Virginia Sews

Virginia Sews

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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  • @AzinBabirye
    @AzinBabirye14 сағат бұрын

    My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.

  • @MarcucciLeising
    @MarcucciLeisingКүн бұрын

    I don’t miss a day a week kislux This show..

  • @nancejack56
    @nancejack56Ай бұрын

    Can I use cork/vinyl snd skip binding either raw edge?

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSewsАй бұрын

    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.

  • @trudywolcott7419
    @trudywolcott7419Ай бұрын

    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?

  • @kimgage4354
    @kimgage4354Ай бұрын

    I measured my Bible and added 1/4" to every edge.

  • @nmayor8290
    @nmayor82902 ай бұрын

    This project is beautiful! I love the fabric and handle!

  • @thisbiblelife
    @thisbiblelife2 ай бұрын

    very good

  • @normarideout62
    @normarideout622 ай бұрын

    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 😊

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews2 ай бұрын

    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. ☺

  • @debbiejohnson952
    @debbiejohnson9522 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous Bible coverI shall try to make one

  • @mDiago6200
    @mDiago62002 ай бұрын

    Do you have a link for the pattern?

  • @ChulaMisha
    @ChulaMisha2 ай бұрын

    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 👍🏼

  • @alkurashi
    @alkurashi2 ай бұрын

    Hi,I need the measurements of the laptop bag please.it’s so creative work 😊

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews2 ай бұрын

    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! 😊

  • @letiearodriguez3694
    @letiearodriguez36943 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!!!!! You have a great talent!!!! Thanks for sharing

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @nancysnuggs1763
    @nancysnuggs17633 ай бұрын

    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!!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews3 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @miladytorres
    @miladytorres2 ай бұрын

    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

  • @heatherrj9980
    @heatherrj99803 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video - helpful! What interfacing did you use?

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews3 ай бұрын

    Hi, my go-to is Pellon SF 101. Thanks for watching!

  • @heatherrj9980
    @heatherrj99803 ай бұрын

    @@VirginiaSews I got the pattern and was helped by seeing your video - my bible cover came out GREAT!!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews3 ай бұрын

    Congratulations on your new bible cover!! I'm so happy for you! Enjoy it and praise the Lord! 💓💓💓

  • @ANewConstellation
    @ANewConstellation3 ай бұрын

    Beautiful "market tote"!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews3 ай бұрын

    Awww... thank you! 😄

  • @hyelrfarrowtalon
    @hyelrfarrowtalon4 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews3 ай бұрын

    I'm glad it's helpful! 💕😊

  • @user-re8hq6ng5p
    @user-re8hq6ng5p4 ай бұрын

    Wow, I really like the porcelian-like orange fabric! Good job on the bag! 🍊

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I love that fabric too!! 💕😊

  • @nohemireyes3363
    @nohemireyes33634 ай бұрын

    Le quedó precioso.

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! 💕😊

  • @paulamarston1003
    @paulamarston10034 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    Regrettably, I was told that this pattern is no longer available for purchase! So sorry for the dangling carrot!! 🥕😭

  • @mariaelena4856
    @mariaelena48564 ай бұрын

    i love this pattern and wanted to buy it but it says it's no longer available.

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    Oh no! You are so right! It is no longer available! I wonder what happened? 🤔😞

  • @vandreiasilva4845
    @vandreiasilva48454 ай бұрын

    Pena que não tem as medidas para tentarmos fazer ! Mas ficou lindíssima!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    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! 😊

  • @Randommagpie
    @Randommagpie4 ай бұрын

    I like how you made it to match the size of a fat quarter!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    Best way to utilize your stash! 😄

  • @user-re8hq6ng5p
    @user-re8hq6ng5p4 ай бұрын

    Wow, incredibly simple and pretty! Good choice naming it the "simplest tote"!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching you! 😄

  • @sketchpadawakenings
    @sketchpadawakenings4 ай бұрын

    The fabric looks so cool! And the zipper tabs really do elevate!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    I thought so!! Thank you for watching! 😄

  • @sketchpadawakenings
    @sketchpadawakenings4 ай бұрын

    Not too fast, not too slow Your productions (both bags and videos) continually improve!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for noticing!! 😄😄

  • @hyelrfarrowtalon
    @hyelrfarrowtalon4 ай бұрын

    This is a crazy simple tote! Materials are so simple, just the instructions!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    Wow, thanks!! 😄

  • @noemailnoresponse6393
    @noemailnoresponse63934 ай бұрын

    Very well put together, I understand a French seam now. Good job.

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! 😄

  • @Sandra-ul8pu
    @Sandra-ul8pu4 ай бұрын

    Love your idea. Thanks. Sandra B. ❤️

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @calichic20
    @calichic205 ай бұрын

    I want one 😮

  • @Randommagpie
    @Randommagpie5 ай бұрын

    Your steps are very clear!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear that! 😄

  • @sketchpadawakenings
    @sketchpadawakenings5 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate the editing decisions! The real-time/sped-up ratio is just 👌!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    Awesome! 😄

  • @hyelrfarrowtalon
    @hyelrfarrowtalon5 ай бұрын

    O stopmotion!!! Great job with that! Your sew-lines are so perfect!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you! Stop motion is a labor of love but so much fun! 😄

  • @thefunvee
    @thefunvee5 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    I agree! 😁

  • @ANewConstellation
    @ANewConstellation5 ай бұрын

    That little bag is deceptively large! (And complicated to make!)

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    I know right?! 😁

  • @user-re8hq6ng5p
    @user-re8hq6ng5p5 ай бұрын

    Amazing!!! Great presentation 👏👏👏

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! 😄

  • @noemailnoresponse6393
    @noemailnoresponse63935 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews5 ай бұрын

    Cat? Utility? No, they never go together!! 😂💕

  • @user-ng9fm4xj9m
    @user-ng9fm4xj9m5 ай бұрын

    Great tip for marking out a curve for neat and tidy stitching lines.

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews5 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! 💕😊

  • @janetkaltovei-vy5yc
    @janetkaltovei-vy5yc5 ай бұрын

    Just awesome n beautiful. 😅

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!! 💕😁

  • @diannemarinari7936
    @diannemarinari79365 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!! 💕😁 I've included the link to purchase the pattern in the video description. ❤️

  • @Yen486
    @Yen4866 ай бұрын

    Great idea!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!! 💕😁

  • @ANewConstellation
    @ANewConstellation6 ай бұрын

    I really love your little tricks you throw in there!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!! 💕😁

  • @user-re8hq6ng5p
    @user-re8hq6ng5p6 ай бұрын

    Beautiful resutlt! You are very practiced and I can tell you've done it many times! 👏

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews5 ай бұрын

    Quite a few times, yes! Thanks so much!! 💕😁

  • @sketchpadawakenings
    @sketchpadawakenings6 ай бұрын

    I am amazed by your huge variety of paper-working tools! You did such a good job on this planner! I want one too!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews5 ай бұрын

    Never too many tools for a crafter/ artist/ sewer.... Thanks so much!! 💕😁

  • @hyelrfarrowtalon
    @hyelrfarrowtalon6 ай бұрын

    The planner so awesome and the serialization is fantastic! I love stacks of folded paper! 😁😁

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews5 ай бұрын

    I love that, too! 💕😊

  • @Randommagpie
    @Randommagpie6 ай бұрын

    Excellent video of a very complicated project. Great job! Love it! ❤❤❤

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews5 ай бұрын

    Maybe too complicated!! 😓😁

  • @noemailnoresponse6393
    @noemailnoresponse63936 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews5 ай бұрын

    Thank you, thank you! 💕😁

  • @deanawade5878
    @deanawade58786 ай бұрын

    beautiful. also loved the song.

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews6 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! I love the song, too! 💕😊

  • @ChakiriLoubna-hs6vv
    @ChakiriLoubna-hs6vv6 ай бұрын

    You are so creative❤

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words! 💕😁

  • @sketchpadawakenings
    @sketchpadawakenings6 ай бұрын

    I like the metallic gold for the inside lining!

  • @VirginiaSews
    @VirginiaSews6 ай бұрын

    I love that combo... metallic to dazzle your eyes! 😁❤️