The bags we sew are meant to be used and loved. And the more you use and love a bag, the more you have to wash it. Which is not a difficult task, to me, at least. I wash most of the bags in the washing machine, on a gentle cycle. After washing, it comes the annoying job of ironing the bag. Most bags must be pressed after washing (even if they are washed by hand). Depending on the pattern of … [Read more...]
How to press bags and pouches
A few days ago I wanted to sew a gift for a friend, but what to sew in 3 hours? A few pouches, of course! You know I am a HUGE fan of quilted bags and pouches; if you quilt them properly, after washing, the pressing needs are minimal. If you gift them, that's good news for the new owner of you bags or pouches! Since it wasn't enough time for quilting, just fusing fusible fleece or fusible … [Read more...]
Finishing the gift for a little girl- small bag
Do you remember the pouches I posted a few days ago? I told you they will be hidden into another gift... ... so here is the other gift: a smaller Amelie bag (I printed the original pattern at 80%). I wanted to pair the flower with a simple fabric, that's why I chose to use the striped fabric. The small flower print is so cute, I am glad I also used it for the 2-color … [Read more...]
How to shorten zippers for pouches and bags
I have made two pouches for a little girl. Naturally, I made them small and the zippers I have on hand are too long. If this happens to you too, it's not necessary to shop for new zippers, because shortening a zipper is easy task! The zippers can be shorten in different ways and it depends on the technique used for inserting the zipper. One of the easiest way to insert the zipper … [Read more...]
Free Quilt Design Quilted!
Here is a new design for my newsletter subscribers. Free motion quilting The first thought was that it would look beautiful as applique; then I changed my mind and I wanted to just quilt it. Because the quilting involves a lot of backtracking, a good thread is a must. I used Aurifil. The "practice" sandwich; it was too beautiful to not finish it into something useful. So … [Read more...]
Laminate Fabric Pouch
Maybe you already know: 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. Now, I hardly have the heart to cut into that fabric! And I would love to keep these vibrant colors forever! So that I thought to laminate some fabric and I made a laminate pouch. I used this easy pattern and quickly stitched … [Read more...]
What I have learned sewing mini bags
What are the craziest things you have ever sewed? And I am not talking about quilts that took you months or years to sew! I love pretty little things, and the mini bags are among them! Of course, the size makes them so sweet, but the fabric choice is part of the sweetness too! 17 bags below, and it all started with a pretty bundle of fabric I had a few years ago (Quite Contrary - Riley … [Read more...]
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