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Free Pattern for Canada 150 Banner

July 1st is fast approaching and the patriotic décor is popping up all over. If you are short on the good old red and white for the upcoming Canada 150 holiday here’s a quick-to-make free project to dress up your home.

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials

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How to Make a Purse Handle With Cording

Here’s a tutorial that teaches you how to make a purse handle that will stand up on its own. Use cording to beef up the structure of your bag’s handle.

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Bag Handles, Cable Cord, Cord Handle, Curved Handle, Purse Handles, sewing, Zipper

New Bag Pattern To Be Featured In AQ Magazine

I was asked to contribute a new bag pattern to AQ magazine. You won’t believe how many different ideas I considered before I settled on the perfect one.

Filed Under: Bag Designs Tagged With: Handbags Sew, make a purse, making handbags, sewing

Make a Simple Purse Strap

Make a simple purse strap, or straps for backpacks and other bags. Sewing even, edgestitched seams will give you a nice-looking strap. Here’s how to do it quickly and simply.

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Attach snap fasteners to your bag or other sewing project

Step by step video instructions show you how to attach snap fasteners to your bag or any other sewing project. See two different kinds of snaps and how one gives a more professional looking result.

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Finishing, Handbag, Jewelry Case, make a purse, making handbags, sewing

Sew Perfect Patch Pocket Corners

Sew a patch pocket for a handbag or a garment. This dressmaker’s technique that will help you get a perfect result. It works best with quilting weight cottons.

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: Baby Lock Unity, Bags, Finishing, Handbags Sew, make a purse, making handbags, sewing machine

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