I thought it would be fun to share a few workspace improvements I’ve made in the last couple months. It’s very easy for me to get situated in a space and just make it work. Even if that means that it’s not the most efficient work flow or if something isn’t working right. So at …
I figured it would be a good time to share my newest finish, my project size Firefly Tote that I made during the Firefly Tote sew-along! It’s my Summer Firefly Tote! Summer has been filled with all kinds of activities for our family. I’m thinking August might be the month where I am looking forward …
Anyone else out there have a teeny tiny waisted one? Well, my youngest is certainly that. So besides her wearing the same shorts as last summer, I decided I need to make her a pair. And with a coordinating super cute top, why not? I came across this fabric at Crafty Planet a while back …
Koi Canvas, need I say more?! This collection (Rashida Coleman-Hale for Cloud 9 Fabrics) has the most beautiful jewel toned colors. The canvas is exceptionally soft. Of course canvas lends itself well to bags and home dec items. And of course you can combine it with the Koi quilting cotton collection, too. So a cup …
Welcome to Day 2 of the Handmade Style Tunic Sew Along. If you missed the first day, check it out here. Now that you’ve got your fabric picked and supplies gathered, we can start tracing and cutting the pattern pieces. I think the most important measurement for the tunic would be the bust measurement (find …
I had the opportunity to attend a screen printing class at Home Ec Workshop in Iowa City, Iowa a couple weekends ago. It was such a blast to learn this new skill! I’ve always been somewhat intimidated by the process of screen printing, so it was really great to learn in a hands-on classroom …
I introduced the Swim & Gym bag to you yesterday, and today I’m back to show you the testers’ bags! First up is Katie’s bag, made in these really summery colours!! I love how Katie’s styled her bag, it makes you want to just grab it and jump in the car for an adventure! Next …
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Are you joining our Nappy Bag sewalong? In case you haven’t decided for the fabric you’re going to use, we have some ideas for you to think about before May 1st!The Nappy Bag is a roomy bag that’s perfect for showcasing your best fabric. Give florals a try We really loved Katie’s bright and bold …
This tutorial uses The Nappy Bag sewing pattern, available from: www.mrs-h.com/the-nappy-bag-pattern.html Hi! I’m Crystal of the Cloth Albatross. Samantha has so generously invited me to guest blog for her. I’m going to go over a few ways to customize her Nappy Bag pattern (i.e., create an accented base panel with purse feet, add an accent …
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This post contains affiliate links Hi lovelies, I’d love to talk to you about Kraft-tex today! It’s one of the hottest new ‘materials’ on the bag making scene at the moment, and it’s so versatile! Kraft-tex is currently supplied by CT Publishing, and this is what their site says about it: Tough, touchable new paper …
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