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Step-by-Step Simple Sew: Tote Bag

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T he Lazy Girl Sewing Method to Making a Simple Custom Tote Bag Using Two Fat Quarters and a Long Piece of Scrap I’m going to be transparent. I’m a lazy seamstress. I like simple projects, sewing short-cuts, and nothing that involves too much math and/or precision and/or color-matching (The color wheel never really sunk in for me). Additionally, I want to use up as much fabric as possible so I don’t have to store the little pieces of scrap that I’ve collected because I can’t bring myself to waste good fabric (I’ll use it for some project someday. I’m sure.). I also can’t help but grab a handful of cute fat quarter fabric at my favorite box store or, as I dabble in the dark arts of design, order several swatches from Spoonflower. What’s a girl to do with loud, mismatching, fabric? Make a custom tote bag! This project only requires two fat quarters, plus a wide and long strip of fabric. Completely beginner friendly, or a “zone-out and sew” project for the more experienced, this tutor...
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Product Introduction: Tree Napkins

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If I had to pick the one product that motivated me to finally make The Feline Fedora a real endeavor, it would be our Tree Napkins. It is just one of those projects that clicked for me.  Rewind a year ago, I was looking for simple sewing projects on YouTube when I came across a Jordan Fabrics video titled FASTEST LAS MINUTE CHRISTMAS TREE NAPKINS!  I was convinced that this easy project would be perfect for me. I dragged my friend out to do some fabric shopping and found some very nice contrasts. Then set to work!  Now, up to this point, I wasn't the greatest seamstress. Sewing was something I dabbled in. I had wanted to take up the mantle of quilter, but after a couple of quilt square classes, trying my hand at making my own squares, and a  decent  attempt to piece it together, I wasn't so gung-ho about quilting anymore.  I had also tried my hand at sewing clothing,  a pair of pants and a couple of skirts. But they didn't look right or feel right (or ...
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Big Announcement: We're In!

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 We are very excited to announce that our application was accepted into the 53rd Annual Christmas Craft Show in Aiken, SC. We are so very excited to premier our crafts and décor at this prestigious event. Come visit us  Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center. We won't know our booth location until the day before. So, stay tuned to our Facebook page for the latest news. Link here!  We look forward to meeting everyone and sharing our holiday crafts with you! For more information about the Christmas Craft Show please follow this link to the City of Aiken website: https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/christmascraftshow/
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Who We Are

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The Feline Fedora is not just a bunch of random makers and craftsmen; we're a family who thinks that creating something special with your own two hands to support those in need is the cat's meow. Our mission is simple: to spread our joy of crafting, make a difference, and inspire others to dive into the wonderful world of handmade treasures to do the same. So, who's who at The Feline Fedora? The Mad Hatter and Deal Diva: Caroline Bruns What started out as an easy-to-do traveling craft, Caroline found a passion in loom knitted hats. Between searching for the best second-hand yarn selection on Facebook Marketplace and traveling the US, she has knitted well over 1,000 hats. For the last several years, she has donated her collection to, not only, local women's shelters, but internationally to those in need. Once she started fostering dogs, she began to explore what other designs her looming could accomplish, including nifty dog collar covers.   Caroline is always sourcing ...
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