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#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

25 Days of Christmas Giveaway Winners

Thanks for participating in our giveaways! This is our second year doing this and It’s always exciting to see your answers to our daily questions. It also helps us identify how to serve you better. I chose one winner every … Read More

Other Bag Making Suppliers

During our 25 Days of Christmas of 2021, we asked what other suppliers you recommend. I’m glad that most suppliers you like are small businesses like us. Thanks for your support and let’s share the love 🙂 Based on … Read More

Supplies you would like our store to carry

During our 25 Days of Christmas of 2021, we asked what other supplies you would like our store to carry. Your responses are valuable to us because we know what you want. Many of you want us to offer … Read More

Linings for Bags

During our 25 Days of Christmas of 2021, we asked about your favorite fabric for your bag linings. The majority of us use Quilting cotton fabrics or Waterproof Canvas (WPC) We like the variety and fun prints of quilting … Read More

Everyday Bag Pattern

During our 25 Days of Christmas of 2021, we asked about the bag pattern that you use for your “every day” bag. Another question that got a lot of different answers (you mentioned 95 patterns) Based on your responses, Sunshine Crossbody, … Read More

Interfacing/ Stabilizers for Bags

During our 25 Days of Christmas of 2021, we asked about your favorite bag interfacing/stabilizers. We all use a small selection of interfacings and based on your responses, SF101 is the favorite and most used. Decovil Light, Pellon Fusible Fleece, Wovenfuse, … Read More

Maker to Follow

During our 25 Days of Christmas of 2021, we asked you to tell us a maker to follow. There are many talented bag makers out there and you responded with many different maker names, designers, and vendors. Based on your responses, … Read More

Favorite Bag Pattern Designers

During our 25 Days of Christmas of 2021, we asked who your favorite bag pattern designers were. Love the responses and also learned about new to me designers. Based on your responses, Noodlehead, Bagstock Designs, Linds Handmade, Sew Sweetness, and Swoon … Read More

Favorite Bag Patterns

During our 25 Days of Christmas of 2021, we asked what your favorite patterns were, and we received a great variety of responses. In total you mentioned 85 patterns from various designers. The Zippy Clutch by Amy Lynne, Koda by Huff and Cuffs, Sunshine Crossbody and Everyday Tote were some … Read More