Pressing faux leather, to open a seam for example, is possible and the end result will be greatly improved, but some precautions are necessary. So here is a pressing faux leather tutorial.
{Tutorial} Pressing faux leather
Sewing faux leather
Sewing faux leather can quickly become a challenge if you come across a rebellious faux leather piece. Here is what you need to know to sew faux leather and get the best possible result. […]
{Flo} Faux leather bag pattern
Sacôtin’s new bag pattern is here ! Please welcome Flo. Flo was specifically designed to be sewn using faux leather. Its urban silhouette is embellished by contrasting touches on the bag body and strap.
{Tutorial} How to turn a strap inside out
Here is a tutorial on how to easily turn a long tube of fabric inside out, such as a shoulder strap. You will need a rattail and a wooden spoon… I assure you, we will not concoct a strange potion but turn a shoulder strap inside out without pulling our hair out. Supplies In addition…
{Tutorial} How to add a bag bottom and bag feet
Bag feet are a sophisticated touch and adding a bag bottom can greatly enhance the silhouette and convenience of your bag, so today let’s have a ” How to add a bag bottom and bag feet tutorial ” There are many ways to add a rigid or semi-rigid bottom to a bag, the method I…
{Ava} Vintage inspired bag pattern
It is with great pleasure that I’m releasing a brand new Sacôtin bag pattern : Ava, the vintage inspired bag pattern ! I hope you’ll have as much fun sewing and wearing it as I did creating it. Inspired by the 40’s and 50’s, Ava is an elegant trapeze bag with a vintage classic feel.…
Sewing through many thick layers of fabric
Here are some techniques, machine settings and tips on how to sew several thick layers with your sewing machine. It will come a time in your sewing adventures, especially when sewing bags, when you’ll have to sew through many layers, so here’s how to get through these thicknesses and to avoid breaking your needle. […]
Shop is open but Blogôtin is on vacations
The Boutique will stay open, but the Blogôtin will be on vacations until the end of August because I must focus on the pattern that will come out in September and the one that will come out in October. So don’t be surprised if you don’t get any blog updates during this month. […]
Fusible interfacing : woven or non-woven ?
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. […]
{Tutorial} Installing a Magnetic Snap
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… […]
