Project reviews

Yoan Sewing Studio Small Trifold Wallet Review

Accordion style wallets aren’t for everyone. There are other options for small wallets and compact wallets. This is a Yoan Sewing Studio Small Trifold Wallet review. The link for the free Yoan Sewing Studio Small Trifold Wallet pattern and video tutorial is: Small Trifold Wallet This project is for personal use. For the purposes of …

Project reviews

Compact Accordion Wallet Review

Checkbook style or smartphone wallets too big? Minimalist wallets too small? There are some wallet styles that fit in between. This is a Spencer Ogg Compact Accordion Wallet review. The purchase link for the Spencer Ogg Compact Accordion Wallet is: Spencer Ogg Compact Accordion Wallet This project is for personal use. For the purposes of …

Sewing tips

Clone Your Clothes Book Review

Want to make new clothes from items in your wardrobe? Not sure how to start? This post is a book review of “Clone Your Clothes” by Claire-Louise Hardie. Introduction My favourite casual boot-cut pants have been out of stock for a few years. Earlier this month the parent company of three Canadian clothing brands announced …

Sewing tips

Source Your Sewing

Want to sew a wallet, bag, or clothes? Not sure if you’ll be wasting your time and money? This post contains source your sewing tips. Introduction Sewing can be an expensive hobby. Will you make something for less than the cost of buying it, or will your material costs be high. Will you make something …

Business tips, News

2024 Year End Review

2024 has been an eventful year. Severe weather events devastate many communities. Covid-19 is endemic. Wars continue. This is my 2024 year end review. I’ll review the most important things I learned small business-wise, my best/most useful sewing tips/skills and my favorite projects of 2024. I’ll also give you a heads up on my plans …

Sewing tips

Is Sewing Synthetics Difficult

Want to sew a bag using nylon or polyester? Not sure if your skills are equal to the task? This post will discuss “is sewing synthetics difficult”. Introduction I discussed the difference between natural, man-made and synthetic fibers  in 2022. This post will focus on nylon and polyester. In my previous post, I mentioned that …

Pattern Roundup

Anti-theft Bag Project Roundup

Looking for a new bag for travel or everyday? Worried about theft? This is an anti-theft bag project roundup. Introduction One of my suitcases broke a few years ago. While researching new luggage l found some “anti-theft bags”. I had never heard of these. What features do they have? Can I add anti-theft features to …

Pattern Roundup

DIY Carry-on Luggage Pattern Roundup

Changes to airline baggage pricing models have made me reconsider what and how I pack when flying. I’ve had some trouble finding carry-on luggage with the features I want in my price range. I discovered several options for sewing my own carry on bags. This is a diy carry-on luggage pattern roundup. Introduction Each airline …

Project reviews

Willow Bag Review

Changes to airline baggage pricing models have made me reconsider what and how I pack when traveling. Need a cosmetic bag or multi purpose case that opens into a tray? This is a Bag Pattern Studio Willow Bag review. The link to the Bag Pattern Studio Willow Bag paid PDF tutorial is: Bag Pattern Studio …

Project reviews

SewingTimes DIY Open Wide Pencil Case Review

Student of all ages will be going back to school in a few weeks. Need a new pen/pencil case? Need a new case for long, narrow items like tools, electronic accessories or cables?This is a SewingTimes DIY Open Wide Pencil Case review. The link to the SewingTimes DIY Open Wide Pencil Case free tutorial with …