This week we welcome Stacy of Stacy Sews! She made a great version of the Flyer Cap for her son to get him through this winter which...
Little Flyer Cap with Stacy Sews – Betz White Sewing Collective
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Bags & Accessories
Hexie Hipster Bag with Radiant Home – Betz White Sewing Collective
This week Sara made a great mod to the Hexie Hipster Bag. I love the bohemian look. Now I'm inspired to hit the thrift store in search of...
5 Tips for Finding Beautiful Wool Fabrics
What's not to love about wool? It's a natural fiber that's warm and cozy and easy to sew with. (Photo courtesy of Kristin...
The Field Study Tote: Tester Bags
Yesterday I shared with you my new bag pattern, The Field Study Tote! Today I'm showing off the great bags made by the women that test...
The Field Study Tote: New Pattern!
Here is it, the first new Betz White Sewing Pattern of 2015! The Field Study Fold-over Tote adapts to your needs. This versatile...
2015 Bag of the Month Club: Pre-orders
Hello everyone! I am very excited that today, pre-orders are going on sale for the Bag of the Month Club for 2015! If you are not familiar...
Sew Better Bags: The Weekend Duffel
My newest Craftsy online class has launched: Sew Better Bags: The Weekend Duffel! Learn all about constructing beautiful duffle...
New Bag Class and a Giveaway!
Last month I got in front of the camera again with Craftsy to shoot an all new class for you! I've been hinting about it here and there...
Spoonflower Fabric + Present Perfect Giveaway!
Spoonflower is featuring my book, Present Perfect, in their give-away this week! Head on over to Spoonflower to enter by Tuesday October...
Road Tripper Duffle Bag PDF in the shops!
For those of you that have been asking, the Road Tripper Duffle Bag PDF pattern is now available for individual purchase in my Etsy and...
Building Better Bags: Hardware Resources
When I first started designing bags I didn’t use very much hardware, aside from an occasional magnetic snap closure. I focused on form,...
Road Trip Pattern Club: Pattern #5
This week we've reached our fifth and final destination of the Road Trip Pattern Club! Introducing the Nest Egg Tote by Carolyn...
Sew-long Summer 4: finish and wear!
Why do I look so happy? Because today I bring you lesson #4 in the Reversible Bucket Hat sew-along! You can catch up with lesson #1, #2,...
Sew-long Summer 3: Outer hat and lining
Here we are at lesson #3 in our Reversible Bucket Hat sew-along! If you're just joining us you can catch up with the announcement post #1...
In a Clutch: for knitting notions
This is a happy surprise! I made up Liesl's In a Clutch Case, one of the patterns from the Road Trip Pattern Club. Turns out it's the...
New Forum!
I'd like to invite you to join a brand new forum I've started for Betz White Sewing Patterns. It's a private group where we can share...
Smile and Wave Tote Bag: New Pattern!
I'm so excited to bring you my latest PDF sewing pattern, the Smile and Wave Tote Bag! The Smile and Wave Tote is roomy enough to carry...
My Favorite Stabilizers for Bags
How's that for an exciting blog post title? Talking about interfacings is as thrilling as watching paint dry, but choosing the right stuff...
Road Tripper Duffle: my stunt sewers
I think test sewing a new pattern must be a little like "stunt sewing". To be a sewing pattern tester you have to be fearless and willing...
Road Trip Club: Pattern #1!
Today we hit the road, so to speak, with the first pattern release of the Road Trip Pattern Club! Fasten your seat belts and crank up the...
Introducing the Road Trip Pattern Club!
The Road Trip Pattern Club is an exciting collaboration between 5 of the top sewing pattern designers in the industry. Join us as we take...
Fast and Fun Fold-over Clutch
I spent most of the week with a bad cold, feeling not-so-productive. Today the fog lifted and I finally feel more like myself…good enough...
How to Install a Tuck Catch: Tips for Better Bag Building #2
It's time for the next installment of my series: Tips for Better Bag Building! Today's video shows you how to install a tuck catch, also...
Introducing The Midtown Messenger Bag Pattern!
Hooray, it's finally April! And that means it's time for the next pattern release for the Bag of the Month Club! I'm "Miss April" and my...