My first epic sewing failure in 2016 & my 2 step quick fix! As I’m in the happy sewing zone looking at the crisp curves and edges I just finished on the sling bag flap, I noticed that there’s something wrong with this flap! After pressing the seams I see what happened. Do you see the mistake? Well, the magnetic snap is on…
Category: Helpful Sewing Tips
Sewing techniques and products I’ve found helpful. I hope these tips will save you time and frustration along the way. If you have a sewing tip or product review go to the “Submit Sewing Tip Page.”
What’s Your Problem With PDF Patterns? Vote in the Poll
PDF patterns are a popular convenience for the sewing enthusiast and the novice! I’ve downloaded a couple of great PDF patterns, but I’ve also heard a couple of horror stories too. I’ve listed some of those problems in the PDF pattern poll below to understand your concerns. If you’ve only had good experiences please let me know that as well in…
How to Manage your Goals & Dreams in 2016!
As I shout from the mountain top looking down at my sometimes chaotic and hectic day-to-day, I want to be organized! I want to accomplish my goals, and organize my day-to-day in 2016! Whether its blogging, creating, sewing, home improvements, work, or family time. I found three products to help me plan and manage my day and my…
Top 10 Sewing Tips in 2015!
The Top 10 popular sewing tips and product reviews shared here in 2015! If you are a sewing enthusiast the tips were complied for your reference. Click on the photos below to get the link of the tip you’re interested in viewing. Save or pin this for later! Here’s a special thank you to Debbie at So Sew Easy for her frequent contribution and…
Sewing Tip- Kraft Tex Paper Fabric
Have you Ever Heard of Kraft Tex? So Sew Easy explores the versatility of Kraft Tex, which is described as a paper fabric designed to be used in all sorts of mixed media, paper crafting, and sewing projects.When crumpled and washed or soaked, then it takes on a leather-like appearance and is ideal for creating bags, wallets, tags,…
Holiday Textilbox.US Review
Have you heard of Textilbox.US? Textilbox.US contacted me about their latest DIY decorative holiday gift bag promotion used for wrapping odd-shaped gifts, or using in lieu of a stocking for stocking stuffers. “Textilbox is a DIY creative sewing box delivered to your door. Each box includes the pattern, materials and step-by-step instructions. It’s a wonderful way for novice and intermediates…
My Favorite Sewing & Pattern Making Supplies
Here are some of my new favorite sewing & pattern making supplies, and why you may need them too! I almost felt like “Oprah” when I said that….with the exception of the giveaway (for those of you that have seen the Oprah show know what I mean.) Some of you may be familiar with these supplies…
PDF Pattern Workshop #2
As most of you know I’ve been engrossed in the PDF Pattern Workshop, so if your missing new unique handbag creations from me this is the reason why. Don’t worry I am keeping track of all of my ideas and full-filling my Etsy orders for the holiday. You will be thrilled of the new creations and the ability to download a…
Sewing Tip- How to use Kem Snaps
Do you know what Kam snaps are? Have you ordered them before? Do you know how to use them? If the answer is No… Sew So Easy and Laura at Crafty Hour provides you with a wonderful introduction to where and how to use Kam snaps, with examples of the snaps being set by a press and…
PDF Pattern Making
Have you ever tried to draft a pattern? What about altering an existing pattern and found that you’ve done something wrong? Have you tried to create a PDF pattern or E-Pattern? Many of you know that I started the PDF pattern making process a couple of years ago and only one PDF pattern was born. I found that It was difficult to learn Adobe Illustrator,…
Brother XR9500PRW Sewing Machine Review Update
The holiday is approaching and I know some of you are looking to buy a new sewing machine. Nearly two years ago I purchased the Brother XR9500PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine and now I can give you an update on my purchase. I spent hours comparing the features and details of some of the Brother sewing…
Too Haute to Shop!
Hello Handbag Junkies! I recently visited the Haute Fabric Store in Arlington, Virginia. And all I can say is WOW… This shop is amazing! I think they sell all of the Haute fabrics ever made there. I went without a plan expecting something to jump out at me, but there were so many fabrics that I couldn’t make up…
LaCartera Designs 
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