After an unexpectedly stressful week, I needed some ‘fun’ sewing time yesterday. I needed to create… to pull fabrics and find ones that looked together; to follow a pattern (okay, it was my own Wrist Strap Keychain Sewing Tutorial, but I followed it anyway), and to feel the gratification of finishing a project and calling it ‘good.’
Making these little trinkets was just what I needed. I only intended to sew 3, but I kept finding fabrics that would be perfect, so I cut enough for 7. I had to leave to go pick up my kids from school before they were all sewn, so my 10 year old daughter helped me finish sewing them. I loved working with her at one sewing machine and me at the other.
I think these will end up as Christmas gifts for teachers, friends, and others. It’s always nice to have a basket of handmade goodies ready for gift giving around the holidays.
Here’s a tip in case you try my Key Fob Wristlet sewing tutorial… Yesterday I used my newer Juki TL-2010Q and for some reason the fabric tried to pull unevenly as I topstitched the straps. I popped on the walking foot and the problem went away. Love that walking foot for sewing lots of layers! This strap design does have a lot of layers, but it isn’t too much if you use a heavy duty needle (90/14 or 100/16). The finished strap has a nice sturdy feel to it
So, what have you been sewing up this week? Did you make something with one of my free sewing tutorials or patterns? I would love to see! Tag me on Instagram @sewcanshe.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
Disclosure: some of my posts contain affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of those links I may receive a small commission, so thank you for supporting SewCanShe when you shop! All of the opinions are my own and I only suggest products that I actually use. 🙂
Hi Caroline – I linked up my Snap, Crackle, Pop post and then saw the linky rules on no items for sale. Since this is a pattern for sale, I’ve violated the rules! I’m so sorry…please delete me. I need to read before I click, I think. 🙂
Hi Caroline – I linked up my Snap, Crackle, Pop post and then saw the linky rules on no items for sale. Since this is a pattern for sale, I’ve violated the rules! I’m so sorry…please delete me. I need to read before I click, I think. 🙂
Sorry about that. It’s a beautiful quilt, I’m sure your pattern will do well. 🙂
Thanks for another awesome party! So many things that I’m adding to my pinterest board 🙂
That’s adorable and great for gift. I might make some for myself someday 🙂 Thanks for free pattern and hosting this awesome party.