Sewing Tips: Top 5 Favorite Sewing Tips


I’ve compiled the Top 5 Favorite Sewing Tips viewed over the past two years. Check out the list, save or pin for later!   #1) Brother sewing machine review..  Two years later and it’s still running like new by LaCartera.   #2) Make your own gathered front top.. Free Sewing Pattern and Video Tutorial by So-Sew-Easy.  …

Hit or Miss Follow-up


Here’s a quick follow-up to show the skirt and my attempt to coordinate! Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!  

Handbag Junkie Winner!


The People’s Summer Choice Handbag! The Winner is: Living in Color Everyone, Thank you for participating in the People’s Summer Choice Handbag!  I will definitely have a “People’s Fall Choice” too!  In the meantime look forward to seeing the hobo handbag, the second and third place handbags to appear here, and on Etsy.  A PDF pattern and tutorial is on…

Do you Love Sewing?


Submit your sewing tips to me for a featured blog post spot. It’s quick and easy, just click here and submit your tip, or tutorial. Happy Sewing!

LaCartera Baby Style


So what has LaCartera been up to lately?  Well, I’ve ventured into making crochet baby blankets, hats and booties since I’ve found out that I’m expecting a grandson.  I really wanted to create a LaCartera Baby Style keepsake for my first grandchild, and hopefully more to come.   Of course I have a list of…

The Cutest Things


I think these are the cutest things I’ve ever made!  It’s been awhile since I’ve crocheted anything, but my latest practice attempt has brought back so many memories.  I can’t decide which style to make for my twin grandbabies, so I’ll make both.  Only six more booties to go. I see more yarn in my…

Yoga Mania Again


It’s yoga mania time again!  Here are some recent Etsy ads I’ve shared from my latest yoga mat bag project.   Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera !     

Quilted Toiletry Bag-Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?


  A large quilted toiletry bag with hanger, four zippered clear vinyl pouches, and three slip pockets. You can lay this bag flat in you suitcase or fold securely with the tie.  Or, if you just need a little more space in your bathroom, this could hang nicely on your bathroom door. What do you think?  Is it a Hit or…

Sewing Photo Journal!


From concept design, to sewing a prototype… The Yoga mat bags have finally emerged! A sewing photo journal of the finished yoga bags! I have a couple more yoga bags that are ready for assembly, before I use my hand-painted fabric. Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera ! 

Boho Chic 2014-Hit or Miss; Fab or Drab?


Although, things may not turn out the way you would like ~ sometimes they turn out better than you expect! That’s my new motto inspired by the Boho Chic 2014… So, please tell me if you think it’s a Hit or Miss; Fab or Drab? Last year I designed this Boho Chic tote bag with warm brown colors….

Batik Templates


Step two is complete!  I’ve decided on theses batik designs, and added color to my sketches. Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!