This week I got to play with some beautiful new fabric that’s coming soon from Anna Griffin. It’s called the Francis Collection and it will be available at a Hancock’s Fabric near you (hopefully)!
In fact, my instructions show you how to install that zipper without ever sewing over the teeth – so go for a pretty metal zipper and add some bling to your pouch!
They are the perfect size for an iPhone 4 or 5, and there’s even a card pocket. So make a few 2 Sided Zips for gifts right now, it is Saturday after all!
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.
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I love this knit skirt sewing pattern! It is so easy to make… took about 15 minutes to sew on my serger (not that you need one – any zig-zag sewing machine is fine) and I adore that easy fit style with a wide waistband. I’m saving those pattern pieces so I can make more skirts plus the cute little shorts and maybe even the culottes.
Get ready for summer with these 20+ free sewing patterns! You are going to need all of these warm weather essentials including summer beach bags, beach and pool towel projects, a BBQ apron, summer skirt, and more. Sewing a beautiful new project helps me keep a smile on my face through some of those long days that can get busy, busy, busy.
Hello again! This is Hetal from Itty Bitty Handmade. In our last guest post we taught you how to do the easy quilt basting method that’s used in our baby quilt kits (read to the end for a limited-time coupon code). This time, we’ll show you a hassle free way to bind a quilt.
Sew an adorable coin purse with my free sewing pattern! This small zipper pouch pattern is perfect for using scraps, fussy cutting, applique, or machine embroidery. This blog post has been converted to an optional PDF that’s optimized for printing….
Angela Walters was busy at QuiltCon 2017. Besides being the keynote speaker, she had a special quilt exhibit within the show, and she was teaching workshops every day!
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Thank you–These would be great christmas presents, andI bet if you made them in denim or some other ‘male’ fabric. these would be prefect for them too!! so many possibilities. I do have a question though–do you have a preference in zippers, metal or nylon??
Hi Susan, This bag does not have a zipper. But in general – I use lots of handbag zippers (YKK size 4.5) and sometimes regular nylon dressmaking zippers. Metal zippers are fun but they are heavy, so the project must be heavy enough to support it (most bags and pouches are). I love invisible zippers but to this point have only used them on dresses. xoxo
Thank you–These would be great christmas presents, andI bet if you made them in denim or some other ‘male’ fabric. these would be prefect for them too!! so many possibilities. I do have a question though–do you have a preference in zippers, metal or nylon??
Hi Susan,
This bag does not have a zipper. But in general – I use lots of handbag zippers (YKK size 4.5) and sometimes regular nylon dressmaking zippers. Metal zippers are fun but they are heavy, so the project must be heavy enough to support it (most bags and pouches are). I love invisible zippers but to this point have only used them on dresses. xoxo