Watch 1st Episode of BluPrint’s Re:Fashion with Marci Harriell

Many of you have probably heard that Craftsy has now rebranded itself as Bluprint. Craftsy will still have the same great classes for creative learning but since NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment became a major shareholder, things are shaking up for types of content and how we view online classes. There are all kinds of changes going on naturally, you can read a great synopsis from the … Continue reading Watch 1st Episode of BluPrint’s Re:Fashion with Marci Harriell

JillyJuly 31, 2018Leave a comment

Finished Projects, Reviews

Zip and Clip Bag – A Perfect Bag for a Night Out

I’ve been looking for a pattern for a small hipster or cross-body bag that could securely hold my phone, a credit card, some cash and maybe something else like a camera or some ladies’ accoutrements, shall we say. Most hipster or cross-body bags I’ve seen have been too big or without many secure pockets, but this Zip & Clip bag I found on Craftsy is just perfect! The pattern is by Lisa Amundsen whose website is aroundthebobbin.com. Continue reading “Zip and Clip Bag – A Perfect Bag for a Night Out”

lynnenewMay 13, 2015May 12, 20159 Comments

Challenges, Reviews

March Challenge – UFO: Everything In Its Place Bag

I bought the Sew Sturdy Travel Organizers Craftsy class last August! I love trying to make structured bags and I just couldn’t resist something that looked like a suitcase. But I was dismayed that I needed some specialty items that I didn’t already have: Soft and Stable foam stabilizer and some very very long purse zippers. Sometimes it’s a little off-putting to find that the instructor is selling more than just her pattern. In this case, Annie Unrein (the instructor and pattern author), is also encouraging us to buy her “By Annie Soft and Stable” foam stabilizer and long purse zippers. Neither of these two items are specifically mentioned in the “materials” list on Craftsy. This was annoying enough to me that I gave up on this class. Continue reading “March Challenge – UFO: Everything In Its Place Bag”

lynnenewMarch 16, 2015March 15, 20153 Comments

Finished Projects, Reviews

Mo Bags – Kwik Sew 4093 and The Lucy Tote Bag

Clearly I cannot resist a new bag pattern that catches my fancy! Kitty recently made a couple renditions of Kwik Sew 4093 (bag B) that I loved for its size and patchwork potential. Kitty entered her wool tote in a Pattern Review contest and wrote about it here. It looks great in black, grey, and red. Continue reading “Mo Bags – Kwik Sew 4093 and The Lucy Tote Bag”

lynnenewJanuary 12, 2015January 3, 20153 Comments

Finished Projects, Reviews

Gifts for Sewers – Tooly and Bionic Needle Organizer

I found these two great patterns on Craftsy for the Tooly and the Bionic Needle Organizer. For any given project, I use only a small subset of the many tools I have. The Tooly is perfect for keeping only those items I’m using right now nearby. And the Bionic Needle Organizer is a great way to keep a stash of sewing needles handy and to keep track of whatever needle you have in the machine. It may be past Christmas, but these make great gifts for yourself or your sewing friends any time of the year. Continue reading “Gifts for Sewers – Tooly and Bionic Needle Organizer”

lynnenewDecember 29, 2014December 22, 20146 Comments

Finished Projects, Refashions, Reviews

Craftsy Project Upcycle: Kimono Wrap Skirt Refashion

Recently I took advantage of a great sale at Craftsy.com. I purchased the class “Project Upcycle: Thrifty Sewing Projects” with Betz White for only $9.99. I’d already experimented with some of the refashion projects taught in this course like the felted tote, but the class was still well worth the price. Continue reading “Craftsy Project Upcycle: Kimono Wrap Skirt Refashion”

katboulderSeptember 18, 2014September 18, 20148 Comments

Finished Projects, Reviews

Craftsy Sew Better, Sew Faster Review – I is for Islander

Island Jacket Collage Watermarked
This jacket is from Islander Sewing Systems and it’s my Sew All 26 160 “I” project. The pattern is Jacket Express #218 and it was designed by Janet Pray. There’s also a great craftsy class on the construction of this jacket called “Sew Better, Sew Faster: Garment Industry Secrets with Janet Pray”. You can order the jacket pattern here for $22.95 plus shipping, but if you wait for a craftsy class sale you might be able to get the deal I got: the pattern (including shipping) and the craftsy class for only $19.99. A super deal IMO! Continue reading “Craftsy Sew Better, Sew Faster Review – I is for Islander”