Category: Sewing machines
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The “ins” and the “outs” of my new Tote bag … and a few lessons learned!
Read More: The “ins” and the “outs” of my new Tote bag … and a few lessons learned!Perhaps you read last week about my trashed (store-bought) Tote bag and the start of my journey to replace it? If you missed it,…
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The “ins” and the “outs” of my new Tote bag!
Read More: The “ins” and the “outs” of my new Tote bag!I think I’ve already mentioned that I need to replace my Tote bag. The vinyl is cracking at the corners and on the straps.…
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I have to have the perfect Zippered Crossbody bag … (Part 2)
Read More: I have to have the perfect Zippered Crossbody bag … (Part 2)I have really been enjoying this project! My inspiration was the Sallie Tomato Zippy Crossbody Bag. I started it last post here and finished it…
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I have to have the perfect Zippered Crossbody bag … (Part 1)
Read More: I have to have the perfect Zippered Crossbody bag … (Part 1)I used to buy more bags than clothes. Every time I walked past a bag shop I would stop in. After “just stopping in”…
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A simple, but necessary project! (And my #reSEWlutions!)
Read More: A simple, but necessary project! (And my #reSEWlutions!)Perhaps you have seen these photos on my Instagram account? It seems I can’t crochet in peace – Simon will steal my ball of…
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I finished my dress!
Read More: I finished my dress!Well … actually my sister’s dress – part of my “Sister’s Sewing Project”. It’s a border print and I’ve fallen in love with it.…
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A long drawn out battle with beautiful fabric …
Read More: A long drawn out battle with beautiful fabric …and I’m not quite finished yet! Let me tell you what’s up … I have been searching for a pattern and fabric to make…
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What can I say? I still had some denim strips left!
Read More: What can I say? I still had some denim strips left!And I’m certainly not one to waste recycled denim! So let’s make another bag. This one is not quite big enough to hold my…
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How to sew a recycled denim handbag. Part 2
Read More: How to sew a recycled denim handbag. Part 2Back again! To recap last week’s post … I wanted to make myself a 100% recycled denim bag, using denim strips like those bags…
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… with the kindness of strangers.
Read More: … with the kindness of strangers.I was determined to clean up and oil Barbie, my Singer Slant-o-Matic 500, my “Rocketeer”, while I was on holidays from work. Before I…