Matching loot bag? Oh yes! lol. So a request was put in for a “purse” to match the unicorn to hold and collect Halloween loot. Yup, I can do that! Coming right up. I love the unbelievably free pattern from Swoon called the “Ethel Tote”. Warning though: It does take a lot interfacing including foam […]
Stitching a Little Magic: Sewing a Unicorn Costume for My Granddaughter
With the upcoming arrival of a new sister for my granddaughters, I was allowed the sacred task of making the Halloween costumes this year. When I asked what she wanted to be, she didn’t hesitate for a second — her eyes sparkled as she said, “A unicorn, Grandma! Pink with rainbows!” Not only that, she […]
Child’s Lion Costume
Sewing a Little Roar: Making a Lion Costume for My Two-Year-Old Granddaughter There’s a special kind of joy that comes from creating something especially when it’s for someone you love. This Halloween, I made a lion costume for my two-year-old granddaughter. She’s just the right mix of sweet and plucky, and the thought of her […]
Sewing Pattern Review – March Dress by Helen’s Closet
Miss me my special sewing chums? Have my knitting and crocheting posts been needling you? Cause, fear not, I’m back with more sewing. This time I made the March Dress / Top. Yep. I fired up the machines just as Spring is approaching so I guess all those cozy fabrics I have will have to […]
Dinah Bag by Catsiopeia
Is this the Cutest Cat-shaped Bag Ever? Well, look what the cat dragged in! My latest make is this sweet little cat bag from Catsiopeia. It is actually named the Dinah Bag though I’m not sure why. I am (mostly) a dog person now, but for years we had only cats and I am intimately […]
Quick & Simple Dice Tray
Something a Bit Different I was recently asked if I could make a small dice tray to roll dungeon and dragons dice. I guess that is a thing! So, a picture was sent to explain what they wanted and it looked so very doable. I was in! I even had all materials needed on hand. […]
Big John Duffel Bag
“Dear John” I think this may have been the biggest undertaking I have ever done in bag making. The pattern I chose is the John Duffel from Uh Oh Creations. The pattern has 3 sizes: small, medium and large. I went with the largest or Big John. There are also some hacks available from the […]
Oh, Tremont Crossbody bag, how I love you!
What is the Perfect Bag? I believe that I may have found it. For me. For now. In Autumn. The Tremont Crossbody bag pattern by Hold it Right There Patterns is perfect for me right now – its a terrific size with a beautiful and somewhat intriguing finished shape. In the past, I used a […]
Perfect Dungarees Pattern for 2 year olds (Free)
I came across this free pattern to make toddler dungarees and wanted to share it with you all. It is rather perfect. It’s a simple pattern from which I have now made three perfectly fitted pairs of dungarees for my two-year old grand daughter. The pattern was posted on the blog, “Made by Toya“, sometime […]
The Chris Satchel Bag
I love it when a new or upcoming event requires a new pattern! Hub is planning a trip to the UK so I started looking for a satchel bag pattern as a walk-about bag. I presented him with a selection of patterns for men’s bags from which he quickly selected the Chris Satchel by Uh […]
A Little Wallet Completes the Set
Match & Set I know, I know, I keep going on about the little wallet pattern by Stitchin’ Post. I love making these wallets and jump at the chance to make more. I’m completing an ensemble set right now, so I have the opportunity to make another one! In fact, I think any bag deserves […]
Fun Gifts Ideas to Make for Everyone
This list of Handmade Gifts was so much fun to research and I can’t wait to make more of the items on this list. From this list, I have made the Sorrento Bucket Hat for hubs with Glow in the Dark Space fabric from FunkyMonkey (pictured above) and the Dear John Duffel Bag. I think […]
Delighted with the Free Crocus Oil Pouch Pattern
I’ve had the crocus oil pouch pdf pattern sitting in my computer for a few years now but I hadn’t made it. What a shame! See, I don’t use essential oils so I didn’t really look at it, but I discovered that it has so many more uses than that! The pouch is lovely curved […]
Make The Lauren Bag in Red Vinyl
Look Like A Million Bucks (or Quid) My daughter lives in the UK, and we often video chat and talk while I do some sewing. We recently decided to start a project to make an “ensemble” set of bags for her daily commute to work. You know, like the Rich and Famous. We started with […]
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