Snappy Bag Tutorial This will be my first time posting a tutorial. We'll see how it goes. I have been reading on some of the list about Snap Bags and I thought I would post how I made one. You will need two - 8 1/2 inch square Scrappy blocks or a piece of fabric 8 1/2 by 16 1/2. I didn't use interfacing or batting in my bag because the strips were already so thick - but you could if you wanted to! A piece of Lining 8 1/2 by 16 1/2 inches. Two pieces of metal measuring tape one inch shorter than the width of the finished bag. This will keep the metal from poking through the fabric. First you want to sew the two blocks together. Then pin the blocks to the lining - placing the right sides together. Sew all around the bag leaving an opening for turning on one of the short ends. Trim the corners and turn the bag right side out.. Press well and turn down 1 1/4" on both short ends. Stitch across the 1 1/4 inch you turned down. I used white so it would show up in the picture. Now you need to insert the metal tape.
iPad sleeve three ways Are you an "early adopter"? One of the first to own a new Apple iPad? Be the envy of your friends not only for having the coveted device, but for having the coolest carrying case on the block. 1 jelly roll. Coordinating ribbons, buttons, or other embellishments. Version A - Simple strips: 1. Fold your quilted exterior sleeve piece in half along the 18.5" side with right sides together. Pull the interior and exterior portions of the sleeve through the 4" opening that you left open at the top of the sleeve. Version B - Pretty pleats: 1. Follow steps 2 and 3 (assembling and finishing your sleeve) above. Version C - Dynamic diagonals: 1. A stylish new sleeve to protect your iPad and carry it in style! John AdamsQuilt Dad
Ruby's Party Bag I'm very excited to be posting over here at the Moda Bake Shop, it's been awhile. I'm so in love with this fabric by Bonnie and Camille, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Come visit me over at my blog for a chance to win some of this super cute fabric for yourself! Our Cozy Nest 3 Fat Eighths (or 3 - 9" x 22" pieces of coordinating fabric) 1/2 yard of fast to fuse fusible interfacing or a similar stiff interfacing Pattern Pieces - included in Printer Friendly Version at bottom of post. Step One: Pick three of your favorite coordinating pieces from your fat eighth bundle. Step two: Decide which piece of fabric you want to use for the body of your bag. Step three: Cut out pattern pieces, trace onto fabric, and cut out. Here is what you should have: Step 4 - Do the same thing in step three for the lining of the bag. Step 5 - Lay one of the purse pattern pieces down with print side up. I just sew a little at a time, sort of curving the sidepiece to the fabric piece as you go.
Little boxy pouch tutorial « three bears My latest favourite thing to make, little boxy pouches. It took me almost an entire morning, lots of paper and sellotape and countless cups of tea to figure this out. I’m here to save you the bother. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. I hope these instructions are clear. Do let me know if you use this tutorial, I’d love to see how it works out for you. ***How I add lining*** There may be a quicker way but this is how I add a lining. Like this: Like Loading...
Scrappy Snappy Pouch Tutorial After posting the tutorial for scrappy patchwork, my friend Susan (aka The Sloppy Sewer) tested it out and had some questions. Since another reader asked for a pattern for the red snap pouch, I've decided to present you with another tutorial, with a more detailed explanation of the scrappy patchwork technique, AND directions for the pouch (this time in pink). What more could you ask for?? Scrappy Snappy Pouch Tutorial Here's what I will make today: You will need to make a template for your pouch. Cut a piece of your template material 5 1/2" by 6 1/2". Find the center of your template material on one of the shorter sides. Now, on to the patchwork! 1. 2. Here's the same segment, after I've cut the edges straight. Here I've added another section of pieced-together scraps, ironed the seam flat, and now I'm cutting a straight edge. 3. 4. 5. Sew the bottom-front fabric to the patchwork fabric, right sides together, on the shorter straight edge. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Which one do you like best? 1. 2.
Pleated Purse Tutorial | Deliberately Domestic Here is what you need: 3 different fabrics (outer, coordinating fabric, and lining), iron-on interfacing, coordinating thread, magnetic snaps, cutting board, rotary blade, pins, iron, ironing board, and of course, a sewing machine. I always buy fabric remnants or use fabric left over from other projects, so it is a little hard to tell how much fabric you will need. I would think you would be safe if you purchase 1/3 of a yard for the main outer fabric, 1/3 for the lining, and 1/4 for the coordinating outer fabric and handles. First, cut out the outer fabric. OK, now that you have your main purse body cut out, you will want to mark where you will put in the pleats. To make the pleat, make a small fold in the fabric (about 1/4 of an inch) and pin. Now, sew along the top edge of the pleats, about 1/4″ from the top. Now that the pleats are sewn, make sure to iron everything so that the bag stays as flat as possible. Now, cut out your coordinating out fabric. Now, sew the lining.
VERY EASY and low tech Covered Notebooks… | Two Peas in a Pod For several years in a row, the Two Peas have crafted trinkets and sold them locally giving the proceeds to our local Children’s Hospital. One of the more popular items we made was covered notebooks. Super easy to do make, quick and very pretty. Here’s what you’ll need: Composition Notebooks like this one (We found these at our local discount store for 50¢ each) Ribbons Scrap book embellishments Glue – we used Elmers school glue Old paint brush Fabric Scraps 1) First, cut the fabric for the cover. Once you have cut to proper size, apply your glue on the cover and use your paint brush to spread the glue evenly. 2) Next, cut a piece of fabric for the inside cover. I used my iron to press my edges of the inside fabric under. 3) Add your ribbon. Next, I wrapped my ribbon around to the front, again covering my raw edges along the spine. 4) Last, I added some of my scrapbook embellishments to the cover. xoxo, Trish
“Sew”ing Seeds with the Two Peas {a patchwork lanyard tutorial} | Two Peas in a Pod (*NOTE November 24th 2010 – Be sure you check out the home page for the latest giveaways from Two Peas!) Yeah, I don’t really know about this little post header…BUT hey, guess what? TUTORIAL! Awhile back I started what I called “Make it Monday”. Then found out somebody was already using that. So I changed it to “Sew it Up Sunday” except I rarely post on Sundays. Let’s make something! Recently the wonderful ladies of the Creative Connection Event asked if I could make up a few lanyards for their social media correspondents. Using 1/4" seams, scrap together enough 2" wide fabric pieces until you reach about 37" in length. Press your seams open. Press each side in towards the center and then press in half. Edge stitch down both long edges. Next, avert your eyes from the chipping nail polish on the "models" hands. Bring your two ends together with your raw edges to the inside. Super easy and super fast! I mentioned that your length before you sew it together is 37". Well, what do you think?
Free Chevron Wristlet Pattern! I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for the chevron trend. So I’m over on Grosgrain today for free pattern month with a tutorial for a little wristlet that can provide you with your Chevron-fix on a daily basis. Since I like to carry different bags on different days, this wristlet functions as my “wallet,” I just throw it in whatever bag or purse I happen to be carrying that day. It’s plenty big enough to hold all of the essentials: credit cards, cash, cell phone, pen and checkbook, chapstick, whatever. All you need is a few basic supplies… And your pattern…. right click on file once it opens to save/print {this pattern is provided to you for FREE with the intention that it be used for personal use. And the instructions (CLICK OVER TO GROSGRAIN FOR THE FULL TUTORIAL) and you’re good to go! Thanks for a great month of free patterns, Kathleen! Need more Chevron?
Boutique Shopper Hi! I'm so glad that I can finally post this tutorial! As you can see, from the above picture, that this bag was made during the sunny summertime. Have fun making this bag. Hope you like it! Layer Cake, 1 and 3/4 yards Moda Muslin 2 yards Large Cording, 16 Extra Large Eyelets / Grommets 1/3 yd Peltex 71 for bag bottom Step 1- Choose 6 Layer Cake squares for the front of your bag, and 6 for the back of your bag. Step 2- Sew your front pieces together, and your back pieces together using a 1/4" seam allowance. Step 3- Cut a 4 & 1/4" square out of the bottom corners of the front and back pieces. Step 4- Using your front piece as a pattern, cut 4 pieces of muslin. 2 will be a flat lining for the outside of the bag, and 2 will become the bag lining. Step 5- Flat line the outer bag pieces by laying one bag piece (right side up) onto one of your muslin pieces. Step 6- Preparation for outside and inside pockets. B- Mark a line down the center of the square, and sew 1/4" on each side of the line.