Why Beginners are Choosing Sewing Machines to Improve their Skill

by | September 4, 2019 | sewing, trade | 0 Comments

The phrase the whole nine yards became popular when there was a need to make the most fashionable three-piece suits for men. This was made possible with the invention of the sewing machine, giving every seamstress more time to produce large...
Read More

Simple Flying Geese Quilted Pillow Tutorial

by | August 30, 2019 | color inspiration, decorating, fabric, pillows, quilt, sewing, tutorial | 0 Comments

I love a good quilt block design. Sewing a whole quilt? Not so much! I do love the few quilts I've made and the process was wonderful but I don't want to devote the time to a whole quilt right now. BUT, I do have time to make a quilted pillow to decorate my living...
Read More

8 Tips to make sewing more FUN and less frustrating

by | August 15, 2019 | sewing | 0 Comments

Now that I have been sewing for myself and for my business for 10 years (i can't believe it has been that long!) I find myself forgetting those early days when a simple sewing project could turn tedious and frustrating. I remember thinking, "I love this but it is just...
Read More

How to Make a Lined Drawstring Bag

by | July 24, 2019 | fabric, organizing, sewing, sewing for baby, Travel, tutorial, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I recently took a trip to the beach and made several of these cute drawstring bags to help organize small things in our bags. They worked great! Especially for my little ones. She loved packing her underwear and socks in these pretty bags. Click on the video below to...
Read More

Three Simple Summer Sewing Projects

by | July 23, 2019 | sewing, tutorial | 1 Comment

I like to sew up quick and simple projects that will be useful this time of year. Last summer I shared a video with instructions to make scrunchies, eye mask and sun glass holder. This summer I made a NEW video featuring how to sew an insulated water bottle sleeve, a...
Read More

Beach Trip 2019!

by | July 23, 2019 | vacation | 2 Comments

The girls headed out to the beach! A short walk from our house. The beach is very natural! I just got back from our Beach vacation 2019. It was really sweet. We went to Avon, North Carolina on Hatteras Island of the Outer Banks. It is a beautiful, peaceful beach and I...
Read More

Emily’s Summer Bucket Bag

by | May 27, 2019 | patterns, sewing | 0 Comments

I am so excited to share this gorgeous Bucket Bag made by Emily Cummings of @mycraftylittleself. Emily is a talented sewist so be sure to follow her sewing adventures on IG. On to the bag... Here is what Emily said about her bag... "I keep looking at my finished bag...
Read More

How to easily install eyelets

by | May 25, 2019 | patterns, sale, sewing, tutorial, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Several people have told me that are a little wary of the eyelet feature of the Bucket Bag. One thing that is funny about sewists is that although they may have accomplished a very elaborate pieced quilt, they may not have done something simple like installed a zipper...
Read More

Bucket bag, changed but only a little…

by | May 23, 2019 | patterns, sewing, tutorial | 1 Comment

You all know I LOVE to change things up with my patterns, right? This is one of the best things about sewing- slight changes and getting a new look. Well in this circumstance, this is actually how I originally made the bucket bag! But I changed it to the one long...
Read More

Romantic Bucket Bag by Lisa

by | May 22, 2019 | fabric, patterns, sewing | 0 Comments

My new sewing friend, Lisa Kellog of Simply Stitched made the prettiest new Bucket Bag for me to share here for the offical Bucket Bag week 🙂 Lisa used home decor weight fabric for the exterior. I love this soft floral selection! The gray and melon are modern yet...
Read More

Beachy Bucket Bag by Kristin

by | May 21, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I love this gorgeous beach themed version of my new sewing pattern, the Bucket Bag . Kristin McCauley has tested several of my last patterns and she is the best! First, her skill at grammar and sewing is VERY helpful! Next, her sewing is so so good. Finally, she know...
Read More

Gingercake Bucket Bag Pattern is now in the SHOP!

by | May 20, 2019 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

I am super excited to share this new pattern with you, friends! Introducing my newest sewing pattern, the Bucket Bag! I have been using this particular Bucket Bag now since the beginning of March and it still looks great! So, what is so special about my newest sewing...
Read More

The 2019 Spring Sew Fab Bundle is HERE!

by | April 5, 2019 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

The Spring 2019 Sew Fab Bundle features 9 different designers, with 9 brand new patterns exclusive to the bundle. And you get to mix and match and make your own bundle! Thank you so much for supporting the Sew Fab Sale! We all appreciate your business! This bundle...
Read More

I tried a Bento Bag!

by | March 27, 2019 | organizing, patterns, sewing | 3 Comments

Over the weekend I made this awesome Bento Bag Pattern by my friend Kristy Morrow of SweetKM. She is so so clever. A bento bag is a Japanese style bag. The word translated into english means "good fortune bag". Isn't that cute? It is a simple bag that is great for...
Read More

Vintage Quilt completed- 80+ years later!

by | March 20, 2019 | color inspiration, photo taking, quilt, quilts | 5 Comments

Back in October 2014 (four and 1/2 years ago!) I posted a photo of this vintage quilt top I was given by my neighbor on instagram. His mother in law made it from flour sack fabric. I was so thrilled to be given such a precious gift! Back then, I had to first figure...
Read More

Build in Bookcase planned and executed!

by | March 5, 2019 | decorating, home improvement, organizing, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I like to think my sewing skills and spacial talents help to create out new bookcase. All these hours working out sewing patterns and honing my spacial skills must be helpful in other household endeavors! Forgive the big words- I have been listening to Jane Austen...
Read More

Trendy Bag, (more) Headbands, and a Show-off Video!

by | February 21, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

hi friends! Yesterday my gal pal Vanessa of LBG Studio sewed up some beautiful headbands for the More Sewing to Sell Blog Tour. Did you see them yet? Here is the link to visit LBG. Vanessa is truly talented! Today, Heidi of Handmade Frenzy made one of my favorite...
Read More

Headbands and Totes by Jane

by | February 19, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Today's stop on the More Sewing to Sell Blog Tour is the fabulous Jane of Buzzmills. If you haven't heard of Jane's blog, today is a great day of discovery for you! She is creative and whimsical and down to earth is such a great way. You will love her style! Head on...
Read More

More Sewing To Sell Blog Tour- A Looks Like ME Dolly

by | February 18, 2019 | Uncategorized | 43 Comments

I am the first stop on my own blog tour! I am excited to get more exposure for this book because it is a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to get more advanced in their sewing business. I loved digging deeper into business topics that are meaningful to my own...
Read More

More Sewing to Sell is HERE! And the first giveaway…

by | December 12, 2018 | Books, give away, Handmade Business, patterns, sewing, Sewing To Sell, Uncategorized | 174 Comments

It's been a very HAPPY week for Gingercake Patterns and moi, Virginia Lindsay 🙂 My new book, More Sewing to Sell is finally available for purchase and I am so excited to share it!  This book was a challenge and pleasure to write.  I really wanted to give my readers...
Read More

8 Tips to make sewing more FUN and less frustrating

by | Aug 15, 2019 | sewing

Now that I have been sewing for myself and for my business for 10 years (i can't believe it has been that long!) I find myself forgetting those early days when a simple sewing project could turn tedious and frustrating. I remember thinking, "I love this but it is just...

read more
Three Simple Summer Sewing Projects

Three Simple Summer Sewing Projects

by | Jul 23, 2019 | sewing, tutorial

I like to sew up quick and simple projects that will be useful this time of year. Last summer I shared a video with instructions to make scrunchies, eye mask and sun glass holder. This summer I made a NEW video featuring how to sew an insulated water bottle sleeve, a...

read more

Beach Trip 2019!

by | Jul 23, 2019 | vacation

The girls headed out to the beach! A short walk from our house. The beach is very natural! I just got back from our Beach vacation 2019. It was really sweet. We went to Avon, North Carolina on Hatteras Island of the Outer Banks. It is a beautiful, peaceful beach and I...

read more

Archives

Let's keep in touch!

Find out about all of Gingercake’s news and get a 20% off your first order coupon.

You have Successfully Subscribed!