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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

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 the Tiny Beasts collection and it’s gorgeous. … Read More

New Ruby Dress Free Pattern – Extended Sizes

  The Ruby Dress Free Pattern has a fitted, lined bodice and a circle skirt. Check both the “Body Measurements” and “Finished Garment Measurements” tables to find your best fit. This pattern includes ladies’ sizes from 0 to 20, and … Read More

Monstera Zipper Pouch Tutorial

. This tutorial is for an easy zippered pouch with a cute tassel – it has an interior zippered pocket that is constructed with hidden seams, it is sturdy and stand on its own.  The exterior zipper is finished professionally … Read More

Free Sewing Patterns for Knit Fabrics

These past few months I’ve been sewing non-stop.  I had a phase of lingerie projects, and now I’ve been sewing a lot of garments, many of them in knit fabrics.  Since I was sewing bags most of the time, I’m … Read More

10 Free Woven Top Patterns

Trying free patterns it’s a great way to try new pattern companies and if you like their style, you can support independent pattern designers by purchasing their patterns.  Most of them have better patterns and instructions that the popular big … Read More

21 FREE T-Shirt Patterns

In this round-up I’m sharing 21 free t-shirt sewing patterns.  There are so many great options to sew any style of shirt that you want and the best part is that they are FREE.   I added a couple of these … Read More

Free Sewing Patterns – Lots of them!

Below I listed some patterns that are available for free.  Many of these patterns are also available for purchase, but you can get them for free via Creativebug or My Blueprint.  I also included how you can download 40 free … Read More

More Lingerie Projects

My new makes! I’m still sewing lingerie – I’ve been sewing a few more Black Beauty Bras a These are my 6th and 7th Black Beauty Bras and another one in red ready to sew on my table 🙂 – … Read More

Fenway Bra & Frankie Panties

I’ve been sewing lingerie non-stop these past few months and this is one of my favorite sets.  For this set, I used the Fenway Bra Pattern by Orange Lingerie and Frankie Panties Pattern by Evie la Luve. I live in Massachusets and … Read More

Sewing Lingerie: Black Beauty Bra & Vera Panties

My new hobby is to sew lingerie.  I’ve been taking a few online classes and practicing with some knit fabrics that I had on my stash and reading lingerie making blogs.  In this post, I’m sharing my last lingerie projects. … Read More

More Free Patterns for Zipper Bags

In the article How to Sew a Zipper Bag: 10 FREE Pattern & Tutorial, I listed 10 great patterns that you can sew.  These patterns are great to use your fabric and zipper scraps.   I’ve been spending some time reading … Read More

How to Use Zippers by the Yard

. As opposed to most zippers available in fabric and craft sores, Zippers by the yard are sold by the yard.  There is a learning curve using zippers by the yard but they are very flexible and the best part … Read More

Coat FREE Pattern – Amelia

The Amelia Coat FREE Pattern combines the best of edgy and classical coating into one pretty little retro package. The wide collar lends a glam touch, and a flattering fit works for many figures. This pattern is available in sizes XS to XL. The pattern does not include … Read More

Shift Dress FREE Pattern – Jackie

The Jackie Shift Dress FREE Pattern is a figure flattering shift dress that is very simple and easy to sew.  You can dress it up or down depending on the fabric you use. Thanks to one of our members for sharing … Read More

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