Tutorials – LaCartera Designs

Top 16 Crafty Design-O-Rama Roundup

We started this years Design-O-Rama in October and I hope you enjoyed seeing all of the crafts! We had 87 projects uploaded from October -December 18th. I rounded up the 16 crafts that received the most views to share with you and added the Inlinkz at the bottom of this post so that you can see the other…

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 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. …

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!

Free Sewing Supplies in Exchange for a Tutorial

I’ve been selected to participate in Totally Tutorials Free Supplies for Tutorials Exchange, and K & C Supplies is the gracious sponsor for this event. Thank you Totally Tutorials for making the connection! I’m so excited, because I just received my supplies today! If you love to sew, and need zippers, buttons, or zipper pulls click on the…

Upcycled Bow Clutch Tutorial

Here’s a quick and easy tutorial on how to upcycle two placemats into a cute bow clutch purse. Designed for only the essentials you need to carry to a wedding or night on the town. The party purse material only cost me $2.00. Super fun to make and so darn cute. Some of the pictures are a little dark –…

Upcycle Sunflower Purse Tutorial

The Sunflower Purse Tutorial is simple to make with two round placemats. The handmade beaded handles add extra interest to textured placemats. Materials Needed Purse: Two thin standard round indoor/outdoor placemats (14 inch length x 15 inch width) Thread should match placemats Lining fabric (your choice) Magnetic Closure Materials Needed Handels: 18 large wooden beads 16 medium beads 24 small…

Sneak Peek Friday’s

Here’s a sneak peek into the world of La Cartera! New design ideas for the weekend, special events, and first words. What’s Happening ! I have entered my blog into the Company Style Blogger Awards 2013! Please nominate me in the Best Crafting Blog category. You can do so by clicking on the link. All…

Paisley Park Purse Tutorial

Let your imagination run free, and try this purse tutorial. This super easy tutorial is fun. Make different looks from this one tutorial. I also reveal my secret design template too. Here’s a different look before we begin the tutorial . Materials Needed: 12 inch Heavy duty purse zipper Oval wooden purse handles Main fabric (Black)…

Shine on Award!

I received “The Shine On Award” from Mischievouseyez click on the link to check out her blog. She always seems to put a smile on your face! Thank you again Michievouseyez! “This award is for the blogs that shine, make you feel good and are inspiring to the reader.” The shine on Award goes to – Diary…

Sunshine Award

It is a great feeling to receive an award from an awesome blogger who thinks that your site is awesome too. Thank You, Mischievouseyez for nominating me for this award. Please visit her site here! Now to the Rules! Here are the AWESOME 10 NOMINEES : Lady Kate The C-Sweet aisling95 Christina Every thing under the sun…