TESTER CALL [NOW CLOSED]!! I’m looking for testers for my latest bag pattern, the Soho Tote. This is a large slouchy tote. I did a version of this earlier for my 21 Totes project and tweaked the shape further. Here are the details: Two subdivided pockets inside One zipper pocket inside Snap closure Testing starts […]
Tote #7 – Classy, feminine tote
Ready for the next tote? This one has a softer, more feminine feel to it because of the gentle curves. And, yes, I suppose the soft florals in this Art Gallery print add to it too! This tote has a short handle and dart construction. It was a breeze to sew up – I designed […]
Tote #5 – The Essential Tote
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 #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 […]
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 […]
Trends Show at EE Schenck Company
Twice a year, E E Schenck opens its doors for a weekend trade show called “Trends” featuring speakers, open house and teaching sessions at its warehouse and facilities in Portland. Trends is a wholesale show, geared primarily toward quilt shops. If you are not familiar with E E Schenck, they are a large distributor of sewing and quilting […]
Book Club Bag and Sassy Tote Bag patterns converted to PDF
Two more patterns are now available in downloadable PDFs. So if you are looking for instant gratification (well, sort of, except for that whole sewing thing, ha ha), this is your moment . . . but seriously you could start sewing one of these right now! The Book Club Bag and the Sassy Tote Bag […]
Working on. . . .
This last week I have been working on pattern testing for new patterns I will be releasing this month – so exciting! So, mostly I have been sewing my new designs which I will show on the blog later this month. I have a new bag pattern and a basket pattern. Stay tuned for more on […]
WIP Wednesdays!
A few years ago, my cousin asked me to make her a diaper bag “someday” when she decides to have a baby. Well, flash forward to now and the baby shower is on Saturday. I thought I’d “whip up a bag” for her. While “whipping up a bag” without a design always takes a little more […]
Tutorial: 5 tips for sewing amazing bag handles
How are your bag handles? Are you looking for tips on making them even better? Check out 5 tips for sewing amazing bag handles.
