Sew Sweetness https://sewsweetness.com/ Sara Lawson Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:56:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/sewsweetness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SSIcon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Sew Sweetness https://sewsweetness.com/ 32 32 67097885 Sewcial Sunday 04.05.2026 https://sewsweetness.com/2026/04/sewcial-sunday-april-5-2026.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/04/sewcial-sunday-april-5-2026.html#respond Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:56:27 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1023468 Here are all of the products that I talked about on this week’s Sewcial Sunday for April 5, 2026! You

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]]> Here are all of the products that I talked about on this week’s Sewcial Sunday for April 5, 2026!

You can watch me LIVE every first Sunday of the month at 7pm CT on Facebook and YouTube! If you miss the live show, you can watch the recording anytime.

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For the Hinged Zipper Pocket demonstration, I made a piece that finished at 8″ x 4″. If you need a different size for your project, you will need to modify your zipper length and the size of your pieces (I recommend making a test muslin first if you change the size of the pieces). Here’s the size of each of the pieces that I used:

  • 9″ long #3 zipper
  • Piece A – 1″ x 4″ (cut Shape Flex 1/2″ x 3-1/2″)
  • Piece B – 7-1/4″ x 1″ (cut Shape Flex 6-3/4″ x 1/2″)
  • Piece C – 8-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (cut Shape Flex 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″)
  • Secondary Piece C – 8-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (cut Shape Flex 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″)
  • Piece D – 8″ x 4″

 

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]]> https://sewsweetness.com/2026/04/sewcial-sunday-april-5-2026.html/feed 0 1023468 April 2026 Challenge https://sewsweetness.com/2026/04/april-2026-challenge.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/04/april-2026-challenge.html#respond Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:53:39 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1023466 Welcome to the April 2026 Challenge! The details: Every quarter (January, April, July, and October) I will give you your

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]]> Welcome to the April 2026 Challenge!

The details:
  1. Every quarter (January, April, July, and October) I will give you your challenge.
  2. Besides the challenge, I will provide a few fun (optional) things to try that month (listen, read, watch, or bake).
  3.  Tamara and I will wrap up and award prizes for the Q1 January Challenge on the following month’s live show (for example, the Q2 April Challenge will be wrapped up on the May 3 live show).

APRIL 2026 DETAILS

  • Make a Sew Sweetness pattern and use quilting features for your bag or pouch (item must be sewn between April 1 and April 30, 2026). This can include patchwork, using a quilt block, colorblock (2 different fabrics), or machine quilting your fabric to the interfacing.
  • Email 1 photo of your completed pouch to sara@sewsweetness.com by end of day April 30, 2026 (if you would like your name displayed on your photo, please use photo editing on your phone, etc. to type your name onto a corner of your photo before emailing it; we will not be able to place names on photos)
  • My friend Tamara will be joining me on my live show on Sunday, May 3rd – we will discuss the challenge and show a carousel of all completion photos, as well as awarding PRIZES!

MAKE – a Sew Sweetness bag or pouch and use quilting features
WATCH – (optional) Documentary about the Singer sewing machine company – From America’s No. 1 Sewing Machine Empire to Ruins: Singer Factory, New Jersey (thank you to Sheila for the recommendation!)

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]]> https://sewsweetness.com/2026/04/april-2026-challenge.html/feed 0 1023466 Bag Lab: How to Keep Bulk out of Strap Extenders https://sewsweetness.com/2026/03/bag-lab-how-to-keep-bulk-out-of-strap-extenders.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/03/bag-lab-how-to-keep-bulk-out-of-strap-extenders.html#respond Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:55:12 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1019011 In this video, I will demonstrate how to keep bulk out of strap extenders. This is especially helpful when you

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]]> In this video, I will demonstrate how to keep bulk out of strap extenders. This is especially helpful when you are working with a thicker material (such as vinyl, leather, or cork).

If you are looking for the materials mentioned in the video, you can find them here:

 

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]]> https://sewsweetness.com/2026/03/bag-lab-how-to-keep-bulk-out-of-strap-extenders.html/feed 0 1019011 Sewcial Sunday 03.01.2026 https://sewsweetness.com/2026/02/sewcial-sunday-march-1-2026-2.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/02/sewcial-sunday-march-1-2026-2.html#respond Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:40:21 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1018931 Here are all of the products that I talked about on this week’s Sewcial Sunday for March 1, 2026! You

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]]> Here are all of the products that I talked about on this week’s Sewcial Sunday for March 1, 2026!

You can watch me LIVE every first Sunday of the month at 7pm CT on Facebook and YouTube! If you miss the live show, you can watch the recording anytime.

Don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter!
Join my private Sew Sweetness group for more sewing fun!
You can find the Sew Sweetness Groups by State/Country here 

 

 

Did you know that you can view my bag-making video tutorials at any time?
Just click here to see what’s available to watch!

 

Watch past Sewcial Sunday videos!

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]]> https://sewsweetness.com/2026/02/sewcial-sunday-march-1-2026-2.html/feed 0 1018931 Bag Lab: How to Install Tool-Free Snaps https://sewsweetness.com/2026/02/bag-lab-how-to-install-tool-free-snaps.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/02/bag-lab-how-to-install-tool-free-snaps.html#respond Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:45:01 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1016055 In this demonstration, I will show you how to install By Annie Tool-Free Snaps. Note: Material thickness limitations may apply.

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]]> In this demonstration, I will show you how to install By Annie Tool-Free Snaps.

Note: Material thickness limitations may apply. When you put the cap into the hole, BEFORE you put on the socket (female portion) or stud (male portion), please make sure that there are NO threads on the post. There are some grooves on the post and on the other pieces that must connect without interruption.

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]]> https://sewsweetness.com/2026/02/bag-lab-how-to-install-tool-free-snaps.html/feed 0 1016055 Bag Lab: How to Fussycut Piecing for a Bag https://sewsweetness.com/2026/02/bag-lab-how-to-fussycut-piecing-for-a-bag.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/02/bag-lab-how-to-fussycut-piecing-for-a-bag.html#respond Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:43:41 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1016057 In this demonstration, I will show you how to combine two pieces of fabric for a seamless image.

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]]> In this demonstration, I will show you how to combine two pieces of fabric for a seamless image.

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]]> https://sewsweetness.com/2026/02/bag-lab-how-to-fussycut-piecing-for-a-bag.html/feed 0 1016057 Sewcial Sunday 02.01.2026 https://sewsweetness.com/2026/02/sewcial-sunday-february-1-2026.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/02/sewcial-sunday-february-1-2026.html#respond Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:49:00 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1016022 Here are all of the products that I talked about on this week’s Sewcial Sunday for February 1, 2026! You

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]]> Here are all of the products that I talked about on this week’s Sewcial Sunday for February 1, 2026!

You can watch me LIVE every first Sunday of the month at 7pm CT on Facebook and YouTube! If you miss the live show, you can watch the recording anytime.

Don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter!
Join my private Sew Sweetness group for more sewing fun!
You can find the Sew Sweetness Groups by State/Country here 

 

 

Did you know that you can view my bag-making video tutorials at any time?
Just click here to see what’s available to watch!

 

Watch past Sewcial Sunday videos!

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]]> https://sewsweetness.com/2026/02/sewcial-sunday-february-1-2026.html/feed 0 1016022 Bag Lab – How to Clean Your Iron https://sewsweetness.com/2026/01/bag-lab-how-to-clean-your-iron.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/01/bag-lab-how-to-clean-your-iron.html#comments Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:13:26 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1013213 In this video, I demonstrate how I cleaned my very dirty iron! I used this product in the video: https://sewsweetness.com/products/odif-iron-cleaner

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]]> In this video, I demonstrate how I cleaned my very dirty iron! I used this product in the video: https://sewsweetness.com/products/odif-iron-cleaner

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]]> https://sewsweetness.com/2026/01/bag-lab-how-to-clean-your-iron.html/feed 2 1013213 Bag Lab – 2 Types of Slip Pockets https://sewsweetness.com/2026/01/bag-lab-2-types-of-slip-pockets.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/01/bag-lab-2-types-of-slip-pockets.html#respond Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:01:22 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1013208 In this demonstration, I will show you how to make 2 different types of slip pockets.

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]]> In this demonstration, I will show you how to make 2 different types of slip pockets.

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]]> https://sewsweetness.com/2026/01/bag-lab-2-types-of-slip-pockets.html/feed 0 1013208 Sewcial Sunday 01.04.2026 https://sewsweetness.com/2026/01/sewcial-sunday-january-4-2026.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/01/sewcial-sunday-january-4-2026.html#respond Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:41:15 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1012395 Here are all of the products that I talked about on this week’s Sewcial Sunday for January 4, 2026! You

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]]> Here are all of the products that I talked about on this week’s Sewcial Sunday for January 4, 2026!

You can watch me LIVE every first Sunday of the month at 7pm CT on Facebook and YouTube! If you miss the live show, you can watch the recording anytime.

Don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter!
Join my private Sew Sweetness group for more sewing fun!
You can find the Sew Sweetness Groups by State/Country here 

 

 

Did you know that you can view my bag-making video tutorials at any time?
Just click here to see what’s available to watch!

 

Watch past Sewcial Sunday videos!

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