New video posted! Sew a Shirt Series - Interfacing!
pillows
Zippered Pillow Cover
Flower Applique Pillow Covers
Flower Applique Pillow Covers
Sew an easy zippered pillow cover for any pillow in your home. It includes my favourite zipper application - the lapped zipper - as well as tips and tricks for a professional finish.
Flower Applique Pillow Covers
Flower Applique Pillow Covers
Flower Applique Pillow Covers
Create your own fabulous pillow covers using these flower templates. Download includes instructions for fabric amounts and cuts for several pillow sizes and designs, as well as 4 flower templates. You can see a short demo of the applique technique I use for this design in this video: Master Satin Stitch Applique on Your Regular Sewing Machine. (Check the chapter links in the description to jump to the video section.)
Cut sheets and templates can be accessed here:
purses & bags
Covehite Messenger Bag - Part 1
Covehite Messenger Bag - Part 1
Covehite Messenger Bag - Part 1
Follow along or sew along as I test out the Covehite Messenger Bag pattern and instructions, available from sewmodernbags.com. Part 1 in this 3-part series covers supplies needed, overview of the pattern and instructions, cutting out the pieces (with a mini-lesson on matching plaid lines), and fusing interfacing to the pieces.
Covehite Messenger Bag - Part 2
Covehite Messenger Bag - Part 1
Covehite Messenger Bag - Part 1
This video covers the outer bag construction: stitching, pressing, top-stitching, darts, and flap.
Covehite Messenger Bag - Part 3
Covehite Messenger Bag - Part 1
Covehite Messenger Bag - Part 3
This video covers the inner bag construction: lining, inside pockets, and finishing the bag.
other craft projects
Pleated Face Mask
We're not wearing masks as often these days, but if you wear one occasionally and want a quick and easy pattern, this is a good one. There's a small opening in the back where you can insert a coffee filter for additional protection.