How I found this pattern This is the story of a special birthday request going just about perfectly. After searching pinterest for baby carrier ideas, I found one that I particularly liked the look of. Lo and behold, I already had the book with the pattern in it! I have probably had the book, Oliver + […]
Sew a Ring Tab Purse Patch
A simple classic bag to sew This is at least the second version of the Elva Bag that I have made from Bags: The Modern Classics by Sue Kim. This book remains one of my favorite and most used cache of purse or bag patterns. The Elva Bag is a great medium small size. It […]
Sew a Perfect Inset Zipper Pocket
Why aren’t there more pockets in the world? (if you want to skip to the video about sewing a perfect inset zipper pocket, it is further down) Putting pockets on something can seem like doing work without seeing progress on the project. That is because pockets usually need to be sewn on individual pieces before […]
An Accidental Trip to the Maui Quilt Shop
My husband accidentally took me to visit the Maui Quilt Shop this past week. After returning snorkeling gear, he decided to drive through the nearby strip mall to see what was there. It was mostly things like dentists and banks. But then I spotted the Maui Quilt Shop! (click on any photo to enlarge) I […]
Cute 3-D Polar Fleece Patch
Sewing mistakes happen It was a sewing mistake turned into something beautiful! I have been making these toddler size polar fleece tunics from scraps left over from sewing ponchos for a couple of years, so I should have remembered: Top stitch the front opening facing down BEFORE sewing the side seams, because it is much […]