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Happy New Year! I’m pleased to offer the first pattern of the 2016 Bag of the Month Club!   Introducing the Backgammon Bag. It’s the perfect take-along for lunch out with the [...]

  Hello! Stephanie here again today from Swoodsonsays. Bags are so much fun to sew! Fall has started so I’m trying to get a jump start on handmade gifts for the holiday, the Stitch-along [...]

Today I’m thrilled to announce the Field Study Tote Sew-along! The Sew-along will be from May 18th – June 8th, so mark your calendars! Between now and then I’ll be posting what [...]

Here is it, the first new Betz White Sewing Pattern of 2015!   The Field Study Fold-over Tote adapts to your needs. This versatile bag features a zippered top closure with handles that fold [...]

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 everything you’ll need for a day of surf and sun. [...]

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 to spend the time to cut and sew a pattern [...]

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 tunes. Our sewing adventure starts here with my pattern, [...]

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 to sew! I forced myself to take care of some bookkeeping [...]

You may recall my post back in December about the Bag of the Month pattern club that I’m participating in with 5 other designers. My month to contribute is April which is coming next week! [...]

I’m excited to share the first post in a new series I’m calling: Tips for Better Bag Building. Over the years I’ve come across so many tips and techniques that it just [...]