Crafty Little Things to Sew
I am more than excited to share with you a wonderful collaboration that I was able to join in on.
Caroline of SewCanShe gathered together an incredible group of sewers who put together the book- Crafty Little Things to Sew.
I’ve never been apart of a collaboration together for a book, so this was really super fun to watch the process and anticipate the outcome.
The book is beautiful and the outcome couldn’t be better.
Because this wasn’t Caroline’s first book, her knowledge of the process was a great help.
The waiting is over…and now the fun begins.
Crafty Little Things Make Great Gifts!
Small sewn items make thoughtful, personal gifts that show care and creativity. Handmade gifts stand out and can be customized to fit any occasion, making them perfect for birthdays, holidays, or special celebrations. Consider projects like fabric coasters, zipper pouches, key fobs, or scrunchies for quick, fun gifts. You could also sew reusable gift bags or personalized ornaments for holiday presents, adding a special touch to your gifting. (Keywords: handmade gift ideas, sewing for gifts).
Adorable must-have items to sew in a session or two . . . even if you’re a total beginner!
Start a projectand finish on the very same day! From pouches and totes to baskets, these clever and crafty little things will make you feel like a superhero stitcher.
20 projects include a quilty first-aid kit, cute magnets, headbands and hair baubles, travel iron mats, and more.
Many are made with fat quarters of fabric.
Beginners will find so many pictures, diagrams, and tips that they’ll feel like the author is right there beside them.
Project designers include the author and:
Becky Jorgensen (Patchwork Posse)
Virginia Lindsay (Gingercake Patterns)
Jennifer Heynen (The Beginning Fabrics / Jennifer Jangles)
Sarah Markos (Blue Susan Makes: bluesusanmakes.blogspot.com)
Heidi Staples (Fabric Mutt: fabricmutt.blogspot.com)
Tessa Walker (The Sewing Chick: thesewingchick.blogspot.com)
Christina Roy (2littlehooligans.com)
The project that I submitted and was lucky to have included in the collection was the:
Snappy Supply Case
finished size: 10 1/2″ X 7″
My original one features the screen mesh, the book has clear plastic. Either works great for those pockets that keep closed with a measuring tape snap.
The one side has an additional open pocket and the other has a pincushion, scissor holder and needle keeper. Great for projects on the go!
The closure is a simple strap with a button closure.
I am thrilled with how it turned out.
This book and the layout is super simple and great for any style of sewer.
There are more than enough helps to get you started including a full section on supplies, how to’s, tips, hints and more. This definitely helps your project come out right from start to finish.
There are many pictures as well– no half shots of projects that leave you wonderful what’s really happening in the back corner that wasn’t explained well enough. (you know what I’m talking about).
Along with the pictures the book steps are laid out in pictures style.
Pictures speak a thousand words and having them in a book along with the written steps is so helpful.
Order the book here: 20 quick and easy projects to sew: Crafty Little Things to sew
Additional Resources
- Easy Sewing Projects and Tutorials
- Easy Nine Patch Quilt Pattern for Beginners
- 10 Beginner Friendly Quilts – Free Patterns
- 10+ Quilting Basics for Beginners
- 20 Baby Quilts for Beginners
FAQ’S
How do I sew small items with precision?
Use sharp needles, smaller stitch lengths, and take your time guiding the fabric through the machine to avoid shifting.
What are the best fabrics for small projects?
Cotton, linen, and felt are great choices. They hold their shape well and are easy to work with on a small scale.
What are some troubleshooting tips for common issues?
If fabric frays, use pinking shears or finish edges with a zigzag stitch. For tricky corners, clip seams and press them flat before turning.
Becky Jorgensen is the creative quilter behind Patchwork Posse, the Patchwork Planner and her online quilt group Patchworkers Plus. You can find her patterns in books, magazines, and her quilt membership. Gather your quilting supplies, organize your sewing space, explore the process of disappearing quilt blocks, or finish a free quilt pattern. I'll help you use what you have, finish what you start and make your quilting journey fun!
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I lov this little sewing organise, being able to see where everything is straight away is so helpful. I have never sewn with plastic but would love to try it. x
This is very cute, I love it.
wow Becky, the book really looks like jackpot of great ideas, thanks for sharing. cant wait to read it.