Tag: Singer Slant-o-matic

  • Sewing Room Makeover: Tips and Ideas for Organizing

    Sewing Room Makeover: Tips and Ideas for Organizing

    I’ve definitely gotten used to my new sewing space. For years, my sewing machine sat on a wheeled cabinet in a corner of the family room in front of the patio window amongst the cat posts. It was a nice view and I loved the convenience of the wheeled cabinet. Although I did, quite often,…

  • Sewjo:  Lost and Found

    Sewjo: Lost and Found

    It’s a strange thing when you have lost interest in something that you usually love to do.   There was an odd dullness in my life these past few weeks because of the passing of our Wonderful Mother – my Biggest and Most Loving Supporter.  She was someone who constantly asked what was new in…

  • What to do with a box of upholstery fabric …

    What to do with a box of upholstery fabric …

    In my quest for the perfect bags, which seems to be a never-ending quest, I have been looking at plenty of styles and sizes, and learning a lot along the way!  My sister was kind enough to provide to me an overflowing box of upholstery fabrics she found while cleaning up and clearing out during…

  • The “ins” and the “outs” of my new Tote bag … and a few lessons learned!

    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, you can read Part I here! I’ve been busy this week, learned a lot, and ended up with a great Tote bag – despite the “help” offered to me by My Feline…

  • The “ins” and the “outs” of my new Tote bag!

    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.  I have decided to strip what zippers and buckles I can from this one to ensure no waste … but the rest of it is too worn. My family, friends and…

  • I have to have the perfect Zippered Crossbody bag … (Part 2)

    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 just this week. There weren’t many details to finish it off.  Let me show you how I did it …

  • I have to have the perfect Zippered Crossbody bag … (Part 1)

    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” a few days in a row, I’d finally buy what I had been looking at.  Now that I think about it, I pretty much always bought bags with the same “insides”…

  • A simple, but necessary project! (And my #reSEWlutions!)

    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 yarn away and Sophie will play with the length of yarn.  This calls for a simple, but necessary project! Perhaps you have seen this advertisement on Facebook or Instagram?  This is…