Welcome! Thank you for visiting my little corner of the online world. This blog is all about design, sewing, shopping and basically anything I find inspirational.
SOME OF MY SEWING PATTERNS & TUTORIALS:

Tie Front Tote Bag

Pleated Shoulder Bag

Sophia Hobo Bag
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The Carried Away Messenger Bag is a fold over style bag with a zipper closure. It has 2 open exterior pockets and 2 open interior pockets. The tutorial includes lots of pictures, full size pattern pieces and easy instructions for installing the zipper.
You can find this sewing pattern on alifosterpatterns.com and in my [...]
Hello all! I just wanted to quick let you know that I have a new pattern for sale (here and here). It is called the Sunday Sling Bag. It has 2 front asymmetrical pockets, 3 interior pockets and closes with a magnetic snap. This one is pretty easy to sew, too.
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The Garden Clutch Sewing Pattern is now available here and here. This clutch has a zipper closure and contrasting front tie. It is easy to make and can be completed in very little time.
The Bow Tote Bag is now available on alifosterpatterns.com for the sale price of $3.99. It is also in my etsy shop. Unlike my other tote bags, this one has an interior zippered pouch pocket.
Just wanted to let you all know that I have a new pattern for sale. It is a small size, has 2 exterior patch pockets, 1 interior patch pocket & a button closure. If you are interested, it is on sale at alifosterpatterns.com for $3.99. It is also available on etsy.
I hope everyone is having a good weekend! I just wanted to quickly announce that I have a new pattern in the shop. The “Riley Tote” is on sale for $3.99 on alifosterpatterns.com. I also have a 3 patterns/$9.50 special going on exclusively on etsy.
I just wanted to let you all know that I have a new clutch pattern for sale! This one is zippered so you don’t have to worry about things falling out. It is super easy to make, too! The Zippy Clutch Pattern is available on alifosterpatterns.com and also on alifoster.etsy.com.
Last month I did a messenger bag tutorial for U-create. In case you missed it, here it is again…
You will need the following:
Exterior Fabric: ½ yard
Lining Fabric: ½ yard
Lightweight Canvas Fabric (Used as interfacing): 3/8 yard
Cording or substitute for the strap: Desired length + 1”
1 Magnetic Snap
2” x 7.5” Optional Plastic Canvas or [...]
I have a new pattern for sale – it is called the “All the Frills Tote Bag.” It has a front ruffle and a curved silhouette with 2 bottom darts. There is 1 interior patch pocket and a magnetic snap closure. You can find it here on this site and in my etsy shop.
Ok, so I had to make 1 more nautical-inspired thing, this time a bag using my tie front tote pattern. I used a light blue and white striped home decor fabric for the exterior and red quilting-weight cotton for the lining and tie. It is always fun to have a new bag for [...]

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