Category Archives: Tutorial

Destashification Table Runner Tutorial – Part 2

Posted on October 30, 2011 by destashification

First strip completed! Repeat sewing and flipping (and ironing) steps from Part 1 to add each subsequent strip. Verify the design is straight by checking after completing each strip that the square point aligns with the crease on the foundation … Continue reading →

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Destashification Table Runner – The Tutorial

Posted on October 30, 2011 by destashification

It’s October. Time for candy corn (best candy ever!) and now that  the costumes are done – time to think about sewing gifts for the holidays. With rotary cutting, straight seaming, foundation piecing, and endless color possibilities, the Destashification Table … 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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Tutorial for Boho Sling Bag, Part Two

Posted on August 28, 2011 by destashification

Part One Here So now the bag looks almost like a bag… just a few more seams… The base or bottom of the purse is the next section. (Full size pattern can be downloaded here) Cut out two fabric bases, … 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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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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