I have a tradition of making a new scripture bag for my kids and their cousins anytime one of them turns 8. I also have a new video setup with a phone tripod I bought so that I can get a better viewpoint. So when I was sewing a Sweet Sunday Bag for my niece this last week, I decided to both test out my video setup and record my sewing process.
Read MoreI’ve had a few questions about the color book construction, which makes sense as my video was split into two parts for the Sewing Summit. I will try to provide some basic instructions here that will supplement the video. I don’t have the time at this moment to make more books and take photos, so I will describe as best as possible
Read MoreIf you found me through the Sewing Summit, welcome! I hope you enjoyed Part 1 of the video. The Summit organizers asked me if they could divide my video into two parts. Part 2 will be available tomorrow with the other Day 5 videos.
Read MoreIn the sewing world right now, there are tons of sewing mask patterns going around right now. Crafters are eager to help out somehow while we are under stay-at-home orders, and lots of facilities are requesting fabric masks because they are running out of N95 masks. I wanted to help out, but also didn’t want to start churning out masks if they weren’t needed.
Read MoreI’m happy to release this newest pattern, the Suburbanite Handbag. I had so much fun designing it and really enjoyed sewing each version as I tested it. My testers enjoyed it as well! You may remember that I said I was designing a convertible backpack pattern. I was, and I am, but I reached a point on that pattern where I needed a creative break. This pattern flowed forth pretty quickly.
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