I have been busy sewing clothes this month for myself for #MeMadeMay. I found a small container of UFO’s (unfinished projects) and decided they would be sewn up this month… or else! I have no clue how long these 4 garments have been sitting there, cut out but unsewn, and I couldn’t neglect them any…
Category: Janome sewing machines
Busy times! Today I am sewing with my Singer 421G.
Sad news! My Favourite Sewing Machine, my Janome MC8200QCP SE had to be taken into the Shop. There was a new humming noise while I was sewing. I am confident that it just needs a good cleaning since it has been a while since I had it serviced. Fingers crossed! With “sad” eyes, they told…
Kata Bag Sewing Pattern: Tester Photos Revealed
Would you like to see some Testers’ Photos? Sure! First, where did I get the idea for the Kata Bag sewing pattern? This one was an easy one. A friend asked me if I could re-create a bag of hers. She used it for years and it was getting quite worn! I collected a few…
The Perfect Touch for Zipper Pulls
“CABOCHON” Merriam-Webster cab·o·chon ˈka-bə-ˌshän : a gem or bead cut in convex form and highly polished but not faceted also: this style of cutting You don’t often see them in bag hardware, specifically zipper pulls, but Cabochons are a fabulous idea! I found mine at Atelier Fiber Arts and at The Moody Sewist, so far. Hopefully, more bag…
Lányos Willow Wallet: Amazing Testers’ Photos
I’ve got the Testers’ photos sorted out! Since I am switching Shop providers I have to save all these wonderful photos and they are certainly a fabulous addition in my blog! I designed the Willow Wallet because I wanted one wallet pattern that was loaded with storage space and also could be sewn up in…
Lányos Látte Wallet Sewing Pattern: Time for Testers’ Photos!
I always wanted a Wallet with just the basics: slots for cash and receipts, card slots, a small zippered pouch for coins – all safely zipped away! Except I wanted one that didn’t take any hard to find materials or hardware, just the stuff that you usually have on hand, and most importantly it had…