Thanks to all of you for participating in the giveaway. I enjoyed every comment – so fun to hear about all the thoughtful gifts given and received for and to people we all care about! I had a fabulous Mother’s Day, starting with breakfast in bed (I know, I am spoiled 🙂 ). I didn’t […]
Win Purse Hardware!
It’s that time of year again. Spring? Well, yeah. Mother’s day? Well, that too. But what I am really talking about is giveaway day linky party at Sew Mama Sew! I am giving away a big pile of gorgeous purse hardware for you this time so you’ll be ready to sew all those fun summer […]
Soho Bag is released! (This is also Tote #10)
The birds are singing and the grass is greening up in Minnesota! And it’s time for a new tote! The Soho Tote is a large slouchy bag with dart construction. This is a great bag for an adventurous beginner or an easy sew for an intermediate or advanced bag maker. I thought it would be […]
Tote #9 Dreamin’ of the Beach on a Minnesota Friday (in April)
Okay, maybe, just maybe, I might be dreaming for a while. But it is a beautiful day in Minnesooooota, and I filled my bag with beach things and put it out in the grass that’s greening up 🙂 This is the bag I made for the Tote Swap I was in but I couldn’t find […]
Tester Call for Soho Tote [Now Closed]
TESTER CALL [NOW CLOSED]!! I’m looking for testers for my latest bag pattern, the Soho Tote. This is a large slouchy tote. I did a version of this earlier for my 21 Totes project and tweaked the shape further. Here are the details: Two subdivided pockets inside One zipper pocket inside Snap closure Testing starts […]
Tote #8: Tote Swap Bag!
Hey happy bag-makers! Have you ever participated in a swap? This last month, I joined a a bag swap as part of a facebook sewing group I’m in. I’ve never done a swap before and it is a lot of fun! The group administrator Anna did the bulk of the work and she did an […]
Tote #7 – Classy, feminine tote
Ready for the next tote? This one has a softer, more feminine feel to it because of the gentle curves. And, yes, I suppose the soft florals in this Art Gallery print add to it too! This tote has a short handle and dart construction. It was a breeze to sew up – I designed […]
The Essential Tote is now available
Just a quick note to let you know that the Essential Tote Pattern is now available. This pattern is designed with beginners in mind (and anyone who wants a quick no-fuss sewing experience). Boxed bottom construction Pockets that sew into the interior seams Magnetic snap closure Easy handles Not very many pieces Interfacing that […]
Tote #6 Shopping Tote completed!
I am just loving this project. It really is playtime, not having to worry about whether a tote will make a good pattern, but just a chance to play with fabric. I have some exciting bags to share with you this month, including a bag for a tote swap I’m participating in on facebook! What […]
Tote #6 – Shopping Tote WIP
This week’s tote is a shopping tote that is cut out with the Silhouette Cameo. This is definitely an experiment, ha! So, I hope you like playing with fabric and not just perfectly finished projects!! I really like word art, everything from fabric with words on it to interesting sayings that make you think to […]
