Sew Sweetness https://sewsweetness.com/ Sara Lawson Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:19:52 +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 Bag Lab: How to Make a 2 or 3 Layer Strap https://sewsweetness.com/2026/06/bag-lab-how-to-make-a-2-or-3-layer-strap.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/06/bag-lab-how-to-make-a-2-or-3-layer-strap.html#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:19:52 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1032987 In this video, I demonstrate how to make a 2 or 3 layer strap. If you’re looking for cork fabric,

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]]> In this video, I demonstrate how to make a 2 or 3 layer strap.

If you’re looking for cork fabric, you can find it here: https://sewsweetness.com/product-category/fabric/cork

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]]> https://sewsweetness.com/2026/06/bag-lab-how-to-make-a-2-or-3-layer-strap.html/feed 0 1032987 Bag Lab – When to Use a Wide Mouth Slider https://sewsweetness.com/2026/06/bag-lab-when-to-use-a-wide-mouth-slider.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/06/bag-lab-when-to-use-a-wide-mouth-slider.html#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:04:01 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1032982 In this video, I will discuss when to use a wide mouth slider (as opposed to a regular slider). You

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]]> In this video, I will discuss when to use a wide mouth slider (as opposed to a regular slider). You can find wide mouth sliders here: https://sewsweetness.com/?s=wide+mouth&post_type=product

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]]> https://sewsweetness.com/2026/06/bag-lab-when-to-use-a-wide-mouth-slider.html/feed 0 1032982 Sewcial Sunday 06.07.2026 https://sewsweetness.com/2026/06/sewcial-sunday-june-7-2026.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/06/sewcial-sunday-june-7-2026.html#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:46:48 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1032964 Here are all of the products that I talked about on this week’s Sewcial Sunday for June 7, 2026! You

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]]> Here are all of the products that I talked about on this week’s Sewcial Sunday for June 7, 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/2026/06/sewcial-sunday-june-7-2026.html/feed 0 1032964 Bag Lab – 5 Tips to Fix Your Corners When Sewing Bags https://sewsweetness.com/2026/05/bag-lab-5-tips-to-fix-your-corners-when-sewing-bags.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/05/bag-lab-5-tips-to-fix-your-corners-when-sewing-bags.html#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 16:43:59 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1030586 In this demonstration, I will show you 5 tips that will improve your corners when sewing bags.

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]]> In this demonstration, I will show you 5 tips that will improve your corners when sewing bags.

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]]> https://sewsweetness.com/2026/05/bag-lab-5-tips-to-fix-your-corners-when-sewing-bags.html/feed 0 1030586 Bag Lab – How to Get a Flat Opening in Your Zipper Pocket https://sewsweetness.com/2026/05/bag-lab-how-to-get-a-flat-opening-in-your-zipper-pocket.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/05/bag-lab-how-to-get-a-flat-opening-in-your-zipper-pocket.html#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 16:29:20 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1030583 In this demonstration, I will show you how to get a flat opening in your zipper pocket, even when using

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]]> In this demonstration, I will show you how to get a flat opening in your zipper pocket, even when using foam interfacing.

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]]> https://sewsweetness.com/2026/05/bag-lab-how-to-get-a-flat-opening-in-your-zipper-pocket.html/feed 4 1030583 Bag Lab – How to Make Your Bag Insulated https://sewsweetness.com/2026/05/bag-lab-how-to-make-your-bag-insulated.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/05/bag-lab-how-to-make-your-bag-insulated.html#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 17:15:54 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1028186 In this video, I will discuss how to add insulated fleece to your fabric, which will make your bag insulated.

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]]> In this video, I will discuss how to add insulated fleece to your fabric, which will make your bag insulated. This is great if you have hot or cold food items that you’d like to place inside (such as for a cooler or lunchbox). You can find insulated fleece here: https://sewsweetness.com/products/pellon-insul-fleece-box

 

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]]> https://sewsweetness.com/2026/05/bag-lab-how-to-make-your-bag-insulated.html/feed 1 1028186 Bag Lab – How to Make a Hinged Zipper Pocket https://sewsweetness.com/2026/05/bag-lab-how-to-make-a-hinged-zipper-pocket.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/05/bag-lab-how-to-make-a-hinged-zipper-pocket.html#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 16:54:55 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1028178 In this video, I will demonstrate how to make a hinged zipper pocket. For this demonstration, I made a piece

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]]> In this video, I will demonstrate how to make a hinged zipper pocket. For this 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/2026/05/bag-lab-how-to-make-a-hinged-zipper-pocket.html/feed 0 1028178 Sewcial Sunday 05.03.2026 https://sewsweetness.com/2026/05/sewcial-sunday-may-3-2026.html https://sewsweetness.com/2026/05/sewcial-sunday-may-3-2026.html#respond Sun, 03 May 2026 20:56:14 +0000 https://sewsweetness.com/?p=1026400 Here are all of the products that I talked about on this week’s Sewcial Sunday for May 3, 2026! You

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]]> Here are all of the products that I talked about on this week’s Sewcial Sunday for May 3, 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/2026/05/sewcial-sunday-may-3-2026.html/feed 0 1026400 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.

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 

 

 

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″

 

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/2026/04/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#comments 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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