The next tote is very similar to the last one, not only because I like this style but because I do think the minor tweaks to a design make a difference. So, this time, I followed the same basic measurements as Tote #4 except I made the top panel 1″ higher and the bottom panel […]
Tote #4: Beginner Tote
How to make an easy tote that also has a little style to it? That was my goal this week, and I hope you like it! This bag has a couple basic interior pockets, handles sewn into the upper seams, a snap closure and boxed bottom seams–all great skills to learn on a first bag. […]
Tote #3 Large Slouchy Tote
And 21 Totes continues…. I’m only on Tote #3 and I’m already messing with the shape….ha! I do LOVE to play with shape and I guess I just can’t help it 🙂 Actually I would mess with the shape even more, but I do really like this bag. I wanted to make a less structured […]
Tote #2 Heart to Heart
It’s time for another tote! Tote #2 of the 21 Totes Project has a Valentines Day theme since February is just around the corner. By the way, uh, how did THAT happen? I used my Silhouette Cameo for this project. I designed the cutout design and cut it out with the Silhouette. The gray fabric […]
Introducing the 21 Totes Project – Tote #1
I am so excited to share with you the 21 Totes Project! I have been thinking about doing this for some time now and can’t wait to start sharing with you. I always have WAY more ideas than I can do patterns for. Some of that is because I’m a perfectionist pattern writer so I […]
What’s New in 2015
I hope you are having a good 2015 so far. I have been planning and planning until my head hurts, ha! I’ve been wanting to take some steps to move Around the Bobbin to the “next level” and it took me a few weeks to think and plan what that might look like. This is […]
And the winner is …
With entry #161, Ramona is our winner. Congratulations Ramona! I will be contacting you by email Ramona, and I want to say thank you to everyone who stopped by and entered into the giveaway! I especially want to thank everyone for sharing your favorite handmade gifts, whether given or received. I loved reading about each one […]
2014 Sew Mama Sew Giveaway
Hi, it’s that time of year again – Giveaway Time! Welcome to Around the Bobbin! Thanks for stopping by and if this is your first time visiting my website, an extra welcome to you! I’m Lisa Amundson and I design bag and home décor patterns. Recently I started carrying bag hardware in my store and […]
Announcing the Zip & Clip Bag!
I am super excited to share my newest pattern, the Zip and Clip Bag! I have been working on this little bag since June and let me tell you I went through a pile of prototypes to make it really functional and easy to sew! This bag is a Mini Cross-body bag, but don’t let […]
Tester Call for the new Zip and Clip Bag [Now Closed]
I am looking for testers for my new bag pattern, the Zip and Clip Bag. The bag is a mini-crossbody bag that carries a phone and a lot more. This little purse has a zip compartment for money, a phone pocket, a zip pocket with credit card slots, and another pocket with a flap […]
