In the past I have owned and operated the Janome 1000cpx, the Brother CV3440 and now my coverstitch journey continues with the Babylock Euphoria. These are all dedicated coverstitch machines and they do vary greatly in price. In my previous post about the Brother CV3440, I describe coverstitch machines in general and how their functionality […]
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 […]
Unbelievably, I Did Some Hand Embroidery and I Liked It.
Wow, I have so much to tell you! I started with this hand embroidery project and used / learned such a variety of new skills, resources and materials! …and for the most part it worked out really well! I see much more of this in my future. So, I have often thought that I needed […]
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 […]
The Remarkable Concept of the First Pancake
Even after years of developing skill and experience, the first pancake poured on any given day rarely reaches the perfection of subsequent pancakes. This phenomenon of pancakes is the basis for the concept of the first pancake. The First Pancake concept refers to doing or making something new for the first time. The first pancake […]
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 […]
Make an Easter Basket with Reverse Appliqué
Basket and Appliqué Combo Project This project is a cute Easter or toy basket and includes a bonus tutorial on a reverse appliqué method in vinyl. This reusable (i.e., refillable!) basket is something that even very young kids will have fun with and love receiving filled with treats. Sewing appliqué is a way of adding […]
How to Sew Lined Curtains – Prepping (1 / 3)
A Simple Idea… I found the most perfect fabric for my kitchen curtains (coffee themed of course) and decided I just had to make my own curtains. I thought, hey, nice lined curtains with grommets for my window over the kitchen sink. That’d be nice. Right? They turned out really great in the end. Come […]
How to Sew Lined Curtains – Measuring (2 / 3)
Taking Measure The first step to sewing your own curtains is measuring. Read my previous post first about preparing to make lined curtains. This project is covered in three parts. This is part two. Intro and Anatomy of a Lined Curtain Take Measurements & Calculate Amount of Fabric to Buy Curtain Construction with Grommets Placement […]
How to Sew Lined Curtains – Sewing (3 / 3)
Sewing Curtains Phew, so much prep to get to this part, the actual sewing. But seriously, this is the easy part if a bit cumbersome. Note: I serged around all sides of the main curtain fabric as mentioned in the prepping post before sewing. This project is covered in three parts. This is part three. […]
The H20 to go Bag
This is my review of the H20 to go bag pattern by Linds Handmade. First off, let me just say that I am not the most experienced sewist in the sewing room. I started around 2016 and have been sewing up a storm since then, but often each new project pushes new skills at me […]
Fearless Sublimation Printing at Home
Where to Begin with Sublimation Printing Infusible ink paper is gorgeous with incredible vibrant colours and prints from infusible ink paper, but if want to transfer detailed graphics like photographs your own text, and other personalized graphics, you need to investigate sublimation printing. For sublimation printing to work, you need three main ingredients: sublimation ink, […]
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