Sara brings us a great bias binding tutorial this week that can be used on a variety of projects! Enjoy! - Betz Hello friends! A...
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Field Study Tote Sew-along: Day 4
Today our task for the Field Study Tote Sew-along is to make and attach those awesome handles! I love the way they add style and...
Field Study Tote Sew-along: Day 3
Now that we have our lining pockets sewn we're ready to tackle Day 3 of the Field Study Tote Sew-along! Let's get started on the exterior...
Hexie Hipster Bag with Radiant Home – Betz White Sewing Collective
This week Sara made a great mod to the Hexie Hipster Bag. I love the bohemian look. Now I'm inspired to hit the thrift store in search of...
Make Perfect Pompoms using your Yarn Winder
There are plenty of ways to make pompoms, from DIY cardboard circle templates to store bought tools. Many of them are great, but all of...
5 Tips for Finding Beautiful Wool Fabrics
What's not to love about wool? It's a natural fiber that's warm and cozy and easy to sew with. (Photo courtesy of Kristin...
Upcycling Cashmere Sweaters
This weekend I was decluttering my studio closet and came upon my stash of cashmere sweaters. I’ve been collecting (hoarding) them...
Building Better Bags: Hardware Resources
When I first started designing bags I didn’t use very much hardware, aside from an occasional magnetic snap closure. I focused on form,...
Sew-long Summer 3: Outer hat and lining
Here we are at lesson #3 in our Reversible Bucket Hat sew-along! If you're just joining us you can catch up with the announcement post #1...
Sew-long Summer 2: Sizing and Cutting
Hello! It's exciting to see people eager to join the sew-long! In my first post I discussed fabric choices for your Reversible Bucket Hat....
Quick Turn Tool Tutorial
Last week we revealed pattern #2 in the Road Trip Pattern Club: Patty Young's adorable Kimono Wrap! When I was making the sash for my...
My Favorite Interfacing Trick
This is a follow up to last week's post, "My Favorite Stabilizers for Bags"! There's more than one way to fuse interfacing to the back of...
My Favorite Stabilizers for Bags
How's that for an exciting blog post title? Talking about interfacings is as thrilling as watching paint dry, but choosing the right stuff...
Sewing for me
I've decided to take a little time out to sew for myself. A few posts ago I mentioned a long list of patterns and fabrics I had in mind,...
How to Install a Tuck Catch: Tips for Better Bag Building #2
It's time for the next installment of my series: Tips for Better Bag Building! Today's video shows you how to install a tuck catch, also...
New Series! Tips for Better Bag Building #1
I'm excited to share the first post in a new series I'm calling: Tips for Better Bag Building. Over the years I've come across so many...
New! Jet Pack Hardware Kits
I've got a new item in my shop to share with you: The Jet Pack Hardware Kit! Save yourself the trouble of hunting down the perfect...
Felted Wristlet Tutorial: Warm Hands, Warm Heart
Each night at the dinner table my husband, two teen boys and I hold hands for a brief moment of thanks. Our 14 year old has the chilliest...
Tips for Sewing with Waxed Canvas
Ever since I sewed my first Metro Hipster Bag with waxed canvas I have been in love with the stuff. It's got a casual, rugged look and...
Felt Lore Part 6: Freezer Paper
Many of you that work with felt probably already know this trick, but it is such a good one, I decided to share it just in case you don't!...
How to Create a Lettuce Edge
Creating a lettuce edge is super easy and satisfying. All you need is a knit fabric, a sewing machine with a zig-zag stitch and a little...
Felt Lore Part 5: Biz Card Caddy Tutorial
This week I've been working with felt and wanted to share a pretty simple technique with you. I've been loving things made with 3mm thick...
Felt Lore Part 4 : Cutting Tools
Today I want to talk about tools for cutting felt. I get questions about this a lot and there are many great options. Most of the time I...
Felt Lore Part 3: make your mark
We all love the fuzzy texture of felt but making a precise visible mark for sewing or cutting can be a challenge. Over the years I have...