Sewing Tutorials

Tutorial: Converting the Calla Convertible Backpack and selecting your hardware

Tutorial: Converting the Calla Convertible Back...

To help everyone understand how the Calla Convertible backpack converts from a shoulder bag to a backpack, I've created a short video demonstration. I've also shown how the swivel clasp...

Tutorial: Converting the Calla Convertible Back...

To help everyone understand how the Calla Convertible backpack converts from a shoulder bag to a backpack, I've created a short video demonstration. I've also shown how the swivel clasp...

Tutorial: Handle and Zipper pull tutorial for the Jade Pouch

Tutorial: Handle and Zipper pull tutorial for t...

The incredibly talented Crystal of The Cloth Albatross has written a fun and easy tutorial on how to make an accented handle and custom zipper pull for the Jade Pouch....

Tutorial: Handle and Zipper pull tutorial for t...

The incredibly talented Crystal of The Cloth Albatross has written a fun and easy tutorial on how to make an accented handle and custom zipper pull for the Jade Pouch....

Tutorial: Lotus bag strap variation and purse feet

Tutorial: Lotus bag strap variation and purse feet

While in the testing phase for my Lotus shoulder bag pattern, one of my testers - Sheri of Lil' Munkee Designs - created a different style of straps that I...

Tutorial: Lotus bag strap variation and purse feet

While in the testing phase for my Lotus shoulder bag pattern, one of my testers - Sheri of Lil' Munkee Designs - created a different style of straps that I...

Tutorial: Faux Leather Straps

Tutorial: Faux Leather Straps

In one of my latest patterns - the Zinnia bag -  I provide instructions on how to sew faux leather straps. I thought that sharing my technique would be extremely...

Tutorial: Faux Leather Straps

In one of my latest patterns - the Zinnia bag -  I provide instructions on how to sew faux leather straps. I thought that sharing my technique would be extremely...

Tutorial: Adding a zippered closure to your Daisy Cross Body Bag

Tutorial: Adding a zippered closure to your Dai...

Although I personally prefer a magnetic snap on my own bags, I realize that many prefer zipper closures both for practical and safety reasons. My latest pattern, the Daisy Cross...

Tutorial: Adding a zippered closure to your Dai...

Although I personally prefer a magnetic snap on my own bags, I realize that many prefer zipper closures both for practical and safety reasons. My latest pattern, the Daisy Cross...

Tutorial: Sewing a wristlet wrist strap

Tutorial: Sewing a wristlet wrist strap

I have seen many different ways to sew a wrist strap thoughout the years and I had an "ah-ha" moment while working on the wrist strap for my latest pattern...

Tutorial: Sewing a wristlet wrist strap

I have seen many different ways to sew a wrist strap thoughout the years and I had an "ah-ha" moment while working on the wrist strap for my latest pattern...