My latest pattern is now available! It’s a padded pouch for the Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite. The compact size makes it perfect for daily use. The zip-around front pocket holds 24 game cartridges! (ETA: Now also available on Gumroad!) The pattern will show you how to use sew-in foam interfacing and how to make … [Read more…]
Some pattern shops offer acrylic templates for their patterns. Acrylic templates are pieces of clear plastic that are laser-cut in the same shape as the pattern pieces, and are engraved with the appropriate markings. These tools are helpful if you make the same project many times, as folks with handmade shops typically do. The plastic … [Read more…]
I’m not a big card game player, but I do love Keyforge. It’s a silly and fun game with a positive community where I’ve met amazing friends. Something else I love about it is the art, particularly the neat creatures that show up in house Untamed. There’s a new expansion for the game out on … [Read more…]
My new pattern is now available! To celebrate, it is 20% off on Etsy for the first two weeks. Sale ends June 12. Make an adorable guardian for your dice, tokens, coins, or other small items. This pattern features head and tail pattern pieces to make a wolf, fox, bear, or big cat like a … [Read more…]
I made a Carter Messenger Handbag by Swoon Patterns! I used Spoonflower printed cotton and a dusty purple faux leather for the exterior, and plain gray cotton for the lining. I also used invisible magnets for the straps. Swoon produces fantastic sewing patterns that result in professional, high-end bags. But those results come from not … [Read more…]
Celebrate the release of Animal Crossing New Horizons with this fun and simple DIY! Details below~ You will need the following: My drawstring crossbody bag sewing pattern. This free star template. Print at 100% or “actual” size. 1/2 yard yellow fabric for exterior (cotton woven recommended) 1/2 yard lining fabric (cotton woven recommended) A scrap … [Read more…]
I recently made and listed a ton of new fabric keychains in various cute and geeky prints. There are D20s, dragonscales, a couple different variety dice prints, and cute lil swords! Check them all out here.
Made my mom this leather drawstring handbag from some leftover hide she had and my own pattern. Really happy with how it came out! It’s lined with apparel lining. The grommets are 7/8″, and I used 550 paracord for the drawstring. It was difficult topstitching the opening. If you make your own in leather, definitely … [Read more…]
I surprised my husband, a big Dragon Quest fan, by making him this Dracky plush for his birthday! This is the first plush I’ve ever done machine embroidery from scratch for. I also drafted the pattern myself from official art. I am just thrilled with how it came out! Plush making is so fun and … [Read more…]
I’ve just launched my latest pattern, the Drawstring Crossbody bag! This pattern is beginner friendly and features drawstring options with a casing or eyelets. The pattern is 25% off for the first week only, so check it out! The last day of the sale is April 11! Be sure to check out all the other … [Read more…]