ScrapBusters: Doorknob Reminder Caddy Some mornings it feels like I make about 20 trips out to my car. Get all the way out there... Oops! No keys. Get all the way out there... Our caddy is sized to fit standard business envelopes, an iPhone, a mini note pad, sunglasses, etc. This is a dandy ScrapBusters project. The caddy finishes at approximately 5" wide x 10" high. Sewing Machine and standard presser foot Scraps or ½ - ¾ yard of 44"+ wide quilting weight cotton fabric for the main panel and all pocketsNOTE: The yardage is shown as a range because there is pattern matching involved to line up all the pockets with the base of the caddy. Download and print out the Doorknob Caddy Pattern Piece.IMPORTANT: This pattern is ONE 8½" x 11" sheet. TWO 6" wide x 8" high rectangles for two of the front pocketsONE 6" wide x 7" high rectangle for the third front pocketONE 5" wide x 11" high rectangle for the back mail slot sleeveNOTE: For the best look, fussy cut the pockets to match the body of the caddy. Caddy front Caddy back Binding
Lunch Tote with Free Pattern | The Stitching Scientist I decided to start taking lunch to work everyday. I think I spend way too much eating out. Off course with this new plan comes a new project. I made myself a little lunch tote and decided to share it with you. Its a mini version of the Carnaby Bag I did a few months ago without the pocket and overlays. This tote measures about 11×8″. I was thinking about adding a flap as a closure but I was in a rush and my toddler was not happy I was doing this instead of playing with her so I did velcro closures. Here is what you need to make this tote 2 Fat quarters each for outer fabric, lining and fleece interfacing 2 strips measuring 2″x8″ for the straps 2 strips of interfacing for the straps 1 strip measuring 2″x 10″ for the bands Download the pattern HERE. First, lets start by ironing on the fleece interfacing to the backs of the main pieces. Now, sew the two pieces rights sides together all the way around leaving the top open. Sew all they way around the top of both pieces. Lets make the straps!
ScrapBusters: Necessities On The Go Mini Clutch I love watching old black and white re-runs of the original TV police series, Dragnet. The most famous "catchphrase" from this series is Detective Joe Friday's iconic line, "Just the facts, ma'am." But, here's your little-known-fact-of-the-day: he never actually uttered this line! Since old myths die hard, we'll continue the parody as the theme behind this cute little mini clutch. These quick and easy clutches make great gifts for any occasion - especially when a gift card or a little cash is tucked inside. Each of our mini clutch samples was made with two Fat Quarters. We offer a downloadable pattern below so you can get the perfect curved top for the flap. These mini fabric wallets are fun to make, great to give, and cute as a bucket of kittens! Our mini clutch finishes at approximately 6" wide x 3¾" high. Sewing Machine and standard presser foot. Supplies listed below are for ONE mini clutch. Fusing Make and position the pocket Lengthen you stitch. Place the elastic and key ring Divider
Making reversible bag | verypurpleperson from top of straps to bottom of bag: 50 cm / 20 inchesheight: 28 cm / 11 incheswidth: 40 cm / 16 inches I don’t know because I used leftover fabric for my bag. You can print the pattern and place it on your fabric to make an approximation. It is only one piece of pattern. Fort similar bag, you can check Charlie bag by Burdastyle ($1.99). Please go to the bottom of this post to download the PDF pattern and tutorial. Disclaimer: You may use the finished products for both personal and commercial use (craft shops or markets only – no mass production). 1. 2. If you use my pattern, sew the darts before sewing the bottom and sides of bag. 3. 4. 5. Pull out each of the remaining straps. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A reversible bag! Thank you for reading and I hope this post is useful for you! Click to download:
Relaxed Shoulder Brief with Handles & Tech Accents: Dritz® Fasteners We’ve found a lot of inspiration in the Dritz® product line for our recent bag designs! High-tech accents; like snaps, hooks, locks, and more provide both functionality as closures as well as professional style. If you want a “you made that yourself?!” We used a home décor weight fabric for the exterior in a bold print. Our thanks to Dritz® for providing the key hardware components. Versatile D-Rings and Swivel Hooks allow the adjustable strap to be detachable for those times when just the carry handles are enough. And, that adjustable strap has a very unique “adjuster.” Finally, Mitten Clips round out our Dritz® product features. This bag features an inset base and X-Box detailing to attach the straps and handles. Dritz® always has lots of new ideas and products to keep your sewing easier and more creative. You can find Dritz® notions and hardware at fine in-store and online retailers everywhere. The instructions below give all the steps for the bag first, followed by the pouch.
Romantic Bedside Caddy Sleeping is one of my favorite things to do. I've never had any trouble falling asleep. In fact, I could probably doze off right in the middle of this sentence, given the opportunity. As much as I love it, I never get enough of it. So when I'm finally snuggled into bed, with the pillows just right and the covers tucked tight... that's when it happens. Where's the remote? This is our FreeSpirit Fabrics True Colors project, part of their True Colors Blog Tour, which we helped them kick off this past Monday. True Colors is a designer-driven mixer collection created under the artful eyes of some of FreeSpirits Fabrics' best-loved designers: Anna Maria Horner, Heather Bailey, Jenean Morrison and Joel Dewberry. For our Romantic Bedside Caddy, we blended fabric from Jenean Morrison's True Colors collection (the featured base fabric) with three fabrics from her new Wishing Well collection. The caddy finishes at approximately 13" wide x 18" high. Caddy body Large caddy pocket Small caddy pocket
travel handmade: duffle bag pattern review + a giveaway! / {lbg studio} Sewing Summit is only a month away! These next few weeks are going to fly by with all the last minute preparations and planning going on. I seriously can't wait though. Part of the countdown to Sewing Summit includes a 'Travel Handmade' series which focuses on bags and other travel related things to sew and make. During the month of September, you'll find tons of resources, tutorials, and patterns for all things travel here and here. There's also a Travel Handmade Pinterest page you definitely need to check out! I was inspired by the simple color blocking on this JCrew bag. I already had this camera bag insert but didn't have a bag large enough to fit it. This bag can also double as a great travel bag for my either me or my kiddo when off duty from carrying camera gear! If you'd like to make your own duffle bag, simply head over to Gingercake Patterns , take a look around, and leave a comment below sharing your favorite pattern in the shop!
How to sew a crossbody purse with a zipper This post on how to sew a crossbody purse with a zipper is sponsored by Zipper Island. But the text, all photos, and any opinions are my own. This post also contains two affiliate links, which will allow me to earn a small commission if you make a purchase – but at no additional cost to you. My teen daughter (too young to drive) treks through a field and winds through another subdivision to buy trinkets at a local big-box retailer…. …but she doesn’t like big purses…. …and she likes funky accessories that aren’t overly girly, because she’s a bit of a tomboy. I knew I needed to sew a crossbody purse with a zipper for her to carry, because it would lay flat against her body, and none of her important stuff would fall out! This bag is based on a simple satchel found in The Book of Bags: 30 Stylish Projects for Beautiful Sewn Bags, (from my Amazon affiliate). What you’ll need How to sew a crossbody purse with a zipper Cutting and fusing Instructions Outer bag assembly Now, press the seams open.
Petite Cross Body Bag Share this: This project is written by Jenna Excell from Sew Happy Geek and sponsored by Plush Addict. Plush Addict stock huge range of fabrics suitable for dressmaking, quilting, bag making and other craft projects. Materials Fabric Choice - You will need a fat quarter bundle, I'd recommend this bundle if you want a happy, summery bag. Petite Cross Body Bag 6 strips of fabric, measuring 3.5” by 12”. 4 lining and 2 main exterior - 9.5” x 12” 4 woven fusible interfacing (or simple medium weight fusible interfacing) 9.5” x 12” 4 fusible fleece 9.5” x 12” 1x 10” zipper Straps: 1x 4” x 11” 1x 4” x 56” (or longer if you’re tall or like your bag to be lower down on your body!) 1x 1” wide adjustable slide for strap 1x 1” wide flat rectangle rings for strap anchor Optional pockets: Patch pocket 6” x 7” Zipper pocket 2x 6.5” x 7.5” and a 6” or 7” zipper Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. This video from Sew Sweetness shows you how to make the adjustable strap. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. N.B. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Hoy sí, el tutorial de la mochila Oe oeoeoee, per fi l'he acabat!! M'ha costat un munt d'hores fer el pas a pas d'aquesta motxilla. I és que, a mes de ser lenta (i perfeccionista) ja ho sabeu, la motxilla és complicadeta de fer. Per això, vaig fer un munt de fotos, i clar s'han de triar, passar pel Photosop (unes estan fetes de dia, altres de nit, no tenen la mateixa qualitat). Però estava decidida a fer-lo. Oe oeoeoee, por fin lo he terminado! MATERIALES: (no se el nombre exacto de cada cosa, pero los podéis ver en la foto) PATRONES: Ya os comenté cuando publiqué la mochila, que los patrones y el paso a paso lo había sacado de este blog. Se toma como referencia la medida X (18 cm) que es el fondo de la mochila. A-B = 2 X menos 5 cm (31 cm) 1-3 = 2 X menos 5 cm (31 cm) 6-2 = X (18 cm) A-11, 12-4, 7-9, 10-C= 1'5 cm 17= la distancia ente 1 y 16 menos 5 cm (11'5 cm) 18 =la distancia entre 16 y 3 menos 5 cm (11'5 cm) A-1= la mitad de A-B (15'5 cm) 6-15= 5 cm Los puntos 19 y 20 están 1 cm por encima de la línea del centro (1-3)
French Mattress Edge Floor Cushions This is a You Asked 4 It project that was on our list for quite awhile. We finally found the perfect fabric to make it happen: a home décor Jacquard by Waverly Fabrics. It's soft yet stable in a great neutral with a subtle texture. The French Mattress Edge is actually a hand-stitching technique. We show yardage cuts and instructions for our finished sample size: approximately 20" x 20" x 4". The trick is to get the right fabric and interior core. For your core, don't pick the ultra high-density upholstery foam; look for a softer yet still stable foam. For those of you new to Sew4Home, You Asked 4 It is a special list we keep of all our visitors' great ideas and requests. Sewing Machine and standard presser foot Assemble and mark the side ring Find the two 5" x 41" side strips.Place the strips right sides together. Mark the top and bottom panels Find the 21" x 21" top and bottom panels.Fold each panel in half both ways to find the center of each side. Tufting and edging Contributors Section:
Cómo hacer una bolsa multiusos En el tutorial de hoy te enseñamos cómo hacer una bolsa multiuso. Es tan fácil que en un abrir y cerrar de ojos la podrás llenar de cosas. Para comenzar, elige la tela del exterior de tu bolsa y extiéndela. Coloca Vlieseline® Decovil sobre la tela con las medidas y distancias que se ven en la foto. Plancha durante 6 segundos el material con la ayuda de un paño húmedo para que queden bien unidos. Corta la tela de las asas (34 cm x 4,7-4,8 cm). Coloca Vlieseline® Decovil a la distancia que indica la foto, y repite el proceso de planchado anterior. En este paso, sitúa el Vliesofix® sobre los márgenes, y con la ayuda del calor de la plancha pégalo. Dobla los márgenes de la tela, de nuevo vuelve a plancharlos para que se queden fijados. Para que la unión de la tela y el Vliesofix®, puedes colocar una cinta sobre los bordes y coserla con la ayuda de la máquina. Cose la tela térmica que hayas elegido, para el interior de la bolsa, a la primera pieza que has elaborado.