***Pattern in the works*** A client of mine always brings me challenging projects. This time she wanted a double zippered sling backpack with lots of pockets, using tarp fabric. She sent in lots of pictures of the ones she found online. I started looking at available patterns for such a backpack hoping to modify it… Continue reading Unisex Sling Backpack
When you have two cute little niece's who think you are their super talented sewing fairy godmother who can make anything with her magical sewing machine you have to put on your creative cape and churn out their wishes! Thank the sewing gods for Pinterest!! Owl Softie testing project completed just before the nieces' visit… Continue reading Princesses, Dinosaurs and a Crocodile
Last time when I went to my aunt's place in Bangalore, she showed me a tote bag that she was using. She said she loved it a lot as it was perfect for her. The handles, the size of the bag, the design, everything appealed to her. However it was falling apart and she asked… Continue reading The Bluebell Tote Bag
Rajyalaxmi Pradeep the designer behind Home Maker's Hustle Sewing Patterns recently contacted me and asked if I could help her with an add-on tutorial for her Amore Handbag pattern. This tutorial shows how to construct the exterior pocket pieces of the Amore Handbag in a different manner. Here is my version of the new improved… Continue reading Amore Handbag – Modified
Have you seen the Amore Bundle of Love pattern released by Home Maker's Hustle Sewing Patterns? It's an awesome pattern bundle and I got an opportunity to test it. đ I made the small sized Amore vanity bag which is perfect as a travel kit. Amore is also available in handbag and backpack sizes and can be… Continue reading Amore – Bundle of Love
Materials Required: 1 fat quarter quilting weight cotton for pocket panel 1 fat quarter quilting weight cotton for lining 1 fat quarter lightweight non-woven fusible interfacing One 4â all-purpose zipper Prepping: Note: Print the pattern pieces provided in the âDuo Walletâ pattern and cut the pattern pieces along the solid black lines. Tape the Main… Continue reading Duo Wallet Add-on Tutorial
The Duo Wallet is a fabulous wallet pattern recently released by Sew Candy Sewing Patterns and I got to test it! With 18 card slots and two big zipper compartments this wallet packs a lot. It comes in two sizes as well! I was initially intimated by the number of card slots and thought it must be… Continue reading Duo Wallet
Home Maker's Hustle Sewing Patterns recently launched their first pattern "The Ultimate Lunch Bag". I was able to get the pattern at a discounted price as part of the launch sale and boy am I glad that I did. It is a great little lunch bag pattern which is suitable for adults and kids and… Continue reading The Ultimate Lunch Bag
Puperita is one of my favourite pattern designers and I own a few of her patterns. The Happy Frog Romper is one of those cute little bubble rompers that goes from NB to a size large. I made the large size, which fits a 1 yr old, in this cute alien print, happy alien romper. Tried applique for the… Continue reading Happy Frog Romper
Well I'm back to sewing after a really long break! The first project I tried was the Berry Bubble Shorts by Mummykins and me.  It goes from a size newborn to 12 years. I made a size 4. I've had this pattern for quite some time now and a was a little hesitant to try it as… Continue reading Berry Bubble Shorts & Hummingbird Dress
