Blog

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…

Patchwork Drawstring Bag

Say Hello to Your New Favourite drawstring Bag Pattern! The Patchwork Drawstring Bag that Does the Impossible… You know those projects that just click? The ones that are clever, cute, scrap-friendly and surprisingly satisfying to sew?Well… this is one of those patterns. Meet my latest sewing obsession: the Patchwork Drawstring Bag – a scrappy little…

Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.

Hi, I’m Kellie…

Welcome to Ma & Me Designs!

Follow Me:

Instagram

Subscribe Now

Never Miss out again! Get new content, patterns and offers delivered directly to your inbox.

Categories

Tags

Apple Core applique Appliqué baby bib bunny bib christmas sewing christmas stockings Clamshells dilly bag drawstring pouch embroidery english paper piecing EPP fussy cut handmade gifts handquilting hexies Kam Snaps modern patchwork mug rug patchwork pretties PDF Pattern PDF patterns Pincushion pretty patchwork scrap busting scrappy fabric projects scrap sewing sew alongs sewing for baby strawberry love strawberry treat bag Tutorials zakka style zipper pouch