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Category Archives: Sewing
Simple Tote Bag
This is a simple tote bag I made with fabric from Denyse Schmidt’s Flea Market Fancy Collection. It measures 15 1/2″ x 17 1/2″, with an inside pocket and generously long straps to allow for bulky winter coat sleeves. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Denyse Schmidt fabric, DIY, easy sewing projects, Flea Market Fancy, tote bags
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Fold Up Pencil Case
This is another pencil pouch I cooked up, unlike the last one I made that rolled up, this one folds flat. I used plastic canvas to add some stability for when it’s tossed into a bag. Folded up, it measures … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, News, Sewing
Tagged crafts, DIY, felt, Pencil case, technical pens, vintage buttons
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Are You Ready For Some Football?
Boy, those are six words I never thought would appear on this site! Honestly, I know very little about football except that the ball is brown, they play for three minutes and stand around for twenty. Come to think of … Continue reading
Posted in News, Sewing
Tagged Bow ties, football, formal wear, Pittsburg Steelers, Steelers bow tie
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Pouch for Eyeglass Wipes
Here is more printing on fabric with Golden Digital Grounds. This time I made a simple pouch to hold eyeglass wipes for a special someone who got his first pair of spectacles over the weekend.
Sewing A Fabric Box
It’s been a hectic summer and I’ve managed to streamline my morning beauty routine: a few flicks of a mascara wand, lip stain, and pin my hair up before bolting out the door. I saw some cute fabric boxes they … Continue reading
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Tagged Denyse Schmidt fabric, Golden digital grounds, storage solutions
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Bacon Bow Tie
My experimentation with digital grounds continues! I thought it would be fun to make a bow tie out of fabric I created, specifically a bacon bow tie.
Summer Bag
This was going to be a tutorial, but truth be told, it’s been a crazy week around here. Crazy with a capital “C”! Basically, this is an altered version of the zippered pouch, but with pockets and a strap. I needed … Continue reading
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Tagged craft, custom bags, Denyse Schmidt, DIY, Flea Market Fancy
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