Get Creative With Colour Blocking

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Published 2024-06-29
In this Skill Builder tutorial I will cover different methods of adding colour blocking to your pattern pieces. I am demonstrating on the Pythagorean Pouch and Betty Pouch, however these techniques can be applied to any bag pattern you want to add a bit of flair to.

This is part one of a two part mini-series. Part two will cover colour blocking using the Logi pouch.

Find the free Pythagorean Pouch pdf here:
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All Comments (21)
  • @angelamay6205
    I just love all your tutorials - you go above and beyond explaining several techniques which I absolutely appreciate - I took your Pythagorean Pouch to a retreat where I had colour blocked the bottom to allow for a small strip of fabric I had for the top - It was so popular that nearly all the participants made that version using fabric they had available on the day. Looking forward to part 2!
  • @GloriaHasberry
    Excellent video! So thoroughly explained and demonstrated that there are no questions to ask! Thanks so much!
  • @dottiemathews6853
    THANK YOU FOR BLOWING UP MY BRAIN TO BRING IN THE CREATIVE CRAFTIES IN! I LOVE THIS!! I MUST DO THIS! I GOT LOTS OF VINYL AND FABRIC SCRAPS JUST WAITING TO BE REBORN! CAN YOU SAY "NEW CROSSBODY BAGS?" NEW "WRISTLET POUCHES?' OHMYGAWD! THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS! LOVE THIS!!!!!:face-red-heart-shape::face-red-heart-shape::face-red-heart-shape::face-red-heart-shape::face-red-heart-shape::face-red-heart-shape::face-red-heart-shape::face-red-heart-shape::face-red-heart-shape::face-red-heart-shape:
  • @Mickey-jn8hz
    I have so e left over vinyl and it’s been in my stash for years….I always refused to throw it out. Now I am looking forward to making a bag with it! Thank you so much!
  • @michelesawyer5049
    Your ideas and tutorials are fabulous, can’t wait for part 2 as I now have my sewing mojo back, thanks for the inspiration!
  • @jenpatterson8309
    So enjoy your tutorials ❤ thank you for taking the time to teach us ❤
  • @dmw276
    Thanks for sharing these tips. I love the way you create the pieces to join together. Your color selections are beautiful!
  • @idaobergs
    This was immensely helpful! Thank you so much Nicole for sharing this. I'm new to sewing and I really want to use every single piece of fabric. Thank you! ♥
  • @theglittersparklefactory5912
    Thank you for this 😊 I have bee fat quarters for months and not know what to do with it then watched this video and fell in love with your bee bag. So with this video, the pattern and the straight zipper tutorial I've made my first pouch that didn't have a wonky zipper and has a straight and flat bottom. Thank you ❤
  • @bettymarini8581
    Thank you for the different color blocking techniques. I really liked the pin cushion fabric.
  • @jaytopham8514
    Nicole, thank you for this video. Your explantion of splitting the pattern pieces was very clear and, for me, it will now be standard practice. The whole tutorial is extremely helpful. I can't wait now to see what fabric scraps I can use up. Many thanks 🙂
  • @michellem.131
    Another great tutorial 👏Thank you! It’s a great way to make unique bags and use up scraps. Love it!🩷🧡
  • @leslieriley918
    Fantastic tutorial - informative, easy to follow and packed with great ideas. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
  • @dianas5247
    I just found your channel and immediately subscribed when I saw all the amazing pouches you made. Love the tutorial!
  • @suerush704
    Thanks so much for another great video! Im sew excited to do all of these as i have sooóoo many scraps its PERFECT! THANKS AGAIN! SO GLAD I FOUND YOU❤