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Sewing sweet spot: beginner friendly 🤝a little challenging
If you've been wanting to move beyond sewing two rectangles together but aren't quite ready for zips and complicated construction, or just don't feel like sewing something that's overly complicated - this is for you! We're really enjoying the Bucket Bag sew-along in the Creative Sewing Club, and this week we're getting started on the sewing parts. 🌟I'm here to remind you that you can get the pattern and sew-along for free during 7-day trial 🙃 If you've ever looked at a bag with a round base and thought, "That's way beyond my skill level," this project will prove you wrong! We love this one - it's that sewing a sweet spot : It's interesting enough that you learn some new techniques (like sewing in the round and using interfacing), but it's not one of those projects that leaves you wondering what on earth you're doing😬 The full, detailed video sew-along has just been added. I even created a handy >>>Bucket Bag Calculator<<< so you can make any size! So if you've been wanting to move beyond sewing two rectangles together but aren't quite ready for zips and complicated construction, this is a really fun next step. - 7 day free trial
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This always gets me sewing when I'm stuck
I think we've established that quite a few of us are in a sewing rut... so I thought I'd share what I do when that happens. First: I DON'T go looking for new ideas. How has scrolling and saving ever helped me? It just makes me feel worse - now my 'to sew list' is EVEN LONGER and I still haven't made anything 😩 STEP AWAY FROM SEWING INSTAGRAM - thank me later. So what then? 🌟 I go back into my personal sewing archives and think about which projects were exactly what I love about sewing: Something that's satisfying, useful, not too complicated but not just sewing two rectangles together, lets me use pretty fabric, and has a great end result. 🤩 This Bucket Bag project is exactly that! That's why we're sewing it this month in the Creative Sewing Club. You'll learn to sew in the round, work with interfacing, and because it has a drawstring instead of a zip, it's a really enjoyable project. The pattern includes 4 sizes, so you can make all sorts of things - from an easy backpack to a carry bag for an exercise mat. If you're tired of collecting patterns and fabric and never actually sewing, come and join us for this month's sew-along. ❤️ - There's a free trial, so you can have a look before committing - and yes, you can access this month's bucket bag pattern during your trial 🙃 >>>7 day free trial<<<
Feb 24 •
Beginner's Sewing Course STEP 2 - Fabric 🤩
SEWING = FABRIC OBESSIONS🤩 But should it? When I started sewing I was obsessed with buying fabric. I would go to discount fabric stores and leave with enormous bags full of any fabric I could find... What a HUGE MISTAKE 🙄 Almost ten years down the line and I am STILL stuck with pieces of fabric I would never buy today. I made two mistakes: 1. Not understanding that there are different kinds of fabric and how they are used when sewing 2. Not knowing what kinds of fabric I like (not just what was on sale or what looked pretty) YOUR NEXT TASK: Take a few minutes and learn a little about fabric. In the classroom you will find these videos all about a fabric: QUICK LESSONS: ▶️ Fabric Basics : stretchy and non-stretchy fabric ▶️ What is grainline and bias??? DEEPER LESSONS (if you like understanding WHY fabric has a certain name, description and use) ▶️ Fabric Deep-Dive Masterclass Don't forget to download the FABRIC GUIDE in the downloads section. It has lists of fabric and how to work with each type: 📩 FABRIC GUIDE PDF DOWNLOAD +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WHAT FABRIC DO I NEED FOR THE LOUNGE SHORTS? For this project you will need: - non-stretchy fabric (called woven fabric) that isn't too thick i.e "medium weight" - think of Pajama bottoms when choosing the fabric: does this feel like something kind-of sturdy but not as thick as jeans? And not as thin as silky pyjamas? - an old sheet is a great start! - Fabric suggestions: flannel , cotton , chambray
Jul 2 •
Getting out of a sewing rut 🥴
Hello everyone! It's been a while since I posted here - so much has been going on : homeschooling, having a baby and some other family stuff. I really miss sewing 😅 I sometimes feel like my project is too simple to post 😩😂 (Like no one wants to see you make a headband, Christine 😬) Well, all things aside I want to do more over here - so let me know what you need! A course walkthrough? A challenge? Tips? A fun workshop to make something? Are you stuck in a sewing rut or is it just me 🙃
Oct '25 •
What to sew...when you don't know what to sew 🤭
What's your favourite Quick + Easy project to make when you don't have a lot of time? I'm compiling a list for our classroom 😊
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