#bagaweekcahllenge 2022

I challenged myself to make a bag every week during 2022.  I started posting them every week, but after we moved our business, it was a bit more challenging to stick to a schedule.  I finished the year with 48 … Read More

Classic Zip Around Wallet – Maggy 55

For this week’s #bagaweekchallenge I made a Classic Zip Around Wallet – The pattern is from Maggy55 and it looks elegant and professional. For the lining I used quilting cotton fabric in solid red , the zipper is a No. … Read More

Retro Style Sling Bag – Kandou Patterns

My #bagaweekchallenge project for this week is this cute Retro-style Sling Bag from Kandou Patterns. This one is for mu husband, Jorge, he is being complianing that I never make anything for him ?. The pattern is unisex and I … Read More

Camille Bag – Georgia Girl Stitches

For this week’s #bagaweekchallenge I made a Camille Bag. This pattern is for Georgia Girl Stitches. I used waxed canvas in navy and real buffalo leather for the exterior. I had these materials in my stash. The leather worked very … Read More

Jasmine Sling Bag – Bagstock Designs

My bag for this week’s #bagaweekchallenge is the Jasmine Sling Bag from Bagstock Designs. This Pattern has 2 variations and it is very easy to make. I chose the veritical zipper option and matched the zipper with the cork accents. … Read More

Sweet Juliet Handbag – Maggy 55

This week’s project for the #bagaweekchallenge is the Sweet Juliet Handbag. Pattern by Maggy55. This is my new favorite pattern, It has so many details and I love the finished bag. I can imagine it in so many other combinations … Read More

Tiny Beasts Projects Inspiration

Guardian Backpack I’ve been in aww of the bags that Kimberly C make, check her Instagram feed (@mydanibags).  For one for her Guardian Backpack versions she used Deer John – Glimmer fabric from the Tiny Beasts collection and it’s gorgeous. … Read More

Monstera Zipper Pouch Tutorial

. This tutorial is for an easy zippered pouch with a cute tassel – it has an interior zippered pocket that is constructed with hidden seams, it is sturdy and stand on its own.  The exterior zipper is finished professionally … Read More

More Free Patterns for Zipper Bags

In the article How to Sew a Zipper Bag: 10 FREE Pattern & Tutorial, I listed 10 great patterns that you can sew.  These patterns are great to use your fabric and zipper scraps.   I’ve been spending some time reading … Read More

How to Use Zippers by the Yard

. As opposed to most zippers available in fabric and craft sores, Zippers by the yard are sold by the yard.  There is a learning curve using zippers by the yard but they are very flexible and the best part … Read More

Cute Zipper Pouch – FREE Pattern

I made these cute zipper pouches with the Teeny Tiny Zipper Coin Purse Pattern.  You can download the FREE pattern on So Sew Easy. They are very small and easy to sew. You can learn how to sew a cute Teeny Tiny … Read More

Nautical Zippered Pouch Tutorial

. This tutorial is for an easy zippered pouch with a  nautical theme – it is perfect to carry your essentials during the summer! You can use it as a makeup bag or as a wristlet to carry your sunglasses, … Read More

Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas & FREE Patterns

Below I listed five Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas using free patterns.  For any of these projects you can use heart fabrics and the Valentine’s Day Zipper Kit. (with the cute heart zipper pull).  I hope this post inspires you to make something … Read More

How to Make a Tassel with Cork Fabric

This photo tutorial illustrates how to make a tassel.  Tassels are great to add a professional look to your handmade bags and they are very easy to make. You’ll Need: Fabric (you can use vinyl, leather, or cork) Ruler and Rotary … Read More

Sunshine Wristlet Free Pattern and Cork Fabric Giveaway

Thanks to Lisa Perea from Cork and Cloth for sponsoring this giveaway. I made this Sunshine Wristlet using Silver Caiman Cork and to make it festive I combined it with this Holiday Fabric.  To compliment this combination, I used the Nylon Coil Zipper in … Read More

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