by Sherri Sylvester | Nov 25, 2014
I’ve been busy behind the scenes getting a couple of patterns ready in partnership with Fabric Spark. They were sold as kits at the Fall Creativ Festival this year and now I am releasing the pdf version to be sold in my pattern shop as well!
PURCHASE the Fabric Gift Bag PDF Pattern – $7.00
This Gift Bag Pattern was created as a beginner-friendly pattern that only uses 1 yard of fabric! Each instruction is well written, with minimal cutting and simple construction. It is a great way to use your stashed fabrics to wrap your gifts. Use a one yard piece, or cut each bag individually from different fabrics. The fabric bag becomes a permanent gift for the receiver as well! Here is a little bit about each of the four bags.
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Bottle/Sock Bag: Perfect for hostess gifts, or as a stand-in for Christmas stockings, this bag ties it all up with a bow. Fill it with your favourite wine, homemade jelly, socks or a few small toys. The more the merrier.
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Santa Sack: The minimal yardage and simple construction of this Santa Sack make it a quick favourite. Sew up one, or twenty and have a paper-free gift giving season!
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Envelope: An envelope can hold so many things. Use this pretty fabric envelope to uniquely wrap your favourite flat gift. This envelope is perfect for mailing because it fits inside flat packaging!
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Tote Bag: A tote bag is a useful gift and so much more when it arrives as the gift wrapping! This bag is the perfect size to hold books and other small objects. Use it as is or tie the top with ribbon before gifting. |
Here is what you can expect when you purchase the instant PDF Pattern download:
- A 10 page PDF pattern e-book with instructions and lots of photos to help you through each step.
- Simple, detailed instructions and a glossary to help with sewing terms.
- Over 50 full colour photos to illustrate the step-by-step process.
- Granny’s Sewing Basket – highlights Notes and Tips to make sewing these gift bags faster and easier! (introduction to Granny)
- Large seam allowance icons throughout, no more searching when you forget.
- Check boxes in all lists and for each step, for those of you who love to keep track of your progress!
- This pattern includes a limited production seller’s license.
Supplies needed to complete the Fabric Gift Bags:
- 1 yard/metre of quilting cotton
- 45″ of 3/8″ wide ribbon
- matching thread
- large safety pin
Ready to make them?
PURCHASE the Fabric Gift Bag Instant Download PDF – $7.00
If you would like to purchase a kit to compete your project,
please visit Fabric Spark to see available colour options.
If you need any more information or help throughout the pattern I am always available – please email sherri@threadridinghood.com
by Sherri Sylvester | Nov 16, 2014
This post is a tad emotional for me. I am so extremely grateful to everyone who tested the Forest Glen Satchel Pattern. I have had definite excitement from people around me that have seen the Satchel, but the excitement from the amazing sewing community we are all part of is a little overwhelming. Thanks so much to everyone!
I have 10 amazing satchels to share with you, and I’m also giving away three copies of the pdf pattern! (The giveaway widget is after the photos of the tester bags – so you can get to it if you scroll to the bottom of this post.) I’ve linked each person’s name out to their individual’s website/blog or Facebook page – so you can find more of their work if you’d like. Several testers also sell handmade projects – perfect for gifting (or for yourself, of course!)
I love the variety of fabrics and combinations that everyone used. The fabric (and hardware!) choices make such a difference in the final product. Good for lots of inspiration! One tester widened the closure strap a bit to give it a bit more rustic look. Another used rivets on the strap, with faux leather for the front and side details – very trendy and easy to clean! They are being used as everyday bags and even to hold knitting projects! I love when creative people put their own stamp on a project. Here we go, and for lack of a better order, it’s alphabetical!
Amber – Sewing with Amber
Cristina
Cynthia – CynthiaF.ca
Laura – Seams Sew Laura
Lisa – Lisa in Port Hope
Lynn
Michelle – Barabooboo (and on Etsy)
My Mom!
Reece – Reece’s Pieces
Sue
This giveaway will stay open until midnight on Friday, November 21, 2014 (EST). I am giving away one copy of the Forest Glen Satchel PDF Pattern each to three different people. It is open internationally – so everyone can have a chance to win! Enter on the Rafflecopter widget below – and if you don’t have Facebook to sign in with, just use your name and email! There’s even a handy “Click to Enter” option that doesn’t require a social media login. (P.S. If you have purchased the Forest Glen Satchel pattern and you win, I will refund the purchase price.)
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by Sherri Sylvester | Nov 14, 2014
I’m so excited to be able to offer the Forest Glen Satchel, my first “real” pdf pattern, for sale! I’ve talked a bit about the Forest Glen Satchel in past posts (here, here). Little did I know it would take such a great deal of work to finish it for you. Thank you to everyone who helped throughout the process – you are all amazing!
PURCHASE the Forest Glen Satchel – $12.00
The Forest Glen Satchel is the perfect sized cross-body everyday tote bag. It’s simple to sew up, I created it with confident beginners in mind. There are no buttons, zippers or snaps – it closes with a strap so you can easily get to what’s inside! The front details and side chevron are my favorite parts of this bag, because they give it character. You can mix and match fabrics to create so many looks! I can hardly wait to post the tester bags (coming this weekend!) so you can see the amazing work my amazing pattern testers completed. SO much inspiration!
This Satchel began as a project interpretation of Elizabeth Olwen‘s second collection with Cloud9 Fabrics, “Wildwood”. I was fortunate to talk with Elizabeth about her fabric, and this Satchel is my creation based on our conversations. Her vision for the Wildwood collection, and artistic direction along the way, inspired the final design.
Would you like to sew a satchel for yourself or as a gift?
This bag finishes at 11″ tall by 10″ wide and 3″ deep. It features an adjustable cross-body strap, simple closure strap and it is fully lined with an inner divided pocket.
Here is what you can expect when you purchase the instant PDF Pattern download:
- A 23 page PDF pattern e-book with 12 pages of instructions and 11 pages of pattern pieces.
- Simple, detailed instructions to help you complete the 36 steps involved in making the satchel.
- Over 50 full colour photos to illustrate the step-by-step process.
- Easy to print and assemble pattern pages, print to letter size or A4 paper.
- Granny’s Sewing Basket – highlights Notes and Tips to make sewing this satchel faster and easier! (introduction to Granny)
- Large seam allowance icons throughout, no more searching when you forget.
- Check boxes in all lists and for each step, for those of you who love to keep track of your progress!
- This pattern includes a limited production seller’s license.
Supplies needed to complete the Forest Glen Satchel:
- Outer: ½ metre/yard, 44″ wide quilting cotton
- Lining: ½ metre/yard, 44″ wide quilting cotton
- Contrast #1: ½ metre/yard, 44″ wide quilting cotton
- Contrast #2: Chose one of the following options –
- One-Way/Directional Print: 3/4 metre/yard, 44″ wide quilting cotton
- Multi-Directional Print: ½ metre/yard, 44″ wide quilting cotton
- ½ metre Medium Weight Woven Fusible Interfacing (20″ wide)
- ½ metre of 44″ wide Fusible Fleece (ex. Pellon 987F)
- Two 100 metre spools of matching thread (suitable for stitching and top-stitching all fabrics)
- One 1 ½” Strap Adjuster
- Two 1 ½” Rectangular Rings
- OPTIONAL (to create a stiffer satchel): ½ metre Heavyweight Woven Fusible Interfacing (44″ wide) OR an extra ½ metre of Fusible Fleece
- OPTIONAL Interfaced Lining: 3/4 metre Light Weight Woven Fusible Interfacing (20″ wide)
Ready to make a Satchel?
PURCHASE the Forest Glen Satchel Instant Download PDF – $12.00
If you would like to purchase Wildwood fabric to compete your project, please visit Warp & Weft to view the entire collection. They also stock Forest Glen Satchel Paper Patterns & Kits in three different Wildwood combinations chosen by Elizabeth Olwen to compliment this pattern.
I think that’s everything! If you need any more information or help throughout the pattern I am always available – please email sherri@threadridinghood.com
