So Sew Easy shares a tip on how to mark and sew double ended darts…”Have you seen this shape of dart before? It will typically appear at the waistline in a dress that doesn’t have a seam at the waist. You might find them on the front, on the back or both. They add in…
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Sewing Tip- Use Magazine Boards to Organize Fabric
The perfect fabric organizing tip! My fabric drawer looks similar to this but I painstakingly folded each piece and now I can possibly store even more fabric using magazine boards to organize my fabric. I give this idea an A+++! So Sew Easy “Messy fabric annoys me a lot but I found the perfect solution. You can buy these ‘magazine boards’ from Amazon. They…
Photo of the day!
The baby hat and slippers are complete! I did learn how to make a rose for the hat to add a special touch. Now I need to deliver this set to its new home. I hope mommy will be happy. Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!
Sewing Tip- Comparison of Different Types of Interfacing
So Sew Easy provides a great comparison of the different types of interfacing and their uses. Check out the video and pin this for later! Different types of interfacing and when to use them whether you sew bags or clothes, from time to time, you’ll need to use an interfacing on your projects and it can often…
Monkey Business- Crochet Blanket Tutorial with Crochet Monkey Applique
I’ve been monkeying around with a crochet monkey applique. Some of you are interested in the techniques I use to create my crochet blankets and crochet appliques’. So I decided to make a general tutorial of this Toddler size blanket (53 inches wide x 46 inches length) and I included a photo video of the applique process. Now you can recreate this adorable…
Sewing Tip- How to Apply Metal Corners on Purse Flaps
Handbag Junkies the Bagmaker blog shares how to add metal corners as a finishing touch to a purse flap or wallet. Here’s an easy tutorial so that you can make your handbag look fabulous. Read more …. Save or Pin it for later! Is there a product, or a special technique that you love? Submit your sewing tip here for a featured spot! Stay…
The Weekend Bag- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello handbag junkies, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! Here’s a custom order I recently finished. This job required 20hrs to complete, but the end result is well worth it. I upcycled a leather jacket and combined the fabric to match one of the tote bags I made two years ago. What…
Sewing Addiction?
I think I have a sewing addiction! I finished the three “Flouncy Bouncy Skirts” by So-Sew-Easy and now I’m ready to make one of her dress designs and another cute skirt. As soon as I finished the last skirt I started looking for fabric… It’s official I’m addicted! I love this skirt, because you can dress it…
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!
Sewing Tip- Tutorial: Make a non-slip Sewing Machine Foot Pedal Pad
So Sew Easy shares a quick tutorial: Place your foot pedal where you want it to go, more confident now that it’s going to stay in place better than it did before. Your back will thank you! Read more… Is there a product, or a special technique that you love? Submit your sewing tip here for a featured spot!…
Sewing Tip- How to Make Thread Belt Loops
So Sew Easy shares how to make thread belt loops. If you need some of those thread belt loops that you used to see on dresses to hold the belt, these add a nice touch, hold the belt where it should be when worn, and when you take it off… Read more here…. Is there a product,…
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