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  Hello! Wendi here from Shiny Happy World. Making this sweet mug of hot cocoa was a real challenge for me. I usually design fairly two-dimensional felt ornaments, and if I get 3D it tends [...]

  Hi! I’m Stacy from StacySews, back with a new project. There’s a new way to sew up your Sidekick Sling bag and it couldn’t be easier! Sprout Patterns, owned by the print-on-demand [...]

  Hey all! It’s Melissa from a happy stitch back again and I’m so excited about my Field Study Fold-Over Tote! It’s no secret that a good bag is the perfect fall accessory [...]

  Have  you wanted to try adding leather handles and rivets to your handmade bags? These are the kinds of details that will add sophistication and style to your project. I share my tips and [...]

Do you love to sew but are reluctant to try sewing bags? Or, do you love sewing bags but want to take your skills to the next level? I think I may have just what you need! Last month I flew to [...]

Hi, this is Veronica from sewVery, and you are going to love my twist on the Pasha Pleated Clutch! This beautifully detailed gem is one of the amazing projects from Betz’s book Present [...]

I’m thrilled to announce my new partnership with Sprout Patterns! Sprout is an offshoot of Spoonflower, the print-on-demand fabric company. Sprout Patterns “offers curated indie sewing [...]

Sara is back with  a really fun embellishment technique for the Olive Swing Bag!  – Betz >>> Autumn is my favorite time of year! I love the muted colors and layers of texture that [...]

  When you decide on a new sewing project, how do you choose what fabrics you’ll use? I start by finding out what the recommended fabrics are, usually specified on the back cover or [...]

I’m trying to decide what I’m more jealous of, Veronica’s beach vacation or her awesome bag! – Betz Hi, everyone! This is Veronica from sewVery, and soon I’ll be [...]