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One thing I’ve been thinking about lately is how important it is to try new things.

I’ll be honest I have never really had a problem in that department. lol. I’ve always been down for trying something new. But I’ve noticed that raising teenagers requires me to push a little more on this idea than I used to when they were younger. Pre-puberty they were ready to try anything! Now, not so much. 

As they get older they aren’t as easy to sign up for new adventures and experiences as they were when they were ...

Yup. I know. I missed last week’s newsletter. It was bound to happen. 

My husband left town for 5 days, life got a little extra busy around here, and by the time I came up for air, the week was over. Sigh. 

I could’ve spent a bunch of time feeling guilty about it, but instead I decided to just pick up where I left off… and feel just a little bit guilty about it. read more

My son turns 17 tomorrow.

SEVENTEEN, y’all. 

I remember when I was 17 like it was a few years ago. HA! But now I feel like I blinked and somehow the little guy who used to show up in my videos is now almost 6’3″ tall. read more

Let’s get ready for a new Mystery Mini Bag Club for the next 6 months! We heard from so many of you in the 2nd of Edition Club that we decided to add on another 6 months full of fun and beginner friendly projects to keep it going!

All the details will be shared. Bring your questions and join us!

Sign up for Mystery Mini Bag Club #3: https://craftygemini.com/shop/mystery-mini-bag-club-3p/

Join our email list: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

Ask your own questions for a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/6HuDFcuftYCp7nmk8

Other products, projects, and ...

Let’s recap the 6 projects we made during the past 6 months in Mystery Mini Bag Club #2! By seeing the types of projects we make in a mystery mini bag club you’ll know exactly what to expect if you join us for the next 6-month long club of sewing fun!

All the details will be shared. Bring your questions and join us!

Mystery Mini Bag Club 2: https://craftygemini.com/shop/mystery-mini-bag-club-2/

You can also sign up for each of the 6 featured bags individually if you’re only interested in one or a few here:

• Jorja ...

Join Vanessa LIVE to learn some tips for working with directional fabrics when you are making bags and pouches. She will share the tips while making an easy little drawstring pouch that can be made smaller or larger for all your gift giving needs! These pouches work great for using up your fabric scraps and filling them with treats for different holidays.

Other Halloween Craft Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj9jdzKVN1ecF_A2aq9aNccaN5-oYqZpN

Join the CraftyGemini YouTube Channel Membership by clicking the join button here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCraftyGemini

Join our email list: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

Ask your ...

Let’s chat about the new Mystery Mini Bag Club #2 and recap how the 1st edition Mini Bag Club went! You’ll know exactly what to expect if you join us for this new 6-month long club of sewing fun!

• Join the NEW Mystery Mini Bag Club #2: https://craftygemini.com/shop/mystery-mini-bag-club-2/

• Join our email list: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

Other products, projects, and useful links:

• Mystery Mini Bag Club #1: https://craftygemini.com/shop/mystery-mini-bag-club1/

• Plastic snaps starter kit (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3D7hjvT

• Bosal One-sided Light Fusible Batting 45″ x 36″ White: https://craftygemini.com ...

On this episode Vanessa will teach you how to make a super easy beginner friendly pouch with a simple elastic loop & button closure. This is the perfect project to teach a beginner how to sew and it’s a great fabric scrap buster! If you need a little project to store some treats for the upcoming holidays give this one a go!

SUPPLIES:
• Sewing machine and iron/ironing board
• 2 pieces of cotton fabric cut to 6.5″ x 16.5″
• 1 piece of cotton woven fusible interfacing cut to 6.5″ x 16.5″
• 1/4″ wide elastic cut ...

Hello Sewing Friends, 

What was your very first sewing project? This is something most sewists never forget! Or maybe try their hardest to forget because it didn’t go as planned! ;) My first sewing project I ever made was a clutch. Nothing very fancy, just two rectangle pieces of suede fabric and a zipper. Let’s just say at the time, I thought it was the coolest thing ever but I have come a LONG way in my sewing journey and learned a lot of tips and tricks to make a much prettier finished product! Back then, a patchwork clutch ...

On this episode Vanessa is sharing her tutorial for making the EASIEST little clear snap pouch! This is a quick gift and a great beginner friendly project that she enjoys teaching kids.

• Order 16-gauge Clear Vinyl: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clear-vinyl-16-gauge-16-x-54-roll/

• Order a starter kit for plastic snaps (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/42zu3Fk

• JUKI LB5020: https://craftygemini.com/shop/juki-hzl-lb5020-sewing-machine/

• Sign up for Jalie Florence course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4020-florence-shirt-shirtdress-video-course/

• Order the pattern: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4020-florence-shirt-and-shirtdress/

• Join our email list: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

Other products, projects, and useful links:

• Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles: https://craftygemini ...

On this episode Vanessa announces her NEW Mystery Mini Bag Club #1. You’ll get 6 small bag/pouch project courses delivered to you once per month for the next 6 months!

If you have lost your sew-jo or are looking for a way to get back to sewing this is the club for you! We will make beginner friendly mini bag projects together for the next six months. Join today and save BIG!

• Join the NEW Mystery Mini Bag Club #1: https://craftygemini.com/shop/mystery-mini-bag-club1/

• Join our email list: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

Other products, projects, and useful ...

Welcome to WIP Wednesday! On this episode Vanessa will teach you how to make a stretchy pencil pouch for your notebooks and planners. This is a great scrap busting beginner friendly project that makes a fab little gift!

This pouch is made by adding fold over elastic to the Pencil Pod Pouch in this tutorial: https://youtu.be/GhD6Zp51Wng?si=HKvJbNfQsqKwwlUW

• Joya Drawstring Bag Video Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/joya-drawstring-bag-pdf-video-course/

• Everyday Tote Bag Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/everydaytote/

• Join the Sew Together Bag course here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-by-sew-demented-video-course/

• Get the hard copy pattern here: https://craftygemini ...

On this episode Vanessa will teach you how to make a super easy beginner friendly pouch with a simple elastic loop & button closure. This is the perfect project to teach a beginner how to sew and it’s a great fabric scrap buster! If you need a little project to store some Valentine’s Day treats this week this is the perfect pouch.

• Everyday Tote Bag Course- Flash Sale: https://craftygemini.com/shop/everydaytote/

• Join the February Sew-Along for the Sew Together Bag Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-by-sew-demented-video-course/

• Get the hard copy pattern here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-sewing-pattern-by-sew-demented ...

This month we are working on the Sew Together Bag by Sew Demented. This super popular pattern has been around for years but a lot of sewists still struggle to make it. So, in true Crafty Gemini fashion I created a step-by-step video course to walk you through every single step to ensure you make it with successful results! I got you!

On this episode tune in to learn more about this project, the supplies and interfacing you’ll need and see if you want to join in on the sewing fun this month!

• Sew Together Bag course: https://craftygemini ...

In this episode Vanessa will unbox the SewHungryHippie Holiday Box and see what’s included! There are a limited number of these boxes to go around and my friend Natalie sent me one! As a bagmaker we can always use more supplies so join Vanessa for the big reveal.

• Order the Holiday Box from SewHungryHippie: https://sewhungryhippie.com/products/holiday-box

• New to sewing or know someone who is? Encourage them to sign up for our Beginner Sewing E-mail List and we’ll send our beginner sewing tips & tutorials PDF guide for free: https://craftygemini.myflodesk.com/beginner

Here are some ...

In today’s episode Vanessa is answering a few presubmitted questions about zippers and bagmaking in general including the following:

• tips for fixing a broken zipper on a bag
• tips for lining up exterior bag fabric with zipper tape on both edges
• tips for sewing over bulky seams
• is batting necessary to make quilted bags & pouches

If you are ready to take on a new bagmaking adventure be sure to sign up for Mini Bag Club #4. Registration at the introductory sale price ends on Sunday, Nov. 10th at 11:59pm EST. That’s your last chance to join at ...

Today is the day!! In this episode of WIP Wednesday, we’re doing a LIVE Reveal of the 5 new mini bags Vanessa is teaching in the 4th Edition of her Mini Bag Club!

Registration for the Mini Bag Club #4 is now open here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition-4/

Tune in for an in-depth view of the 5 projects and learn all about this online Club!

What we’re covering:

0:23 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday #152

2:38 – Mini Bag Club #4 overview

6:00 – Bella Buddy Bag

8:12 – Hideaway Pack

10:50 – Stash & Go Mini Tote ...

In this episode Vanessa is doing one last LIVE overview of the NEW Organizer Club- 2nd Edition.

Join the club here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/organizer-club-2nd-edition/

What we’re covering:

0:01 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday #139

0:49 – Join the Crafty Gemini Organizer Club 2nd edition

4:39 – What students are saying

6:59 – Organizer #1: Easy Storage Pods

14:03 – Finding fold over elastic

17:29 – Easy Storage Pods to use batting leftovers

18:59 – Using decorative stitches for quilting

20:28 – Organizer #2: Tidy Tote

23:43 – Organizer #3: Zip and Slip Organizer

27:27 – Organizer #4 ...

It’s time for the next Craft Gemini Organizer Club! Join for WIP Wednesday #138 as Vanessa as she shows all of the projects we’ll be making. Then join the club here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/organizer-club-2nd-edition/

This Organizer Club is for you if:

• You have fabric, interfacings and craft zippers in your stash and want to use them.

• You want to make functional projects that will help you get organized.

• You want to make smaller items you can sell at a craft fair.

• You want to learn tips and tricks for binding with fold over elastic.

• You are ...

In this episode, Vanessa will chat a little bit about a bunch of different things she has going on. It’s sure to be a fun one! Tune in to learn about some of Gudrun’s (Creator of Stripology rulers) fabric subscription clubs, Vanessa’s progress on her second Ranunculus sweater, two travel pouch flash sales going on this week and more!

• Travel Trio Zip Pouch Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/travel-trio/

• Snap Travel Wallet: https://craftygemini.com/shop/snap-travel-wallet-video-course/

• Chubby Charmer Video Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/chubby-charmer-tote-bag-course/

• Goody’s Color Club (affiliate link): https://gequiltdesigns.com/collections/goodys-color-club ...