If you enjoy sewing bags, chances are you’ve gifted a few to loved ones. Bags take effort, time, and money, so ensuring your handmade creations are beautiful and functional is essential. Here are some tips to help you create stunning, practical, and well-loved bags: A Touch of Handmade Charm Quilted bags showcase the effort and artistry of handmade creations. Each stitch adds personality, … [Read more...]
Level Up Your Sewing: Tricks That Worked for Me (and Will for You Too!)
I consider myself a perfectionist, and just a few days ago, one of my sisters suggested I should let go of it. However, as I worked on my current projects (which I can’t wait to share with you), I realized that sometimes perfectionism has its place. For instance, I’ve been binding the interior raw edges of some bags. These edges are hidden and don’t necessarily need to be flawless. But my … [Read more...]
How to sew two-color straps for bags: a step-by-step tutorial
When creating bags, sometimes store-bought straps or webbing can be a convenient choice. But for a unique, customized look, you might prefer to make your own straps from the fabric you use in your bags. I love using two complementary fabrics for my projects, and recently, I created some two-color straps. Here’s my guide on how to sew two-color straps—it’s easy, and the results look … [Read more...]
Essential tips for sewing bags: Mastering the Art of Boxing Corners
Boxing the bottom of a pouch or bag is one of the first skills we usually learn—likely on the very first day! There are several ways to do it, but I’d like to show you a technique I learned later in my sewing journey, just a few years back. It’s an important technique, though it is not used too often! But first, here are the two techniques that are often used (illustrated on a pouch, but the … [Read more...]
Essential tips for sewing bags: Keeping Bag Linings in Place
Have you ever had the lining of your tote bag pulled out when removing items or found yourself rearranging it when the bag is empty because it won’t stay at the bottom? Today, I’ll show you how to secure the lining to the outer bag to prevent these issues. Plus, I will show you how a simple pressing technique will take your bag to the next level. TIPS FOR SEWING BAGS This is the quickest and … [Read more...]