The Audrey Envelope Wallet is a quick and easy project with minimal sewing and tons of style! It has the your classic envelope shape, but also features three card slots and a large slip pocket for bills (which also doubles to hide your stitching.) After designing the Christine Sling, I found myself using that bag … Continue reading Introducing the Audrey Envelope Wallet
The Christine Sling pattern pulls together a classic camera bag silhouette with a modern wide statement strap. The possibilities of fabric combinations are truly endless. For a full rundown of pattern specifics, including features and where to source materials, check out the Christine Sling Intro here. TESTER BAGS As I develop a pattern, there are … Continue reading Christine Sling Tester Inspiration
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
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
Expanding your sewing repertoire is always so exciting, but there can also be some challenges along the way. As I wrote the Emma Stadium Bag, I included some tips with construction specific to my pattern, but thought you might appreciate more general guidance when sewing with clear or other see-through vinyl! First, let's talk about … Continue reading Tips and Tricks – Sewing with Clear Vinyl
