Final sew-along segment...

Thanks for everyone doing our little sew-along! Let's get it finished up -- we took a break for Spring Break, but I think we can finish the last two parts of the pattern by next Saturday (April 2). Do the outside of the bag, your embellishment and go ahead and put the whole thing together. Make sure to take a picture of your finished project and send it to me or post it here so we can all enjoy your great bag!

My sis was speedy and finished her's up last week -- cute, huh?

Happy sewing!

Week 2 of Sew-along...

Yeah, it's time to get going on that bag! Thanks so much for all your suggestions so far -- they've been extremely helpful, and I'm very glad the pictures are helping. So on to week two: Let's take the first section of the bag, the inside.

This week you'll get your inside pieces together, put the pocket on, and do the sides and corners. I expect the pocket and the corners to be the most difficult part of this pattern, so PLEASE let me know if you have any questions. :) We'll set the deadline for Saturday again (March 12). Happy sewing!

Mini Purse/Scripture bag sew-along...

Thanks again to my testers. I really appreciate your help!!!



For the first part of our sew-along, get your materials and interfacing and get the pieces cut out. Also do Step 1 and apply your interfacing. Feel free to leave any comments about suggested changes, things you like/don't like, etc. Time goal: Saturday, March 5.

Welcome to my blog...

Thanks for visiting! Just wanted someplace to talk about my Etsy shop (nutmegboutique.etsy.com) and all the cool projects I have coming up. I'm excited to say I just finished my first sewing pattern. It's pretty basic, but I think it's fun -- and I finally got to use those skills I got in my technical writing class (thanks, Husselbee!).

My pattern is out with some trusted testers, then I'll refine it and sell it on my shop. Until then, I've been doing a lot of hats -- they're soooo much fun! And this is by far my favorite pattern (found at rheatheylia.com); I get tons of compliments every time I take my munchkin out in it.

Keep coming back -- I'll share craft tips and projects as well as upcoming items for my shop. :)