The goal of our “Build a Zip Pouch Series” is to help give you the skills you need to sew custom zip pouches in a variety of styles and sizes. Come sew with me!
Category Archives: handmade
Basic Zip Pouch Tutorial
This tutorial is part of the “Build a Zip Pouch Series”, giving you the skills you need to sew custom zip pouches in a variety of styles and sizes. A basic zip pouch pattern is great to master then use as a springboard into other custom pouches. At 8″ x 4.5″, this one is the perfect size for pencils, makeup brushes, or to organize smaller objects slipped into your purse.
Feed Sack Apron
From vintage feed sack to apron! Here are my project notes 🙂
Heirloom Doily Throw Pillow – Project Notes
How to attach doilies to fabric, making your heirlooms functional again!
Words for Hand Embroidery
In anticipation of the Barnabas Bag pattern being released next month, here are some of my favorite phrases sized to fit perfectly on the tote’s 5″ square pocket. There are two files, one with block lettering and one with script lettering. Each file has eight unique phrases. You can resize and use these embroidery patterns anywhere that could use a little boost!
Chit Chat Puppet Pattern Review
We have a special guest blogger today! My daughter spent the weekend making a puppet with the Chit Chat Puppet pattern by Abby Glassenberg. She’s here to share her thoughts on the pattern and process.
Talofa Kids Advent Wreath Pattern Notes
Last month, I had the opportunity to test Talofa Kids new Advent wreath pattern. Here are my notes!
2020 Handmade Holidays Shopping Guide
I’ve gathered 12 of my favorite handmade stores into one place! You can browse and shop to your heart’s content, knowing that your purchase will be supporting a small business in a big way.
Simple Block Printing on Fabric
After reading about the ancient Chinese form of block printing, the kids wanted to try it out for themselves. Learn from our endeavors and do your own block printing at home!
The Easiest Lined Zip Pouch
This zip pouch tutorial is as simple as you can get for a lined pouch. Plus, it’s a great way to use a single piece of special fabric for the exterior!