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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 today’s episode Vanessa is gather her supplies and materials to prep for her next pair of quilted sneakers. So, join her and chat about what materials you’ll need to make your own pair and what you want to do to get started on your sneaker making journey.

• Quilted Sneakers Course details: https://craftygemini.com/shop/quilted-sneakers-video-course/

• Get the Sneaker kit here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/quilted-sneakers-supply-kit/

Find out more about the class here: https://craftygemini.com/2025/06/learn-to-make-your-own-custom-quilted-sneakers-new-online-course.html

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

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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 ...

In this episode Vanessa will share some tips for ensuring you sew an accurate seam allowance on your serger. This is especially important because if you have the blade engaged on your serge it will cut and sew at the same time.

• JUKI MO-114D serger I used (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/41WtRPC

• JUKI MO1000 Jet Air Looper Threader Serger I use (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4fRNVIE

Get your FREE Beginner Garment Sewing Tips & Tricks PDF here: https://craftygemini.com/op/garment-sewing-freebie/

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

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In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is cutting out the pattern pieces for a toddler sized Jalie Laurent pullover. Join her while she has a chat about garment sewing vs quilting.

• Jalie Laurent Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4131-laurent-t-shirt-pullover-and-hoodie-video-course/

• Order the sewing pattern: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4131-laurent-sewing-pattern-only/

• Jalie 4131 Laurent T-shirt, Pullover and Hoodie Video Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4131-laurent-t-shirt-pullover-and-hoodie-video-course/

Get your FREE Beginner Garment Sewing Tips & Tricks PDF here: https://craftygemini.com/op/garment-sewing-freebie/

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

Other products, projects, and useful links:

• Fabric: https ...

On this live show Vanessa is answering all your questions about her NEW knit shorts/pants sewing course for beginners! Tune in and see if this class is for you. If you have a sewing machine that can sew straight and zig zag stitches this would be the perfect beginner sewing course for you!

You will be able to make your own pair of actually wearable wide-leg knit shorts, culottes or pants! Just follow along with Vanessa’s clear and concise step-by-step video instructions.

• Sign up for my NEW Jalie Sylvie Shorts/Pants Sewing Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4129-sylvie-knit-shorts-pants-video-course ...

Let’s chat about sewing pants!! In this episode Vanessa pulls out some of the pant sewing patterns and books she’s been checking out this week. Join the chat and follow along and see if you have any of these patterns in your stash or if you want to order them and make any of them yourself!

If you’ve been thinking of sewing your own clothes this year, tune in! You may feel inspired to give it a go after today’s episode.

• Clip & Slide Measuring Tape: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clipslidetape/

• Jalie 3887- CLARA High-Waisted Leggings: https ...

Let’s chat about sewing garments!! In this episode Vanessa pulls out some of her indy patterns and some BIG 4 name brand patterns to go through them and sort out which ones she may want to make to add to her me-made wardrobe!

Join the chat and follow along and see if you have any of these patterns in your stash or if you want to hunt them down and make them yourself!

If you’ve been thinking of sewing your own clothes this year, tune in! You may feel inspired to give it a go after today’s ...

This episode of WIP Wednesday got interrupted by a power outage from the storms. But we started brainstorming for a NEW closet of me-made clothes!

Let’s chat about sewing garments!! In this episode Vanessa pulls out some of her indy patterns and some BIG 4 name brand patterns to go through them and sort out which ones she may want to make to add to her me-made wardrobe!

Join the chat and follow along and see if you have any of these patterns in your stash or if you want to hunt them down and make them yourself!

If ...

Let’s chat about sewing stretch knit fabrics on a sewing machine! There are so many different stitches you could use and you may feel completely lost and overwhelmed with which one is best for you to use.

Tune in today and let’s test out several different stitches on a home sewing machine and chat about what the best option would be for those of us who don’t have a serger to sew our stretch knits with.

If you’ve been thinking of sewing your own clothes this year, tune in! Understanding more about your sewing machine’s ...

Let’s chat about sewing garments!! In this episode Vanessa chats about some garment sewing patterns and share some tips. We’ll chat about choosing your next make, hard copy patterns vs. PDF patterns, and so much more.

If you’ve been thinking of sewing your own clothes this year, tune in! You may feel inspired to give it a go after today’s episode.

• Jalie sewing patterns & courses in our shop: https://craftygemini.com/?s=jalie&post_type=product

• Clip & Slide Measuring Tape: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clipslidetape/

More about sewing clothes on the blog: https://craftygemini.com/category/clothing-tutorials ...

Since we are still working on our quilted sneakers this month I thought I would share some tips for making and attaching curved bias binding. So many people shy away from bias binding and sewing it on curves but it’s not as difficult as you may think. I’m sharing my tips with you on today’s episode. I hope that after watching this show you will give it a try!

If you want to learn how to make your own pair of quilted sneakers checkout our online video course here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/quilted-sneakers-video-course/

There’s still ...

Join Vanessa LIVE to hear all about her latest online sewing course for making your own custom pair of quilted sneakers! Imagine a quilt around your feet- they are comfy and one-of-a-kind and only use 3 fat quarters worth of your favorite quilting cotton fabric!

Download the course calendar so you know exactly when all the different video lessons will be posted to your student account. Once you sign up you get unlimited access to the course- it never expires!

• Quilted Sneakers Course details: https://craftygemini.com/shop/quilted-sneakers-video-course/

• Sneaker kit: https://craftygemini.com/shop/quilted-sneakers-supply-kit/

• Join our email list ...

On this episode Vanessa is sharing her top tips for cutting through stretch knit fabrics. She’s working on a new pair of Jalie Clara shorts for her teenage daughter and will share her fabric cuttings tips for using a rotary cutter and/or a scissors. You’re sure to learn a few tips that will help you with your next sewing project!

• Sign up for Jalie Clara Leggings & Shorts course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clara-leggings-video-course/

• Order the pattern: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-3887-clara-high-waisted-leggings/

• Favorite fabric cutting scissors: https://craftygemini.com/shop/kai/

• Pattern tracing paper: https://craftygemini.com/shop ...

On this episode Vanessa is sharing her top tips for making buttonholes with your sewing machine. Sometimes we stay away from projects that feature buttonholes because we aren’t sure how to make them on our sewing machine.

Having to put on a specialty presser foot and adjust some settings may feel overwhelming but Vanessa will walk you through how easy it is to make buttonholes.

She’ll also share her top tips to ensure you get quality buttonholes every time!

• 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 ...

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 is sharing her 3 favorite features of the JUKI LB5020 sewing machine. It’s back in stock today while supplies last and they are already going quickly. Order yours today before it’s too late!

This is the best bang for your buck sewing machine and the one Vanessa continues to recommend even after 5+ years using hers almost daily! It’s perfect for beginners and experienced sewists alike. Use it as your main sewing machine or as a backup, class/retreat sewing machine because it is lightweight enough to travel with but still allows you ...

On this episode Vanessa gives an update on the projects she’s been working on! Cranking out socks on a circular sock knitting machine, making wallets with student in the Mystery Mini Bag Club and what’s coming up next with garment sewing!

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

• The Crafty Gemini Curvy ruler is back in stock here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/curvyruler/

• Our 5” x 10” ruler is back in stock here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/

• Curve Runner- Crafty Gemini Edition Rolling Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/curverunner/

• My favorite ...

On this episode Vanessa gives a sewing machine overview of the JUKI HZL LB5020 and talks all about why this is still the sewing machine she recommends for everybody! Whether you are a beginner or a experienced sewist this machine is great for so many reasons! It’s a little workhorse that’s not just a one or two trick pony! Tune in and learn all about why Vanessa loves it so much that she uses it almost every single day.

If you are in the market for a new sewing machine you don’t want to miss this episode ...

On this episode Vanessa looks at 3 different Jalie sewing patterns to determine which one she wants to teach next. If you are looking for a new garment sewing course to sign up for and want to have a say in the pattern, join us! She will review the different sizes, views of each and consider what fabrics may work well for each pattern. Let’s chat all about sewing clothes today!

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

• Jalie Elle pattern: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4015-elle-reversible-top/

• Jalie Sylvie pattern: https://jalie.com/products/4129-sylvie-knit-shorts-and-wide-leg-pants-sewing-pattern?_pos=1&_sid ...