Sewing Tutorials

Welcome Back!!  Today we will be assembling pockets!  Side Pockets, interior pockets, and zipper pockets!!   We will start with the side pockets. Take an INTERIOR BAND E and place it with the shorter angle on the top, right side up on your table.  Match the top short angle with the right side of  INTERIOR BAND MIDDLE D like so: Sew the shorter edges together, then repeat for the other side - sewing the shorter angle edges together.  Repeat for the other INTERIOR BAND E and INTERIOR BAND MIDDLE D pieces. Press the seam allowances open AND press in half like so:...

Welcome back!!!  Now that we finished up most of our prep work on Day 1, today we will actually be doing a lot of sewing!  Ready?  Let's get started! First thing we will tackle are the connectors, if you have chosen the smaller sew in connectors please follow Celine's directions in the pattern, if you are doing connectors like mine follow me.  We are going to sew two lines down the middle of our connectors, these aren't really necessary but this way they will match the straps for a cleaner look.  You are going to sew with the back seam...

Hi there!  Welcome to my very first sew along (well the first one I've written).  I'm Sheri, founder/maker of Lil' Munkee Designs.  I've been sewing since I can remember, but bag making came into play close to 10 years ago after I moved to a small town in the Kootenays from the bustling streets of Kitsilano in Vancouver, BC.  I've been lucky enough to be a pattern tester for Celine for almost a year now, and I just adore her patterns!  So when she asked me to do a sew along I thought it would be great fun and a new...

I'm so excited to announce this sew-along! I've heard from many customers that they feel intimidated by the Lotus Handbag pattern and have purchased it but haven't worked up the courage to make one. Well, then I have very good news for all of you! Sheri Ferraro from Lil' Munkee Designs has made quite a few Lotus handbags and has agreed to host this 4 day sew-along. Details This sew-along will be separated into 4 days: Day 1 - Cutting and fusing your pieces (Friday, March 18th)Day 2 - Sewing up your straps and exterior (Sunday, March 20th)Day 3 -...

If you'd like to add a few more features to your Morning Glory pouch, then this tutorial is for you! I will explain step-by-step how to add an exterior zippered pocket on the back of the pouch and 6 card slots with a pocket for bills to the interior.         Before starting this tutorial, download the FREE Morning Glory Pouch pattern and print out your patterns pieces. Make sure you read through the entire pattern before starting. In addition to the pieces in the pattern, you will also require: For card slots: (1) Lining fabric 8" W x 15.25" H(1)...