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...]
A few tricks
This post is all about pretty accents, created with bias tape! You can make your own bias tape, from the fabric you like and in any size you need, see the tutorials below: How to make continuous bias binding for quilts Continuous bias binding – cheat sheets, formulas and more A special binding ... but sometimes it is faster and easier to work with store-bought bias tape. You might … [Read more...]
The Adventurer’s Companion Bag
Books are and always have been special to me (oh, who would have thought I would write a book myself?). I spent my childhood in communist Romania and our family of four girls didn't have too many books. But we read a lot - borrowed from the school library or from friends. I was about 12 years old, and we all loved reading so much that my sister Oana (a year younger than me) and I were reading … [Read more...]
How to sew a monogrammed zipper pouch
A zippered pouch is always a great gift but if you want to make it even more special, add a striking detail: a monogram. I am glad to share with you how I made this pouch. I used faux leather for my pouch but you can use any fabrics you would like. The faux leather is especially great for the appliqued letter - as the raw edges do not need special stitching, you can applique it with a … [Read more...]
Webbing straps for bags- a few tips
When sewing SHOULDER bags, when I have to make the straps, I pay attention to these aspects: the width of the strap and the material it is made of. Width of strap The width of the strap is a matter of preference, but what I know for sure is that a too narrow strap will hurt your shoulder and a too wide strap is even more uncomfortable- the bag will fall from your shoulder. So if you have a … [Read more...]
Tips for sewing zipper pouches
If you struggle to sew zippers, here are a few tips that will make your next zipper pouch experience fun. Tips for sewing zipper pouches - TIP #1 There is one thing that will help you successfully sew zippers. And that thing is the double sided adhesive tape. This glue tape has a paper backing and it comes in many widths. 1/4” is a very common size used for sewing bags and pouches but wider … [Read more...]
A trick
Do you have this accessory for your sewing machine? Do you use it? It allows you to stitch at the desired distance from a previous seam. It’s great for echo quilting or for grid quilting. I have a Pfaff machine and this is called edge/quilting guide. I have a new sewing machine - an industrial machine! This is my second industrial machine, the first one I use only for free motion … [Read more...]
Origami hearts and a fusible web trick
This is my latest pattern - fun and easy origami fabric heart ornaments. The pattern includes instructions for three different styles. You need some quilt weight fabric and fusible web interfacing squares; some folding and pressing and in minutes your first heart ornament is ready to be used. Pretty ornaments, great for any celebration. BUY THE PATTERN HERE Do do save your fusible … [Read more...]
Folding Napkins
It seems I have a passion for folding! After so many folded stars, now it's time for folded napkins. Sew a cloth napkin (10 minutes) then a few folds, some pressing and voila... These festive napkins can be made in any fabrics; just change the fabric and you will make napkins suitable for any celebration. If you don't have time for sewing napkins, you still can use the techniques … [Read more...]
Fabric Stars and Wreaths- new patterns
Taking my old star patterns to the next level! These pretty projects are made out of fabric and fusible web squares. I have a box full of fusible web scraps so I was glad to use some of them - actually, most of them! The technique used to create these stars is simple: you fold the squares into new shapes and then combine these shapes. A modified origami technique, adapted to … [Read more...]
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