have other marking options, anyway!). A few days ago I stitched a … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why Quilted Bags Are the Best Gift Option
If you enjoy sewing bags, chances are you’ve gifted a few to loved ones. Bags take effort, time, and money, so ensuring your handmade creations are beautiful and functional is essential. Here are some tips to help you create stunning, practical, and well-loved bags: A Touch of Handmade Charm Quilted bags showcase the effort and artistry of handmade creations. Each stitch adds personality, … [Read more...]
Essential tips for sewing bags: Mastering the Art of Boxing Corners
Boxing the bottom of a pouch or bag is one of the first skills we usually learn—likely on the very first day! There are several ways to do it, but I’d like to show you a technique I learned later in my sewing journey, just a few years back. It’s an important technique, though it is not used too often! But first, here are the two techniques that are often used (illustrated on a pouch, but the … [Read more...]
Essential tips for sewing bags: Keeping Bag Linings in Place
Have you ever had the lining of your tote bag pulled out when removing items or found yourself rearranging it when the bag is empty because it won’t stay at the bottom? Today, I’ll show you how to secure the lining to the outer bag to prevent these issues. Plus, I will show you how a simple pressing technique will take your bag to the next level. TIPS FOR SEWING BAGS This is the quickest and … [Read more...]
How to sew mini bags using the patterns you already own
UPDATED VERSION I know for sure that a handmade bag made with love for a little girl is one of the most beautiful gifts you could sew! When my sisters need something special for a little girl, they always come to me asking for a little bag. A ready-made bag is never in my stock! A trick! So it was time to sew a few new little bags and I thought to share a little trick that maybe you don't … [Read more...]
How to bind rounded edges – a few tips
Sometimes, adding a rounded corner to a bag or pouch can enhance its design beautifully. However, you might hesitate to incorporate them because they require a bit more attention. Here are some tips to help you add this elegant finishing touch to your projects: How to bind rounded edges - TIP #1 You'll need bias tape to bind curved or rounded edges. You can buy bias tape, or if you prefer a … [Read more...]
Zipper pouch tutorial
There are various techniques for sewing zippered pouches, but I believe many of us began by sewing a basic pouch similar to the ones below. The difference between these pouches lies in the technique used for inserting the zipper, which impacts the finishing of the pouch. Which one is your favorite? This is the quickest version you could sew (tutorial soon). This pouch … [Read more...]
Quick and easy zippered pouch tutorial
There are numerous techniques for sewing zippered pouches, but I believe many of us began by sewing a basic pouch similar to the ones below. The difference between these pouches lies in the technique used for inserting the zipper, which impacts the finishing of the pouch. Perhaps you already have a favorite technique that you consistently use for your pouches, or maybe you are still exploring … [Read more...]
If you sew bags, you need this trick!
Working with bulky seam allowances is not fun, especially if your sewing machine does not handle such things well! But there is a trick that reduces bulk considerably! Here is this trick, explained in the sewing of the corner of a bag. You must turn the seam allowances in different directions, nesting the seams. But this is not enough to make sewing easier if your layers are … [Read more...]
New pleated tree pattern
Last year I made a pleated tree design and turned it into a tote bag. I loved so much the texture that I wanted to re-create it, but using a different technique. And different it was, because I ended up with two trees, created from a rectangular panel. The pleats are created in a different way and know I have a problem: which one to love more? Anyway, with this technique I have … [Read more...]
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