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Star Wars® Fabric Tote
Star Wars® Fabric Tote – Quilted with Metallic Thread Create a Star Wars® Fabric Tote for “Star Wars Day™”, happening in a couple of days, and head to the cinema in style! This featured pattern comes in three sizes; and the small one featured here is perfect for toting a blanket, sweatshirt, snacks and more. The side pockets hold your phone and keys (and more) to hold everything you need for the perfect movie outing. The Star Wars® Revenge of the Sith (episode III), has been released for a limited run in theaters, so you can watch a great Star Wars® flick on the big screen with your new Star…
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Rainbow Appliqué Drawstring Bag
Rainbow Appliqué Drawstring Bag Designed by Christa Rolf; modified Create a simple drawstring bag embellished with a rainbow appliqué to tote shoes, summer essentials, sports gear and more. Made of canvas, this drawstring tote is durable and fully washable! Drawstring Bag Finished Size: Approximately 12½” W x 15¾” H RAINBOW DRAWSTRING BAG SUPPLIES Rainbow Appliqué Template Sulky Thread Rayon or Poly Deco (appliqué stitching) 30 wt. Cotton (construction) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky Totally Stable Stabilizer (optional; if using lightweight exterior fabric) Scrap of matching Sulky Felty (heart appliqué; color of choice) Organ® size 90/14 Universal Needle ½ yard of exterior fabric (canvas or mediumweight cotton; beige) 5 different…
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Felty Tote with Bonus Machine Embroidery Label Design
Felty Tote designed by Katie Bartz, featuring a machine embroidery label & SVG file! Stitch a designer Felty tote with colorblocking and exposed seaming techniques. Use Sulky Felty to give the tote a soft feel for a fraction of the cost of wool. Plus, the tote is washable and durable for everyday use. The optional “handmade” tag, made of faux leather, cork or the like, is done in the hoop with bonus embroidery and svg cutting files included! This pattern, with machine embroidery and svg files, is only free for the month of January, 2025. FELTY TOTE SUPPLIES Felty Tote Pattern (free for a limited time!) (2) Rolls of Sulky…
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Daypack Pattern in Faux Waxed Canvas
Daypack Pattern Faux Waxed Canvas vs Waxed Canvas This Daypack pattern is a great carryall for every day, sports activities, hiking and more. With its magnetic bar closure and adjustable backpack straps, it’s easy to wear and plenty roomy, too. The interior is lined with laminated cotton fabric, making it a great bag to tote damp swim towels, pet items and athletic shoes. The recommended fabric for the exterior is heavyweight, such as canvas, waxed canvas, faux leather or cork. The featured daypack pattern is made from waxed canvas. Can you tell by the image above which bag is made from waxed canvas and which is made of faux waxed…
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May Day Basket Tradition + Baskets to Sew for Others
May Day Basket – a Fun Tradition to Share I recently discovered that the May Day Basket tradition isn’t as widely known or practiced as I thought. After moving to a new neighborhood (many years ago), I left May Day Baskets on my neighbor’s porches. They had no idea why or what was happening! Growing up, I made May Day Baskets with my sister, using construction paper, stickers to conceal used birthday bags, and a lot of ingenuity. We carefully crafted our “baskets” and handed them out to friends, neighbors and even strangers. I recall sometimes even including picked dandelions with the gift! Recently, during an episode of Sew What?,…
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Celebrate National Serger Month with a GIVEAWAY!
It’s National Serger Month! Celebrate with a GIVEAWAY from Sulky! Outfit your sewing space with fun threads that are PERFECT for your serger. Not only that, you’ll also WIN two Sewing Sessions that you can take on-demand at any time. The Sessions never expire, so you have lifetime access! These Sessions are great for new serger enthusiasts and more experienced sewists, too. You’ll learn the very basics of using a serger, complete with a serger buying guide. Plus, learn how to set up the machine for different, yet essential, serger stitches you can use for a variety of projects. GIVEAWAY DETAILS Enter to WIN A SERGER BUNDLE, including TWO EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS on our education…
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Watermelon Block Tote Bag
Watermelon Block Tote with Quilting & Appliqué A Watermelon Block Tote is a take on the ever-popular “quilt block on a denim jacket” trend that’s taking the crafting world by storm. This trend is awesome because it allows you to make a super intricate block (and ONLY one!) and display it for all to see. But sometimes a simpler block is also just as fun to create and display, and a readymade tote bag does the trick. Plus, it’s National Watermelon Day! So we’re making a Watermelon Block Tote to show our love for this sticky sweet treat. WATERMELON BLOCK TOTE SUPPLIES Watermelon Quilt Block Pattern (this one, Mod Melons…
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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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Posh Project & Tech Trapper FREE Webcast
Posh Project & Tech Trapper with Paradiso Designs LIVE DATE: TUESDAY. JANUARY 11, 2022 at 2PM ET. Register for our Posh Project and Tech Trapper Webcast with Cheryl Kuczek, renowned national sewing educator. Cheryl joins Sulky for the first time to teach new techniques and innovative construction tips to take your sewing to the next level. In this FREE webcast, you’ll learn how to create a durable, modern case to house a computer and/or tablet, cords, earbuds, charging accessories and more. Or use it to keep makeup and toiletries neat and tidy. This project also works great as a posh project organizer, for toting your in-progress creations on the go. Embellish with…
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Embroidered Shoulder Tote with Vintage Style Stitchouts
Vintage-Style Embroidered Shoulder Tote by Ellen March, Embroidery by Emily Thompson of Life Sew Savory This embroidered shoulder tote is a large size for carrying books and work documents (even a small laptop) and sturdy enough for travel. The vintage style embroideries have a fuzzy texture, thanks to Sulky Filaine thread. Choose a wide woven ribbon to add to the vintage quality–a vintage guitar strap is a great alternative. And add structure with stabilizer for a sturdy tote that looks high end. SUPPLIES Embroidered Shoulder Tote Bag pattern by Sulky 1 yard of faux leather (fabric A) (2) 13”x15” rectangles of faux suede (fabric B) 1 yard of cotton lining fabric (fabric C) (2) 14”x17” rectangles of Sulky…
