There are so many ways to decorate a tote bag from fabric paint, to iron-on transfers, to permanent fabric markers, to embroidery, to crochet embellishments. Today I am going to show you how to use your fabric scraps to applique fabric in a modern simple design – no sewing machine is required. Cotton tote bags …
Sewing Tips and Techniques
Learning how to applique is easy and fun. I am going to share with you five different methods of applique for your sewing projects. Applique is a great way of using your fabric scraps. Each of the applique methods I am sharing gives slightly different effects, so I suggest fully reading before starting your sewing …
Eight different ways for how to add closure to a tote bag, with detailed how to tutorial for each.
Waxed canvas is easy to sew. The fabric is infused with wax giving a water resistant fabric, perfect for bag making.
Learn how to patch jeans inner thigh by hand, it is super easy to fix your ripped jeans. The inner thigh/crotch area of jeans is subject to wear and tear, over time modern stretch denim can tear or develop holes. It is easy to apply a patch of similarly toned denim to the inside of …
When bag making a common thought is “How to make fabric stiff for bag making”. There are so many choices of fabric and interfacing it can be confusing to know where to start. How do you know what interfacing to use for bags? As you become an experienced bag maker you will develop your preferences …
Are you new to bag making? Wondering where to start? Here are my top tips for bag making, perfect to get you started in this exciting sewing journey. You will soon be whipping up new bags for every occasion. I was fortunate to learn to sew at school (sadly a subject that seems rarely taught …