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Welcome to Sew Very Crafty, a space for sewing, crafting, blogging and things that I love and I hope you will too. My interests are very diverse and range from old time radio to modern art and from sewing hand bags to crafting holiday favorites. I want this site to explore them all and demonstrate that everyone can do the things they love even when time and funds are limited. Sew Very Crafty seeks to provide step by step instructions {Read More}
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Learn to Sew: How to Sew an Invisible Zipper
Learn to Sew: How to Sew an Invisible Zipper Learn to Sew: How to Sew an Invisible Zipper. Want to learn how to sew an invisible zipper? Invisible zippers can be a great addition to garment making. They are subtle and yes invisible and are inserted in either a center back seam or side seam. They really take garments to the next level and can seem a bit intimidating but they don’t have to be. This tutorial will show you {Read More}
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25 Easy to Make Fat Quarter Projects
25 Easy to Make Fat Quarter Projects I absolutely love remnants and fat quarters and am always looking for projects to make from them. I thought I would put together this round up of fun and colorful fat quarter projects that I have created. Just a small amount of fabric and little bit of time can gain great results. I hope you like this list. If you are not familiar with fat quarters they are pre-cut pieces of fabric that {Read More}
heart of the home
How to Make a Fabric Closet Safe
How to Make a Fabric Closet Safe How to make a fabric closet safe. I absolutely love this project. It is the perfect fabric closet safe that can be hung in your closet or taken on the road to hide your valuables while traveling. It is discreet and can be hidden among your clothes so that your valuables are well hidden from prying eyes. I, of course, used 1/2 yd remnants for my project but if you need the perfect fabric for your fabric closet safe head over to Hobby Lobby or Fabric.com to find the perfect fabric for your secret hangers. This project is an advanced beginner project because of the zippers but it is easy to create by just using the secret safe pattern, fabric, and 2 zippers. You will be so pleased with this project that you will want to make them as gifts for family and friends. If you would like more travel patterns check out my post on how to make travel patterns and a passport wallet. These are easy projects to make and are perfect for any traveler on the go. This post contains affiliate links that if you click on them and make a purchase I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. What you will Need: Pattern 1/2 yd of fabric or a remnant 1/2 yd of lining fabric or remnant Small length of bias binding (Optional) 1/2 yd Pellon 808 Interfacing 2 14" zippers Standard sewing supplies Step 1: How to Make a Fabric Closet Safe Print out the pattern and tape the pieces together by abutting the edges. Cut … [Read More...]
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How to Make an Easy Fabric Door Organizer
How to Make an Easy Fabric Door Organizer How to make an easy fabric door organizer. I love fabric and I love organizational projects. Especially projects that can be made with rectangles and squares so this one fits the bill. I am always looking for storage and organizational ideas that I can make out of fabric from my stash so I decided to create this terrific easy fabric door organizer. This organizer can be used in a bedroom, bathroom, closet {Read More}
Handbag Patterns and Tutorials: Free EBook
Handbag Patterns and Tutorials: Free EBook
Handbag Patterns and Tutorials: Free EBook I am a handbag addict. I love to create and make handbags. I have been sewing on and off for most of my life but took it up in earnest as an adult. I sew clothes on occasion but handbags are my first love. I have consolidated all of my handbag patterns and tutorials in this free EBook. If you want to grow your sewing skills on projects that take just a little time and {Read More}
Passion for Blogging 101
Passion for Blogging 101: Learn to Blog for Fun and Profit
Passion for Blogging 101 Become a Blogger for Profit Do you want to start a blog? Do You want to make money doing it? Have you ever wondered how I started my money making blog? If so, I have the eBook for you. Passion for Blogging 101 is the ultimate beginners guide to starting a blog, building a following, and making money doing it. This 85 page downloadable eBook walks you step by step through: How to create a blog How to Brand it How to write a Blog Post The basics of … [Read More...]
things that i love
Learn to Sew: How to choose your First Sewing Machine
Learn to Sew: How to Choose your First Sewing Machine Learn to sew: How to choose your first sewing machine. Are you one of those people who have a sewing machine taking up space in your house because you bought it but never learned how to use it? Are you the person who wants to learn to sew but is too intimidated by the process to even start? I am here to tell you that people have been sewing for thousands of years and it is not as difficult as you think it is. Not only do people sew out of necessity but they sew for fun as well. I am one who sews for fun and you can too. My grandmother taught me to sew when I was very young so I have been sewing on and off for about 50 years. In those 50 years I have sewn just about everything from clothes, to toys, to my favorite, handbags. I love to make handbags above all things. They are fun to make and very functional and you can use really cool hardware to take them to the next level. But, where do you start? It is still … [Read More...]
Crafty Business Blogging
How do Bloggers Actually Make Money
How do Bloggers Actually Make Money How do bloggers actually make money. Have you ever wondered how bloggers actually make money blogging? Is it possible to actually make money using your wits and your computer? The answer is yes. Will it happen overnight like some bloggers suggest? No but you too can make money blogging with these tips and tricks. Starting and maintaining a blog takes time and dedication. You have to learn the ins and outs of starting a blog, maintaining it, … [Read More...]
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