Easy to sew, a double-sided strap is also a pretty way to reduce the thickness of a vinyl shoulder strap by pairing it with cotton.
Two-tone or double-sided strap Tutorial
{Quadrille} Shoulder bag in satchel style pattern
New Sacôtin pattern : Quadrille, is a shoulder bag in a satchel style, in 3 sizes. Stylish feminine city bag or unisex shoulder bag : it’s your choice !
Installing a bridge connector tutorial
A bridge connector is an accessory that is installed on a bag and allows to attach a handle, the lobster clasps of a strap, etc … For example, 2 bridge connectors are used to attach the handle of the Quadrille bag. As you will see in this tutorial, the installation of a bridge connector is much…
How to install a tuck lock tutorial
Voici un tuto pour apprendre à installer une attache-cartable. Le tuto montre l’installation de l’attache-cartable sur le sac Quadrille.
How to sew flexible foam or Style-Vil tutorial
A flexible foam is a perfect material to give a great structure to your bags, without weighting them down. It is also ideal for making protective covers for your electronic devices (mobiles, computers, tablets, e-readers, …). It can replace the usual interfacing + fleece combination in some of your sewing projects. In this post, I’ll…
{Samba} Summer tote pattern
New Sacôtin summer tote pattern : Samba summer tote bag, 2 sizes, 3 versions and 2 handle styles !
How to install eyelets with prongs tutorial
If, like me, you are a danger to yourself with a hammer, eyelets with prongs are made for you! They are easily installed with embroidery scissors and a pen. It’s this type of eyelets that I used on the Samba summer totes. How to install eyelets with prongs tutorial The eyelet with prongs has 2…
{Mirettes} Glasses case free pattern
This month Sacôtin turns 5 years old! To thank you for your support throughout these years, here is a free pattern for your beautiful eyes: the glasses case Mirettes. In French “mirettes” is a cute slang term for eyes 🙂 Glasses case free pattern Mirettes is a beginner level pattern. The case is lined and…
How to install a flex frame tutorial
A flex frame is a closure often used for glasses cases or coin purses. It is very easy to install, as you’ll see in this tutorial. For this tutorial, the flex frame will be installed to a glasses case sewn using the free pattern Mirettes, the pattern can be downloaded there : Free glasses case…
{Complice} Wallet pattern
Here is Complice : a wallet pattern ! (Complice means “accomplice” in French). Complice is a compact, practical and complete wallet. It is designed to store everything, with 7 pockets / compartments, including a bellow-styled purse with zippered pocket, a checkbook pocket and 12 slots for credit and loyalty cards.
