Category Archives: Sewing for a Teenager

“I Can’t Sew a Straight Line” No Measure Modern Quilt Tutorial

Posted on December 7, 2011 by destashification

This quilt is designed to guarantee a beautiful modern quilt – with perfectly straight lines – by even a beginning sewer! The twenty-something daughter is visiting and wanted some help with apartment decor. Her bedroom needed some color – and … Continue reading →

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The Temporary Teddy Bear Destash

Posted on October 26, 2011 by destashification

My Stash is comprised of fabric, yarn, ribbons, buttons, patterns – all things Needle-Artist related.  However, my daughter’s Stash is more universal.  Her largest is probably her stuffed animal collection. Her Teddy Bear collection rivals my yarn Stash in size … Continue reading →

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Patchy Boho Sling Bag Tutorial

Posted on August 29, 2011 by destashification

The Patchy Boho Sling Bag is what prompted this series of tutorials.  After completion of the foundation piecing, the bag is constructed in the same manner as the Boho Sling Bag. The simple construction makes this a great beginner sewing … Continue reading →

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Boho Sling Bag Tutorial: Using “Fat Quarters”

Posted on August 28, 2011 by destashification

The fabrics available in Fat Quarter cuts are just beautiful…just too nice to pass up! One simple seam allows them to be used in the Boho Sling Bag. Use the same pattern used to cut the other Boho Bag pieces. … Continue reading →

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Boho Sling Bag Tutorial

Posted on August 28, 2011 by destashification

The Boho Sling Bag – plain or fancy.  A sewing project for everyone – regardless of their sewing pedigree or experience! The Boho Sling Bag seems to be fairly popular among those that could form the next generation of needle-artists.  … Continue reading →

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Simple Boho Sling Bag

Posted on August 24, 2011 by destashification

My niece requested a bag “kinda like” this one, “but in purple and turquoise”. This is the result.  Tutorial here. Many of these boho bags – in a variety of colors – can be seen slung over shoulders. They also … Continue reading →

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The Destashification Make-Up Bag: Finishing Touches

Posted on June 13, 2011 by destashification

Another zipper, a few seams and the Make-Up Bag is done! Part X (I lost count) The Zipper: 1.  Find the center point of the longer zipper (lengthwise).  Mark it with a pin. 2.  Match the zipper centerpoint with the … Continue reading →

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Destashification Make-Up Bag, Part 3: The ZIPPER!

Posted on June 12, 2011 by destashification

 Z-I-P-P-E-R A great scrabble word. But putting one in a project can stop some needleartists in mid-seam!  The second side of the lining of the Destashification Make-Up Bag has a zippered pocket. But relax…it is sewn in without basting, tears, … Continue reading →

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Another Tutorial: Destashification Make-Up Bag, Part 2

Posted on June 10, 2011 by destashification

Now that the quilting of the exterior is complete, it is time to move onto the interior of the Destashification Make-Up Bag. Part C:  Cutting/Sewing the Lining Pieces and Vertical Seamed Pocket 1.  Cut one lining “fat mushroom” in the … Continue reading →

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Another Tutorial: Destashification Make-Up Bag

Posted on June 10, 2011 by destashification

With all the travel planned for this summer, my DD really needed a new cosmetics case.  However, I have learned the term “Cosmetics Case” is apparently outdated – it is a “Make-Up Bag.” While I was making the bag, I … Continue reading →

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