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Oilcloth Beach Bag Pattern

August 4, 2017 By Aurora Sisneros & filed under Projects.

Summer makes me think of a lot of things: long, lazy days, warm sunshine, green trees, and of course, beach weather! Whether you’re headed to the lake in your own hometown or jetting off for a tropical vacation, you’re going to want a cute and sturdy beach bag to carry all your gear. This beach…

Where Can I Buy Oilcloth?

November 13, 2015 By Editor & filed under Ask a Sewing Expert.

I see you have a lot of projects on your site using oilcloth. My question is, where do you even find this kind of fabric? I tried all my local fabric stores and none of them sell it. Most have never even heard of it! Submitted by Kim Hi Kim! I’m not sure what your…

Pleated Oilcloth Clutch Pattern

November 4, 2015 By Aurora Sisneros & filed under Projects.

Learn how to make a cute and stylish clutch purse using oilcloth fabric, which makes your design not only extra durable but also water resistant. Oilcloth comes in a wide variety of prints and colors so it can be fun to play around with different combinations for the exterior and lining fabrics of the clutch,…

Free Download: How to Sew an Oilcloth Wallet

October 19, 2015 By Editor & filed under Uncategorized.

Sewing your own accessories is the perfect way to add style to your look and use up remnants of fabric that may be gathering dust in your fabric stash. Small accessories like wallets make great gifts for friends and loved ones too. You can even make wallets in a rainbow of colors so that you…

Make a Quick & Easy Oilcloth Luggage Tag

May 18, 2015 By Jessica Giardino & filed under Projects.

Vacation season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to dust off the old suitcases. This season, why not fancy up your bag with a personalized luggage tag? Having spent much of the past month on the road, I came home excited to get back to my sewing machine. This fun luggage tag…

Oilcloth Wallet Pattern

July 17, 2014 By Aurora Sisneros & filed under Projects.

Oilcloth is a great material to sew with. It’s more affordable than many of the cottons out there today and comes in a wide variety of fun patterns and colors. Unfortunately it can be a little bit stiff to work with, but this pattern for a cute wallet is perfect for oilcloth because you don’t…