Kitties-To-Go Handbag
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1 Published on Sew4Home Kitties-To-Go Handbag Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 21 February :00 Tabby Road is a classic collection from Tula Pink that debuted well over a year ago, but has continued to be so popular that re-runs were done and it is still available from many online and in-store retailers. Snap some up soon to make our clever Kitties-To-Go Handbag. It s the purrrrfect design to flaunt your feline love. There's a free pattern download offered below to give your bag the unique curved shape with a flat bottom. We call it the sittin kitten shape.
2 Fusible foam is what helps maintain the bag s shape and stability. Read carefully through all the cutting directions below to see how we trimmed the foam panels to keep the bulk out of the seam. These tricks are critical when you re working with several layers along a curve. In this case, you ll sandwich the foam between the exterior and lining layers, then wrap the piping and insert the handles so you are dealing with a number of layers. Remember, slow and careful always wins the race.
3 If you re a Sew4Home regular, you know we fussy cut more often than not. Centering a fabric s motif within each part of a pattern can really make a difference in the final look of a project. And when you have a design as eye-catching as Tabby Road, it s especially important in order to make sure your kitties are front and center.
4 This collection is classic Tula, whimsical but with a beautiful underlying artistic flair. And, the colorways have an amazing 60s pop art feel with a modern twist.
5 The handles are fabric backed with webbing so they re soft but still structured enough to hold their shape. They re on the shorter side as this bag is meant to be carried by hand rather than over the shoulder.
6 We added an adorable zipper pull fashioned from our glass cat s head bead from our stash. This is optional, of course, but these are the little touches that make your bag extra unique.
7 Our kitty models (Papa and Rosemary, and their human, Sarah) give the bag four paws up. Easily the best rating available anywhere. We found a nice selection of Tabby Road at Fabric.com, and Fat Quarter Shop. But as we mentioned above, this collection continues to be as popular as the latest cat video on YouTube (like that one where the cats steal dogs beds). If you spot it, grab it!
8 The bag finishes at approximately 9 wide x 3" deep x 6 high. The handles have an approximate 5½ drop. Sewing Tools You Need Sewing Machine and standard presser foot Zipper foot Fabric and Other Supplies
9 NOTE: The quantities shown below allow extra for fussy cutting the main panels and bias cutting the fabric for the piping. ½ yard of 44 + wide quilting weight cotton for the main front and back panels, side panels, and base panel; we used Disco Kitty in Strawberry Fields from the Tabby Road collection by Tula Pink ½ yard of 44 + wide quilting weight cotton for the lining and lining pocket; we used Cat Snacks in Blue Bird from the Tabby Road collection by Tula Pink ⅛ yard of 44 + wide quilting weight cotton for the top panel - to either side of the zipper; we used Fur Ball in Marmalade Skies from the Tabby Road collection by Tula Pink ½ yard of 44 + wide quilting weight cotton for the top of the handles and the piping; we used Cat Eyes in Strawberry Cooler from the Tabby Road collection by Tula Pink ⅓ yard of 45 wide mid-weight interfacing; we used Pellon Décor Bond ⅓ yard of 20 wide fusible foam; we used Pellon Flex Foam (one-sided fusible) 1 yard of 1 cotton webbing; we used 1 black cotton webbing 1¾ yards of ¼ piping cord (also known as size 2) 1¾ yards of ⅝" fold-over elastic to coordinate with the lining fabric (optional to finish interior seam allowances);we used light green, purchased locally ONE 12" zipper; we used a 12" black and brass metal zipper, purchased locally All purpose thread to match fabric and webbing See-through ruler Fabric pen or pencil Iron and ironing board Scissors or rotary cutter and mat Seam gauge Seam ripper Straight pins Pattern Downloads Download and print the Exterior Front-Back Pattern piece required for the front and back panels. IMPORTANT: This pattern download consists of ONE 8½" x 11" sheet. You must print the PDF file at 100%. DO NOT SCALE to fit the page. There is a guide rule on the sheet to confirm your printout it to scale. Cut out the pattern piece along the solid line. Getting Started 1. From the fabric for the main front and back panels, side panels, and base panel (Disco Kitty in our sample), cut the following: Using the pattern, fussy cut TWO pieces we were careful to center different kitties on the front and back
10 TWO 4 wide x 4¾ high rectangles for the side panels (the A panels as shown in the illustration below) we were careful to avoid the kitty motif when cutting these pieces ONE 4 wide x 8 high rectangle for the base panel (the C panel as shown in the illustration below) we were careful to once again avoid the kitty motif when cutting this piece 2. From the fabric for the lining and lining pocket (Cat Snacks in our sample), cut the following Using the pattern, fussy cut TWO pieces TWO 4 wide x 4¾ high rectangles for the side panels (the A panels as shown in the illustration below) ONE 4 wide x 8 high rectangle for the base panel (the C panel as shown in the illustration below) ONE 4 wide x 12 high rectangle for the zipper panel (the B panel as shown in the illustration below) ONE 7 wide x 9 high rectangle for the lining pocket NOTE: We fussy cut our pocket to match the lining panel. 3. From the fabric for the top panel - to either side of the zipper(fur Ball in our sample), cut ONE 4 wide x 12 high rectangle for the zipper panel (the B panel as shown in the illustration below)
11 4. From the fabric for the top of the handles and the piping (Cat Eyes in our sample), cut the following: TWO 1¼ x 15 strips for the handles Enough 1¾ strips on the bias to equal TWO 30 finished lengths if possible, cut as continuous strips 5. From the fusible foam, cut the following: Trim back the pattern piece along the seam allowance, then use this trimmed pattern to cut TWO panels ONE 3 x 7 rectangle for the exterior base panel On all THREE foam pieces (both exterior panels and the base panel), trim back the edges on all sides at an angle. This will help reduce bulk in the seams when you do the final layering of all the elements. It doesn t have to be pretty or
12 perfect. 6. From the mid-weight interfacing, cut the following: FOUR 3 x 3¾ rectangles for the side panels TWO 3 x 11 rectangles for the top zipper panels ONE 6 x 4 rectangle for the lining pocket 7. Cut the piping cord into TWO 30 lengths 8. Cut the webbing into TWO 15 lengths. 9. Keep the optional fold-over elastic as one length for now. It will be cut to fit at the end. At Your Sewing Machine & Ironing Board Fusing 1. Find the exterior front and back panels and the two trimmed foam panels. Center a foam panel on the wrong side of each exterior panel so there is ½ of fabric showing beyond the foam on all sides. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse in place. 2. Fuse the remaining trimmed foam panel to the exterior base panel in the same manner. 3. Then, match up the remaining exterior and lining side panels with their matching mid-weight interfacing panels. As above with the foam, each of the interfacing panels should be centered on the wrong side of the fabric with ½ of fabric extending beyond the interfacing on all sides. The only panels without a corresponding interfacing piece are the main front and back lining panels and the lining base panel; this is correct. You should also have a remaining interfacing piece
13 for the lining pocket, which is addressed below. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse all in place. Create the lining pocket 1. Find the 7" x 9" pocket panel and the remaining 6 x 4 interfacing panel. 2. Fold the pocket in half, wrong sides together, so it is now 7" wide x 4½" high. Press to set a center crease. Unfold wrong side up so the crease line is visible. 3. Place the interfacing on one half of the fabric panel, aligning it along the center crease, which means ½" of fabric will extend beyond the interfacing on the other three sides. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse in place. 4. Re-fold the pocket along the crease line, but this time it should be right sides together. 5. Pin along all three sides, leaving an approximate 2-3" opening along the bottom for turning. 6. Using a ½" seam allowance, stitch around all three sides, pivoting at the corners. Lock your seam on either side of the 2-3" opening. Press open the seam allowance. Clip the corners.
14 7. Turn right side out. Push out the corners so they are nice and sharp. A chopstick, long knitting needle or point turner works well for this. Press well, pressing in the raw edges of the opening so they are flush with the sewn seam. 8. Find one of the two lining panels. If you fussy cut your pocket to match a panel, this is the panel you should choose. Place it right side up on your work surface. 9. Place the finished pocket on the lining. It should be centered side to side and the bottom edge of the pocket should be 1½" up from the raw edge of the lining panel. Pin in place along both sides and across the bottom. The folded edge is the pocket's top. Because we fussy cut, we made sure our cat food tins lined up nicely. 10. Edgestitch the pocket in place, through all the layers, along both sides and across the bottom, pivoting at the corners. This secures the pocket and closes the opening at the bottom used for turning.
15 Create the handles 1. Find the two 15 lengths of webbing and the two 15 strips of fabric. Press back each long raw edge on both lengths of fabric ¼. 2. Flip over a pressed strip and center it on a length of webbing. Pin in place. Repeat with the remaining strip and webbing. 3. Re-thread the machine with thread to best match the fabric in the top and to best match the webbing in the bobbin. Slightly lengthen the stitch. 4. Edgestitch the fabric to the webbing, staying close to the folded edge of the fabric.
16 Layer the front and back exterior panels 1. Find the back exterior panel. Our back panel is the striped kitty. 2. Find the back lining panel, which is the one with the pocket. 3. Place the two panels wrong sides together, sandwiching the foam between the layers. The raw edges should be flush all around. Pin together all around.
17 4. Repeat to layer the front exterior panel with the remaining lining panel. NOTE: Instead of simply pinning, you could also machine baste all around, staying approximately ¼" from the raw edge. Create the piping 1. If this is your first time making piping, see our tutorial, How To Make And Attach Your Own Piping. We are summarizing the steps below. 2. Find the two 1¾ x 30 bias strips. If you needed multiple strips to equal your 30" lengths, stitch them together now. 3. Find the matching lengths of piping cord. 4. Wrap the fabric, right side out, around the cord. Pin close to the cord to hold it in place. 5. Re-thread the machine with thread to best match the piping fabric in the top and bobbin. Re-set the stitch length to a basting stitch. 6. Using a Zipper foot, sew close to the cord to create your fabric covered piping. If it's a function on your sewing machine, it can help to move your needle position to the far left.
18 Place the piping and handles 1. Find the layered front exterior panel. 2. Pin one length of piping to the right side of the panel, aligning the raw edges of the piping with the raw edge of the panel and leaving about 1" free at the tail. 3. Clip into the piping as needed to ease it around the curves and corners. Cliping will especially help to make a sharper turn at the bottom corners. 4. We positioned our joining seam at the center of the straight bottom edge of the panel.
19 5. At this joint, lay the piping against the fabric so it is flat and smooth. 6. With a seam ripper, peel back the fabric on the 1 tail to expose the cording underneath. 7. Trim the end of cording tail so it exactly butts together with the head of the cording. 8. Fold under the end of the loose fabric to create a clean edge. Trim away excess fabric prior to folding if necessary.
20 9. Overlap the folded end to conceal the piping cord and pin in place to create the continuous line of piping. NOTE: Again, remember check out our full piping tutorial if this is a new process for you. 10. Find one handle and the original paper pattern. 11. Use the marking dots on the paper pattern to mark the position for the handle ends along the top curve of the panel. 12. Place the raw ends of the handle at these marked points. The handle should be right sides together with the front panel, which means the webbing side will be facing up. Make sure there are no twists in your handle loop. Pin the handle ends over the piping. NOTE: As shown in the photo below, make sure the ends are following the edge of the fabric, which means the handle will angle in. This is important. If the handle is not angled in, it won t pull up straight into its final position. 13. Still using a Zipper foot, baste all the way around, through all the layers. Run the seam as close to the piping cord as possible.
21 14. Repeat to attach the piping and handle to the layered back exterior panel. Zipper panel 1. Collect all the pieces for the side of the bag: the two 4 x 12 panels for the zipper section both with interfacing fused in place; the four 4 x 4¾ side panels one pair for each end of the zipper panel, all with interfacing fused in place; and the two 4 x 8 base panels the plain lining panel and the exterior panel with foam fused in place. 2. Pair up each exterior piece with its corresponding lining piece, 3. Place each pair wrong sides together.
22 4. Attach a standard presser foot. Machine baste each pair together along their outer sides, using a ¼" seam allowance. 5. Set aside the side and base panels. 6. Place the 12 zipper panel right side up and flat on your work surface. 7. Cut this panel exactly in half lengthwise so you now have TWO 2" x 12" strips.
23 8. Find the zipper. Place it right side up and flat on your work surface. 9. Place one strip right sides together (which means it will be lining side up) along the top tape of the zipper. Center the strip over the zipper. Pin in place. 10. Re-set the stitch length to normal. Using a Zipper foot, stitch the length of the strip, running the seam as close to the zipper teeth as possible. 11. Repeat to attach the remaining half of the strip to the bottom tape of the zipper. 12. Press the strips away from the zipper teeth. 13. If necessary, re-thread the machine to insure your thread matches the fabric for both the top and the bobbin. Slightly lengthen the stitch. 14. Edgestitch through all the layers, staying very close to the seamline on both sides of the zipper. For all the edgestitching on the side ring, we lengthened our stitch slightly.
24 NOTE: As with all zipper installations, start with the zipper half way open. Stitch to the middle, where you can start to feel you're approaching the zipper pull. Stop with your needle in the down position. Twist your fabric around slightly and carefully close the zipper. Re-position and finish sewing to the end. Complete the side ring 1. Find the two 4 x 4¾ side panels and the zipper panel. Open the zipper about half way. 2. Place one side panel, right sides together, with the bottom end of the zipper and the other right sides together at the top end of the zipper. Pin in place, sandwiching the zipper between the layers. 3. Re-attach the standard presser foot. Using a ½ seam allowance, stitch each side panel in place.
25 4. Finish the seam allowances with your favorite method. We used a simple zig zag. 5. Flip over and press both side panels away from the zipper. This means your seam allowances should also be pressed away from the zipper. 6. Edgestitch along the two short seams within the side panels.
26 7. Pin the remaining free edge of one side panel to one end of the base panel. Stitch in place, using a ½ seam allowance. Finish the seam allowance. Press the seam allowance toward the base panel. Then flip to edgestitch along the seam within the base panel. 8. Repeat to attach the remaining end of the base panel to the remaining free edge of the opposite side panel. You have now created a ring, so you will need to flatten the panel to maneuver it under the presser foot for the final topstitching. Insert the front and back panels into the side ring 1. Find the back exterior circle. 2. Flip the side ring wrong side out. Open the zipper all the way. 3. Set the back exterior panel into the ring so the two pieces are right sides together. Align the the bottom corners of the panel with the base seams of the ring. Pin through all the layers at these points first, then fill in around the ring. Don t be afraid to use a lot of pins. It s best to pin along the base first, then pin up along each side and around the curve at the top.
27 4. You want the bottom corners to be more sharp than rounded, which means you may need to tuck and/or clip to ease the panel into the ring at these corners. 5. Here s a view looking inside with the back panel pinned in place to the ring. NOTE: This technique is the similar to any project where you are inserting a flat circle into a tube. In this case, we simply have a very narrow tube
28 and our circle is a slightly different shape. If you are new to this process, check out our full, step-by-step tutorial. 6. Using a normal stitch length and a Zipper foot, stitch all the way around the circle, running your seam as close to the piping as possible. At the bottom corners, we stitched into the corner, stopped 7. and then pivoted to continue along the base. As mentioned above, you want the corners to be more sharp than round. 8. Repeat to add the front panel. This side will be a bit more challenging to wrangle under the presser foot because you no longer have an open side. However, by making sure the zipper is all the way open and working to flatten the layers, you should be able to go all the way around without a problem. As with all things that may present a challenge, go slowly and stop with your needle in the down position to adjust the layers as needed. Finishing the interior raw edges 1. The method of finishing is up to you. You can leave the interior seam allowances raw or use a simple machine finish, such as a zig zag or overcast stitch. We chose to wrap our seam allowances with a fold over elastic. 2. With the bag still all the way wrong side out, trim back the interior seam allowances to ⅜" on both the front and back. 3. Find the fold over elastic. Cut two lengths, each long enough to fit all the way around the panel plus about 1 for an overlap. 4. Pin the elastic flat against the seam allowance. The inner edge of the elastic should be aligned with the seam line. The outer edge of the elastic will extend beyond the seam allowance. Overlap the the ends to finish. The photo below is the view from the base of the bag, so you can the elastic lengths pinned in place against both the front and back seam allowance. You can also see both of our overlaps, which we recommend being at the base of the bag.
29 5. Stitch the flat elastic in place against the seam allowance. You are just stithing against the seam allowance. We continued to use our Zipper foot. 6. Wrap the free edge of the elastic over the seam allowance, encasing the raw edges to give the seam allowance a finished edge inside the bag. Pin in place. Still using a Zipper foot, topstitch the wrapped elastic to the seam allowance. Remember, you are only working with the seam allowance; don't stitch onto the main bag itself.
30 Contributors Project Design: Alicia Thommas Sample Creation and Instructional Outline: Debbie Guild Storage Solutions This project and patterns (if any) may be downloaded for personal use only. No electronic or printed reproduction permitted without the prior written consent of Sew4Home LLC. Copyright Sew4Home LLC. All Rights Reserved. Source URL:
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Published on Sew4Home Rip Stop Grocery Bags with Carry Pouch Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 28 October 2014 1:00 I want my grocery bags to work as hard as I do. That means I should be able throw whatever
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Published on Sew4Home Tall Structured Fabric Box Baskets Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 29 March 2018 1:00 I think a lot of people like to make stuff into which they can put other stuff. Every time we come
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Published on Sew4Home The Perfect Damask Duffle Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 01 June 2018 1:00 When packing for a short trip or weekend getaway, it can be hard enough to choose what to bring. Why add the
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Published on Sew4Home Mini Charm Square Patchwork Placemats Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 17 March 2017 1:00 As they say, sometimes the best things come in small packages. We love the itty-bitty adorableness
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Published on Sew4Home Hot Pads with Ribbon & Decorative Stitch Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 01 September 2017 1:00 Hot pads provide a great small surface to experiment with some embellishment. Obviously,
More informationDouble-Sided Cook's Apron with Handy Towel Loop
Published on Sew4Home Double-Sided Cook's Apron with Handy Towel Loop Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 28 July 2016 1:00 Bold blocks of color define this classic cook's apron. It's a great project to take
More informationQuilted Accordion Pouch for Jewelry, Lingerie & More
Published on Sew4Home Quilted Accordion Pouch for Jewelry, Lingerie & More Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 11 September 2017 1:00 This unique expandable pouch is based on a vintage silk stockings holder. Yep!
More informationKeepsake T-Shirt Pillow with Knotted Corners
Published on Sew4Home Keepsake T-Shirt Pillow with Knotted Corners Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 06 August 2014 1:00 We all have them: those "special" T-shirts from events, vacations or sports teams.
More informationTall Wine Bags in Burlap & Cotton
Published on Sew4Home Tall Wine Bags in Burlap & Cotton Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 11 December 2015 1:00 There is a French proverb that tells us, "In water one sees ones own face; but in wine, one beholds
More informationDouble-Ended, Two-Handed Potholder
Published on Sew4Home Double-Ended, Two-Handed Potholder Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 12 May 2016 1:00 We've cooked up a great kitchen project. Hot pads are are small, simple shapes that cry out for mixing
More informationUptown Pillow Trio: 9-Patch and Triangle Squares with Flange Accents
Published on Sew4Home Uptown Pillow Trio: 9-Patch and Triangle Squares with Flange Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 17 May 2017 1:00 Is your sofa looking at you with big, sad eyes? Well, of course
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Published on Sew4Home Tab-Top Panel Curtains with Button Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 11 August 2015 1:00 To be perfectly honest, I hate to cover up my windows. Staring out into the world is one
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Published on Sew4Home Valentine Drawstring Bonnet Basket Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 22 January 2016 1:00 Structured on the bottom, soft on the top. Sounds like the making of a comfy mattress, but it's
More informationJanome Week: The "Everything" Apron: Embroidery, Decorative Stitching and Quilting
Published on Sew4Home Janome Week: The "Everything" Apron: Embroidery, Decorative Stitching and Quilting Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 26 April 2013 1:00 For our final day of Janome Week, we took all the
More informationMeasuring Tape Neck Strap Sewing Caddy
Published on Sew4Home Measuring Tape Neck Strap Sewing Caddy Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 31 May 2017 1:00 How many of you loop a tape measure around your neck while you re sewing? I m pretty sure there
More informationReversible Knit Baby Blanket featuring Coats Eloflex Thread
Published on Sew4Home Reversible Knit Baby Blanket featuring Coats Eloflex Thread Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 13 September 2017 2:00 Soft and sweet describes this easy to assemble knit blanket. Made
More informationDouble Layer Half Apron with Pockets, Tucks & More
Published on Sew4Home Double Layer Half Apron with Pockets, Tucks & More Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 24 February 2014 1:00 We're spending this week In The Kitchen. And today, we've packed a whole lot of
More informationKids' Round Storage Bins with Appliques & Side Handles: Fabulous Fall with Fabric.com
Published on Sew4Home Kids' Round Storage Bins with Appliques & Side Handles: Fabulous Fall with Fabric.com Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 23 September 2014 1:00 Mary Poppins had a spoonful of sugar to work
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Published on Sew4Home Fabric Basket with Pretty Angled Handles Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 01 September 2015 1:00 A basket of goodies always makes a great gift idea. And if the basket is as pretty as
More informationWhale Appliqué Hand Towels: Make Hand Washing Fun for Kids
Published on Sew4Home Whale Appliqué Hand Towels: Make Hand Washing Fun for Kids Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 29 September 2017 1:00 Wash your hands! As we move into cold and flu season, this is the strongest
More informationCreativity is in the Bag: Toile Tote with Button Accents
Published on Sew4Home Creativity is in the Bag: Toile Tote with Button Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 09 July 2013 1:00 Today, we're talkin' toile... actually, we're talkin' toile de jouy. It's a
More informationLearn To Sew: Xtra EZ Pony Tail Bolster Pillow
Published on Sew4Home Learn To Sew: Xtra EZ Pony Tail Bolster Pillow Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 17 October 2013 1:00 This finished pillow may look complex, but the steps are... as the name promises:xtra
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Published on Sew4Home Bound Gauze Towels for Drying Crystal, China & Flatware Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 07 May 2018 1:30 The dishwasher is my friend. I put just about everything in that puppy and it
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Published on Sew4Home Jumbo Round Storage Tote Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 12 March 2015 1:00 I think we can all agree little things tend to be pretty dang cute: babies, puppies, kittens, Barbie shoes...
More informationEasy Appliqué: Apple & Pear Kitchen Towels
Published on Sew4Home Easy Appliqué: Apple & Pear Kitchen Towels Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 16 August 2017 1:00 It's time to pack up those pencils and pens and find the new backpack. School has started
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Published on Sew4Home Box Style Zippered Cosmetics & Toiletries Case Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 30 November 2017 1:00 We love travel size toiletries. I think this may date back to those long-ago days
More informationStretchy Headbands: Pleated & Turban Styles
Published on Sew4Home Stretchy Headbands: Pleated & Turban Styles Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 15 March 2016 1:00 You've seen these awesome headbands everywhere. They're a go-to solution for yoga class,
More informationFarm Girl Vintage Style Reversible Apron
Published on Sew4Home Farm Girl Vintage Style Reversible Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 19 May 2015 1:00 Sometimes our aprons are frilly, fun, and pretty enough to work as an "outfit-topper-offer."
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Published on Sew4Home Starfish Pillow Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 10 August 2016 1:00 Real starfish belong in tide pools. Our starfish pillow belongs on your sofa! This quick and easy project is the
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Published on Sew4Home Sweet Quilted Front Flap Purse with Decorative Lock Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 08 March 2018 1:00 The closer. In sales, it s the high-powered whiz kid they bring in to seal the
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Published on Sew4Home Long Ruffled Scarf in Luxurious Rayon Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 27 October 2015 1:00 What's the lifeblood of any wardrobe? Accessories! Why do we love accessories so much? Because
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Published on Sew4Home Floating Rick Rack Napkins Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 30 April 2018 1:00 Did you know the paper napkin made its debut in 1887? While that's quite historically interesting, we still
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Published on Sew4Home Velvet Cuff Christmas Stockings with Poms Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 28 November 2014 1:00 Our trio of soft stockings features handsome velvet cuffs and whimsical, dangling pom-poms.
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Published on Sew4Home Coin Purse with Pleated Front Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 20 March 2014 1:00 If we must say so ourselves (and sometimes we must), these little coin purses are about as adorable
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Published on Sew4Home Sewing and Craft Half Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 02 June 2016 1:00 We've always been partial to half aprons. Their smaller size tends to make them inherently more adorable.
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Published on Sew4Home Pinafore Pillow Jacket Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 11 June 2015 1:00 Sew4Home Creative Director, Alicia Thommas was pondering a pillow one day, as she is often known to do, when
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Published on Sew4Home Skirted Sewing Machine Cover Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 18 September 2014 1:00 In honor of National Sewing Month, maybe you should do something sweet for your trusty sewing machine,
More informationCanvas Bucket Bag with Drawcord Top and Two-Piece Snap Strap
Published on Sew4Home Canvas Bucket Bag with Drawcord Top and Two-Piece Snap Strap Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 10 July 2017 1:00 This crisp, cute bag looks like we grabbed it right off the shelf of the
More informationScrappy Patchwork Border Dish Towels
Published on Sew4Home Scrappy Patchwork Border Dish Towels Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 30 January 2018 1:00 If one of your New Year s Resolutions was to do a better job using up the fabric you have on
More informationEmbroidered Teardrop Tote: Large Shopper Style
Published on Sew4Home Embroidered Teardrop Tote: Large Shopper Style Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 16 February 2017 1:00 February is National Embroidery Month, and this big, beautiful tote features one
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Published on Sew4Home Pretty Pleated Squares Table Runner Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 16 February 2018 1:00 The beauty of this runner is in the texture of the pleated squares side by side with the plain
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Published on Sew4Home Happy Mother's Day: Big & Little Pillow Pair With Ruffly Ribbon Ties Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 27 April 2011 9:00 Give Mom a pillow duo that will add an instant splash of spring
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Published on Sew4Home Insulated Baby Bottle Sleeve Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 04 October 2016 1:00 Babies and their entourages (sometimes referred to as parents) are always on the go: to the store, the
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Published on Sew4Home Easy Corduroy Slouchy Shoulder Bag Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 02 January 2018 1:00 Let s kick off the New Year with a new bag! This slouchy shoulder bag is fast and easy but with
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Published on Sew4Home Beautiful Cotton Garment Covers Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 21 March 2014 1:00 Today's pretty garment covers are a great way to keep clothes clean and dust-free in your closet. Many
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Published on Sew4Home Patchwork Trivets with Circular Quilting Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 19 September 2017 1:00 I remember having a drawer full of trivets growing up. There were elaborate crocheted
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Published on Sew4Home Woodland Delight: 9-Pocket Door Caddy for Jewels and Lingerie Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 29 March 2010 9:00 For years I had an "unmentionables drawer." This had a double-meaning
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Published on Sew4Home Back to School: Zippered Pencil & School Supplies Case Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 20 August 2010 9:00 I have a wooden pencil box that has been a fixture on my desk since grade school.
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Published on Sew4Home Rocky Mountain Satchel Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 03 January 2017 1:00 Calming, cozy neutrals are the most accepted palette for winter. But when everything around you begins to
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