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Calling all Handbag Junkies- Week two (Closed)
If you missed week one here’s the recap. I’m looking for all the handbag junkies out there to share your thoughts on the perfect handbag. There will be a weekly poll over the next four weeks using your ideas to create the perfect summer handbag. Every Thursday, you will have one week to answer the poll. I’ll share the weekly poll results and show…
Sewing Tip- Dritz Thermal Thimbles
So Sew Easy shares why these small tools make sewing quicker, easier, and help you get better results. Whenever you want to press small seams, or press details, straps for bags, small folds etc., your fingers are right there just waiting to be blasted with steam and scorched. That’s where Dritz Thermal Thimbles come to the rescue. Read more……
Calling all Handbag Junkies- “Closed” Week one
I’m looking for all handbag junkies to share their thoughts on the perfect summer handbag. The challenge is to use your ideas to create the perfect summer handbag. Over the next four weeks I will post a poll every Thursday, and you will have one week to submit your answers. I’ll share the weekly poll results and show you the weekly design progression. Don’t…
Sewing Tip-Easy way to turn a tube of fabric right side out
Turning a tube the right side out again once you had stitched the tube is pretty hard and it can get frustrating! It just all bunches up and gets too thick to turn. So Sew Easy shows you an easy way to get the job done. Read more here…. Do you have a favorite sewing product,…
The Clutch Wallet – Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
The hand-painted fabric and decorative stitches add a creative touch to this unique design. The clutch wallet gives you two uses in one small package. I think it’s perfect to carry alone, and fits nicely inside of your tote bag. What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? I combined three textile painting techniques to create the fabric design. I used two complementary…
Sewing Tip- Tutorial on how to sew a recessed zipper on a bag
So Sew Easy shares a tutorial on how to sew a recessed zipper on a bag. You can pretty much add this to the top of any bag which has a lining, so even if the pattern doesn’t call for it, you can split the lining and add in the recessed zipper. Just remember to place any inside…
How to Customize a Creative Workspace
I created a creative workspace for my sewing, painting and any other creative endeavor I can think of. I’ve searched everywhere for an affordable craft table, but the cost, or the perfect storage, length, and table height was difficult to find. That’s when I decided to make my own craft table with the help of my husband….
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 !
Sewing Tip-Halloween Tote Bag Tutorial
Here’s a great sewing tip and easy tutorial from The Seaman Mom. This is a simple lined tote bag with a boxed bottom, easy to complete in just 30-45 minutes at a pretty low cost. I’ve made a toddler size but this can easily be adjusted for an adult size too. The tote is great for carrying around…
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 Tip-How to sew a Lettuce Edge Hem
Do you hate hemming thinner knit fabrics? Is it because it has a tendency to curl on the edges? So Sew Easy shows you an easy and pretty way to finish your garment! This hem is typically seen on little girls clothes, but often in women’s clothing too! These curly-wurly hemlines looks pretty on casual and maxi dresses, and it’s practical too. …
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