The Patchwork Clamshell Zipper Pouch Has Had a Glow-Up!
Some patterns just deserve a second look. The Patchwork Clamshell Zipper Pouch has always been one of my favourites. It combines two things I absolutely love – modern patchwork and bag making – to create a pouch that’s pretty enough to show off and practical enough to actually use. But after a few years of…
Betsy Bow Pouch Pattern
I fear I’ve done something… Because this one started as “just a cute idea” – and somehow turned into a pouch that fixes all the annoying things 😅 And honestly? I’m a little bit obsessed. Meet the Betsy Bow Pouch – a sweet little pouch with a surprisingly clever twist and, of course a bow.…
Economy Blocks Made Easy (Even With Scraps & Directional Prints)
If foundation paper piecing has ever felt a little… fiddly — you’re not alone. I used to think FPP was something you either got or you didn’t. Too many steps, too much trimming, and somehow my directional prints were always upside down 🙃 But once I slowed things down and figured out a simple rhythm,…
Customising Nylon Zippers for Bag Making
One of my favourite ways to level up a handmade bag is with a custom zipper. Changing the slider or mixing zipper colours is a small detail, but it makes a big impact – and it’s easier than you might think. Even a simple whole-cloth pouch can pop instantly with a custom zipper – minimal…
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