Sewing rectangle purse tutorial

Handbag, first aid kit, cosmetic bag ... Use whatever you like. Found here , this tutorial, I think that love, and was easy to sew. Can they somehow zadekorirovat, as it would be interesting to sew these bags, boxes of felt or leather, for example.

1. fabric to both sides of handbag and lining fabric (to boxing itself was stable and retained volume);
2. Lightning;
3. thread;
4. shears;
5. well, a sewing machine, respectively.
Under cut the technology itself, I hope everything will be all clear. By the way, the holidays can be done by such a gift.Clickable.

1) We select the fabric, cut the flaps of a rectangular shape (about the size of a simple notebook). Putting the two halves of the future bags of three layers (can be two, if the fabric itself is thick).

Tutorial: How To Make Fold & Twist Fabric Flowers

Step 1: Cut fabric in to 5" squares and then fold 3 pleats towards yourself.
             Iron in place and pin on each side.
This feels kind of awkward at first but keep practicing the fold so that it is even. Each pleat is about 1/2" inch.

Step 2: Stitch with matching thread on each side using a 1/4" seam. I sew them one right after the other, and then cut them apart.
I bought the ergonomic rotary cutter at the last quilt show I went to and really like it.

Step 3: Fold 3 pleats in the other direction and iron and pin.

You must iron each step down to help hold it and make sharp pleats.
Step 4: Sew each side down being careful not to let fold get caught in seam.
Step 5: This is the fun part- while holding the fabric in one hand, use your finger to push up and make a bubble or balloon.
Fold under the squared off points on the bottom.
Place the puff on the palm of one hand and gently pinch the top center and twist in a smooth motion (either direction) until you can't twist any further and push down. Then quickly iron down with a hot iron to hold rose in shape.
I can't take a picture of twisting it and hold the camera at the same time but remember practice makes perfect and you may need to try it a few times before you get it!

The Pleated Schoolgirl Skirt

Oh man. I have had this one in my head for a looooooong time. So here it is. I bought this gray lightweight corduroy on clearance at a local fabric shop a few years ago. I've used pieces of it for projects here and there, but I knew it would make a darling jumper for my girl. Well, she grew too big and I no longer enough for a jumper. Hence the skirt. This pattern is a work in progress, but it is something that I will perfect and share. Just give me a little time.

The Bandwagon

Well, everyone else was doing it. So I thought, especially since it would benefit Haiti, that I would finally purchase Lil Blue Boo's Sienna Dress Pattern. Ashley apparently knows what she is doing because that pattern could not be any easier to follow. Goose will be getting a lot more of these dresses by spring. They make the perfect play dress. And I can't tell you how good it feels to really be tearing...or cutting... into my t-shirts that have been set aside for years to be turned in something.

So, here's the first of many to come, made from some of my favorite super soft American Eagle tee shirts from college.

Hat Crochet for baby

I have been stealing as many moments as possible in the crochet chair ever since Thanksgiving, and slowly everyone is getting a little layer of love added to their wintry accessories. I need to remind you that I have no real knowledge of what I'm doing when I sit down to crochet anything, and typically just make it up as I go. Maybe everyone feels this way. I think this is why knitting has never stuck with me. It seems less like something you can manipulate like I have been able to get away with when crocheting. My mom has taught me to knit precisely six times and I still haven't gotten comfortable with it. But I do have knit envy, especially when it comes to all those wonderful hand knit socks and lovely sock yarns. I have been using several sock yarns (which I would consider the above) for things that are not socks which feels like a guilty pleasure. All that said, I love a quickie. I fell in love with this skein at my favorite local fabric shop turned local fabric/yarn shop. Yesterday after wrapping up a separate but much longer crochet project, I was in the mood for a itty baby hat.

Relax pillow dairy

Relax pillow dairy

Heart to heart Pillows

Heart to heart Pillows

Girl's Modesty Shorts (Biker Shorts) Tutorial

Well, the sun is getting warmer and the tights are coming off. But those pesky little panties keep showing as Goose continues to climb trees, garden, ride her bike and jump on the trampoline. Some little biker shorts, or modesty shorts, are just the solution, and crazy easy to make! I made all three pairs from old tee-shirts and spiced them up with scraps from other tee-shirt projects. Here's what I used and how I did it:

Spring cardigan

Snow is falling outside while I type this post for spring clothes. Just looking at this cardigan makes me cold. Warm weather will return though and I hope this will be perfect for cool spring days.

The pattern is called The My Favorite Things. I made the longer version and chose cream colored minkee with bias made from a small floral quilting cotton. (Tuli, I used the 25mm bias tape maker for this.)

Car Basket Tutorial

Here it is. The Car Basket Tutorial. Why do I call it a basket?? Because, well, that's what I was originally intending for the car, but I had a hard time finding something that was just the right size. And I wanted something with some pockets. So I made my own "basket."

First, measure your space. How big do you want this sucker?? Me? I needed mine to be 13" square. So all of the instructions will be given to those dimensions. However, for your own, just measure your sapce and decide how big and then cut your panels one inch bigger than that. Now let's get started.

Here's what you'll need:
4- 14" squares of heavy weight fabric (something like canvas, or upholstery fabric)
5- 14" squares of medium weight fabric (anything from a good cotton to home dec. Mine was a recylced curtain)
1- 10" x 21" of the heavy weight fabric (for front pockets)
1- 12" x 18" of the heavy weight fabric (for book pocket)
1- 14" square of faux suede, or something else that is non-slip
5- 14" squares of  Peltex 71f single-sided fusible heavy stabilizer
4 yards coordinating double fold bias tape
Other obvious sewing notions that I am assuming that you have;)

Booties!!

Oh man, am I a sucker for booties or what? And there are so many fun patterns out there. With so many babies being born I am always sewing up a pair, and they are so sweet and oh so satisfying. Here are a few recent creations:

I giggle every time I look at these little cuties, which were made from the same curtain panel that I used for the lining of this box and lined with some scrap flannel.

Breezy Summer Skirt Tutorial

I have a favorite skirt. And now I have two favorite skirts.

Sewing is oh-so-liberating, no?

seams to me cuff

Another project that didn't make it out of my suitcase this past weekend, but I did wear it last week.

Project from Seams to Me

Lavender fabric from Denyse Schmidt

Brown ruffle is of Kona cotton and done with a ruffler attachment

Buttons are from my stash

3 little mittens

The kids' Christmas ornaments are done.

I didn't look carefully at the sizes when I decided to make these as ornaments and very quickly figured out they'd be larger than I would want for the tree. I rethought the plan and instead of doing them in the traditional cross stitch size, used the pattern for petit point on linen going over one thread. The quarter will give you a better idea of size. (Done as recommended in the pattern, they would finish up around 3" by 4 1/2".) These are probably the last thing I will ever do in petit point. My eyes can't take it anymore.

This one is Trixie's. I picked the pattern with words to commemorate her learning to read this year.

barbie's new wardrobe

The girls are entering the Barbie phase. Finally, I get to make clothes for them!

These are from a vintage pattern one of my quilting friends gave me. It dates to my childhood.

This combo is for Trixie.

Woof

I took a quick trip to Mitsua with a friend for lunch and some time in their bookstore a few weeks ago.

This title grabbed my attention -

It's English translation on the spine is "Let's Make School Bags & Goods!"

Okay, don't mind if I do.

Mini Oil Cloth Notebook Covers

Here is a super simple quick and easy useful gift.  These little notebooks made perfect party favors for my daughter's party!