Why I Like to Sew with byAnnie Patterns

October 5, 2017 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

I’m a bit of an eclectic sewer.

I like to stitch up a number of different types of sewing projects.

I wish I could just focus on one type of sewing,

for instance garments, home dec, children’s clothing, bags, etc.

But that’s not me.

I like to sew it all!!!

Because that is my personality, I appreciate the options that I get with the byAnnie patterns.

Their patterns are:

Well Written

Easy to Follow

and

Have Helpful Illustrations

(and sometimes video links)

In addition to those great qualities,

some of their patterns also include instructions for smaller

items to coordinate with the featured project.

The Trinkets and Treasures pattern has instructions for three different size organizers

and it also includes instructions for these separate organizer “pods” that can be

stored in the featured organizer case – or not.

Are you a focused sewist?

or

Are you an eclectic sewist?

I would enjoy hearing from you.

Please leave a comment in the section below.

Thank you for visiting my blog.

A Place for Everything Jewelry Findings Organizer

August 17, 2017 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

Hi sewing friends!

I received a custom request from a jewelry maker for an organizer

for her jewelry findings and supplies.

We started with the A Place for Everything pattern

and my client made several clever change requests.

One major change was to ditch the fabric handle and use something more durable

(I chose marine vinyl for its durability and ease of cleaning, plus it looks like leather)

The pattern instructs attaching the handle at the other end (the spine) of the organizer

If the handle is attached as instructed,

then the organizer can’t stand up like a little suitcase because the zipper is in the way.

As per my client’s request, I attached the handles to the side front and back.

That makes a lot more sense.

The inside of the organizer has 2 removable “pages” or inserts,

which have vinyl and zipper pockets on the front side,

and which stack on top of each other and are secured in place by hook and loop tape.

My client requested 4 “pages” instead of 2, and she also requested vinyl and zipper pockets on the front and the back side of each insert.

I suggested to her that she would not be able to stack all those inserts in the organizer at one time once she had the pockets filled.

She was okay with that as she did not plan to use them all at once,

but would interchange them as necessary.

Whew!

That was a LOT of vinyl pockets and zippers.

Her request gave her soooooo much storage.

Hooray!

The spine of the organizer has a sleeve that houses an acrylic insert (like the one in this bag ). Thanks DH for your help with that.

There are mesh pockets on the inside front and back cover of the organizer.

I hope my client gets many years of use out of her new organizer.

Thank you V for allowing me to help your vision come to life.

If you are in the market for an organizer, give this pattern a try,

I don’t think you will be disappointed.

It does have a lot of materials cost and many hours of time,

but the finished result is so worth the investment.

Thank you for stopping by today friends.

Free Pencil Case Pattern

July 6, 2017 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

Hello, sewing friends!

I found a free pattern for you.

It is called “A Pencil Case for Lola” and it is a free download on the byAnnie Website.

There are no pockets or any extra addition on this little case.

Just a nice simple open case to store any number of items.

It has an accent strip along one side,

a carry strap,

and it opens up wide with that extra-wide handbag zipper

The inside of the case is finished nicely with little binding strips at each end:

You could use this for so much more than just pencils:

Here’s a video so you can get a better look at this easy pattern:

Have a terrific sewing weekend.