Sew hands-free pouches for work, play, and on the go!

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Sew hands free accessories with Simplicity 9936! These bag shapes and sizes are designed for carrying exactly what you need for casual outings or events.

How do you like to tote? Crossbody, sling, hip, or guitar straps: with this pattern the strap choice is completely yours.  These mix and match bag and strap styles are tailored for fashion versitality and all varieties of hands-free style preferences.

Are you loving the guitar strap trend? Express your individuality or celebrate an occasion with a fun print! Or quickly sew up a unique personal gift for that special someone.

Wear your hands free bags and be ready for compliments!

A zip pouch is perfect for running errands or walking the pup. So easy to stitch up…make many! These sizes and shapes will suit any need for a casual outing. Express yourself with a decorative  guitar strap, bold applique, fun charms, pins and tassels!

Need to bring your ipad? A convertable messenger bag is included for those days you need to carry more.

Make guitar straps with fun conversational prints…unlimited theme possibilities! Mix and match guitar straps with any bag in this pack.

A themed print and applique, perfect for the beach!
Mix and match a guitar strap with several bags.

For some inspiration about pairing accessories Simplicity 9803 and fashion by Elaine Heigl Designs, check out the post: Sew Perfect Pairings: Fashion and Accessories.

Sew perfect dresses and handbag pairings to express that unique you

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Sew Your Fashion Statement

Style and sew cloth bags, Simplicity 9803, to go with our easy- to- sew and easy- to -wear fashion silhouettes.

Break free from ready made and join the me-movement! Unleash your inner designer and stylist with our line of mix and match patterns.  

Start sewing today and make a bold fashion statement with your very own handmade creations.

Sling bag and split skirt apron

Cottage dress and knot tote

Tulip sundress and wood handle tote

Jumpsuit and bucket bag

EASY SEW RUFFLED HEADBANDS

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Spring is here!

Enjoy this little freebee sewing project to make sweet ruffled headbands.

Make many to match your favorite wardrobe pieces.

These are also great for party favors and gifting.

Supplies needed are:

lightweight cotton fabric

1/8″ elastic, use 20″ for a headband.

Optional sewing aid: tunnel foot

Sewing machine settings: Max zig zag width and length

Check out the photo guide below and follow the step by step instructions.

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Rip a 30″ long strip of fabric the width you desire… A 1.5″ wide strip will make a ruffle headband.

Trim edges with pinking sheers. Taper ends as shown for a headband.

Measure around head to decide elastic length. I used 20″. Knot ends.

2)Place elastic at center of fabric band. Start stitching, make sure not to stitch elastic.

3)Zig zag stitch until you reach the knot. Keep needle inserted in fabric and presser foot down, pull elastic to gather ruffle and extend elastic.

4)Continue to zig zag elastic in place up to new knot location. Repeat stitching and pulling elastic until you reach the end of the fabric strip.

5)Tie ends of elastic together

6)Fluff and wear!

These ruffle bands are so easy you can sew lots!

Make some to decorate flower pots and gifts.

Enjoy! Elaine

If you need a video let me know, and I will make one.