Tutorials

Tips for Sewing with Cuddle Suede

By Kat | Oct 5, 2015

So… in our last post we showed you the gorgeous Triple Play handbag (at left) we created with an all-Cuddle Suede exterior! I was ...

closeup shot of the ongoing making of a bag

Sew-in Magnet Stitching Tips

By Kat | Aug 13, 2015

So… I tell everyone who will listen that I LOVE using our sew-in invisible magnet snaps because… They snap together ...

A finished product of a green card holder

Applying Bias Tape- the S-M-O-O-T-H Way!

By Kat | Jan 29, 2015

(I get so many questions about bias tape… how do I make it, how do I get such a smooth ...

Make Your Own Bias Tape! It’s EASY!

By Kat | Jan 25, 2015

Posted in Tips & Tricks (I get so many questions about bias tape… how do I make it, how do ...

A small handbag with white, gray, and red colored patterns

Eight Reasons to Make Your own Bias Tape

By Kat | Dec 16, 2014

(I get so many questions about bias tape… how do I make it, how do I get such a smooth ...

In or OUT… That’s the Question

By Kat | Oct 28, 2014

So… I’ve received a couple of complaints comments of late concerning the notches on our patterns… you know, those little ...

AQS Quiltweek Chattanooga- A Banner Day

By Kat | Sep 4, 2014

So... I've made a new thing for our booth display in Chattanooga! And I'm pretty excited about it! I noticed ...

A small sling bag with green base and colorful designs

Add a Cross-Body Strap?… It’s EASY!

By Kat | May 5, 2014

So… we recently started a new edition of Purse Pattern Chronicles, and if you’re not familiar with that series, we like ...

Working with a Really LARGE Print

By Kat | Oct 4, 2013

So… in a recent post I showed you how our new design, the Cosmo Convertible looks all dressed up in PVC-coated cotton print by Marimekko ...

Mag Snap Placement- the easy, schmeasy way!

By Kat | Aug 8, 2013

So… when was the last time someone gave you a suggestion that made so much sense and made life so ...