This week is all about sewing difficult fabrics and materials! We are going to share with you our top tips for sewing everything from vinyl/leather to PUL and other sticky stuff! So let's get to it! Machine Feet & Needles Before we hop into the good stuff, there is a few things you will want ... read more
Tips for Better Bag Making
This week Lisa and I have put together some of our favourite tips to help you improve your bag making skills. These tips will help you achieve beautiful results and maybe even speed up your time prepping and creating! Have a look through our list below. Test Squares This is the most important tip ... read more
Bag Making Supplies – A Handy Guide on Where to Find Everything You Need to Make Your Next Bag
Hi there! I am often asked if I can recommend places to purchase fabric or hardware etc. and, naturally, I recommend a few that I know of and use on a regular basis. However, I am aware that there are MANY more great businesses out there so, over a series of posts in my patterns group on Facebook, I ... read more
Turn Through Seams, Be Gone!
Hi! Aimee from The Little Bird Designs here today! When making bags or pouches, that turning spot never ever sits smooth, or it gets really stretched out. If I can find a way to hide that turning spot I will, and what better place to hide it than your zipper pocket! This little hack will work for ... read more
A New Approach to Zipper Tabs
Hi! Today I have a lovely little tutorial from Leslie at Love Rubie on making those gorgeous, custom zipper tabs you may have seen appearing on some of her latest bags including her Classic Carryall totes! Her approach is a little different in that it allows you to add a ring to the end of ... read more
Creating a Double Sided Strap
Hi there! Soooo..... Since I posted my double sided strap a couple of weeks ago, I've had numerous people ask me how I made it and if I'd be willing to put together a tutorial so they can have a go themselves. Naturally I said yes and, well, here it is! In a nutshell, I class a strap as 'double ... read more
Cleo Everyday Wallet – VIDEO: Folding the Wings
Good morning ladies and gentlemen! Coming soon to a screen near you - it's the Cleo Everyday Wallet video!!! Ok... So maybe not quite 'big motion picture' size, and maybe not 'soon' (it's actually now, LOL!), but yes - I have a wonderful short clip for you on how to fold your Cleo Everyday Wallet ... read more
