22 Sep
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Purse Week

I just found out about this contest while looking at some other sewing blogs. I think I am going to enter my Chicago Cubs clutch that I finished a couple weeks ago, and maybe I can finish another bag before then, too. I don’t think I’ll win, but it would be nice just to enter.

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12 Nov
Bag Making Techniques, Tutorials

Tutorial: Adjustable Strap with Swivel Clip

An adjustable strap is great, but what happens when you want to add an adjustable strap to a bag that has swivel clips on both ends? Today I wanted to show you how! I used this method in my upcoming pattern for the Tudor Bag. I made this version in delicious Tula Pink 'Elizabeth' fabrics. Supplies Needed Strap Fabric (I cut...

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16 Sep
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Byebye Love Bag

Even though this pattern was already available in my pattern shop, I just got the printed version back from my printer yesterday, so I figured this would be a good chance to blog about the pattern. This is my Byebye Love Bag sewing pattern (of course available as pdf and on paper), which was previously part of the Bag...

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09 Sep
Bags, Uncategorized

The Rockstar Bag

  Today, I'm ecstatic to present you to a new pattern, The Rockstar Bag! This is a good-sized bag, but without being too large. When I wrote this pattern, I decided to put as many details on the bag as I possibly could, so it's got: detailed handles, (optional) rivets, a strap, a diagonal zippered flap, optional piping, lining zippered...

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26 Feb
Bags, Uncategorized

The Katydid Bag

Hi everyone! Today I'm pleased to show you my Katydid Bag, as part of the Safari Moon blog hop to showcase Safari Moon by Frances Newcombe for Art Gallery Fabrics. Frances is my good friend and came to visit me here in Chicago last summer. What she can do on the computer is seriously out of this world. She...

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05 Dec
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Announcing the Bag of the Month Club!

Introducing the Bag of the Month Club!! 6 of the best bag sewing pattern designers in the business are teaming together to bring you a 6-month membership club. The club runs from January-June of 2014. Each month, you will receive an exclusive and brand-new pdf bag sewing pattern from that month's designer, delivered directly to your inbox. If you are...

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15 Nov
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My New Sewing Machine

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0HrCGQ4jfw] I got a new sewing machine last week! I wanted to hold off blogging about it until I'd had plenty of time to use it for the things that I usually use my sewing machine for (quilt blocks, bags, etc.). Today I'd like to tell you about it, since some people mentioned that they were curious about it,...

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22 Oct
Bags, Uncategorized

Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Amy Butler Belle Bag

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2013. For full schedule of guest post pattern reviews and prizes, click here! Corrina of Another Thing Off the List is another very accomplished bag-maker! She's pattern-tested a bunch of bags for me, and they have always been as professional looking as can be! I selected Amy Butler's Beautiful Bella bag. I love Amy Butler....

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21 Oct
Bags, Uncategorized

Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Tohoku Tote

 This post is part of Purse Palooza 2013. For full schedule of guest post pattern reviews and prizes, click here!   Katy from The Littlest Thistle is an amazing bear-maker, astounding paper-piecer, and I can always count on Katy to make me laugh. Check out her blog to see what she is up to now! Hi, I'm Katy from The Littlest Thistle, and I'm...

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19 Sep
Bags, Uncategorized

Aragon Bag

I am ecstatic to introduce you to my newest pdf sewing pattern, the Aragon Bag (also available on paper)! This is an intermediate-level sewing pattern, and although it was meant for the new mother in mind as a diaper bag, it would also make a great bag if you just have a lot of stuff, or a fantastic carry-on bag!...

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18 Apr
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Tula Pink ‘City Sampler’ Sew Along

I'm incredibly excited to announce the Tula Pink City Sampler Sew Along! I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this book since last October; at that time, I was desperately searching for the right sampler quilt project for me. The Farmer's Wife quilt along somehow passed me by, and although I have had a Dear Jane quilt on...

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15 Feb
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The Bag That Made Me Turn to Drink

So, let me preface this post by saying that using a blog post entitled 'The Bag That Made Me Turn to Drink' is probably not the best way to sell a pattern that you have made and designed yourself. Hopefully you'll read most some of this post and at least hear me out. ;-)I had two last minute bags to...

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