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Storing Fabric to Maximize Space and Reduce Hassle

March 15, 2021 By Nicki Leave a Comment

bin of red and pink fabric

Did you know your ability to access your fabric for sewing projects is directly related to your productivity and creativity? If you experience a noticeable feeling of apprehension and anxiety when you think about having to go through your fabric stash to start a new project, you need to make some ... [ Read More ]

Successful Ideas for Storing Fabric

March 15, 2021 By Nicki 2 Comments

stacked fabric

Being able to see how others successfully store fabric can be very helpful when you're on a journey to get your own fabric stash in order. As I struggled with finding the best way to store my own fabric stash, I reached out to The Ruffled Purse® email community and asked them to share their ... [ Read More ]

How to Fix a Hole in the Back Pocket of Jeans

February 16, 2021 By Nicki Leave a Comment

The corner of a pocket is often the first place you'll notice your jeans are starting to wear. It's important to fix a hole in the back pocket of your jeans before it becomes too big. Thank goodness it's not hard to do. With the right supplies and some hand sewing, you can get the hole ... [ Read More ]

How to Backstitch by Hand

February 14, 2021 By Nicki Leave a Comment

You can backstitch by hand to embroidery, hand sew seams, or mend. The backstitch is a strong, versatile stitch that is both fun and functional. As an embroidery stitch, the backstitch can outline a design element or you can use it for the design element itself. If you are doing some ... [ Read More ]

Better Than a Sewing Planner

January 30, 2021 By Nicki Leave a Comment

When you think of a sewing planner, what comes to mind? Is it a set of pages or a nicely bound book where you log all of the details for a particular project? Maybe you think about a workbook or individual sheets where you keep your measurements, pattern details, fabric tracking, and the ... [ 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

  • Storing Fabric to Maximize Space and Reduce Hassle
  • Successful Ideas for Storing Fabric
  • Easy Cardigan Sewing Pattern
  • How to Fix a Hole in the Back Pocket of Jeans
  • How to Backstitch by Hand

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