Simple. Understated. And so very special—like the lovely folk who wear them. Whether you make yours from vintage patchwork + linen as I do mine, or choose entirely different fabric scraps to create your own look, these babies are sure to please with their soft feel and eye-catching shape. They are simple to make and easily personalized - have fun!
How to Make a Patchwork Tote Bag. Ready to sew yourself a cute patchwork totebag? You can use scraps, yardage, fat quarters, whatever you've got that you want to use.
Rag Quilt Letters Tutorial | Quilted fabric alphabet letters, Alphabet fabric project. Free Sewing Pattern and DIY Tutorial. These have become an instant hit in our house!
This is a quilted pouch made from fabric scraps, perfect for using up your overflowing leftovers. It is an item that can be easily made using only square patches. I named it "FAN-POUCH" because it looks like a fan!!
Sewing a Mini-Bag – Free Pattern and Tutorial. How to Sew a Small Bag - Simple and Quick Tutorial.
DIY Mini Boston Bag/ Make a Bag/ Free Pattern/ Sewing Tutorial. How to Make Mini Boston Bag.
How To Sew A Quilted Placemat. I decided to make up a placemat with some EPP (English Paper Piecing).
Making them gives me instant gratification of fast projects. Since they made me happy, I would like to do a quick tutorial on how to sew them to make you happy too.
Zipper Pouch Free Sewing Tutorial (Japanese zakka handsewing technique).
Here's a fun little project made entirely with circles! You don't even need a sewing machine, except to sew the binding around the edge of the circle, and even that step can be done by hand if you prefer.
Let's add some patchwork to your pouch!
With patchwork you can use a bunch of different prints (use quilting-weight cottons) or just a couple of your favorites. It's really up to you. I gathered all the pinks, greens and browns from my stash basket and came up with quite a few different prints.
If you've already had a go with square and hexie patchwork formations, you should definitely try out a scallop version. It’s a great way to show off details from those unusual and vintage fabric scraps that we've been hoarding, and the simple running stitch adds the right amount of extra detail.
This one is easy and it is a bit of sewing, a bit of quilt-as-you-go and a bit of stitchery so something for everyone. Best of all, it is a stash buster so you can use up the little bits and pieces.
This handy little First Aid Zip Pouch holds everything we need and goes with us everywhere. Free Sewing Tutorial.
Sew a Quick Patchwork Drawstring Bag. How to Sew a Drawstring Bag. Free Sewing Tutorial.
How To Make A Hexagon Pouch. Hexi Pouch Free Sewing Tutorial. Recently I have been heavily into making hexagons. When Your daily hexagon production is classed in the 'high' category, a homemade pouch (decorated in what else but hexagons) can be a helpful addition to your sewing kit. Providing handy instant storage and fully useable 'on the go', the pouch also gives peace of mind for always knowing where your hexagon collection is kept.
Pinwheel Bag Pattern and Tutorial. How To Make A Pinwheel Quilting Bag - Free Quilting Tutorial.
How to Make a Fat Quarter Turtle. Perfect for beginners to patchwork, a fat quarter turtle is guaranteed to bring smiles all round as you all give him a little cuddle on the sofa!
I discovered English paper piecing at the beginning of this year. All you need is a few small scraps of fabric, you can cut the templates yourself, you always have a needle and thread in the house anyway and it's great for sewing on the sofa in the evening. The possibilities are almost endless ...
