Here I show you my favorite easy and clean technique for joining piping. This is the technique used for example on the Disco bag. Sewing piping can be intimidating and it’s an extra step, but it’s not that difficult to sew and it beneficially hides small flaws in rounded seams while helping to define curves.…
Clear vinyl is used to create clear pockets in several Sacôtin patterns : the Fringante toiletry bag , the Pavane hanging kit bag and the Compère wallet. Here are my tips for choosing, cutting, sewing clear vinyl and removing its creases. Which clear vinyl thickness ? This is an important choice, clear vinyl that is…
Learn how to install a metal trim on a bag, whether on a pocket, a flap,… A metal trim can bring the little extra touch of bling to your bag. 2 straight metal trims, nicely embellish the look of the Cadence bag for example. Install a metal trim Needed supplies : metal trim and its…
Here is a tutorial that shows how to properly thread a ladder lock buckle. The ladder lock buckle allows you to adjust the length of a strap when desired, and to automatically lock it to the chosen length. It is used to adjust the shoulder straps on the Troika foldtop backpack pattern. The ladder lock…
Here is a tutorial to show you how to thread an adjustable clip buckle. It will be useful for fastening your Toïka backpack. The adjustable clip buckle The clip buckle has a female half and a male half. Closed clip buckleLeft : female half – Right : male half The male half has a fork…
Here is a tutorial to learn how to install a metal zipper end. A metal end is easy to install and gives a professional finish to zippers.
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.
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…
Voici un tuto pour apprendre à installer une attache-cartable. Le tuto montre l’installation de l’attache-cartable sur le sac Quadrille.
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…
