Windy City Bags book - Hey Mercedes Bag
Read More
12 Nov
Bags

Hey Mercedes Bag

This is the first bag in my new book Windy City Bags, out December 1, 2015. It is available on Amazon and in my pattern shop (books purchased from my shop will be signed by me, ship for free in the U.S. and with discounted international shipping, and you'll receive a FREE paper pattern from my shop of your...

Read more

Windy City Bags by Sara Lawson
Read More
10 Nov
Bags

My Second Book!

My second book, Windy City Bags, is nearly here! I'm so excited!! The book releases December 1, 2015 and is available for pre-order through Amazon (affiliate link) and also in my pattern shop (books ordered in my shop will be signed by me, ship for free in the U.S. and with discounted international shipping, and I will include for...

Read more

Read More
03 Aug
Bags

Back-to-School: Peas and Corn Lunch Bag

Today is the first day of Back-to-School Sewing, which I am running in collaboration with Robert Kaufman Fabrics and Pellon! This series is meant to inspire you with some ideas to get your back-to-school sewing in gear for your favorite little one! Just in time for the event, you can receive 20% off all school-related patterns in my shop using...

Read more

Free Tutorial: Adding a Zippered Mesh Pocket to the Sew Sweetness Ansel Camera Bag sewing pattern
Read More
19 May
Bag Making Techniques, Tutorials

Tutorial: Adding a Zipper Mesh Pocket to your Ansel Camera Bag

If you've picked up my Ansel Camera Bag sewing pattern, I've put together a free tutorial in case you'd like to add a handy zippered mesh pocket to the lining side of your lid. This is really quick and easy to do, and great for storing small items like sd cards, lens cap, camera manual, etc. Before getting started, please...

Read more

Read More
19 Jan
Bags, Bags, Tutorials

FREE Pattern: Baker Street Bag

Enjoy this free pattern for the Baker Street Bag - you can download the pdf pattern instructions here:PATTERN - Baker Street Bag . It features 11 pages of sewing instructions, and 26 full-color step-by-step photos. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDYWEZfdZzM] The Baker Street Bag only features one pattern piece (the rest are rectangular cuts), so only one page of templates to print (and no taping together!)....

Read more

Read More
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...

Read more

Read More
29 Jul
Bags

Black Hawk Bag in Quilt Now

Oh! Before I get to the good stuff, I didn't want to forget to mention that, through Wednesday night, I am offering 25% OFF MY ENTIRE SHOP. That includes patterns, books, and thread! Please use coupon code happysewing at checkout! I read my first issue of the brand new Quilt Now magazine over the weekend, and I am so happy...

Read more

Read More
18 Nov
Uncategorized

Sew Mama Sew Bag-Making Contest!

Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you know about a contest on Sew Mama Sew! This is a bag-making contest with nearly $1,000 in prizes! All you need to do is make a bag using one of my patterns (book patterns, free patterns, pdf patterns, or paper patterns). There's nearly 50 patterns to choose from. The contest is...

Read more

Read More
03 Oct
Bags, Uncategorized

Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Aragon Bag

 This post is part of Purse Palooza 2013. For full schedule of guest post pattern reviews and prizes, click here!   Lindsay is the guest poster today. Lindsay is the author of Lindsay Sews and Craft Buds. I will have the immense honor of reviewing Lindsay's new book, Modern Bee - 13 Quilts to Make with Friends next week! Hello! My name is Lindsay and I...

Read more

Read More
23 Aug
Uncategorized

Printed Patterns Now Available!!

I'm really excited to finally introduce you to my printed patterns! I have released my 6 best-selling pdf patterns in print. I feel like this is a dream come true! The patterns came back to me last Monday, and since then, some retailers have been stocking the printed patterns in their shops.I am very pleased to say that I...

Read more

Read More
12 Jun
Uncategorized

Want to Take a Class with Me?

I'm excited to announce that I will be teaching a lecture and bag making class next month at a quilt shop in Arlington Heights, Illinois (a Chicago suburb)!! They will be held at Quilter's Destination, which is a great shop!On Friday, July 26th at 6:30pm, I will be doing an hour-long lecture about bag interfacing. The cost of this...

Read more

Read More
01 Mar
Bags, Uncategorized

Paparazzi {camera} Bag

Today, I'm pleased to introduce you to the Paparazzi Bag PDF sewing pattern (also available on paper!)! It is available now in my pattern shop! This bag was specifically created to be a camera bag, but of course would make a great purse! I've seen a lot of store-bought camera bags, but most of them are messenger-style with a flap....

Read more

123