tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16969394235032321642024-03-08T04:53:52.702-05:00Sid's In StitchesCome into my messy studio for sewing tips, tricks, & techniques. I like it easy & fast!!Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843033954787570731noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696939423503232164.post-2301007209531070842014-08-20T12:16:00.000-04:002016-08-09T14:47:05.194-04:00Free Pattern to Make a Pillow!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite things to make with quilt blocks, or novelty fabrics, is pillows. Here's an easy way to make an envelope-back pillow with "flanges".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The quilt block used is my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/66630879/tybee-lighthouse-paper-piecing-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_12" target="_blank">Tybee Lighthouse PDF</a> pattern in paper foundation piecing. This pattern includes basic instructions on foundation piecing, also!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Download this free PDF pattern <a href="http://www.sidsinstitches.com/free-patterns.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Share the pillows you make on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/InStitchesPatterns" target="_blank">Facebook Page!!</a></span><br />
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<br />Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843033954787570731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696939423503232164.post-11543497571208590232013-02-17T12:17:00.001-05:002013-02-17T12:17:21.984-05:00Using Fancy FabricMost of my purses and bags are made with high-quality woven cotton fabric - designer quilter's cottons are the best! I also like using batiks, which are a tightly-woven cotton. I find them easy to use, they'll take the high heat I'm used to (being a quilter), and I love the novelty prints.<br>
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There is no reason, however, you can't use "fancy" fabrics with my patterns! I made this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/97853585/pdf-journey-purse-pattern-easy" target="_blank">Journey Purse</a> from upcycled fabrics supplied by my sister-in-law. </div>
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Just remember these tips to keep your fabric and sewing machine 'safe' and your purse results outstanding!</div>
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It's easy to make and only takes a little fabric!</div>
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You can even use patchwork scraps or a contrasting fabric for the Back!!</div>
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The little case is perfectly sized for a lip balm, lipstick, or even a usb drive!<br>
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It's so easy to make and they make great stocking stuffers or birthday gifts. If you're giving cash, roll a couple of dollars around a lip balm to make the cutest gift! It only uses scraps of fabric so all you need is a zipper and a keychain or hook.<br>
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<a href="http://sidquilts.blogspot.com/2012/11/wheres-lip-balm-case.html#more">Read more »</a>Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843033954787570731noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696939423503232164.post-87482800104035027572012-09-06T08:41:00.000-04:002013-02-15T12:12:23.676-05:00Using Fat Quarters for a Purse<div style="text-align: center;">
I made myself a cute <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/97853585/pdf-journey-purse-pattern-easy" target="_blank">Journey Purse</a> the other day!</div>
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A while back I had purchased a really cool packet of fat quarters - Retro Boho from Studio e. So I decided to use 5 fat quarters to make my purse (there was a little left over for other bags, too)! Scraps of favorite fabrics could also be used the same way!</div>
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Two different fabrics make them reversible - if you get a small spot at lunch, flip them over for dinner! I like to use cotton batting instead of polyester fleece or batting because you can then use them for hot plates (polyester may melt from the heat),<br>
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I like colorful and I like variety! So my latest purse is a favorite!</div>
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I used the pre-cut squares from a quilt kit to make a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/93517395/cross-body-purse-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Sheila Purse</a>. Whether you buy a Charm Pack or use your scraps, here's a quick tutorial on how to use patches to make a purse.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The result was the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/70105514/hold-it-all-shopper-pdf-pattern-diy" target="_blank">Hold It All Shopper</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This all-purpose wallet has more than 2 dozen pockets - 20 card pockets and 5 large pockets. It also has a clear identification pocket and a zipper pocket with divider for bills and coins. Use the large pockets for receipts or coupons! There’s also a checkbook cover than can slip into its own pocket or carry separately.</span></span>
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These treasures were made by Jenny - the<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/96251695/zipper-shoulder-pdf-purse-pattern-easy" target="_blank"> Zippy Tote</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/93517395/cross-body-purse-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Sheila Bag</a>.
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The thimble I like to use has a flat top with a small edge to hold the needle in place when pushing through thicker fabrics or layers of a quilt. It has circular indentations on the tip and also has indentations on the side. You can also push with the side of the thimble. I wear the thimble on my middle finger.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some of my purse patterns - and especially the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70105514/hold-it-all-shopper-pdf-pattern-diy" target="_blank">Hold It All Shopper</a>, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62701313/pdf-purse-pattern-lizzie-bag-cross-body" target="_blank">Lizzie Bag</a>, or the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/97853585/pdf-journey-purse-pattern-easy" target="_blank">Journey Purse</a> - have lots of pieces which are not easily identified. They're all rectangles! The solution to keeping yourself straight is to label the pieces.</span></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a huge collection of bags. Even though I don't change the purse I carry daily (I tend to haul it around until it's filthy), I love to have a new bag to switch to for a trip or event. I tend to have multiple bags of "stuff" when I travel and have often been called the Bag Lady.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a designer, I'm always looking to make the 'perfect' bag. What I've found is that different bags serve different purposes, so you have to have a collection. Great use of logic, right?</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Right now I'm in the midst of designing a new purse pattern - photos are done!</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've had some questions about my design process and although the steps are pretty structured for me, the actual process is messy!</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My inspiration for new designs come from seeing an interesting pocket or closure or ideas from customers on styles they want. Sometimes in the middle of designing one purse, I'll think of another! A new purse is sometimes born out of a complaint or question - this is a tad too small or why doesn't this one have a zipper?</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Enter the wonderful world of computers and Adobe! Now pattern publishers can email their customers the patterns right away. And you can download my patterns right after you pay for them in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/sidquilts?section_id=6914552" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a>! You get the file and open with Adobe's free software. Then you can zoom in, translate to another language, or print out at your leisure.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sometimes, especially if you stuff your purse like I do, its bottom tends to be droopy and/or it loses its shape. A firm bottom can solve this.</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just sharing a great tutorial for an insert to turn any purse or bag (maybe from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sidquilts?section_id=6914552" target="_blank">my pattern</a>??) into a camera bag! Ashley has turned a creative idea into a really well-done tutorial! See it on her <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2012/03/turn-a-purse-into-a-padded-camera-bag.html#comment-134138" target="_blank">Make It and Love It </a>blog.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's not quite an inspiration board, more like a Memento Board. I can't tell you how many years it's been there but it's probably about 5 years. With older stuff added in. There are hardly any more spaces to add new things, but what can you remove?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You know you really would like some ball fringe or fringe on that new purse! Here's how to add it easily.</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These instructions are specifically for my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78473885/zipper-crop-tote-pdf-purse-pattern-easy" target="_blank">Zippy Crop Tote</a> pattern, but also translate easily to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56397707/reversible-bookbag-tote-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Reversible Bookbag Tote</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96251695/zipper-shoulder-pdf-purse-pattern-easy" target="_blank">Zippy Tote</a>. You can also adapt them to lots of other patterns out there!</span><br>
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