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How to Fix Crotch Holes in Jeans

January 15, 2021 By Nicki Leave a Comment

holes in the crotch of jeans

Have you ever wondered how to fix crotch holes in jeans? Whether it's a big hole or a little one, it doesn't matter. When you get one or more holes in the crotch of your jeans, if you don't patch or mend them, the jeans become unwearable. In the past, my go-to method for mending was an ... [ Read More ]

Easy-to-Sew Blouse Pattern

November 30, 2020 By Nicki Leave a Comment

front and back of floaty top

What do you do with a well-loved bedspread and a desire to sew clothes? Well, you find an easy-to-sew blouse pattern and upcycle that bedspread into a fun, flirty top. Upcycling had been on my mind when I started looking for fabric for Floaty Florence. I never intended to use my ... [ Read More ]

Make a Yo-Yo Christmas Garland

November 14, 2020 By Nicki Leave a Comment

bowl of fabric yo-yos surrounded by garland

Whether your Christmas tree has a theme or it's a cheerful collection of memory-filled ornaments, it may be begging for a handmade yo-yo garland. A few years ago, our Christmas tree was ornament heavy, so I decided to take all my Raggedy Ann ornaments and put them on their own tree. From the ... [ Read More ]

Double-Fold Quilt Binding: A Beginner’s Guide

November 1, 2020 By Nicki Leave a Comment

pressing-strips-in-half

There are many different ways to make and add binding to a quilt. My favorite method uses double fold binding that is attached to the front of the quilt with a sewing machine and secured on the back with the blind stitch. There are specific tools you can buy to make bias tape binding, but ... [ Read More ]

Applique Tools to Make Sewing More Enjoyable

October 6, 2020 By Nicki Leave a Comment

tools for applique

Whether you applique by hand or machine, having the right applique tools helps you achieve the look you want during the process and in the completed project. Applique techniques play a critical part in the final results, but the equipment you use is just as important. With the right applique ... [ Read More ]

DIY a Phone Holder for Your Bike

July 10, 2020 By Nicki Leave a Comment

cell phone holder for bike on handlebars

Have you been searching for a way to carry your phone when you ride your bike but just can't find what you're looking for? This happened to my brother. He likes to take his phone with him when he rides his bike, but he doesn't like it attached to his body. Unable to find a holder that he ... [ Read More ]

Easy-to-Sew Peasant Blouse Pattern

June 25, 2020 By Nicki Leave a Comment

Are you looking for an easy-to-sew peasant blouse pattern? One that you can make into a top that's appropriate for both warmer and cooler temperatures? If so, you need to take a look at Olivia by Rebecca Page. After making Olivia for myself, I answered a bunch of questions based on my ... [ Read More ]

A Beginner’s Guide to Different Types of Knits

June 19, 2020 By Nicki 2 Comments

How do you feel when you think about sewing with knits? Are you overwhelmed and maybe a little intimidated with all of the different types of knits and related vocabulary? Does any of this look familiar and make your head spin? 2-way and 4-way stretchDouble knits and single knitsSpecific ... [ Read More ]

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Hello, I’m Nicki!

Welcome to The Ruffled Purse® where you can discover (or rediscover) the joy of sewing! I want to inspire you to use sewing to bring to life creative ideas as well as a way to solve everyday problems. With sewing, you can create wonderful things for yourself, your home, and others. About me...

Recent Posts

  • How to Fix Crotch Holes in Jeans
  • Easy-to-Sew Blouse Pattern
  • Make a Yo-Yo Christmas Garland
  • Double-Fold Quilt Binding: A Beginner’s Guide
  • Applique Tools to Make Sewing More Enjoyable

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