Got a new Sewing Machine? Now What?
Just retired, new home, new baby – many things can trigger people to start sewing. Here are six things to get you off to a good start.

Just retired, new home, new baby – many things can trigger people to start sewing. Here are six things to get you off to a good start.

This pattern was developed because I needed something to store and carry a sleeping bag. Once I made one, I had ideas for more in other sizes. Following these simple instructions, you can make your own bag. With hundreds of size variations, you will be sure to get exactly what you need.

Once you have completed a piece of embroidery, it usually needs one more step to be in its final form. Often it is framed for hanging on a wall or worked into a piece of clothing for wearable art. I decided to make my stitch sampler into a pillow.

Hopefully you’ve had a chance to make the Magic Market Bag. It’s the easiest reusable shopping bag the you can make. Even if you’ve never tried the market bag, you will love this Magic Gift Bag!

A few simple measurements and calculations make it easy to create a custom bag for that extra-special gift. You can do it even if you are allergic to math!

Everyone wants to cut back on plastic, and one of the easiest ways to do that is to make re-usable grocery bags. If you want to make your own, this is the best pattern available. Usually to make a bag with a flat bottom involves cutting, matching or fancy folding, but this bag goes together…