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In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is answering your pre-submitted questions on her favorite iron, quilting bag panels, starch and sewing machine needle positions. Lots of tips & tricks will be shared so don’t miss it!

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Woohoo!! The 9th Edition Crafty Gemini Bag Club is now OPEN!

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa will show you how to make a wristlet strap for any small pouch project so you can turn it in to a wristlet like the Two Zip Wristlet she’ll be teaching how to make in the 9th Edition Bag Club.

Not sure how Crafty Gemini Bag Clubs work? Tune in today to learn all about this NEW online bag club and what you need to do to join the fun. Vanessa will show all 5 bag projects you’ll be learning ...

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Woohoo!! The 9th Edition Crafty Gemini Bag Club is now OPEN!

This Club is for anyone who wants to learn how to make 5 NEW functional bags/pouches with the help of step-by-step video lessons. We start off with the easiest of the 5 bags and they then they get progressively more complex. It’s a great learning experience for any confident sewing beginners! You can do this and Vanessa is here to help!

Not sure how it works? Tune in today to learn all about this NEW online bag club ...

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– How to use a twin needle in your sewing machine

– Cutting pattern pieces on grain or along width of fabric

– A Charlie Bomber Jacket course sale (this week only!)

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

0:53 – Using a twin needle

5:49 – Different types of twin needles

10:44 – Threading a twin needle

19:26 – Hemming with a twin needle

20:56 – Do the threads in a twin needle get twisted?

23:04 – Ironing knits ...

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– Tips for choosing thread colors in garment sewing projects

– Serger seam allowance tips

– A new JUKI sewing machine she’s trying out (with auto thread cutter!)

– A bag course sale on the Sunday Tote!

– Jalie Karine Cardigan course sale- this week only

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

1:24 – Choosing thread color

12:22 – Thread on textured fabric demo

14:01 – Jalie Karine Cardigan Class

16:20 – A look inside the Karine Cardigan

18:38 ...

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– The bag projects she taught at her recent bag making retreat

– NEW Half Yard Fabric Bundle #8 on sale!

– New tools: Sew Magnetic Cutting System by SewTites unboxing

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

1:26 – New fabric bundles!

9:31 – Crescent Tote Bag Pattern

15:30 – Emerson Crossbody Bag Pattern

25:17 – Crescent Tote Bag Pattern measurements

26:28 – Sew Magnetic Cutting System by SewTites unboxing

38:09 – Get 15% off the Sew Magnetic Cutting ...

On this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is doing about a tiny bag demo, answering interfacing questions, and teaching how to tell the difference between cotton and polyester thread.

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be:

– doing a Teensy Fabric Basket Demo

– explaining the difference between Light Fusible Batting & Cotton Woven Fusible Interfacing

– explaining how to tell if thread is cotton or polyester

Here is a link to the actual video tutorial for the Teensy Fabric Baskets: https://youtu.be/0pb-OQXkE3k

The finished fabric box/basket measures approximately 3.5″ long x 3.5″ wide x 3″ tall.

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In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– what courses are part of this week’s End Of Summer Sale

– what new projects are coming up next

– Halloween Fabric Bundle sale

– SHOP SALE: https://craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops/

NO CODE NEEDED. Just add the classes you want to your cart and all the eligible ones will each display $13 OFF discount at checkout.

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What we’re covering:

1:40 – End of Summer Flash Sale + Bag Courses Demo

18:59 – Does the Sunset ...

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– how to make a clear vinyl zip pouch for traveling with liquids

– Tips for sewing with clear vinyl

– What is a Cricut Joy (cutting & drawing machine affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3rw8p4D)

– How to make a vinyl decal with the Cricut Joy for the clear vinyl pouch

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What we’re covering:

0:18 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday #100!

1:59 – New YT Tutorial

4:38 – Chunky Wee Bag Course

7:25 – Crafty Gemini video ...

Happy Wednesday!! In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– her new Chunky Wee Bag Video Course

– Dry fusing vs steam fusing

– Tips on working with fusible fleece/batting

And so much more!

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What we’re covering:

1:36 – Magic T-Shirts

3:02 – Chunky Wee Bag Showcase & Course Presale

5:20 – When’s the next retreat?

11:58 – Using different interfacings

13:08 – Choosing fabrics for the Chunky Wee Bag

15:02 – What interfacing to use where on a bag?

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In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– The summer camp quilt she finished for her daughter (yay!)

– How she finished the quilt binding

– Tips for machine stitching quilt binding with zig zag

– Her latest boxy zipper pouch tutorial

– A new bag making course that is in the works!

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

1:55 – Camp quilt update + Quilting details

11:32 – Machine quilt binding Demo

25:15 – Stitching in the ditch tips

26:08 – Catching the binding on the back of ...

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– NEW Labor Day weekend bag sewing retreat (fill out this form to enter the lottery: https://forms.gle/gfe2deFs5XtwcAUT6)

– The progress she’s made on the summer camp quilt for her daughter

– How she prototypes new tutorials (a boxy zip pouch is in the works!)

– A new cardigan pattern she made up & thoughts (new class coming!)

– How to determine how much stretch a knit fabric has

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

1:11 – Westchester Dolman ...

Welcome to WIP Wednesday! In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– a summer camp quilt she’s working on for her daughter

– a great quilt book recommendation

– Stripology ruler review

– Tips for making her Scrappy Zipper Pouch

Watch the Scrappy Zipper Pouch here!

Products and projects mentioned:

• Scrappy Zip Pouch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/uRVFwGUODts

• Fabric Bundle #5: https://craftygemini.com/shop/half-yard-fabric-bundle-5/

• Cotton Batting on a Roll 50 yds: https://craftygemini.com/shop/cotton-batting-on-a-roll-50-yds/

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• Book mentioned (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3JCPg7j

• Stripology Squared Ruler ...

Welcome to WIP Wednesday! In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– a NEW Half Yard Fabric Bundle that’s on sale

– How to cut up your fabric scraps into 2.5″ strips

– Ideas for using up fabric scraps (fantastic for stash busting!!)

– What is batting on a roll and how I use it for quilted projects

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

1:24 – New fabric bundle

5:59 – Choosing colors that go together

9:30 – Using fabric scraps demo

11:13 – Prepping ...

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– 3 different organizer projects you can learn to make and the techniques covered

– all about the new Art Gallery Fabrics Limited Half Yard Bundles for sale in the shop!

– her new favorite iron for sewists and quilters (bonus it’s super affordable)

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

2:05 – Fabric Bundle #4

8:38 – New fav iron!

15:17 – Quick ironing and starching demo!

23:47 – Organizer courses bundle!

Products and projects mentioned:

• Organizer Sewing ...

It’s Vanessa’s birthday!!! Celebrate in this week’s WIP Wednesday and shop the Sitewide Birthday Sale!!

Everything in the shop (except sewing machines) is 20% off this week only! Shop here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– Sitewide Birthday Sale: this week only!

– how to increase or decrease a bag pattern

– how to cut fabric: with ruler or cutting mat lines?

– how to make the most of a zipper you cut up

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What we ...

Join Vanessa in this week’s WIP Wednesday as we cover quilting cotton quality, fraying fabric, and so much more!! Tune in for:

– Wallet Course Bundle Flash Sale announcement – this week only!

– how to keep quilting cottons from fraying

– Art Gallery Fabrics quilting cotton vs others

– Prewashing vs not prewashing quilting cottons

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What we’re covering:

1:26 – What’s the best way to keep material from unraveling

8:13 – Preparing fabric for your next sewing project

11:50 – Do you starch fabric ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa covers a new bag course bundle, wool mats, black button on presser foot and more!

She’s answering your questions about

• wool pressing mats
• issues sewing with knits
• keeping fabric lengths matching when sewing
• what the little black knob on the universal presser foot is

• Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

• Sign up for this Bag Course Bundle: https://craftygemini.com/shop/tote-bag-video-course-bundle/

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What we’re covering:

1:56 – New ...

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa is answering presubmitted questions.

First up, she tackles the challenge of making smooth bag straps. With her tips, your bag straps will be smooth and sturdy, making your finished project look more professional.

Vanessa then shares her advice on how to cut fabric on grain from yardage, and tackles the task of cutting 10″ x 10″ squares from yardage.

And finally this episode wraps up by showcasing about a tote bag sewing project that doesn’t need to be “birthed.”

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Welcome to another WIP Wednesday episode! In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa is answering presubmitted questions about:

– zipper feet differences and tips
– how to use zipper foot for topstitching
– besides bag linings what else to use Fashion Fuse for?

First up, zipper feet! Depending on the type of zipper and fabric you’re working with, you may need to use a different type of zipper foot. Vanessa will be sharing some tips and tricks to help you select the right foot for your project and how to use it effectively. So, if you’re struggling with inserting zippers or achieving ...