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Easy Pillowcase- DIY Video Tutorial - Crafty Gemini

Stitch your own quilted zipper pouch, perfect to use as a pencil case or make-up bag. Store your stuff with style!

D.I.Y. Simple Sewing Easter Projects!

I received so many emails and comments about my quickie tutorial on mini ironing boards since I posted about it HERE that I decided to make a video tutorial on how I made mine. These are just so easy to whip up and there is NO SEWING involved. I hope this video inspires you to […]

This week’s video tutorial is on how to make a quilted casserole or pie carrier. I have literally received almost a hundred requests for this project and it finally made its way up my tutorials to-do list. I’m sure you have probably seen these out on the market and online. They are everywhere! So many […]

Here’s how I swap my zipper pulls with no jigs or tools. Easy peasy! Try it out on your next zipper pouch project! Follow me for more sewing/quilting...

A sewing pattern review for Other Crafty Gemini. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.

Phew! Just finished another pattern and video tutorial! My Must-Have Tote Bag written instructions and step-by-step video tutorial are now posted and available to all of you for only $3.00!For only $3.00 you will receive a complete step-by-step PDF document with all the instructions you need to complete this tote bag with very clear and […]

Disclaimer: All the opinions in this post and video review are my own. I was NOT hired by JUKI to post this review. I bought this machine with my own money. To hear the story of how I got into buying JUKI sewing machines and sergers read this post. A few months ago I drove […]

Fabric Envelope Video Tutorial

Free sewing pattern - the Gemini double wallet. I use mine for carrying my scissors and basic sewing supplies to class, but this double wallet is ideal for so much more! Love the embroidery options - very smart.

I have an easy quilted tote bag tutorial to share with you today! This is a quick and satisfying project to make for yourself and to use as gifts.

The time has come! I started a new video sew along using Butterick 6214. I chose this pattern because it has a simple loose-fitting silhouette, no closures, very few pattern pieces and can be sewn up in both a woven and a stretch knit fabric. All that combined seemed to fit the bill of […]

Do you need to iron on the go? This lesson from the Crafty Gemini shows you how to make a DIY travel-sized ironing board—no sewing required.

Supply List for Pop Out Pouch: • Click here to buy the hardware used to make this project. • Click here to buy the digital embroidery design featured in this video. File includes flower applique with all 26 letters of the alphabet. • My favorite temporary spray adhesive is this one. (affiliate link) • I used […]

Welcome to Crafty Gemini Creates, with Vanessa Vargas Wilson, who is the Crafty Gemini! Well, here's the truth. We are basically giddy over here! We are so happy to introduce Crafty Gemini Creates, a brand new YouTube Channel featuring Vanessa Vargas Wilson (the Crafty Gemini) and powered by Missouri Star Quilt Company! This will be your source for all kinds of cute & functional sewing and crafting tutorials, with Vanessa's fun and fresh style of teaching that we know you'll just love. Her…

How to make the easiest reusable fabric gift bag, a quick and easy sewing tutorial