Welcome to the first post in our Seasonal Sewing Series. I’ve already seen many of the projects that are coming your way over the next few weeks, and I’ve been amazed at the quality of both the projects and the tutorials. Puts my little project to shame! But at least … Continue reading
You read last month that I am starting out on a range of paid sewing patterns and tutorials and I introduced you to the Boxy Bag. For the October pattern, it’s the Super Simple Wallet sewing pattern. New to sewing? Know someone who is? Or perhaps looking … Continue reading
You know that I love to design sewing patterns, and I usually then upload them to Craftsy so you can all download the pattern for free to use along with the instructions that I post on the site here. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make … Continue reading
One of the most popular free sewing patterns on the web is the Buttercup Bag by Made by Rae. And for good reason. You can make a really cute bag using just a fat quarter of fabric, and some lining fabric. What is a fat quarter? A fat quarter is … Continue reading
I’ve been making more of the great zipper pouches. I started these originally following the FREE online video course from Craftsy – Bag Making Basics – Reversible Tote and Zipper Pouch. These are super quick and easy to make, and I’ve made a ton of them. I sell them in … Continue reading
I made bags – a LOT of bags! I never knew it could be so easy after struggling along following some of the tutorials I had found online. Suddenly once I found the right tutorial it was quick, easy and fun. Er em, here are a few of the bags … Continue reading
I’ve been making a new skirt. It’s in a lovely slinky-drapey navy fabric, but it’s not finished yet because it needs a zipper and I’ve been struggling to insert one without a proper zipper foot – so all zipper projects are still on hold. But it’s all cut out and … Continue reading
You may have noticed from my writings that I am British. Or maybe you didn’t. I was born in the UK and lived there living a ‘normal’ life for many years. Until my husband and I decided to get away from it all and lead the lives we should have … Continue reading
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