FREE Shuffle Card Holder Pattern

For my Newsletter subscribers, the Shuffle Card Holder isn't a new pattern to you.  But in light of our current Covid-19 shelter-in-place environment, I'd like to offer the Shuffle Card Holder pattern completely FREE without having to sign-up for anything.  This is a quick and easy project for raw-edge substrates and is a great stash-buster … Continue reading FREE Shuffle Card Holder Pattern

Introducing The Tiny Sophia Bag

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

Abbey Hacks by Love You Sew

Abbey Convertible Backpack Hacks with Welt Zipper Cover + Button Stud Closure

Hacking patterns is just so much fun when you can add more personal details to a project. Today, I'm sharing what I did for the backpack I made for real-life Abbey (the bag's namesake.)  This post includes a cover for the front zipper, button stud and leather accents, and where I've added rivets. The Abbey Convertible … Continue reading Abbey Convertible Backpack Hacks with Welt Zipper Cover + Button Stud Closure

Kelly Waist Bag and Clutch

Introducing the FREE Kelly Waist Bag Pattern

It's such an incredible feeling when inspiration hits at the right time and the creative juices are just flowing.  That's what happened when I paired this beautiful leather from Measure Fabric with  my idea for a simple and sleek waist bag.  I was able to quickly design, prototype, tweak and write a full pattern within … Continue reading Introducing the FREE Kelly Waist Bag Pattern

Paradigm Showcase Tour – DIY Bucket Bag

I am SO ridiculously happy to be kicking off the Paradigm Showcase Tour for my very dear friend, Sarah Thomas of Sariditty.  This woman does it all.  She is an incredible long-arm quilter who is known for her signature "sketchbook" style with improvisational designs.  She lectures and teaches a ton of quilting classes (with which … Continue reading Paradigm Showcase Tour – DIY Bucket Bag