The new Phoebe Handbag pattern is almost ready! After a few more changes to the overall design, and some major changes to the way the bag is sewn and assembled, this is the final design. You can see how the design has progressed from version 1 here and version 2 here. I made this sample …
When designing sewing patterns, it’s always necessary to make multiple samples using different kinds of fabric. In this way you can refine the design and make adjustments to size, interfacing and make any other necessary tweaks. After making the first sample using a beige linen, I made the second sample using two colors of cotton …
Here’s an updated sneak peak at my new bag pattern. And it finally has a name – The Phoebe Handbag. When I first start designing a new sewing pattern I usually make it using muslin fabric, so if things fail then I don’t feel so bad if I have to throw it out and start …
I have several new bag patterns coming out very soon and here’s a sneak peak at the first one which I’m currently working on. I’m still in the design process which means things could change quite a bit before I’m done, but probably not too much. I was inspired to add some fabric manipulation on …
This week I’ve finally finished my new pattern – The Bella Clutch. The downloadable version will be available next Monday, and the print version will be available in a week or two. Woo hoo! If you’ve never designed before, then the process can be quite grueling with all the instruction edits and rewrites and redesigned …
After almost two weeks I’m finally recovering from the flu. Thank goodness! I know there’s never a good time for being ill, but seriously – did it have to happen when I have soooo much going on. One of the things I’m trying to finish is the editing of my first purse pattern using Peltex …
Designing bags and purses using Peltex Stabilizer: Finishing off the Samples Read More »
I get asked quite often if I have patterns available for my bags and purses and sadly I’ve never had time to write any – until now that is! (This year I’m making a conscientious effort to finish writing all the patterns and tutorials I started but never finished) And because I use Peltex as …
