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Economy Blocks Made Easy (Even With Scraps & Directional Prints)

If foundation paper piecing has ever felt a little… fiddly — you’re not alone. I used to think FPP was something you either got or you didn’t. Too many steps, too much trimming, and somehow my directional prints were always upside down 🙃 But once I slowed things down and figured out a simple rhythm,…

Customising Nylon Zippers for Bag Making

One of my favourite ways to level up a handmade bag is with a custom zipper. Changing the slider or mixing zipper colours is a small detail, but it makes a big impact – and it’s easier than you might think. Even a simple whole-cloth pouch can pop instantly with a custom zipper – minimal…

Patchwork Drawstring Bag

Say Hello to Your New Favourite drawstring Bag Pattern! The Patchwork Drawstring Bag that Does the Impossible… You know those projects that just click? The ones that are clever, cute, scrap-friendly and surprisingly satisfying to sew?Well… this is one of those patterns. Meet my latest sewing obsession: the Patchwork Drawstring Bag – a scrappy little…

Simple Wrist Strap Tutorial – No Hardware Needed

Wondering how good it would be to add a wrist strap to your Basic Boxy pouch? especially for all those moments you needed it to be hands free, or just because it would be super handy. Like who else wants to hang theirs right up there on a hook and admire their amazing bag making…

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