Dream. Motivate. Create.
One of the most popular bags in the sewing community, the Lola by Swoon has been on my list for ages. Don't let those curves fool you, this bag is not a challenging one! You can do it!
Oooo I do love a wallet! This Curvalicious zip wallet from Spencer Ogg is a great one for any confident beginner! The curves are not that tight, and it just comes together so smoothly.
I had NO IDEA you could make lace using an embroidery machine! And not just lace, free standing lace. So now we can build structures! Such a fun activity for the family!
These hoodies from MoreMeKnow are SOOOOO comfy and sew cute!
Can you have too much zipper tape? Nope! Lauren Mormino has some of the highest quality zipper tapes and amazing colors!
Fun HAPA fabric came in this week! I'm loving all of the rainbow backgrounds on these prints.
This week's bag video is not only ADORABLE and the first time we've showcased a ByAnnie Pattern... it's also for a great cause! Ad revenue for this video for the month of October will be donated to breast cancer research! Check out this post to learn more.
I have a feeling many of you have an embroidery machine on your wish list this year.... and here's another project for you to plan for! This amazing notepad holders from Crashing Waves come together quickly and are the BEST last minute gifts!
This month I have the incredible opportunity to join ByAnnie's Annual Blog Hop to raise money for breast cancer research. I honestly can't put into words how excited I was to be included in this, and on top of that, they're letting me film a tutorial for one of their patterns!
This might be my new favorite go-to quick gift project! You don't need much material, and it turns out fantastic! Check out this clear zip copy cat pouch, with free templates!
My first ever sewing expo was SO much fun! Even though my time there was short, it was a beautiful trip to meet some of the most creative individuals in our crafty community.
Stoney Clover Lane is one of my absolute favorite shops to treat myself. Their bags and pouches are just the happiest colors, they have a huge selection of patches to customize your items, and it's honestly just really fun to shop with them. They are an investment, but the quality is unmatched. They're meant for everyone, including parents, if that gives you a better idea (they can take a beating and still look brand new).
When I saw their adorable clear pouch, I obviously fell in love. Wanting to buy multiple colors, I was quickly snapped out of my dream-like state by the price tag. Now, I will tell you that I did end up purchasing one, and you can see why it's valued so high. It really is stunning and the craftsmanship is impressive. And that's coming from a bag maker that can find fault in the nicest of bags.
This was a catch up week in the OklaRoots home. We started October with a nice and easy quilt block, for month number 9 of the Cotton Cuts Mystery Quilt. And ended the week with a surprise get together that I'll never forget.
Such an incredible go-to tote bag! The Wool and Wax from Noodlehead is great for beginners and the perfect pattern to get you sew-jo back. I personally love it to test out new vinyl and fabric combinations!
The sweet folks over at Kimberbell were so kind to send me their current Bella Box, and I couldn't be more excited about all the goodies inside. They packed this box full of so much happiness!
This month I have the opportunity to team up with some of the most amazing content creators and artists to help raise money for breast cancer research! ByAnnie is hosting their fabulous #sewPink initiative once again! So get ready for tons of crafty ideas and ways to support our community. To check out the schedule click here (spoiler: October 14th will be an OklaRoots tutorial going over a ByAnnie pattern... eeek!).
Take care of those ta-tas my friends!!
A seriously fun adaptation to the simple snack bag, let's add a decorative snap tab!
Want to make the uber popular dog waste bag, but your embroidery machine can only use a 4x4 hoop? No problem! Let's go over the hack!
Below is a run down of the materials, measurements and instructions for creating the Snap Tab Snack Bag. For a more thorough instructional, make sure to check out this video walking you through each step. This printout should help you after you’ve made one or two using the video.