I was interested in the interplay between half square triangles and half rectangle triangles. I sat down with some graph paper and came up with this.
How To Sew A Single Welt Pocket
This welt pocket tutorial also makes use of a backing, (cut from the main fabric) inside the pocket bag so that should the welt pocket gape at all, the main garment fabric is visible not the pocket lining! Most home sewing patterns don’t include this backing and you can leave it out and just use the pocket Bag lining, but I think the backing adds a really nice professional touch.
Lunch Bag Tutorial + Free Pattern
I am so pleased to share this lunch bag tutorial with you today. It is insulated, fully lined and washable, with a water resistant interior. This lunch bag is surprisingly roomy and, just to make life simpler, it even folds flat for easy storage! It’s perfect for work, your kids’ school lunches or for snacks on the go.
Jeans Bag Tutorial
Can’t bear to throw out those jeans, but know that realistically you’ll never squeeze.
Give new life to your old jeans by making a shopping bag with them. Add some patchwork fabric to your design to create an additional dimension. Have fun recycling!
Love Wins Heart - Quilt Block Pattern + Tutorial
Free Quilt Pattern: Love Wins • I Sew Free | Quilt block patterns free, Quilt patterns & sewing Tutorial
Reusable Shopping Bag Tutorial
I've been meaning to make nice shopping bags for about two years, and I finally sat down yesterday afternoon and did it. I wanted something beautiful to carry all the groceries and these are way better than the crumpled paper sacks I've been using.
I made each bag with less than 1/3 of a yard of fabric. I used some upholstery scraps that I had in my cabinet, so I didn't have to buy anything!