• 2023 NYE Sew Along

    New Year’s Eve Sew Along 2023 is Here!

    New Year’s Eve Sew Along 2023 with Sulky & Sallie Tomato Join us for our annual New Year’s Eve Sew Along from 12pm – 4pm ET and sew a totally rad new bag made of soft, velvety microsuede. Plus, learn how to make in-the-hoop charms and snaptabs to create keychains and decorative accents that hang from the bag straps. REGISTER NOW   We’re coming together LIVE to sew along in real time, teaching you how to make the new Veronica pattern by Sallie Tomato. Plus, we’ll add machine embroidery charms, courtesy of Parker on the Porch, that add to the 80’s vibe. Can’t join live? No worries! Every sew along registrant gets access to…

  • sew a convertible picnic blanket

    Convertible Picnic Blanket with Pocket & Strap

    Sew a Convertible Picnic Blanket This picnic blanket converts into a tote with a few simple folds, making it great to take to the park, beach or on the road. The shoulder strap is tucked into the pocket when using the blanket, keeping it out of the way. Stuff the pocket with plates and cutlery for your picnic, a small pillow for a relaxing nap or conceal personal items when taking a dip in the water. The picnic blanket is made of two easy-clean vinyl tablecloths, so you’re protected from damp grass, wet sand or muddy lakefront. PICNIC BLANKET SUPPLIES Materials listed are enough to make one 52″ x 90″…

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  • Cork Fabric Envelope Clutch

    Cork Fabric Envelope for Valentine Gifting

    Cork Fabric Envelope Tutorial the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for anyone on your list! Create a cork fabric envelope with magnetic closure to keep your Valentine cards and candy organized. This project also makes a great simple clutch to use after the holiday ends. Choose a fun heart-themed print for the interior lining or go with another motif that suits the recipient’s interests. Add our Conver”sew”tion Hearts embroidery designs to the exterior for a cheeky, fun nod to the chalky candies everyone loves this time of year. approximate size: 7″ x 11 1/2″ (folded) FABRIC ENVELOPE SUPPLIES Sulky Conver”sew”tion Hearts Machine Embroidery Palette (includes 20 designs and 10 Sulky Rayon…

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  • 3 scissor cases for your favorite shears

    Scissor Storage for Your Best Shears

    Scissor Storage Your best shears deserve the royal treatment! Make scissor cases to house your favorite sharp tools and keep them away from sticky fingers! For National Sewing Month, we want to treat our best tools with tender loving care, so here are three in-the-hoop scissor cases to create, with kits to make things easy. SCISSOR STORAGE #1 The Candy Corn Clutch, from Sookie Sews for Sulky, is the perfect shape to hold a pair of large scissors. The largest size measures about 5 3/4″ x 9 1/4″, so easily holds a pair of scissors slightly smaller than that. Grab a Candy Corn Clutch Kit to create yours out of…

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  • make a bike bag for a patriotic parade

    Bike Bucket Bag for a Patriotic Parade

    Bike Bucket Bag A bike bucket bag is a great accessory if you’re headed to a patriotic bike parade to celebrate July 4. Start with the free Bike Bucket pattern by Noodlehead and add a machine embroidery motif! Try our Ride with Pride design. Further customize the bike bucket bag with a name, monogram or fun saying and make one for everyone in the family. BIKE BUCKET BAG SUPPLIES Bike Bucket Pattern Sulky Soft ‘n Sheer Extra™ Stabilizer Uncle Sam Machine Embroidery Palette (includes 7 spools of Sulky Rayon Thread, 4 spools of Sulky Poly Sparkle™ Thread and 6 patriotic-themed designs in 3 sizes) Sulky Thread: Poly Deco™ (construction) &…

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  • waxed canvas daypack

    Explore More Daypack with Waxed Canvas & Machine Embroidery

    Explore More Daypack Create a waxed canvas daypack with a zippered front pocket that’s water-resistant and durable. This bag is great for a day on the boat, at the beach or taking a hike. Waxed canvas has a few challenges to overcome when sewing, but nothing that isn’t fixed with the right thread, needles and notions. Plus, it’s easily embellished with machine embroidery, adding fun personalization and a pop of color to the project. DAYPACK SUPPLIES Sulky Explore More Daypack Pattern 60”-wide waxed canvas (outer fabric; amount according to pattern guidesheet) 54”-wide laminated cotton or oilcloth (lining; amount according to pattern guidesheet) 44”-wide sew-in fleece interlining (amount according to pattern…

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  • sallie tomato scarlett plattern

    Sallie Tomato Scarlett Bag in Plums & Purples

    Sallie Tomato Scarlett Bag reimagined in plums & purples The Sallie Tomato Scarlett Bag, designed un collaboration with Sulky, is easily transformed from a casual everyday bag into a luxurious high-end bag simply by swapping the fabrics. In our Legacy Webinar, Hobo Cork Bag, we presented the Sallie Tomato Scarlett pattern in cork fabric with sparkly machine embroidery on the flap. Watch how easy it is to create a totally different bag using the same pattern! ADDITIONAL SCARLETT SUPPLIES For this version of the Sallie Tomato Scarlett bag, swap canvas fabric for the cork outer pieces. The lining is a quilting cotton in a coordinating color and the cork is…

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  • Deanie Pouch Session

    Deanie Pouch – ALL NEW Summer Sewing Session

    Deanie Pouch – a Sulky Summer Sewing Session brand new virtual education opportunity! Join us as we present a new education experience at sewingonline.sulky.com! Together with Sallie Tomato, we’re bringing you the Deanie Pouch. This comprehensive sewing session includes multiple Lessons and sections within each Lesson, allowing you to learn at your own pace and complete the Deanie Pouch in either the wallet or project pouch size. Schedule your sewing, take breaks, and return right where you left off on our state-of-the-art education platform. SESSION OUTLINE Here’s what you’ll learn during the Summer Sewing Session: Deanie Pouch. Lesson 1: Embroidery Learn how to add machine embroidery. We’ll go over the…

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  • paper piecing intro

    Paper Pieced Pumpkin Tote + Intro to Foundation Paper Piecing

    Paper Pieced Pumpkin Pocket Tote Make a paper pieced pumpkin tote and learn the basics of foundation paper piecing in the process. Foundation Paper Piecing 101 Foundation paper piecing is a fun technique that’s made super easy with Sulky Paper Solvy. Loads of foundation paper piecing patterns exist, and the patterns are typically available to download and print (love the instant gratification!), so it’s easy to print them right onto the Paper Solvy and start stitching. Here’s the down-low on how to do foundation paper piecing and achieve great results. Using Sulky Paper Solvy stabilizer is a great way to use designs off your computer or the internet. Print or…

  • Cork Tote Pattern using Metallic Cork + Tips for Metallic Thread

    METALLIC CORK TOTE Make a metallic cork tote pattern to have the perfect travel accessory this summer. The inner padded pocket fits a laptop and the zippered pocket is perfect for smaller essentials. The bag fits under the seat in front of you on the airplane and has purse feet to keep the base off of dirty surfaces. ALL ABOUT CORK Cork fabric is the latest trend and it’s sticking around as a great alternative to leather. It’s soft and supple and super easy to sew. Use it for small items, such as wallets and luggage tags, or as garment accents, such as epaulets or collar points. Anywhere you’d add…