I am stitching quick gifts for the next blog hop I am in. Today - 20 minute pouches! Are these fast enough to sew? I am using the lace zippers and faux suede. This is the reason they are so fast to sew - no need for interfacing. This faux suede is such a great fabric to sew with. I already stitched 11! I think the lace tape looks so beautiful on the solid color. But I … [Read more...]
Sewing With Faux Leather
I am sewing two new faux leather bags. While on Internet I read that you need a special foot to sew this material (a non-stick foot, teflon foot - there are different names for different brands), I stitch perfectly with my walking foot. On my Pfaff (Select), this foot is integrated, it's not a separate attachment. I use it to piece everything, not only for quilting. And I LOVE it! This … [Read more...]
Feeling grateful
Every time I quilt something I am grateful for the sewing machine I successfully use for free motion quilting. I am grateful to two men. They did not even know what quilting was but they recommended me and brought my dream sewing machine to my home. It happened a few years ago. In a few occasions I told you about my sewing machines, these days I try to put together a "recipe" that will make you … [Read more...]
Lace zippers
I had to buy these zippers! I love the delicate lacy tape and of course, I couldn't resist to such variety of colors! I am still thinking what to make with them. It should be something small and delicate. Happy sewing, Edited to add See the gorgeous pouches I have made with these zippers. … [Read more...]
How to sew zippered pockets for bags
This post is part of the series 10 Tips for Better Handmade Bags We love bags with many pockets. Is there something better than a bag with many pockets? YES, a bag with many EXTERIOR pockets! I love to easily find what I need, without opening the bag. Sometimes the pockets are part of the design and they are not only functional. (see this bag and this bag and this bag). No … [Read more...]
Tips for Better Handmade Bags- interior pockets
This post is part of the series 10 Tips for Better Handmade Bags A bag without pockets is a bad idea. Unless it is just a grocery bag, every bag deserves at least one pocket. Inside pockets are something we are happy to stitch in a hurry to finish a bag. Usually we prepare the fabric for pocket, place it on the lining and stitch on three sides. It's not a bad thing but we could do … [Read more...]
Pretty Pastels
A secret project. Don't you hate it when you hear this? Please forgive me, it's the first time in the last 2-3 years. Sure I have things to do, like to quilt it, but I needed a little break. I saw Robert Kaufman releases 32 new colors of Kona cotton; they will have 303 colors! I love my two big boxes of Kona, I took the time to count them; I can't believe I have almost 100 colors (many … [Read more...]
Fabric Prettiness
It's so easy to shop fabric for bags. And much cheaper than fabric for quilts! All I need is two fabrics, usually a total of 1.5 yards. So when new collections arrive and I have a moment when I forget about my growing stash, I buy some. So here are a few of my new favorite prints. This summer I plan to sew a lot of bags. Heather Bailey - "Up parasol" Jeni Baker - "Dreamin Vintage" Kitty … [Read more...]
Ikea Fabric
Do you buy Ikea fabric ? Here is the latest addition to my stash. A medium weight cotton. I thought to use them for the back of some decorative pillows I want to sew. This weight works great for bags too. For the bag below I paired it with a Decovil light interfacing and I loved it. They would be perfect as lining for bags too. Below there is a heavyweight cotton. I made these bags … [Read more...]
Colors for a new quilt
I started a new quilt. My sister Nina was patient enough to cut out half inch pieces and play with them on a grid. I LOVE my collection of solid fabric! Geta … [Read more...]
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