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How to install Kam plastic snaps and Prym snaps

June 1, 2021 6 Comments

How to install Prym plastic snaps

Let's add one more skill to the ever-growing fabric fun we all experience. Plastic snaps! If you see projects that involve plastic snaps and you are sad that you can't do it, because it seems complicated and you don't have what you need (I was there, I know the feeling!), I will show you how easy it is to install these pretty accents. I started using Kam plastic snaps a few months ago; I had … [Read more...]

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How to insert eyelets in fabric projects

May 24, 2021 4 Comments

Easy basket pattern

One of my latest patterns was a wonderful opportunity to sew lots of different pieces. Isn't it great when a simple technique allows you to sew such variety of projects: pouches, boxes and baskets, gift bags, tote bags, shopping bags? I made 26 pouches, baskets and boxes for this pattern and the pieces below are my favorite ones. With just a little additional effort, some … [Read more...]

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Tips for sewing straps for bags

April 14, 2021 3 Comments

How to sew straps for bags

Another boring step that delays the finishing of a bag is preparing the straps. Cutting strips of fabric, inserting batting/interfacing...  I am not a fan of it! But I found a way to simplify and speed up the process! And it has a name: webbing! I will show you how quickly I finished my latest bags: But to make the process really quick and easy, you need one more thing: double … [Read more...]

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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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Print and color dilemma

April 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

Patchwork tote bag pattern

I made this bag (pattern here) some time ago using an entire charm square pack and at first I was a little overwhelmed by the huge amount of prints I used. Usually, if I have to use lots of prints, I like to combine them with some solid or solid like fabric. I could not do this on this pattern and I wanted to try a new look and here is  how I made it. I did not want a variety of … [Read more...]

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Pencil cases and a tip for easier sewing

April 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

Pencil pouch pattern

Have you seen my latest pouch pattern? It's for super quick and easy pouches that you can make in any size you need and have lots of uses! How about some pencil cases? ... or makeup stuff. For some of the pouches I used vinyl -  for its great advantage that it does not require interfacing. It's easy to alter the size and make a pouch that fit your need. The pattern also includes … [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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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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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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