Installing snaps by hand isn't as hard as it looks! The Double-Cap Spring style snaps are my personal favorite for bag-making and for garments. I've tried many different kinds of snaps over the years, including plastic KAM style ones for baby accessories and then Ring Style ones for bags. Out of all the ones … Continue reading Hardware || Install Double-Cap Spring Snaps by Hand
If you are looking for a simple way to finish the edges of your non-fraying substrates, this is it! The following tutorial will help you seal the edges of cork, leather, suede and vinyl. Many of the man-made substrates have a fabric backing which can still fray over time. Sealing the edges with paint ensures … Continue reading Tutorial: Seal Edges of Cork, Leather or Vinyl
As the world goes on, we know washing hands and using sanitizer is LIFE right now. It is SO important to stay healthy and protect ourselves against all germs - pandemic or not! Washing hands with soap is the preferred way to keep them clean, but when there isn't a sink around hand sanitizer is … Continue reading Tiny Sophia Bag HACK: Travel Sanitizer Holder
Of all the things I'm asked about in my sewing, I get the most questions about hardware. It's such an easy way to take a project to the next level like with the Megan Bucket Bag and Claire Foldover Clutch hack. 'Just an extra touch of metal can really take a bag from "homemade" to … Continue reading Hardware || Install Rivets by Hand
We are in the thick of the holiday season and I thought I did some pretty good seasonal planning. I made gifts for my nieces and nephew early since I went to visit them in November and even got my fancy holiday dress finished by my husband's birthday a few weeks ago. But then I … Continue reading Introducing The Tiny Sophia Bag
