Sharing my sewing stories and bits of my life with you.
Hello fellow sewers!
I have been sewing consistently since 2020. While I benefit from learning extensively from other sewing talents from paid and free tutorials, I also just attempt many projects, make a lot of mistakes, and improve steadily that way!
"You have to make a lot of bad art before good art happens."
I feel comfortable attempting patterns labeled "confident beginner" and "intermediate" even though the things I make don't always turn out. But it helps to remind ourselves that in mastering any skill, there's always that hidden creative process where "ugly" and "bad art" happens. Learning from mistakes and persisting in making are the only way to get better.
A couple of people who inspire me to creative work (or any work at all, really) are:
Theodore Roosevelt: "Believe you can and you're halfway there."
Austin Kleon, author of "Steal Like an Artist," "Show Your Work," and "Keep Going."
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My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.
I don’t miss a day a week kislux This show..
Can I use cork/vinyl snd skip binding either raw edge?
Go for it! Cork and vinyl don't typically fray so they should work without binding. I learn that some people like to use a product called Edge Kote to finish cork edges. I have used Mod Podge to finished faux leather with great result.
Actually I was interested in the dimensions of the cover v. The dimensions of the Bible. For instance, how many additional inches did you leave for the top and sides, taking into consideration a 1/4” seam?
I measured my Bible and added 1/4" to every edge.
This project is beautiful! I love the fabric and handle!
very good
I did buy the pattern but the zipper on the outside is vertical on pattern and on this one it’s horizontal…. How do the measurements change because I think it’s better horizontal. Should say my daughter bought the pattern for me 😊
I followed the instructions in the pattern on pp. 20-21 (for cover C) except that I cut 1.75" from the edge of the Outer Pocket for the zipper. ☺
Gorgeous Bible coverI shall try to make one
Do you have a link for the pattern?
Just bought my first sewing machine… this will be my first project for Myyy TX sized Bible 😊 🤟🏼 I definitely need to add some cardboard tho 👍🏼
Hi,I need the measurements of the laptop bag please.it’s so creative work 😊
Hi, thanks for the kind words! You can purchase this pattern from the desinger: sallietomato.com/collections/pdf-download/products/morning-post-pattern-instant-download (I am not an affiliate of this company and receive no commission from your purchase.) Happy sewing! 😊
Beautiful!!!!! You have a great talent!!!! Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much 😊
I love it and I wish I could make one but since I am not an expert or at least good sewing I wish measurements and slower details were given, I am a senior and I was trying to follow the video but it was to fast for me to learn the steps. It is a beautiful a great job!!
Hi!! Thanks for the kind words. Since I did not write this pattern, I cannot give measurements away. But you can purchase the pattern from the link I put in the video description (By the way, I do not earn any commission if you buy from that link). As to the speed of the video, you can slow it down by clicking on the gear icon in the video, select playback speed, then adjust the speed to your liking. You can also pause whenever it is going too fast for you. I hope this helps and I hope you get to make the bible cover to your liking!
You should try making makeup bags or pencil bags to start of with, I did and learned so much with zipper part and now I feel like I can move up to a new level
Thank you for the video - helpful! What interfacing did you use?
Hi, my go-to is Pellon SF 101. Thanks for watching!
@@VirginiaSews I got the pattern and was helped by seeing your video - my bible cover came out GREAT!!
Congratulations on your new bible cover!! I'm so happy for you! Enjoy it and praise the Lord! 💓💓💓
Beautiful "market tote"!
Awww... thank you! 😄
What a monstrous tote! I'm glad you showed exactly what to do with the cut outs for the boxed corners (4:37) when you were sewing up the sides!
I'm glad it's helpful! 💕😊
Wow, I really like the porcelian-like orange fabric! Good job on the bag! 🍊
Thanks! I love that fabric too!! 💕😊
Le quedó precioso.
Thank you so much!! 💕😊
Hi, thank you for the great video! I have a question. What happens between the shot at 7:34 and the shot at 7:35? I can make mine look like the 7:34 shot, but I don't know how to get to the 7:35 shot. I have a mess of waded up material on both ends of the hole and yours looks so neat at 7:35. How did you get there? I don't want to trim anything I'm not supposed to. The pattern does not call for that. Thank you again!
Hi! You can watch this bit on my other video explaining that process: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c2qOtNmvo5q4gLw.htmlsi=Z2FgKLx75XAPxJR8&t=90. Feel free to slow the video down to 0.25 speed. I hope that helps! Much success on your project!
Regrettably, I was told that this pattern is no longer available for purchase! So sorry for the dangling carrot!! 🥕😭
i love this pattern and wanted to buy it but it says it's no longer available.
Oh no! You are so right! It is no longer available! I wonder what happened? 🤔😞
Pena que não tem as medidas para tentarmos fazer ! Mas ficou lindíssima!
You can buy a copy of this pattern from the designer here: www.etsy.com/listing/621013724/ (I earn no commission from your purchase.) Happy sewing! 😊
I like how you made it to match the size of a fat quarter!
Best way to utilize your stash! 😄
Wow, incredibly simple and pretty! Good choice naming it the "simplest tote"!
Thank you for watching you! 😄
The fabric looks so cool! And the zipper tabs really do elevate!
I thought so!! Thank you for watching! 😄
Not too fast, not too slow Your productions (both bags and videos) continually improve!
Thanks for noticing!! 😄😄
This is a crazy simple tote! Materials are so simple, just the instructions!
Wow, thanks!! 😄
Very well put together, I understand a French seam now. Good job.
Glad it was helpful! 😄
Love your idea. Thanks. Sandra B. ❤️
Thank you so much!
I want one 😮
Your steps are very clear!
Glad to hear that! 😄
I really appreciate the editing decisions! The real-time/sped-up ratio is just 👌!
Awesome! 😄
O stopmotion!!! Great job with that! Your sew-lines are so perfect!
Wow, thank you! Stop motion is a labor of love but so much fun! 😄
I love the leather! It instantly upgrades just about anything, and this bag is no exception! The leather was a doubly-good choice because it looks like a dog collar to match the dogs on the fabric! Fantastic!
I agree! 😁
That little bag is deceptively large! (And complicated to make!)
I know right?! 😁
Amazing!!! Great presentation 👏👏👏
Thank you so much!! 😄
Both bags look great. The cat bag definitely has more of a utility type bag, (especially because of the color and fabric strap, not the cats), and the faux leather has a much more polished look.
Cat? Utility? No, they never go together!! 😂💕
Great tip for marking out a curve for neat and tidy stitching lines.
Glad it was helpful! 💕😊
Just awesome n beautiful. 😅
Thanks so much!! 💕😁
This is just what I've been looking for, and I would attempt to make one of these if I had the exact fabric measurements. You did an excellent job!
Thanks so much!! 💕😁 I've included the link to purchase the pattern in the video description. ❤️
Great idea!
Thanks so much!! 💕😁
I really love your little tricks you throw in there!
Thanks so much!! 💕😁
Beautiful resutlt! You are very practiced and I can tell you've done it many times! 👏
Quite a few times, yes! Thanks so much!! 💕😁
I am amazed by your huge variety of paper-working tools! You did such a good job on this planner! I want one too!
Never too many tools for a crafter/ artist/ sewer.... Thanks so much!! 💕😁
The planner so awesome and the serialization is fantastic! I love stacks of folded paper! 😁😁
I love that, too! 💕😊
Excellent video of a very complicated project. Great job! Love it! ❤❤❤
Maybe too complicated!! 😓😁
There is so much more to do than making a tool roll! Wonderful job, your planner looks great, and that is a serious paper cutter!
Thank you, thank you! 💕😁
beautiful. also loved the song.
Thanks so much! I love the song, too! 💕😊
You are so creative❤
Thank you for the kind words! 💕😁
I like the metallic gold for the inside lining!
I love that combo... metallic to dazzle your eyes! 😁❤️