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How To Sew Great Slip Pockets - And Get The Det...

Take the time to learn to do your slip pockets right, and you'll be getting compliments. Attention to pressing, topstitching and decorative details are all discussed.  Photo: Amy Jo's Sunset Beach...

How To Sew Great Slip Pockets - And Get The Det...

Take the time to learn to do your slip pockets right, and you'll be getting compliments. Attention to pressing, topstitching and decorative details are all discussed.  Photo: Amy Jo's Sunset Beach...

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

10 Favorite Bagmaking Tools - and Two "Just for...

The lowly seam ripper gets a facelift in this list of sewing tools I'd be hard pressed to do without. Even experienced bagmakers may find a new favorite or a...

10 Favorite Bagmaking Tools - and Two "Just for...

The lowly seam ripper gets a facelift in this list of sewing tools I'd be hard pressed to do without. Even experienced bagmakers may find a new favorite or a...

Testers Prove The Joey Pouch Is a Versatile Little Bag

Testers Prove The Joey Pouch Is a Versatile Lit...

We're always excited to see the testers' renditions of our patterns. They did not disappoint with The Joey Pouch. Read more to get all the details and see their amazing...

Testers Prove The Joey Pouch Is a Versatile Lit...

We're always excited to see the testers' renditions of our patterns. They did not disappoint with The Joey Pouch. Read more to get all the details and see their amazing...

5 Lessons Learned When "Going Rogue" With Fabric Choices

5 Lessons Learned When "Going Rogue" With Fabri...

Our second pattern, The Cici Tote Bag is a structured bag made with home decor fabrics and vinyl accents, stabilized with Peltex. I chose to make mine from linen and...

5 Lessons Learned When "Going Rogue" With Fabri...

Our second pattern, The Cici Tote Bag is a structured bag made with home decor fabrics and vinyl accents, stabilized with Peltex. I chose to make mine from linen and...

How to Add a Faux Rolled Strap to Your Bag

How to Add a Faux Rolled Strap to Your Bag

Rolled handles on a bag add an upscale look but can seem complicated to construct. Actual rolled handles are made with tubing or cotton cording. But you can get the...

How to Add a Faux Rolled Strap to Your Bag

Rolled handles on a bag add an upscale look but can seem complicated to construct. Actual rolled handles are made with tubing or cotton cording. But you can get the...

A Guide to Success With Kaya Papaya Design's Patterns

A Guide to Success With Kaya Papaya Design's Pa...

You put a lot of time and money into making a bag. Whether a beginner or an expert, you want to have the best result. We've put in a lot...

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A Guide to Success With Kaya Papaya Design's Pa...

You put a lot of time and money into making a bag. Whether a beginner or an expert, you want to have the best result. We've put in a lot...

1 comment