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Sewing Bag Tips: How to Reduce Bulk in Seams for a Professional Finish

December 9, 2024 4 Comments

15 techniques any bag maker should know

Bulky seams can be a challenge when sewing bags. Reducing this bulk is important not only for smoother sewing but also for a cleaner, more professional finish. While pressing seams open is often a go-to solution, bag sewing typically benefits from pressing the seam allowances to one side. Here's an easy and effective technique for minimizing bulk while allowing you to press the seam to one … [Read more...]

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Essential tips for sewing bags: Mastering the Art of Boxing Corners

November 6, 2024 2 Comments

Easy zipper pouch tutorial

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...]

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Essential tips for sewing bags: Keeping Bag Linings in Place

October 23, 2024 1 Comment

15 techniques any bag maker should know

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...]

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Bias binding tutorial

July 15, 2024 1 Comment

Bias binding tutorial

Are you afraid of binding rounded edges? Maybe you haven't seen this tutorial yet? How to bind rounded edges – a few tips Sometimes, sewing a piece with square corners can seem quicker, and I would like to share an idea that will help you finish your project even faster. This is a new project I stitched in less than two hours - a project bag! It features a big zippered pocket on the front … [Read more...]

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How to bind rounded edges – a few tips

June 17, 2024 1 Comment

Zipper organizer pattern

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...]

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Tips for sewing clear vinyl

May 31, 2024 1 Comment

Tips for sewing clear vinyl pouches

I recall my beach vacation a few years ago. Typically, I gift most of the items I sew, but I always keep a few pouches for myself to use on vacation. For that trip, I scattered my essentials across five or six different pouches. At the hotel, I had to open and close several pouches to find what I needed -  every single time! It was quite frustrating. I promised myself then that I would sew pouches … [Read more...]

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3D accents on small quilts

December 20, 2023 Leave a Comment

Folded trees-quilted table topper

Here are my last projects of 2023! Pretty (and easy to create) folded trees inserted into a hexagon. A quick and easy project. The hardest thing is choosing the fabrics for your first project! YOU MAY ALSO LIKE These folded trees are pretty 3D accents. The quilting is quick and easy- even for beginners: everything is stitched with the walking foot. If you don't have … [Read more...]

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How to sew double sided fabric napkins with mitered corners- tutorial

November 23, 2023 5 Comments

How to sew double sided fabric napkins with mitered corners

Edited to add: I turned these instructions into a printable file- download it at the end of the page. Learn how to sew double sided fabric napkins with mitered corners; this project is fun, quick, easy and you will be able to use beautiful fabrics from your stash. You can make them in any size, depending on the size of the fabrics you have at hand. If you have fat quarters from the same … [Read more...]

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A once-in-a-lifetime adventure

November 1, 2023 3 Comments

If you are a subscriber to my newsletter, you have already seen this, but if this is your first visit, this is a lovely story! The story of a fantastic quilt I made together with a group of my Romanian quilting friends and my three sisters : it won a prize in Houston! It's been 10 years since we created that masterpiece. Every so often, I get asked if there's a pattern for this quilt or if … [Read more...]

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How to sew a zipper overlay

August 8, 2023 8 Comments

How to sew a zipper overlay- tutorial

Tutorial update: I added 4 more templates for the zipper overlay. Sometimes you want to add a special touch to a bag you sew.  On the exterior bag, you use beautiful fabric and a beautiful design. But how about the lining? The lining is the place where you can add that special touch, it's the place that shows your attention for details. How about a 10-minute additional work that can … [Read more...]

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