You can find two different kinds of fusible interfacing : woven and non-woven. What are the differences between the two? Is one better than the other? Here is an article that, I hope, will enlighten you on the subject. […]
A very simple way to add a closure to your purse is to use a magnetic snap. So here is a “magnetic snap tutorial” to guide you step by step on how to install this type of closure. This is a tutorial you might need to sew the next Sacôtin pattern… I’m just saying… […]
In some Sacôtin bag patterns you’ll have to use fusible fleece to give more body to your bag. This is the case for the Annie pattern and the next bag pattern that will come out in September. So here is a tutorial on how to use this type of interfacing and tips to get the…
I showed you a few days ago how to Add a zippered pocket in your bag. Today’s zippered pocket tutorial shows an alternative way to do it. The difference between the two methods is the finish inside the pocket : in method #1 the edges of the zipper tape remain visible inside the pocket while…
This is variation #2 for the “Annie” bag pattern. Like variation #1, this one also lowers the difficulty of the pattern but preserves a contrasting yoke. […]
This is a first variation on the Annie bag pattern, I’ll show you a second variation next week. This variation #1 has two advantages : It simplifies the sewing of the bag and therefore lowers the difficulty level of the pattern because we’ll omit one of the most delicate step of the instructions. It allows…
Last week I showed you, in Plan your design, the drawing of the Candy radiating bag that I wanted to sew for myself. The bag is done, here it is : […]
A zippered pocket is ideal to keep your keys safely put away in your bag. So here is a tutorial on how to add a zippered pocket to your Candy bag lining. […]
Here is an easy tutorial to add a mobile phone pocket to your bag lining specificaly to your Candy bag pattern or your Alex bag pattern. […]
The Candy pattern is great for combining different fabrics, so here is a post to help you plan your bag design. This is a simple little technique that I often use when I try to combine several fabrics / colors on a pattern and need to visualize the different possibilities. […]
