Bags
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Yoga Bag Pattern Tips & Tricks
Yoga Bag Pattern – Bliss Yoga Bag by Sew Hungry Hippie This yoga bag pattern is a pretty easy sew; however, a few tips and tricks will help you navigate the tricky parts. Stitch up this yoga bag and sew your way to wellness in the new year! Note: this post includes affiliate links. If you make a purchase from those links, we may receive a commission on those purchases. Yoga Bag Pattern Particulars This yoga bag is lined with a layer of interfacing and fusible fleece (or batting) between the layers. This results in a nicely structured bag with a comfy strap. What I did: I used a heavyweight…
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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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2022 New Year’s Eve Sew Along with Sallie Tomato
New Year’s Eve Sew Along Dec 31, 2022 12pm-4pm ET The New Year’s Eve Sew Along is back! This year, Sulky and Sallie Tomato team up with Embroidery Library/Urban Threads to bring you more freebies and fun on New Year’s Eve! NEW YEAR’S EVE SEW ALONG DETAILS Ring in the New Year by making a brand-new Smith organizer clutch by Sallie Tomato with sewists from around the world. We’ll join each other virtually to learn new techniques, make a fabulous bag from start to finish, and celebrate the start of 2023 together! Once you pay the cover charge, you’ll have access to the Viewing Room, where you’ll watch the event on New…
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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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Teacher Tote – a Great Back-to-School Gift
Teacher Tote Create a Teacher Tote for a back-to-school gift, using a tote bag blank. Or create a quick tote bag using two fabric squares and self-made handles. This tote isn’t lined, so it couldn’t be easier to embroider and construct! Alternatively, create this “Teacher” Tote for a student and replace the embroidery design with one of your choosing that’s more appropriate for the recipient. TEACHER TOTE SUPPLIES Tote Blank (or create your own tote!) Sulky Sticky+™ Stabilizer Sticky+ Slitting Pen Sulky Thread: Poly Deco™ (colors according to chosen embroidery design) & 60 wt. Bobbin Large-scale embroidery design (Featured design is Teaching is my Thing in the 6×10 hoop size…
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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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Nylon Drawstring Bag with Machine Embroidery
Nylon Drawstring Bag how to sew the perfect summer accessory Create a simple drawstring bag with a few designer details and personalize it with machine embroidery. This is the go-to summer accessory to fit swimwear, flipflops and sunnies for a day at the beach. DRAWSTRING BAG SUPPLIES Sulky Stabilizer: Soft ’n Sheer™ KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Hello Summer Machine Embroidery Palette (includes 10 spools of Sulky Rayon Thread & 6 machine embroidery designs in 3 sizes) Sulky Thread: Poly Deco™ Thread (construction) & Bobbin (machine embroidery) Organ® Needles: size 70/10 Microtex or 75/11 Embroidery ½ yard of 60”-wide ripstop nylon fabric 2¼” x 9” rectangle of heavy-duty vinyl or…
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Roller Skate Charm In the Hoop
Roller Skate Charm A roller skate charm is a cute addition to any summery bag or backpack. Whether you are a roller skater or know a roller skater, you’ll love a retro roller skate charm that acts as a decorative bag accent, key ring or luggage tag. A roller skate charm is nostalgic and fun, plus it makes a great quick gift. There are lots of roller skate charm in-the-hoop designs to choose from, available from different sellers online. Do a quick search and browse the offerings to locate one that’s perfect for your bag pattern, premade or homemade tassel, or gift recipient. For even more fun, add a tassel…
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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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Easter Basket Blanks to Personalize with Machine Embroidery
Easter Basket Blanks Personalize an Easter Basket Blank with machine embroidery to add a special handmade touch. The basket is sure to be a treasured keepsake in any child’s life for years to come. ABOUT THE EASTER BASKET BLANKS These baskets are made from a sweet seersucker fabric and lined with a sturdy polyester to withstand lots of use. The polyester lining wipes clean with a damp rag. The handles are made of canvas and may need a good pressing after unpacking and embroidery. Fill the Easter basket blanks with loads of candy-filled eggs and gifts to surprise the littles. The baskets come in pink, blue and green. (Note: purple…
