Pattern Hacks 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...

16 Oct

Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Pattern Hacks, Tutorials

VIDEO: Turn Your Bag into a Sling Style Backpack

October 16, 2023
Posted by Sara Lawson
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In this demonstration, I will show you how to modify a bag to make it into a sling style backpack. Many sewing patterns can be used for this modification; in the video, I showed the Widget Messenger Bag sewing pattern. Download the template for the sling component here: Sling pattern piece This messenger bag sling backpack was sewn by Michelle of...

29 Sep

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VIDEO: How to Use Flying Geese in Your Bag

October 16, 2023
Posted by Sara Lawson
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In this video, I will demonstrate how to use foundation paper piecing to make flying geese as a decorative element for your bag. You can download the foundation paper piecing template here: FlyingGeese You can find the Chickadee Backpack sewing pattern here: https://sewsweetness.com/products/chickadee-backpack [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC_Tu777-YM?si=J4_5JHQ3XnkQPdY2]

15 Sep

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Quilt As You Go Patchwork Rainbow

October 16, 2023
Posted by Sara Lawson
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In this demonstration, I will show how to create a patchwork panel for your bag; instead of all one fabric, you can piece several fabrics using the quilt-as-you-go method. It's fast, fun, and easy! The book cover in the example is the Goldenrod Book Cover from Minikins Season Four. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZo6U9DM8WI?si=u8nssGO2HFeBYXIp]

29 Nov

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Pattern Hack: Hand Sanitizer Pocket

November 29, 2020
Posted by Sara Lawson
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This pattern hack is for adding a hand sanitizer pocket to a project. In the following examples, the Metro Double-Zip Pouch from Minikins Season Two was used, although you could easily attach the pocket to another bag or pouch. This pattern hack is courtesy of Michelle Graham. Thank you very much, Michelle! Download the Hand Sanitizer Pocket pattern hack here:...

21 Nov

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Bello Pouch Sew Along – Pre-Sew

November 21, 2020
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Welcome to the Bello Pouch Sew Along! This sew along is hosted by Michelle Graham. Over the past year, the sew alongs have been hosted in the Sew Sweetness Facebook Group; however, we've decided to move the sew alongs to my blog so that all viewers may participate. Here are the scheduled events: Pre-Sew: November 15th - December 1st,...

20 Nov

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Pattern Hack: How to Make the Sewing Machine Travel Bag Longer

November 20, 2020
Posted by Sara Lawson
wheeled bag
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If you were interested in making the Sewing Machine Travel Bag into a longer bag, the wonderful Katie Baker has prepared a document showing you which pattern pieces in the pattern that you'll need to modify. You will need to purchase the Sewing Machine Travel Bag pattern in order to make the bag. Download the pattern hack instructions by clicking...

07 Nov

Bags, Pattern Hacks, Tutorials

Pattern Hack: Clydebank Tote Handle Pattern Hacks and Alternative Closures

November 7, 2020
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Today's pattern hack is for 4 different ways to make the handles on the Clydebank Tote sewing pattern, as well as an alternative closure method. This pattern hack is courtesy of Michelle Graham. Thank you very much, Michelle! You'll need the original Clydebank Tote pattern, which you can find here. Download the Clydebank Tote Handle Hacks and Alternative Closure pattern...

22 Aug

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Pattern Hack: Clydebank Tote Knitting Project Bag

August 22, 2020
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Today's pattern hack is to turn the Clydebank Tote into a knitting project bag, courtesy of Michelle Graham. Thank you so much, Michelle! You’ll need the original Clydebank Tote pattern, which you can find here. Download the Clydebank Tote Knitting Project Bag pattern hack: Clydebank Tote Knitting Project Bag

16 Aug

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Persimmon Dumpling Pouch Pattern Hacks

August 20, 2020
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Here are the Persimmon Dumpling Pouch pattern hacks, courtesy of Michelle Graham. Michelle has written a lot of hacks for this pattern, including some fun animals, adding zippers, and cute little handles! You'll need the original Persimmon Dumpling Pouch pattern, which you can find here. Persimmon Dumpling Pouch Hacks #1 - #5 - features 2 zippers, zipper tabs, etc. Persimmon Dumpling...

10 Nov

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Pattern Hack – Park Sling Backpack Zippered Strap

November 10, 2019
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Here is a great pattern hack for the Park Sling Backpack - this hack is to turn the strap into a dual strap by adding a zipper down the center of it! This is really handy if you'd like to add even more options to your backpack. Thanks to Michelle Graham for this pattern hack! You can download Michelle's instructions...

08 Oct

Bags, Pattern Hacks

Pattern Hack – Faithwell Catwell Condo

October 8, 2019
Posted by Sara Lawson
cat bed, cat condo, free sewing pattern, small animal
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This is probably one of the most fun pattern hacks thus far - a pattern hack is available for the Faithwell Storage Bin. The modification is how to cleverly convert the storage bin into a soft hiding place for your favorite feline friend! Cats love this pattern hack, and it would be great for other small animals as well....