Project reviews

SewingTimes DIY Travel Pouch Bag Review

Need a unisex zipper pouch, or general purpose bag for storing toiletries, makeup, shaving supplies or other essentials at home or when traveling? This is a SewingTimes DIY Travel Pouch Bag review. The link to the SewingTimes DIY Travel Pouch Bag free tutorial with video page is: DIY Travel Pouch Bag This project is for …

Pattern Roundup

Water Bottle Carrier Free Pattern Roundup

During the height of summer it’s important to have access to potable water. Carrying your own from home is a good way to achieve when you’re outside. This post is a water bottle carrier free pattern roundup. Introduction During the recent heat wave, extreme heat warnings were issued in my city. Many neighboring communities were …

Project reviews

Stitchback Gear DH Review

I’ve been searching for new luggage and have been curious about smaller backpacks for day-hiking and excursions from a hotel, cruise ship etc. This is a Stitchback Gear DH project review. The Stitchback Gear DH pattern purchase page is: Stitchback Gear DH All Stitchback Gear patterns and instructions are copyright Stitchback DIY Trail Gear. Pattern …

Project reviews

ProperFit Clothing 40L Hiking Pack Review

I’ve been searching for new luggage and have seen several travel backpacks that fold into their own carrying pouches when not in use. That’s an amazing idea so I decided to sew one for myself. This is a ProperFit Clothing 40L Hiking Pack project review. The link to purchase the PDF pattern download for the …

Sewing tutorial

Make Your T-shirt Bigger

Common t-shirt sizes include extra small, small, medium, large, extra large, and extra extra large. If your size is not available, you may buy a larger t-shirt and increase the seam allowance and/or hem to make it smaller. If your t-shirt is too small, making it fit better is more involved. This is a make …

Sewing tips

Binder Presser Foot

Since becoming serious about my sewing, I have purchased a number of specialty presser feet. One of them is a binder presser foot or bias binder foot. In this post I review what a binder presser foot looks like and what it can be used for. What does it look like? If you’re familiar with …

Pattern Roundup

Tent Upcycling Free Pattern Roundup

In 2016 my friend gave me a tent that would have gone into the landfill. The tent has some damage including missing pole attachments, worn out sections, and holes. There is a lot of material that can be repurposed. This is a tent upcycling free pattern roundup. Introduction Upcycling involves turning something old into something …

Pattern Roundup

Men’s Wallet Free Pattern Roundup

Most adults take their identification when they leave home. They may also take health cards, debit/credit cards, cash and/or coins and other small items. Women’s wallet patterns are abundant. Men’s wallet patterns are not. This post is a unisex and men’s wallet free pattern roundup. Introduction Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are a few months …

Pattern Roundup

Wrist Wallet Free Pattern Roundup

When I’ve seen wrist cuffs in magazines and online, I’ve thought of them as a fashion accessory. Recently I learned that some wrist cuffs are actually wrist wallets. This post is a wrist wallet free pattern roundup. There are some wrist wallet patterns available online for purchase. If you’re not sure you want to commit …