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The Horizon Game System Pouch – Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite

Author: alex

The Horizon Game System Pouch – Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite

August 14, 2020 by alex Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Patterns Tagged: animal crossing, bag patterns, device pouch, earthbound, elastic, foam interfacing, nintendo switch, pattern, patterns, switch lite, switch pouch, zelda

Acrylic Keychain Strap Template – Free SVG

July 28, 2020 by alex Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Projects, Tutorial Tagged: acrylic templates, gumroad, keychains, laser cutting, svg

Floomf Plush (Keyforge Mass Mutation)

June 29, 2020 by alex 1 Comment

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…]

Posted in: Projects Tagged: cat plush, demon cat, fanart, floomf, keyforge, mass mutation, plush, plush making

Plush Zip Pouch Sewing Pattern (Wolf, Bear, Fox, Big Cat)

June 1, 2020 by alex Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Patterns Tagged: bear plush, cat plush, etsy, fox plush, gumroad, pattern, patternmaking, patterns, pdf sewing pattern, plush making, plush pouch, sewing, sewing pattern, wolf plush, zip pouch, zipper

Swoon Carter Pattern Review

April 7, 2020 by alex Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Projects Tagged: dinosaur print, handbag pattern, messenger bag, purple, review, swoon carter, swoon patterns, vinyl

DIY Bell Bag from Animal Crossing!

March 15, 2020 by alex 2 Comments

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…]

Posted in: Tutorial Tagged: animal crossing, applique, crossbody bag, drawstring bag, nintendo, nintendo switch, switch, tutorial

New in the ALC Store: Geeky Keychains!

January 9, 2020 by alex Leave a Comment
A set of 5 fabric fob keychains, each in a different nerdy color and design.

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.

Posted in: General Tagged: D20s, dice, dice print, dragonscales, fabric keychains, geeky fabric, geeky gifts, keychains, shop update, swords

Leather Drawstring Handbag

January 3, 2020 by alex Leave a Comment
Drawstring crossbody handbag made from black leather.

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…]

Posted in: Projects Tagged: bags, crossbody bag, drawstring bag, drawstring crossbody, gifts, handmade

Dracky Plush (Dragon Quest)

April 30, 2019 by alex Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Projects Tagged: dracky, dragon quest, embroidery, handmade plush, machine embroidery, patternmaking, plush, plush making

New Pattern: The Drawstring Crossbody

April 5, 2019 by alex Leave a Comment

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…]

Posted in: Patterns Tagged: ALC, crossbody bag, drawstring bag, drawstring crossbody, pattern, shop news
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