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Creative Hacks to the KPD Claire Shoulder Bag Pattern
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Lisa Stewart

The Claire Shoulder Bag was designed for the intermediate sewist – someone with experience using different materials and finishing techniques for versatility. Check out these modifications to change up the style.(If you're an advanced beginner looking for a challenge, take a peek, too!).
The Elora is the Most Stylish Backpack Ever!
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Lisa Stewart

How To Sew Great Slip Pockets - And Get The Details Right
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Lisa Stewart

10 Favorite Bagmaking Tools - and Two "Just for Fun"
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Lisa Stewart

The Sunset Beach Tote: A Big, Beautiful Workhorse
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Lisa Stewart

The Sunset Beach Tote is named for our favorite beach. With a long haul across the dunes, we need to be able to carry it all. The testers loved it and were using theirs right away. As always, lots of beautiful makes. Check them out and get inspired!