Have you wanted to try adding leather handles and rivets to your handmade bags? These are the kinds of details that will add...
Tote Techniques: Adding Leather Handles and Rivets
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Pasha Pleated Clutch with Pamela – Sewing Collective
You are in for a treat! Pamela's new clutch is going to blow you away with beauty and style. And she's made a great tutorial for you! -...
Patchwork Bear Pillow with Stacy Sews – Sewing Collective
This week Stacy shares an adorable pillow tutorial inspired by my Patchwork Bear Baby Quilt from Present Perfect. - Betz Hi, This...
Ruffled Cashmere Scarf Tutorial
Four long years ago I sold a collection of cashmere scarves in my Etsy shop that I made from super soft repurposed cashmere sweaters. They...
First Flake: Felt Ornament Tutorial
Welcome! Back in the day (Almost 10 years ago!) I created this free tutorial for my readers and it’s become one of my TOP TEN most popular...
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...
Easter Egg Buddies Tutorial
Here's a quick last minute Easter Tutorial to do with all of those plastic eggs you have hanging around. You'll need: Plastic eggs White,...
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...
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...
Valentine Dreamin
Do you use Pinterest*? If you frequent it like I do, I bet you're starting to see lots of pretty Valentine's projects popping up all over!...
Fabric Star Ornament Tutorial
Welcome! Back in the day (10+ years ago!) I created this free tutorial for my readers and it's become one of my top ten most popular...
Holiday Hints: Ornaments
With just two weeks until Christmas (eep!) I thought it was time to share a few ornament ideas. I love handmade ornaments and they double...
ring around the rosette
Since there's been so much rosette making going on lately (ie: my Felted Rosette Frame workshop last weekend!), I thought I'd talk about a...
Liberty Pinwheel Brooch
With Independence Day just a week away, I thought I'd whip together a quick & festive craft to share with you: The Liberty Pinwheel...
Little Artist Apron – DIY
I'm glad you liked yesterday's Father's Day Utility Apron tutorial! Today's variation: Little Artist Apron for kids! My kids love anything...
summer jams!
Over the weekend I had a little time for what I call "recreational" sewing, meaning sewing for the family, not for work! Yippee! Sewing...
goodies (albeit oldies)
With just over a week until Easter, I thought I would revive a few ideas from the past. Hopefully this will remind regular readers and...
The Drift Scarf
I finished my scarf! (And yes, we are in the midst of another blizzard as I type this! Currently the park behind me in this photo has all...
Holiday Hints: Last Minute Ideas!
Ok, time to pull out all of the stops! As we embark on the week of Christmas itself, I bring you my last edition of Holiday Hints for...
Holiday Hints: More Bags!
The previous gang of Holiday Hints for Handmade Gifts were all bags made of felted wool. I mentioned that I had more bags up my sleeve and...
Holiday Hints: Felted Bags
The holiday spirit is flying high as we are planning to put up our Christmas tree today. Yippee! To keep that spirit going, I've got more...
looking forward
Bleh. It's super hot outside today. The kids and I are holed up in the A/C trying to stay entertained and cool. In an effort to look...