Domestika Lantoki Dress Shirt
I've been looking for a project that both lets me practice garment-making skills and that uses fabric from one of my Spoonflower designs. I found this project in Dressmaking: Design Your Own Shirt, a course by Lantoki, through the learning platform Domestika.
Modern Clutch Starter #232
The Modern Clutch Starter #232 was a fun and surprisingly simple bag to make. I want to note that the #232 part of this pattern name refers to the color of the kiss-lock frame included with the pattern ("Gunmetal", or an iridescent black). The pattern with frame has two other colors as well. The company that designed and sells this pattern is Pink Sand Beach Designs. They also sell the frames separately so you can make more after you make your first one! I both embroidered and sewed my bag on the same machine, a Bernina.
Caitlyn Handbag
Here's my post on making the Caitlyn Handbag, which I did back in a 2015 bag class at The Presser Foot. This cute little bag was fun to put together! I particularly enjoyed learning how to make the little peek-a-boo pleat details. The pattern is designed to upcycle vintage ties, or can be made with regular woven fabric. For this class, we used the "make new" directions with regular woven fabric. The Caitlyn Handbag is designed by Betz White.
Hidden Treasure Tote
I made this bag in 2015, my year of bag classes. The pattern is for a tote with an interior, smaller bag that can be removed and used as a little evening purse or as a quick errand purse. I took the class for this bag at The Presser Foot in Longmont, Colorado. The bag is called Hidden Treasure Tote, by The Creative Thimble. In the photo of the pattern you can see the smaller bag, as well as the front and back of the tote itself.
Bag Blog - First Bag I Ever Made
Back in 2013 I sewed my first bag, in a class. At the time I had only sewn very simple things, and I was ready to get serious about sewing. My kids were finally old enough that I could devote some time to a space-devouring project. I wanted to make something practical, and something that would push the boundaries of my skills. I wanted to get more comfortable with my sewing machine. I didn't have a clear idea of what to make, but I was ready for inspiration.