Erin Erickson, Author at Dog Under My Desk

Zippered Hipster

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 33 Comments

***UPDATED: The pattern is available HERE. Thanks! – Erin*** OK first, can I just say that this bag needs a better name? If anyone has a suggestion, please leave a comment! This bag is loosely based on one of my favorite bags. I love cross body bags for the grocery store, running errands, walking the dogs or any task where I…

Notepads for teacher gifts & a TV while sewing question…

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 8 Comments

I spent some time yesterday working on these! They went together quickly, although I almost ran out of green thread, but I made it! My mom is giving these to the teachers she works with for end of the year gifts. Each one is made out of a single fat quarter using the small version of my Notepads PDF Pattern….

Notepads Pattern is done!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 2 Comments

The Notepads PDF Pattern is finally done!

Sam’s Pillowcase Mini Applique Tutorial

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 7 Comments

I made Sammy a new pillowcase with her name on it. I bought this super squishy, cluster filled pillow a while back to see if I liked it. I do. But Sam LOVES this pillow and she steals it constantly. There could be 5 pillows on our bed and she will always find this one. So, it’s hers now…

MegaMan is done!

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 0 Comments

The MegaMan quilt is bound and washed. I just had to wait for a sunny day to take pictures. We had some warmer weather yesterday and I heard it might get up to 60 degrees on Thursday before it gets cold again, but it’s still really dreary out. I need to get a couple pictures of it folded up (without…

Mega Man Quilt

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 0 Comments

I’m one of those people that needs to make things start to finish. I know most people have lots of UFO’s (unfinished objects) around, but I definitely like to start and finish a project. I have a process – I measure and cut, fuse if necessary, construct and then totally clean up my workspace and start over again. This works…

Almost done! Sammy Bag

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Erin Erickson | 2 Comments

Sam is not in the mood to model today, so we will try again tomorrow, but the bag is finished! I’ll be at my desk editing and exporting pics all afternoon and then I can go snuggle in with a doggie and my laptop and write the pattern instructions. I have a lot of Yorkie people waiting for this one!…

Little Dog Harness Tutorial

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Erin Erickson | 68 Comments

One of the main reasons that I started sewing was to make harnesses for Sammy, so it means a lot to me to post this tutorial. Here is my tutorial to make a basic harness vest. I’ve included the patterns that I use for Sammy and Loki, which you can enlarge or reduce as you wish until you have the…

Little Dog Tie Tutorial

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Erin Erickson | 32 Comments

I made Loki a new tie for Halloween last week. Loki doesn’t really enjoy wearing clothes unless it’s very cold out, so I started making these ties for him for holiday pictures. I made a tutorial in case you have a little guy at home who needs a tie too! Click here to download the free PDF tutorial.

Quick Zip Lunch Bag PDF Sewing Pattern

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Erin Erickson | 2 Comments

A while back, I made this lunch bag for my little cousin. I have been playing with zippers for a while and this one was definitely a wild success. I love this zipper technique! The way that I have constructed this allows the zipper to open wide and allow easy access to the bottom of the bag. I have great…