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Must have sewing tools for a well stocked sewing room. These are the machines, accessories, and gadgets you'll actually use all the time.
The Itty Bitty Bowler is ideal for those who want to travel light. This bag holds your bare necessities. Great for casual days out, running out to the store
This is a tote bag in which the inside of the bag is divided by a zip pocket. The outer and lining of the bag hold the zipper pocket together, giving the bag
Learn how to make a tote bag in just five simple steps. This beginner sewing project can be completed in about an hour with our helpful guide and diagrams.
Aren’t these booties just the cutest? The designer named them her Blitzen Booties and if you want to download the digital pattern then there is a link at the end of this article. You can keep everyone’s feet cozy with a pair of Blitzen Booties. This project is perfect for a beginner sewer as it’s […]
A sewing machine is a mechanical sewing device that is made to withstand a large amount of sewing in short periods of time. Sewing machines are not indestructible, though. Depending on the problem you experience with your sewing machine, you may be able to fix it yourself without taking it to a repairman.
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The Ludlow Double Zip Wristlet keeps your essentials in easy reach. The top zipper opens to the main compartment. Eight card slots and one slip
As those of you who follow Sew Very Crafty know I love to make handbags. I came across this one at Sewing Times and decided to share it with you. Th
Closures, Fabric marking pens, Sewing needles, Measuring tape, Needle threader, Pin Cushion, Scissors, Seam ripper, Roundhead straight pins, and more...
How to Make a Beach Towel Tote With summer just around the corner I wanted to make a convertible beach towel tote. This is a super simple project.&nb
Adding some easy pleating to a Tote Bag really gives it some character. Here is a FREE pattern and tutorial for a simple pleated tote purse. This is a great
This listing is for the sale of THE PATTERN ONLY, not of the actual ornament. SKILL LEVEL Intermediate MATERIALS Sport or DK Weight Yarn C1 – LadyFernaco Creations in the colorway Dark Blue; 20 yards C2 – LadyFernaco Creations in the colorway Bare Necessities; 20 yards US 2 (2.75 mm) dpns Crochet hook, size G (4.0 mm) One stitch marker or progress keeper Waste yarn Fiberfill Yarn needle for sewing MATERIALS/GAUGE NOTE Gauge is not a critical factor for this project. If desired, it can be made with any size needle and with any weight of yarn. Adjust needle size/yarn size to obtain desired fabric.
Sandhill Sling sewing pattern from Noodlehead More Details Sandhill Sling sewing pattern from Noodlehead makes the perfect sling style bag to carry your daily necessities or to take for travel. It’s convenient sling design allows for easy access as well as being out of the way when you’re not using it. It is compact yet roomy enough for the essentials. Choose from a front zippered pocket (View A) or a patch pocket (View B), both come in handy for quick access to smaller items. An adjustable strap makes it easy to wear. Perfect for biking or daily use! Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Beginner Approx. Finished Dimensions: 7” wide by 3” deep, 11” tall [17.8 cm x 7.6 cm x 28 cm]. Click here for more sewing patterns from Noodlehead Click here for more bag, wallet, purse, tote and backpack sewing patterns
I talk so much about sewing and patterns and we do all these tutorials. But what if you are BRAND spanking new? What if you don't have any sewing stuff and you really want to get started. Here are 10 must have beginner sewing supplies!
When I showed you my first version of this sewing caddy last week (here) there was a resounding YES to the suggestion that I share a tutorial for making one of your own. I spent a little time deliberating which of my orphan stitcheries to feature in the centre and finally decided on THIS one because I had a few fabrics that were perfect to compliment it! I've refined last week's vintage style caddy by adding ties to the corners so it can be closed when you're not using it, and the modern palette of turquoise and red adds some fun. So let's get started! You will need: One 14" square of large scale turquoise and red floral fabric Four, 9 inch squares of turquoise tonal fabric Two, 5 inch diameter circles of large scale turquoise and red floral fabric 80 inch length of 2½ inch wide red and white striped fabric One 3 inch square of large scale turquoise and red floral fabric One stitchery trimmed to 6½ inches wide (or stitch my "Bag Full of Daisies" pattern available HERE) One 14 inch square of fusible Parlan or thin fusible Pellon (thin because the caddy will need to drape over the arm of a chair) A small amount of polyester toy stuffing One vintage button 1 yard of cotton lace One, 1" hexagon template (available here) Begin by cutting TWO of the 9inch squares in half diagonally to give you four half square triangles... Carefully centering the point of a triangle with the middle edge of your stitchery, lay the triangle face down onto the right side of the stitchery block and sew across the long edge of the triangle with a 1/4 inch seam. Press the triangle away from the stitchery. Sew another triangle to the opposite side of the stitchery. Press away. Trim away the excess sections of the triangles... Sew your remaining two triangles to the other sides of the stitchery block. This now becomes the inside of your sewing caddy... Fuse the Parlan or thin Pellon behind the inside of the caddy... Trim the inside of the caddy to 12 1/2 inches square... Fold the remaining two 9 inch squares of fabric in half diagonally and press the fold flat... Sew a length of lace across the fold, so that some of the lace will show above the fold when the triangle pocket is turned over... Position the pockets on opposite corners of the caddy so that you have at least a 1/2 inch space between the edge of the stitchery block and the edge of the lace. Pin the pockets in place, but keep your pins away from the outside edge... Turn the caddy over and stitch the pockets to the caddy with a scant 1/8th inch seam... Turn the caddy right side up again and trim away the excess fabric from the pocket edges. Score (or draw) a line up the centre of the pockets. I use a Hera tool by Clover as it creates an indented line in the fabric without marking it... Sew along this line to create a double pocket. Make a 1" hexie shape with your 3 inch piece of floral fabric and the downloadable paper hexie template. (You could also make a yo-yo or Suffolk Puff if you prefer, which is what I added to my first version of this design, but I chose a hexagon for this one as it's a great little place to stick my needle when I'm not using it) Needle-turn it onto one of the corners beside the stitchery block... ...and sew a line of running stitch around it with some Red Perle #12 thread, or three strands of Red embroidery floss. I also added some rows of running stitch along two sides of the stitchery block. Lay the inside of your sewing caddy onto the wrong side of your 14 inch square of floral fabric and pin them together. Make a length of quilt binding with the 80 inches of red and white stripe fabric. If you've not made or attached binding before I have a tutorial here. Sew it around the sides of the caddy, mitring the corners as you go... Trim away the excess backing.... If you want to add ties to the caddy (my first version did not have them) you'll need 60 inches of ribbon, or fold some co-ordinating bias binding in half along it's length as I did, and sew it closed with your machine. Cut into four, 15 inch lengths. Make a knot in one end of each length. Sew the un-knotted ends of ribbon or bias into the four corners of the caddy, on the floral side... Fold the binding over to the floral side of the caddy and slip stitch closed with a thread that matches the colour of your binding fabric... Now let's make the pincushion! Place two circles of fabric right sides together, and sew around the edge with a 1/4 inch seam, leaving a 2 inch opening. Turn the circles right side out, pressing out the edges with a rounded tool such as a very large blunted knitting needle or crochet hook. Fill with the polyester toy stuffing. Ladder stitch or slip stitch the opening closed. Thread your needle with a length of Red Perle #12 cotton thread. Make a good size knot at one end. Place the needle down through the centre of the pincushion. Pull until it is snug - leave the knot outside the pincushion, don't force it inside. Take your needle and thread over the side of the pincushion and back up through the middle, and keep doing this until you have eight little pillowed sections always sewing your 'pillows' opposite each other as you go because that will assure they are equal distance apart. The knotted side of the pincushion will be hidden under the pincushion when it's on your caddy, but trim it to 1/2 inch if it's longer than that. Position your pincushion near the corner edge of the sewing caddy, opposite the hexie. Sew it in place with a button and more Perle #12 thead - but try not to sew right through the caddy. Hide your stitches in the Parlan under the pincushion. Tie off the thread with a knot just under the base of the pincushion. All done! Enjoy! hugs,
The Ravenwood Messenger Bag is a rough and ready companion, equipped to carry your tech gear and more. It’s utilitarian with multiple pockets inside and out,
Several years ago when my dad started working in the auction field, I asked him to look out for just two things on his travels around Far North Queensland. 1. A 1972 Blythe doll 2. An Elna Lotus sewing machine in working condition He hasn't come across a Blythe doll yet, but a few years ago I was at the Canberra Quilters quilt show and he called me on my mobile phone. He was at a Salvos in Cairns, he said, and they had an Elna Lotus with a certificate from an electrician saying it was in working condition. And they wanted $40 for it. Did I want it? I think he ended up paying $30 for it. The intention was always to bring it back to Canberra, clean it up a little, and sell it for a profit, splitting the proceeds. You see Elna Lotus sewing machines, even those made in the 60s, are very popular with quilters. They are light, very portable, sew beautifully, are known as absolute workhorses and are as cute as all get out. And they go for hundreds of dollars. I did a little sewing on it when I got home but it sounded like a loud boat motor (like the boat motor was in the room next to the machine), and was a bit slow to get going when you pressed the foot pedal. It has a few little chips and scrapes, and a tiny bit of rust has crept in and the chrome on the handwheel has mostly gone (a victim of living in the tropics) but you could hear the mechanics as it sewed and they sounded great (noisy but great), and I thought I had a good little machine which someone else would love to buy. For years when I mentioned I had an Elna Lotus I had offers from other quilters. LOTS of offers. But I always turned them down. What was wrong with me? I had this sewing machine for the sole purpose of selling it! It was only after the last offer from a very dear friend a few months ago that I realised something. I actually wanted to keep my little Elna Lotus. Better - I wanted to sew on her. So I had her checked out and serviced by my sewing machine guy. He loved her as much as I did. And he agreed that she was too noisy. So he fixed her, and now she's a lot less noisy, and I probably won't get kicked out of my quilting class in Sydney later this week anymore. Phew. Isn't she cute? She is so light, and she has the fold down sides for a sewing area. The foot pedal fit perfectly under the arm. Everything about her is beautiful, and clever. Check out the accessories area at the top of the machine. And the little thread holder that pops out of the top. The dials are clean and functional. I love the brownish yellow glow of the light - none of that harsh blue light in the more modern machines. I love the spring than comes down to pull the bobbin out. Best of all, her stitch is perfect. I'm sewing the last three blocks of my second scrappy trip around the world quilt on her. It only feels right to. The smell of sewing machine oil fills the sewing room. You don't get that smell from computerised Berninas. Did you know that the Elna Lotus was designed by the famous industrial designer Raymond Loewy? He also designed the Shell logo, the interior of the 1975 Air France Concorde, the interior of the Skylab, and the Studebaker Avanti. Photo by carphoto I can see some similarities, can't you? The Elna Lotus was considered such a siginificant design of the 20th Century that it was included in the colllection at MoMA. I mean, it is pretty special. I'm so glad I decided to keep her, get her fixed up and start using her. I think we'll have years of fun together. And Dad? Thanks. I owe you $30.
Solid light pink fabric. Polyurethane knit with laminated film is just what you need for sewing baby necessities! These solid fabrics are durable and waterproof, plus they come in a variety of colors! Use them for diaper covers, bag linings, bibs, changing table covers, and more! PUL Polyurethane Knit 55"/56" Wide
Holy Cow, I never would have thought to use these everyday items could double as nonconventional sewing tools but WOW, I think they can really be helpful.
The Six Pocket Bag FREE Pattern is easy-to-sew bag with six outer pockets for everyday necessities. This free pattern was published in Better Homes and Gardens. The finished size of this bag is 8 x 10 x 4 inches. You’ll Need: … Read More
Covering your serger or sewing machine is essential. Want to know everyone's favorite - it's sewing machine cover #2!
DIY Triple Zipper Bag This is a great out going bag in a square shape with three zippers. It has 5 pockets and a adjustable shoulder str...
LA GALLINA COSTURERA 2012-12-17 En diciembre de 2012 El "Club de los Lunes" preparó una excursión para visitar la feria "Creativa" en Madrid; y una de sus componentes, (Ana Fernández) compró este simpático proyecto en el stand de la tienda Dechado. Y tuvo la atención de regalarnos a cada una de nosotras un proyecto y las telas correspondientes; la confección era por nuestra cuenta. TODO UN REGALAZO. Mirad qué preparada está la gallina para empezar los nuevos proyectos del año que empieza.-
Learn how to Whip stitch. This stitch is a popular method for hand sewing seams and applique for sewing, crochet and knitting.
It has been a while since I wrote a pattern. Larisa @stitchingnotes and I hosted the EPP Necessities Sew Along in February which got me inspired. Inspiration came from all the amazing makes and all the creativity. There are never enough sewing organizers, especially for English paper piecing. I tend to carry my EPP projects everywhere. I always wanted to have a small sewing organizer where I can put my thread, needle, scissors, glue pen and templates. This is where the idea for this pattern came
Are you a beginning sewer and have no idea what sewing tools you need? Here is a list of the 7 sewing tools to make your life easier.
This little hanging basket is perfect for storing your cell phone, headphones, keys or other small but very important accessories. Hang it on a doorknob, a hook, or a bedpost to keep those necessities handy. Supplies needed:9
SEWING ROOM ORGANIZATION CHALLENGE PART 3 – NEEDLES, PINS AND STABILIZERS OK girls…time to move onto Part 3… NEEDLES, PINS and STABILIZERS! NEEDLES Divide and store your machine sewing …
PDF Sewing Pattern for Friendly Frog: This floppy frog, poised for a leap into the river, is made from a simple pattern in soft green and beige suede, and filled with beans or poly-beads. Pattern includes instructions, pieces to make three sizes of frog (approx 6", 8" and 10" long) and a guide to enlarging chart pattern pieces to any other size frog you'd like to make! This is a scanned reproduction of a vintage pattern, not the original. My pattern reproductions print on letter size (8.5” x 11”) paper, are in English, and always include: * instructions/tools to ensure you print the pieces to be exactly the right size *cutting lines in black, with red match-up lines on those pieces that print out on separate pages and need to be taped together to make a full pattern piece *photos that are either small or on a separate page to save you printing ink, and *clear scans of the pattern text as originally published, often with the font enlarged for easier reading. **If you prefer to receive a printed pattern in the mail, please email me for a shipping quote. These patterns are relatively heavy as they are between 20 and 45 pages long.** Note that you are NOT purchasing the finished product shown in the photo. You are purchasing a pattern to make the item shown in the photo. Your pattern will be available for download when payment processing is complete. Detailed download instruction can be found at http://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949. Due to the nature of this digital product, no refunds are available. Thank you for visiting The Patternist!
