Is this the Cutest Cat-shaped Bag Ever? Well, look what the cat dragged in! My latest make is this sweet little cat bag from Catsiopeia. It is actually named the Dinah Bag though I’m not sure why. I am (mostly) a dog person now, but for years we had only cats and I am intimately […]
Big John Duffel Bag
“Dear John” I think this may have been the biggest undertaking I have ever done in bag making. The pattern I chose is the John Duffel from Uh Oh Creations. The pattern has 3 sizes: small, medium and large. I went with the largest or Big John. There are also some hacks available from the […]
Oh, Tremont Crossbody bag, how I love you!
What is the Perfect Bag? I believe that I may have found it. For me. For now. In Autumn. The Tremont Crossbody bag pattern by Hold it Right There Patterns is perfect for me right now – its a terrific size with a beautiful and somewhat intriguing finished shape. In the past, I used a […]
The Chris Satchel Bag
I love it when a new or upcoming event requires a new pattern! Hub is planning a trip to the UK so I started looking for a satchel bag pattern as a walk-about bag. I presented him with a selection of patterns for men’s bags from which he quickly selected the Chris Satchel by Uh […]
A Little Wallet Completes the Set
Match & Set I know, I know, I keep going on about the little wallet pattern by Stitchin’ Post. I love making these wallets and jump at the chance to make more. I’m completing an ensemble set right now, so I have the opportunity to make another one! In fact, I think any bag deserves […]
Delighted with the Free Crocus Oil Pouch Pattern
I’ve had the crocus oil pouch pdf pattern sitting in my computer for a few years now but I hadn’t made it. What a shame! See, I don’t use essential oils so I didn’t really look at it, but I discovered that it has so many more uses than that! The pouch is lovely curved […]
Make The Lauren Bag in Red Vinyl
Look Like A Million Bucks (or Quid) My daughter lives in the UK, and we often video chat and talk while I do some sewing. We recently decided to start a project to make an “ensemble” set of bags for her daily commute to work. You know, like the Rich and Famous. We started with […]
Make an Easter Basket with Reverse Appliqué
Basket and Appliqué Combo Project This project is a cute Easter or toy basket and includes a bonus tutorial on a reverse appliqué method in vinyl. This reusable (i.e., refillable!) basket is something that even very young kids will have fun with and love receiving filled with treats. Sewing appliqué is a way of adding […]
The H20 to go Bag
This is my review of the H20 to go bag pattern by Linds Handmade. First off, let me just say that I am not the most experienced sewist in the sewing room. I started around 2016 and have been sewing up a storm since then, but often each new project pushes new skills at me […]
Little Wallets by Stitchin’ Post
Small but mighty Wow, I just love making these little wallets by Stitchin Post! They caught my eye because of the interesting shape that seemed to show off coordinated fabrics perfectly. When I realized they also have 3 inside slip pockets, I had to make one for my Christmas sewing. I found the PDF pattern […]
Devon Zipper Pouch
Okay, so right out of the gate, I’m gonna say I am a huge fan of the Devon Zipper Pouch by Svetlana Sotak. It is one of my all-time favourite things to make and use. It is my everyday purse which I made with a cross-body strap. I’m not sure how many I’ve made, at […]
The Wonderful Versatile Two-sided Bag
Sometimes the best ideas are simple ones. I bought the two-sided pouch pattern from Debby Hunker’s site, Doodabug, and I just keep finding more and more purposes for it! Debby’s Keep It Clean pattern is a two-sided pouch for masks (clean mask/used mask). It has two zippered sections back to back that are separated internally. […]
All About Labels
Make Your Own or Shop Canadian When I’m working on a sewing project for someone in particular, I find myself thinking about who I’m making it for. Each cut, stitch, press, snip, clip, rip is done with that person in mind, wondering if they will like it, if it will fit well, hang well, keep […]
Sewing Pattern Designers – International
This list is includes (mostly) clothing designers from around the world and does not therefore technically fit in the Canadian-only resources. This growing list includes online independent pattern designers in PDF or downloadable format. I welcome your input so please continue to send me comments and suggestions. Have fun!