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#bagaweekcahllenge 2022

I challenged myself to make a bag every week during 2022.  I started posting them every week, but after we moved our business, it was a bit more challenging to stick to a... Read More

Classic Zip Around Wallet – Maggy 55

For this week’s #bagaweekchallenge I made a Classic Zip Around Wallet – The pattern is from Maggy55 and it looks elegant and professional. For the lining I used quilting cotton fabric in solid... Read More

Camille Bag – Georgia Girl Stitches

For this week’s #bagaweekchallenge I made a Camille Bag. This pattern is for Georgia Girl Stitches. I used waxed canvas in navy and real buffalo leather for the exterior. I had these materials... Read More

Jasmine Sling Bag – Bagstock Designs

My bag for this week’s #bagaweekchallenge is the Jasmine Sling Bag from Bagstock Designs. This Pattern has 2 variations and it is very easy to make. I chose the veritical zipper option and... Read More

Sweet Juliet Handbag – Maggy 55

This week’s project for the #bagaweekchallenge is the Sweet Juliet Handbag. Pattern by Maggy55. This is my new favorite pattern, It has so many details and I love the finished bag. I can... Read More

Tiny Beasts Projects Inspiration

Guardian Backpack I’ve been in aww of the bags that Kimberly C make, check her Instagram feed (@mydanibags).  For one for her Guardian Backpack versions she used Deer John – Glimmer fabric from... Read More

DIY Underwear

DIY Underwear is a really fun and easy way to gain a bit of experience sewing lingerie and its sometimes delicate fabrics.  This pattern is for the Rosy Ladyshorts published in the Cloth Habit blog.  It is a beginner-friendly type of … Read More

Cropped Jacket FREE Pattern and Tutorial

The Cropped Jacket FREE Pattern is an easy project that you can wear over any other garment.  You can use it over a shirt or dress to work or you can also wear it to go out. This versatile piece … Read More

Kids Jacket FREE Pattern

The Kids Jacket FREE Pattern is perfect for boys or girls. This jacket is intended for sturdy knits such as French terry, Liverpool, and sweatshirt fleece. You have the option of making it fully lined and reversible with welt pockets. The … Read More

Hooded Coat Pattern FREE

The Hooded Coat Pattern FREE is a great addition to your Fall/Winter wardrobe.  It is a double breasted coat with simple lines and you can close it with buttons. The hoodie is very convenient under the rain or snow. I … Read More

Children’s Party Dress Pattern FREE

This Children’s Party Dress Pattern FREE is for the Twas the Night Dress Pattern. This dress has a ballet neckline and shoulder sleeves. Deep back and fitted bodice. The skirt is knee length, fully lined and flared with an optional tulle … Read More

Pencil Skirt: Cutting & Preparing Your Fabric

In this post you’ll find instructions to cut and prepare your fabric to sew the Pencil Skirt.  The MHS pencil skirt pattern has only 4 pattern pieces: Skirt Front, Skirt Back, Front Facing, and Back Facing.   Fitting Before cutting … Read More

FREE Coat Pattern – Plus Size

This FREE Coat pattern was inspired by Chado Ralph Rucci coats and it can be made reversible.  The pattern was published in the Russian website season.ru and is available in European size 48 (US size 20). It is a standout piece that … Read More

Free Pencil Skirt Pattern

This FREE Pencil Skirt Pattern is for a lined skirt with two darts on front and two darts on back. The waist is finished with facings and it has an invisible zipper and a slit. The pattern is available in US Sizes … Read More

DIY Chanel Style Jacket FREE Pattern

Sew a DIY Channel Style Jacket using this FREE Pattern.  Original Chanel Jackets cost thousand of dollars,  but the good news is that you can have your Chanel Style jacket for a lot less if you do it yourself.  This … Read More

Fabric for Pencil Skirts

Fabric for Pencil Skirts: We suggest medium weight woven fabrics (they can have some stretch). Some examples are crepe, medium-weight cottons such as twill, linen, cotton/linen blends, denim or even suiting fabrics. Consider when you plan on wearing your skirt while … Read More

How to Make a Pattern in Illustrator

Most independent designers use Illustrator to provide their customers a PDF copies of their sewing patterns.  This tutorial explains step by step how to make a pattern in Illustrator.  In this tutorial, the pattern in Illustrator is made based on a … Read More

Ladies Coat Designs: Trench Coat

A Trench Coat  is a loose, belted, double-breasted raincoat/ coat usually in a military style. You can add details and use different fabric combinations to turn a classic trench coat in a very modern piece.  Below are some Ladies Coat Designs that … Read More

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