Leanne Shelley

21/02/2026

A tutorial on mitered corners, in case you were thinking of making some curtains....or a square.

Short (for once) tutorial on how to sew a mitered corner (like the ones used on the hem of curtains). #

20/02/2026

20/02/2026

Tutorial on creating and attaching bias binding.

Making and adding bias binding to an edge/seam. Please take a look at the piping video for instructions on how to cut the bias strip.

20/02/2026

A little bit of piping for your enjoyment....

A sewing tutorial for making piping. Aimed at my students, but everyone is welcome.

18/02/2026

And a paper bag pocket tutorial.....

Join me in making an easy, paper bag pocket. more tutorials coming soon

15/02/2026

If you've ever felt the need to watch someone make a patch pocket, now's your chance.

Tutorial of making a very basic, unlined, patch pocket.

09/10/2025

Another feather in the old cap. Taking in a pair of boots. And no, I'm not taking on any more jobs. Not really my bag.........get it? Bag? Cuz you know, I make......oh forget it.

14/09/2025

- if you're having child problems I feel bad for you mum, I've got 99 problems but this kid ain't one.
(Yes it's cheesy, and no I don't care)

My new advertising slogan - Forget Polly Pocket, I've got Baby in a bag.

An alternative usage for a bag one of my students made last year, including some of the stuff she's made since.

12/09/2025

A small, cross body bag (not, bodybag. That's not the line of business I'm in.....yet) that I made a while back, but couldn't post as it was a birthday present. Waxed by yours truly.

17/06/2025

Next up, this little beauty. Be up for sale in from tomorrow.
Grab your little festival bag for £25. All handcrafted and designed by yours truly.