Bags Archives - Sew Sweetness

27 Aug

Pattern Hack – Dogwood Pouch Tool Wrap

August 27, 2024
Posted by Sara Lawson
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In addition to the 4 patterns and videos, the League of Extraordinary Bagmakers also features an exclusive pattern hack! The Dogwood Pouch Tool Wrap can hold brushes, tools, markers, and more! Snap it in place on the front of the pouch, and store bigger items in the actual zippered portion of the pouch! This pattern hack is designed by...

27 Aug

Bags

Baptisia Iron Storage Bag

August 27, 2024
Posted by Sara Lawson
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The Baptisia Iron Storage Bag is the perfect compliment to your beautifully sewn storage items in your sewing room! Two different sizes are included in the sewing pattern - a bag for a regular iron, and another for a mini iron. Watch the trailer video below: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rb9_nVRvCw?si=BtHkvUbiklblGB0J] Finished Size: Mini - 9” long x 5-1/2” tall x 6” deep (the bag...

26 Aug

Bags

Compass Carpet Bag

August 27, 2024
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The Compass Carpet Bag is a doctor-style bag that has a zipper at the top and opens wide thanks to a metal frame. It's a great size for a handbag, and would also be great as a project bag (for knitting, crochet, etc.)! Watch the trailer video below: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rb9_nVRvCw?si=orOtQY1jE9JxJJj9] Finished Size: 12” long x 7-1/2” tall x 6” deep (30cm x...

25 Aug

Bags

Heartlands Backpack

August 27, 2024
Posted by Sara Lawson
sewing pattern video, sling backpack, zipper pocket
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When designing the Heartlands Backpack, I wrote it as a "choose your own adventure" pattern. There's 3 different options in the pattern, which you can either add or omit from the bag, depending on what features you want (and also how much sewing time - going with just the base backpack would be a great option for a last-minute...

20 Jun

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: How to Sew a Hinged Zipper Pocket

June 20, 2024
Posted by Sara Lawson
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In this video, I will demonstrate how to add a hinged zipper pocket to a small project like a pouch or wallet. This type of zipper pocket is great because it has a bit of dimension to it. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If-XTlyxqBg?si=7KcftDqfnCRvVLbE]

19 May

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: How to Sew with Waxed Canvas

May 19, 2024
Posted by Sara Lawson
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In this video, join me as I discuss with Chanova from That's Sew Nova (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8UzfiNrsPIvX8jbv5RUhw) all about waxed canvas. You can find waxed canvas in my shop here: https://sewsweetness.com/product-category/fabric/waxed-canvas [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz4p_WleslY?si=c5ytmJ7hgF4e41X7]

21 Apr

Bags

April/May 2024 Challenge

April 21, 2024
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Welcome to the April/May Challenge! For our last challenge, we’re going to have TWO challenges. You can enter one or both but can’t submit the same entry twice. One randomly chosen winner for each challenge will be awarded a $50 gift certificate for Sew Sweetness and be announced in the next month’s newsletter. The Minikins Season Four challenge this month is...

21 Apr

Bags

Minikins Catalan Storage Cube

Here’s a closer look at the Catalan Storage Cube from Minikins Season Four. This pattern is exclusively part of the bundle. This storage cube is perfect for craft rooms, living rooms, or play rooms and comes in a square version and a rectangle version. Finished Size: Square - 10-3/8” long x 9-3/4” tall x 10-3/8” deep (26cm x 25cm x...

02 Mar

Bags

March 2024 Challenge

April 21, 2024
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Welcome to the March Challenge! Every month there will be a new challenge and you’ll have all month to get your entries in. This month we’re going to have TWO challenges. You can enter one or both but can’t submit the same entry twice. One randomly chosen winner for each challenge will be awarded a $50 gift certificate for...

02 Mar

Bags

Minikins Oleander Yoga Bag

March 2, 2024
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Here’s a closer look at the Oleander Yoga Bag from Minikins Season Four. This pattern is exclusively part of the bundle. This zippered bag has enough room for your yoga mat and a towel, as well as some essentials like cell phone and wallet. Finished Size: 8” long x 30” tall x 8” deep (20cm x 76cm x 20cm) The bundle...

18 Feb

Bags

Announcing the Sweetbay Mini Crossbody Bag Sew Along!

February 18, 2024
Posted by Sara Lawson
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The Sweetbay Mini Crossbody Bag was chosen by popular vote as out next sew along! Starting on March 3rd, you will be assigned weekly tasks: You work away independently at those tasks during the week and post your progress photo to the relevant blog post (each week’s blog post will go live on the above specified dates); make sure to...

16 Feb

Bags

Vervain Bag

February 16, 2024
Posted by Sara Lawson
chest bag, crossbody bag, fanny pack, small bag, waist bag
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The Vervain Bag contains instructions to make either a waist bag version or a crossbody bag version. Both have the same features, the strap being the difference. This small 3-dimensional bag features a front flap pocket and a top zip closure. This bag also has a zipper pocket in the lining. An online workshop is available to purchase for this...