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03 Mar

NEW PATTERN: Amethyst Project Bag

March 3, 2017
Posted by Sara Lawson
amethyst project bag sewing pattern, art supply sketchbook tote, quilt block holder bag, sew sweetness, zippered bag
19 comments

The Amethyst Project Bag started out as a request from my daughter on Christmas morning. She had gotten a stack of drawing books and sketch pads from Santa, and she wanted some sort of bag to hold them all. So we sat down and came up a plan, and I told her that I would come up with a...

09 Sep

Bags, Pattern Hacks, Tutorials

Pattern Hack – Petrillo Bag

September 9, 2016
Posted by Sara Lawson
backpack sewing pattern, pattern hack, petrillo bag, sew sweetness
2 comments

This is a pattern hack of the Sew Sweetness Petrillo Bag. The modification is to make this bag into a convertible backpackl! While this tutorial is free, you’ll need to pick up the Petrillo Bag pattern in order to complete the rest of the bag. DEFINITION – Pattern Hack : to modify or write a sewing pattern in a skillful or clever...

05 Aug

Bags

Cumberland Backpack Release

August 5, 2016
Posted by Sara Lawson
back to school sewing, cumberland backpack, kids adults, sew sweetness, sewing pattern
8 comments

Just in time for back-to-school, my new pattern, the Cumberland Backpack! This pattern is now available in my pattern shop as a pdf pattern, paper pattern, and a German translation! The pattern comes in 2 different size options: size small is great for a small child or is the perfect purse size (I've used mine all summer long while...

05 Aug

Bags

Splendid Sampler Project and Giveaway

August 5, 2016
Posted by Sara Lawson
creative maker supply case, pencils free quilt block, sew sweetness, splendid sampler
479 comments

Have you been following along with the Splendid Sampler? If you haven't, it's a 100-quilt block FREE pattern sampler quilt, with 2 new blocks every week! I designed a block for the Splendid Sampler later in the year! This Splendid year has just whizzed by! I hope you'll pop over to the Facebook group and join in the fun! In...

17 Jun

Bags, Uncategorized

Emblem Duffle Bag Release

June 18, 2016
Posted by Sara Lawson
easy overnight bag, emblem duffle bag sewing pattern, sew sweetness
12 comments

The Emblem Duffle Bag sewing pattern is now available in pdf and paper pattern formats! This is a medium-sized duffle bag that is deceptive in its appearance - the bag is actually made with only front and back fabrics that are cleverly manipulated into a boxy bag! This bag was actually the original inspiration for the Emblem Duffle Bag. This...

03 Jun

Bags, Uncategorized

Reisende Bag Release

June 18, 2016
Posted by Sara Lawson
buckles purse, reisende bag sewing pattern, sew sweetness, travel bag
11 comments

I'm happy to introduce you to the Reisende Bag sewing pattern, available in both paper pattern and pdf pattern formats! This pattern includes 3 different size bags, from purse-sized all the way through a large bag perfect for your carry-on luggage! A buckle and purse hardware make this a snazzy bag, and add some optional piping for added visual...

02 Jun

Bags, Pattern Hacks, Tutorials, Uncategorized

Pattern Hack – Hey Mercedes Bag

June 18, 2016
Posted by Sara Lawson
bag sewing pattern, hey mercedes bag, pattern hack, sew sweetness
5 comments

This is a pattern hack of the Sew Sweetness Hey Mercedes Bag sewing pattern, from the book Windy City Bags. The modification is for different pockets on the bag! While this tutorial is free, you’ll need to pick up Windy City Bags for the pattern in order to complete the rest of the bag. DEFINITION – Pattern Hack : to modify or write a sewing...

10 Dec

Bags

Camp Stitchalot Refresh

December 10, 2015
Posted by Sara Lawson
camp stitchalot bag, sarah fiekle, sew sweetness, snippets, windham fabrics
4 comments

I needed to send my Camp Stitchalot Bag sewing pattern to the printer once again, and so I decided to refresh the pattern cover and re-photograph all of the step photos. This was one of my earlier patterns, and back then I was just learning about photographing my steps and laying out the pattern. I wouldn't call myself a photography...

25 Nov

Bags

Clarity Bag

November 24, 2015
Posted by Sara Lawson
clarity bag, sew sweetness, tula pink fabric, Windy City Bags book
5 comments

This is the Clarity Bag, the only bag in my new book Windy City Bags, out December 1, 2015, that makes use of some fun store-bought leather handles. 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...

24 Nov

Bags

Woodson Bag

November 24, 2015
Posted by Sara Lawson
sew sweetness, tula pink, Windy City Bags book, woodson bag
3 comments

This is the Woodson Bag, perhaps one of my favorites from 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...

19 Nov

Bags

Sweet Talk Bag

November 18, 2015
Posted by Sara Lawson
sew sweetness, sweet talk bag sewing pattern, Windy City Bags book
8 comments

Moving along, this is the third 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...

16 Nov

Bags

Delilah Bag

November 16, 2015
Posted by Sara Lawson
Delilah Bag sewing pattern, sew sweetness, small purse bag, tula pink, windy city bags
3 comments

Today, it's a closer look at another of the bag sewing patterns from Windy City Bags. This is the second 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...