Marilyn @create.anew I'm so thankful of all these fabulous testers! They dedicated their time and fabric to give great feedback so I could finetune the pattern and get it as perfect as possible. They did a great job and it's inspiring to see the bag in so many different fabrics and colours.   During the testing I made changes to the instructions and it was clear that a video tutorial would be a great addition to the pattern. I've recently uploaded the video tutorial so you can sew along with your Tsuno Tie Bag. Get your Tsuno Tie Bag here Karine Karine made the size M in a lovely Liberty ..read more

Yay! You decided to start sewing. You bought a sewing machine, did a few practice projects and now you are ready to sew your own handmade wardrobe. You want to create your own handmade wardrobe because fast fashion turns you off, you can't find what you are looking for or you simply don't fit the standard RTW (ready-to-wear) sizes. You pick your first pattern put your blood, swear, and tears into that first garment only to find out it's too baggy or too tight and you start second guessing the whole plan of sewing your own wardrobe. Or You never start because you lack confidence and question ..read more

Ease / wearing ease / design ease / negative ease What is ease and why should you care about it? Well...have you ever sewn a (pdf) sewing pattern after following directions, carefully measuring yourself and selecting the size only to have it come out way to large or tighter than you wanted? That's because you haven't factored in ease. Just like every clothing brand out there, each sewing pattern company uses their own set of body measurements and on top of that they add wearing ease and design ease. So you'll have no idea how loose or fitted a garment will turn out. Even if the pattern envelo ..read more

  This glossary of sewing terms for the beginner is an A-Z guide that explains many terms, but also includes some tips and tricks that I think you might find handy. The list is a work in progress and I'll add links to tutorials, images and videos when I create them. Let me know in the comments if I missed a crucial sewing term you would like to know about. A Armscye The armscye or armhole is the opening in the bodice where you attach the sleeve. B Back stitch / Back tack 2 or 3 reverse stitches to secure the stitches at the beginning and ending of a seam. A back stitch or a back tack ..read more

Sew along as we walk trhough all the steps to construct the basic Tsuno Tie bag. I'm showing all the steps so even a beginner can follow along. If you are a more experienced sewer, speed up the video by using the gear icon to find the speed options or skip ahead. I'll cover the French seams, mitered corners and the double fold hem.  The boxed corners and the strap will follow in a later video. Get the Tsuno tie bag pattern here  or Grab a free copy of the XXS here ..read more

Mitered corners on double fold hems two methods for garments or accessories...Maybe you've never sewn mitered corners because they look complicated, but there are two great reasons you should add this technique to your sewing skills. Reduce bulk Sewing corners on double fold hems can be a bit tricky, if you simply fold the seam allowance on top of each other it creates a bulky corner that can be difficult to sew over. Maybe you've encountered those bulky corners where the sewing machine just won't sew over multiple layers of fabric, even when you are trying to pull the fabric through or are ..read more

Are you a beginner behind the sewing machine? Or are you a more experienced sewer with the stash to prove it? Look. Don't get me wrong...I'm all for having a stash to shop from, but not in such enourmous amounts that it gives me a sewing block. Sometimes you just need a fun project for those left over bits 1 yard and 1/2 yard fabric in your stash. You know...those fabrics you love and can't bear to part with, but just don't know what to make? The Tsuno Tie Bag pattern + spreadsheet will get you sewing and destashing in no time. With 7 sizes and a spreadsheet to calculate your own recipe to cr ..read more

  This sewn mitered corner tecnhique is great for wider double fold hems 1cm / 3/8" and up. You can use it on napkins and garments, basically anywhere you have a corner on a double fold hem. It will take a bit of practice, but once you get the hang of it you'll be glad you've added this techique to your sewing skills. It adds a nice touch to your handmades and it reduces bulk. If you are making a project with a narrow seam allowance, up to about 1 cm  / 3/8",  you might want to opt for a folded mitered corner. There will be a small gap in the end result, but on smaller seam allowances you won ..read more

If you are Dutch you are probably familiar with “Dilemma on Dinsdag” or in English “Tuesday Chooseday”. It’s a fun game where you get a hilarious and absurd dilemma, and you HAVE to pick one. But wat does it have to do with sewing? Well…while I’m chipping away at the new pattern I’ve got a dilemma (and a solution) for you eventough it's not even Tuesday yet ;)! The dilemma: You always have to run with scissors. Or You always have to sew without pins. Which one would you pick? When I just started sewing the latter would have seemed like a total nightmare. I can remember the first tim ..read more