Sew Fearless

Over the last few weeks, I have been working my way through the Sidekick Mini Suitcase pattern, sharing any extra tips that didn’t make it into the pattern directions, and answering questions. The printable pattern and complete directions for the suitcase are available for purchase here.

Eep! I am falling behind. It looks like we won’t be able to finish up by this Friday, but I think we can make it work for Monday. Today, we sew the Upper and Lower Sides to the Front and Back to create the two halves of the suitcase. This is the day we start getting reeeally excited, because our suitcase starts lookin’ like a suitcase.   Continue reading →

Over the last few weeks, I have been working my way through the Sidekick Mini Suitcase pattern, sharing any extra tips that didn’t make it into the pattern directions, and answering questions. The printable pattern and complete directions for the suitcase are available for purchase here.

And… It’s another sew-along day. I hope you aren’t sick of them yet. We are almost through! Just a week and a half-ish left! On Monday, we sewed the “lower side” of the suitcase, and today’s task is to sew the upper side.  Continue reading →

Over the last few weeks, I have been working my way through the Sidekick Mini Suitcase pattern, sharing any extra tips that didn’t make it into the pattern directions, and answering questions. The printable pattern and complete directions for the suitcase are available for purchase here.

Today in the sew-along, we make the suitcase handle!

This method of strap-making is a mash-up of techniques a la Amy Butler and The June Bride. No frustrating tube turning, or ugly lumpy corners here. I used this method to make all the straps on my Mommy Poppins bag and the recent clutch wallet. They look sharp and stand up to daily-bag-use abuse.  Continue reading →