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Your Bag Making Tool Kit: Pressing, Securing, and Finishing: Part Three
Lisa Stewart assembling finishing pressing securing tool kit
This last installment of the Bag Making Tool Kit series walks you through setting up a pressing center, the best methods for securing your bag for assembly, and what you need for finishing a beautiful bag.
The Large Colette Bowler Bag is Big on Style!
Lisa Stewart bowler bag curved gusset intermediate large overnight bag
The Large Colette Bowler Bag is a roomy, classic design. Finishing at 15 1/2" x 11" x 6 1/2", this roomy bag fits the criteria for the airline's Free Personal Bag. The large exterior space lends itself well to a variety of design options - no tiny prints needed here!
As usual, our testers surprised us, inspired us, and certainly wowed us! Take a look for yourself.
The Bailey Basic Tote Accents Your Creativity
Lisa Stewart accent strip beginner beginner basics beginning bagmakers tester photos testers testers' makes The Bailey Basic Tote tote bag
We've added a new pattern to the Beginner Basics Collection. To make sure this Level One design is truly for the Beginner Bagmaker with sewing experience, our group of testers included beginners and proofreading experts (English teachers!). Check out their makes to get your creativity going!
The Raelyn Bag Trio is Pleated, Compact, and Classy
Lisa Stewart confident beginner crossbody option pattern pleated shoulder bag video sew-along
This trio of sizes offers something for everyone ages 4 to 100! And our testers tried all sizes. With a variety of fabrics, a great combo of pockets, and the option for a crossbody strap, The Raelyn Bag Trio offers so many ways to show off your unique style. Check out all of our testers' creations.
A Great Pattern Duo for Beginning Bagmakers - The Cici Tote and Cici Too
Lisa Stewart beginner friendly Cici Too Cici Tote Bag cosmetic bag tote bag
Start with the cosmetic bag pattern, build your skills and then onto the tote bag. You'll learn so much with just these two patterns. Before you know it, you'll add a host of modifications and no two sets will ever look alike!