Fabric & thread
A small bunting garland from scraps
One paper template turns assorted scraps into bunting with a consistent shape, even when every print is different.
Fabric & thread
Sewing, small fabric projects and the details that make them work.
Fabric & thread
Sew on a patch pocket neatly
Finish the open top first, then attach the pocket to the larger fabric panel.
Fabric & thread
A small fabric basket with a flat base
Boxed corners create the base of this lined fabric basket. A paper mock-up helps explain how the flat pieces become a three-dimensional shape.
Fabric & thread
A plain zippered pouch
A lined pouch becomes easier to understand when you build the first zipper edge as a simple fabric sandwich.
Fabric & thread
Fabric tabs at zipper ends
Small fabric tabs create a buffer between a zipper and the side seams of a pouch.
Fabric & thread
Tote handle length and attachment
Handle length depends on how you carry the bag and how much strap disappears into the attachment.
Fabric & thread
Sew a fabric scrunchie
The fabric tube supplies the gathers; the elastic inside determines how tightly the scrunchie holds.
Fabric & thread
A soft sleeve for reading glasses
A soft sleeve reduces light rubbing but does not replace a rigid case that protects glasses from pressure.
Fabric & thread
A fabric tray with raised corners
Raising four corners turns a flat fabric square into a small tray for lightweight objects.