Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a large bin–scrappy style–that you can use to create one of a kind gift baskets for friends and family this holiday season. I personally am going to create a set of these and use them to organize the studio… Read More How to Sew a Large Scrappy Style Bin
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a small lightweight bag that is perfect for quick trips into the store, library, post office and the like. I plan to leave two of these in my car at all times so I can toss my wallet, phone… Read More How to sew The Quick Tripper Bag
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a sweet little vinyl zipper pouch that is designed to hold washi tape. For this project you will need two pieces of deluxe vinyl that measure 4.5” x 8”, two pieces of cotton fabric that measure 4” x 8”… Read More How to sew a clear zipper bag from vinyl
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to sew a waxed canvas messenger tote bag. For this project you will need 2 sets of snaps, 1.5 yards of waxed canvas and 1.5 yards of cotton fabric. Precut your fabric to the following dimensions: Exterior (waxed canvas): Cut two… Read More How to sew a waxed canvas messenger tote bag
Hey y’all and welcome to Sewspire! Today I am here to show you how to make a Yoga Bag the Sewspire Way. For this project you will need approximately 3.5 yards of fabric. To begin, precut your fabric to the following measurements: Handles: 6″ x 30″ (cut 2) and back each with Pellon 809 Exterior… Read More How to sew a Yoga Bag the Sewspire Way
Many thanks to the Cabin Branch Quilters of Woodbridge, Virginia for inviting me to share my entrepreneurial journey and maker story at their June 18, 2018 meeting. I hope you enjoy this recording of my talk and will be inspired to pursue your dream(s)! For more information about my work please visit: Sewing and creative… Read More My maker story and how I earned a quarter million dollars sewing and selling on Etsy