Folio-style covers are a popular option for many 6” e-readers but they don’t allow you to store your e-reader’s cable with the e-reader. In this tutorial I show you how to sew a zippered e-reader case for 6” e-readers that has a zippered pocket for your cable.. This Sewn By Tanya project is for personal …
Aurelis Summer Blouse Project Review
Need a summer blouse that covers your arms? So-Sew-Easy has got you covered with the Aurelis Summer Blouse pattern. This is a how to sew an Aurelis Summer Blouse project review. The link to the Aurelis Summer Blouse project free tutorial is: Summer Blouse This pattern is for personal use. Home sewists may sell Aurelis …
Upcycling Old Raincoat New Purse
When my single-layer raincoat started to fall apart, I knew it was time to retire it. I decided to salvage as much of the fabric, zippers, and other hardware as I could. There was enough exterior fabric to sew a purse. This post describes upcycling an old raincoat into a new purse. Introduction Upcycling involves …
Zola Pen Case Project Review
It’s almost back to school time for students of all ages. Need a new pen/pencil case? Need a new case for long, narrow items like tools, electronic accessories or cables? Caroline at SewCanShe created a long and narrow pen case that might be exactly what you’re looking for. This is a how to sew a …
Women’s Fancy T-shirts Project Review
T-shirts are a common summer wardrobe item. Sometimes you want to dress up your look without sacrificing comfort. So-Sew-Easy has some great beginner patterns for women’s tops/t-shirts that are fancy and I decided to sew two of them. This is a how to sew a women’s fancy t-shirt So-Sew-Easy Waterfall Top and On-A-Roll T-shirt project …
Stitchback Gear TH50 Project Review
Interested in sewing your own backpacking pack? Want to customize the fit of your hip belt, shoulder straps and torso length? This post is a how to sew a backpack Stitchback Gear TH50 project review. This is post 8 in my do-it-yourself backing gear series. You may also wish to read parts 1 (modified Jones …
Rezac Backpack Project Review
Silnylon is one of the lightest technical fabrics that home sewers can buy. It’s often used for shelter systems but I’ve been curious about using it for backpacking packs. Jan Rezac created an ultralight waterproof backpack using silnylon. This post is a how to sew an ultralight silnylon backpack Rezac Pack MK III project review. …
Men’s Underwear Free Pattern Roundup
Underwear wears out so why not make a few special pairs for yourself or your special someone. This post is a men’s underwear free pattern roundup. In my experience it’s a lot easier to find free patterns for women’s underwear than for men’s. In fact, I found it much easier to find children’s underwear patterns …
Melly Sews Panties Project Review
Underwear wears out so why not make a few special pairs for yourself of your special someone. Not sure you want to commit to purchasing a pattern? This post is a how to sew underwear Melly Sews tutorial project review. The link to the project overview and video tutorial is: Sew underwear with a free …
Maya Bra Project Review
Shopping for bras can be frustrating. Bra boutiques have staff to help you find the best fitting, most flattering styles, but their prices are high. Department stores have lower prices but most don’t have experienced staff. Sewing your own, custom fitted bra is a third option. Interested in sewing your own bra? Not sure you …