How to Sew a Lined Zipper bag - Easy Zipper bag FREE Tutorial - How to attach zipper (bag with lining)
Tutorial: Reversible Tote Bag
I made this tote bag for the Sew? It's a fairly "classic" style - but I've made it a little more hip with retro fabric from Reprodepot.
City Tote Bag Tutorial
City Tote Bag Free Tutorial. Added a 3-d pocket to the front, nice large and roomy. The zipper pocket is not sewn shut! My stitching was even and no more ghastly corners!
Binding a Quilt. How to Finish the Edges
Binding Quilts: Binding finishes the edges of a quilt and there are quite a few variations on how it can be done. The majority of quilters use double-fold straight-grain binding unless the quilt has curved edges, in which case they opt for bias binding.
Common Hand-Embroidery Stitches
Here’s a visual guide to some of the most common hand-embroidery stitches found in quilts and other sewing projects. Pattern instructions usually tell you what type of thread to use, but if you’re venturing out on your own, use embroidery floss or pearl cotton with a wide-eye embroidry needle.
Fat Quarter Bag Pattern & Tutorial
The Fat-Quarter Bag is a fast and fun project.
It goes together so quickly you’ll want to make one for everyone on your gift list. The bag holds a lot of quilt projects and is a good size for a child’s overnighter.
Glossary of Quilting Terms
Quilt Dictionary. Every craft has jargon, and quilting is no different. If you're new to quitting, it can be Like ordering from Starbucks for the first time. But instead of an "extra-hot skinny grande mocha with whip" you may ask for "fat quarter tone-on-tone batiks for a foundation-pieced crazy quilt." Both produce very different, though delicious, results! This dictionary will help you make sense of quilting terminology.
Ditty Bag Pattern & Tutorial
Your knitting friends are sure to love this little treasure true of knitting goodies. You can easily customize the double-pointed needle roll, circular-needle hanger, and ditty bag to reflect your friends' fauorite colors. This group is easy to complete and requires just a little fabric, so in an afternoon or two you can whip up a chic gift on a budget.
How To Make A Simple Bag
Here’s my tutorial of how to make a simple bag!
First of all, you’ll need some materials. For this tutorial I’m using a thick, cotton duck cloth for the outside, and a standard cotton quilting fabric for the inside.
How to Applique. Quilting Tutorial
How to Make a Tote Bag
This is a great project for gifts—all straight lines, little cutting, and simple to stitch up. To make your very own quilted tote bag, you will need (based on a fabric width of at least 35”) ½ yard for lining; ¼ yard for backing and quilter’s batting; ¼ yard and 1/5 yard coordinating fabric for the front and pocket; 1 yard strap.
Osoberry Bag Pattern & Tutorial
Made from large fabric scraps and/or thrifted clothing items (this bag is made from some IKEA fabric and two pairs of ladies’ pants), and the construction is simple enough to make this a one-day project.
ReUsable Shopping Bag Tutorial
Wallet-Sized Fold-Up ReUsable Shopping Bag. I love the idea of a reusable fabric shopping bag, but you need to remember to bring them with you whenever you go shopping.
Oversized Ruffle Tote Pattern
Ruffled Tote: Free Sewing Pattern and step-by-step Tutorial. A feminine and ruffle tote that makes a great accessory.
Serger Thread Hack Tutorial
It’s nice when your serger thread matches your project, but buying 3-4 cones of every color can be expensive and storage is a hassle. See what I did about it here...



















