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VIDEO: Turn Your Bag into a Sling Style Backpack

In this demonstration, I will show you how to modify a bag to make it into a sling style backpack. Many sewing patterns can be used for this modification; in the video, I showed the Widget Messenger Bag sewing pattern. Download the template for the sling component here: Sling pattern piece This messenger bag sling backpack was sewn by Michelle of...

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VIDEO: Sewtites Magnetic Cutting Mat and Ruler

In this video, I will show what comes with the Sewtites Magnetic Cutting Mat. How does it make cutting easier? What types of fabrics can you cut with it? Use coupon code SARALAWSON for 15% off your order at Sewtites: https://www.sewtites.com/?ref=azayloiu (affiliate link) [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJaiM4rLN1M?si=NCeHS8FiBnpP8ttC]

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VIDEO: How to Use Flying Geese in Your Bag

In this video, I will demonstrate how to use foundation paper piecing to make flying geese as a decorative element for your bag. You can download the foundation paper piecing template here: FlyingGeese You can find the Chickadee Backpack sewing pattern here: https://sewsweetness.com/products/chickadee-backpack [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC_Tu777-YM?si=J4_5JHQ3XnkQPdY2]

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Quilt As You Go Patchwork Rainbow

In this demonstration, I will show how to create a patchwork panel for your bag; instead of all one fabric, you can piece several fabrics using the quilt-as-you-go method. It's fast, fun, and easy! The book cover in the example is the Goldenrod Book Cover from Minikins Season Four. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZo6U9DM8WI?si=u8nssGO2HFeBYXIp]

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VIDEO: Top 10 Items for Intermediate Bagmaking

In this video, I will discuss my favorite items for intermediate bagmaking. Want to see my list for the Beginner Bagmaking Toolkit? You can find that here: https://tinyurl.com/5emhe3uz Here are the items that I talked about in this video: Chicago screws – https://tinyurl.com/pzm96cwk Rivet press – https://tinyurl.com/yc6pfckm Rivet Centering Ruler – https://tinyurl.com/2p83fdk7 Purse Feet Placement Ruler...

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VIDEO: 10 Styles of Bag Flaps (free templates!)

In this video, I will demonstrate how to make a flap for a bag, including 10 printable flap templates. You can download the 10 Styles of Bag Flaps pdf printable template here: 10 Styles of Flaps The companion video for the bag flaps is How to Make a Cargo Pocket, which you can find here: https://tinyurl.com/b54myfcw [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5hMXEB2b6g]

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VIDEO: How to Make a Cargo Pocket for a Bag

In this video, I will demonstrate how to make a cargo pocket for a bag. You can download the Cargo Pocket pdf printable template here: Cargo Pocket The companion video for the cargo pocket is 10 Styles of Flaps, which you can find here: https://tinyurl.com/5xybkpd7 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LEANnnhfzE]

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VIDEO: Top 5 Tips for Sewing Curves

In this demonstration, I'll discuss the Top 5 tips for sewing through curves. Have you had a difficult time sewing through curves in the past? Give one of these techniques a try on your next bag sewing project! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBoXgY696_o] Seam Allowance Disc Set – https://tinyurl.com/y6hnxhyf Nicole’s Instagram – https://tinyurl.com/pyfsy4m3 Video: How to Clip and Sew Curved Edges – https://tinyurl.com/36vtux6s

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VIDEO: Foolproof Rotary Cutting

Have you ever gone to cut rectangles or strips of fabric with your ruler and rotary cutter, only to have the rotary cutter jump away from the ruler, ending up with a portion of the fabric that you can't use because of this little mishap? In this video, I will demonstrate how to use the TrueCut Rotary System. This...

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