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[MY TESTER VERSION] Bello Pouch

My tester version the Bello Pouch, pattern by Sew Sweetness.


This pattern comes in three sizes, small, medium, and large.

Finished Size:

  • small – 6-1/2” long x 4-1/2” tall x 2-3/4” deep (16.5cm x 11.5cm x 7cm)
  • medium – 9” long x 6-1/2” tall x 4” deep (23cm x 16.5cm x 10cm)
  • large – 11” long x 7-1/2” tall x 5” deep (28cm x 19cm x 12.7cm)

I made these Bello Pouches used Art Gallery Fabrics.


These pouches are fat-quarter friendly and come together quickly with minimal pieces to cut out. Perfect for storing sewing supplies, cosmetics, school supplies, or just about anything you can think of! Bello Pouches make fantastic, quick gifts!

For complete information and if you want to purchase the pattern, just click here!

Happy sewing!

I love handmade, I buy handmade, I make handmade and I sell handmade. Handmade is so special 🙂

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[MY TESTER VERSION] Superbloom Tote

Tote | Handmade | Handmade Bag | Tote Bag | Roomy Bag | Superbloom Tote Bag

A new pattern from Sew Sweetnees, Superbloom Tote Bag.
I made this bag as a tester, mainly used Tula Pink fabric.

This tote bag features minimal pattern pieces but is high on style! Side pockets have stylish horizontal zippers, and a recessed zipper in the lining keeps all of your items secure.

If you want to buy the pattern just click here!

Happy sewing!

I love handmade, I buy handmade, I make handmade and I sell handmade. Handmade is so special 🙂

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[MY TESTER VERSION] Finch Hobo Bag

HOBO BAG| HOBO STYLE | SLOUCHY BAG | HANDMADE | HANDMADE BAG | FINCH HOBO BAG

Yes, I really love the hobo style bag. Roomy and slouchy, so easy to carry and also I can dump everything I need inside!

This time Bagstock has a new pattern which is Finch Hobo Bag. This hobo has a curvy shape, but still beginner bagmaker friendly. Easy and fast, also fun sew. This bag has slip pockets inside and also there is an optional zipper pocket (tricky though because the shape is curvy, but yes sure it’s doable).

Its because I had a fun sew of this bag, I made my tester version with some decoration. I put an overlay on the bottom part and also some other decorations. I love how it looks at the end. I used fleece and woven interfacings for the exterior and woven for the lining. I added a sling strap too.



The fabrics that I used was Tropicalia Light from Art Gallery Fabric, and canvas.

[information from Bagstock website]

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS – 15” W x 8.5” H (from center) x 4.5” D

Pattern includes 21 pages of easy step-by-step instructions with color photos to help you through each step. The pattern also includes printable pattern pieces with seam allowances included.

BASIC SKILLS NECESSARY 

Basic sewing skills, You should be familiar with sewing patterns. 

Materials

  • 3/4 yard 44” exterior fabric
  • 1/4 yard 44” contrasting fabric (1/2 yard if cutting on the grain)
  • 3/4 yard 44” quilting weight lining fabric
  • 3 yards fusible woven interfacing – 20” wide (Pellon SF-101 Shapeflex) or 1½ yards 45” Woven Fuse
  • One 16” or longer #4.5 / #5 zipper (main zipper closure)
  • One zipper end
  • Fray Check
  • Fabric glue or double-sided tape
  • Zipper foot
  • Pinking shears to trim the seam allowance

Recommended fabrics for the exterior and contrast – Décor weight, canvas, denim, waxed canvas, corduroy, vinyl, cork.

If you want to buy the pattern, just click here!

Happy sewing!

I love handmade, I buy handmade, I make handmade and I sell handmade. Handmade is so special 🙂

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[MY TESTER VERSION] The Stonecrop Satchel

SATCHEL BAG | HANDBAG | SLING BAG | HANDMADE | HANDMADE BAG | THE STONECROP SATCHEL

Blue Calla Sewing Patterns just released a new pattern, it’s a satchel type, named The Stonecrop Organizer Satchel Bag.

The Stonecrop Satchel has a rectangular shape, medium size, two top carry handles, and a crossbody strap. With this size, this bag can be your everyday handbag, the perfect bag to go to work too. It can perfectly fit all the basics you need to survive the day, plus your gadgets too.

This Stonecrop pattern has many features. One of them, For the front pocket, has two options, an organizer pocket or a simple pocket with closure. My tester version of The Stonecrop Satchel was done with a simple pocket with closure used Tula Pink fabric and linen.

On the other exterior part has a zippered pocket. Inside the bag are two slip pockets and one zippered pocket.

[from Bluecalla’s website}

SUPPLIES: Exterior fabric: 

1 Fat Quarter Exterior fabric 1
1/2 – 3/4 yard Exterior fabric 2 or cork/vinyl (will vary depending on the width of your cork/vinyl)Lining fabric:

1 1/2 yards Lining fabric (44” W)Interfacing:
4-5 yards Fusible woven interfacing (20” wide)
1 Fat Quarter Fusible fleece (45” wide) 
15” W x 10” H Peltex or firm sew-in interfacing
1-yard Foam interfacing (20” W)

Notions and Supplies:
(2) 1” D-rings or triangle rings or other side connectors
(1) 1.5” rectangle slide
(2) 1.5” swivels
(1) small turn-lock
(4) 1” rectangle rings or small strap connectors
(4) purse feet (optional)
(1) metal zipper end (optional)
(2) 6” zippers #4.5 or #5 (or 8 inches of zipper tape)
(1) 14” zipper #4.5 or #5 for main closure (or 14” zipper tape)
(1) 9” zipper (any size will work) for the interior pocket (or 11” of zipper tape)
(1) 10” zipper #4.5 or #5 for the exterior pocket (or 12” of zipper tape)
(1) 6” #3 or dress zipper (or 8” zipper of zipper tape) 

MEASUREMENTS: 12.25” W x 9.5” H x 3.75” D (31 cm x 24 cm x 9.5 cm) 

SEWING EXPERIENCE: This bag with a regular pocket with flap closure would be considered intermediate however the version with the organizer pocket would be considered advanced as it requires precision with seam allowances to ensure a proper fit. 

Here is the pattern’s link, click here!

Happy sewing!

I love handmade, I buy handmade, I make handmade and I sell handmade. Handmade is so special 🙂

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[MY TESTER VERSION] Fun Bobby Backpack

Backpack | Handmade | Handmade Bag | Fun Bobby Backpack

The latest functional and stylish backpacks design from  Sincerely, Jen Pattern Company just released, named Fun Bobby Backpack. I am honored that I am in her tester group. So happy to be there!

Fun Bobby Backpack pattern has a unique design. It will become your reliable bag in everyday life and during a day traveling.

I really enjoy did this project. I made this tester version in cotton canvas for the exterior with a Snoopy theme and cotton for the interior. This bag has a zippered big pocket on the front and a zippered pocket in the back (perfect to put the important things that need quick access). And, I used webbing for the strap.

This bag also has a big opened pocket on each side that enough for the bottle. For interior part also have opened slip pockets and zippered pocket.

And this bag has no binding or drops in this bag but a birthing technique through the zippered pocket. This pattern also comes with a video tutorial, so easy to follow, the instructions also very clear.

Here is the pattern’s link, click here!

Full length sews along videos are included!  The links can be found on page 17 of the pattern.

Difficulty Rating:  Intermediate

Finished Measurements:
11.5” W x 13.5” H x 5” D

This is a downloadable PDF Pattern.  This is not a finished product.

SUPPLIES:
2/3 Yard quilting cotton for Exterior (45” wide)
2/3 Yard quilting cotton for Exterior Contrast (45” wide)
1-1/2 Yards quilting cotton for Lining (45” wide)
5 Yards fusible woven interfacing (Pellon Shape-Flex SF-101 – 20” wide)
1-1/4 Yard sew-in foam stabilizer (Pellon Flex Foam Sew-In FF77 – 20” wide)
1/4 Yard firm fusible stabilizer (Pellon Decovil Heavy 526 – 20” wide)
19” Double-pull Handbag zipper (#5) (20” length of zipper-by-the-yard) (main closure)
12” Handbag zipper (#5) (12.5” length of zipper-by-the-yard) (front exterior pocket)
9” Handbag zipper (#5) (10” length of zipper-by-the-yard) (back exterior pocket)
10” All-purpose zipper (#3) (11” length of zipper-by-the-yard) (interior zipper pocket)
Two (2) 1” D-rings
Two (2) 1” Strap slides
Pins or clips
Coordinating Thread









Those top zipper allows the bag to open wide and keep everything safe inside. 

Happy sewing!

I love handmade, I buy handmade, I make handmade and I sell handmade. Handmade is so special 🙂

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NEW PATTERN! The Bellezza Tote & Handbag Pattern by Bagstock Designs

The Bellezza Tote & Handbag pattern is a new pattern, designed by Bagstock Designs, exclusively for Bag of The Month Club. If you signed up for the bag pattern subscription, then you will get this new pattern. If you do not sign up yet and would like to sign up, please go here.

The Bellezza Tote – Front part

This pattern comes in two sizes, tote, and handbag size.
The tote will have a finished size approximate 13” W x 14.5” H x 5” D, and for the handbag is 12.5” W x 10.5” H x 4” D.

The Bellezza Tote – Back Part

This time, my tester version was done in the tote size. And I used canvas for the exterior and cotton for the interior. I love how this bag looks and how sturdy it is.

Made in Canvas for the exterior!

This bag has so many features, which are:

For the exterior:

  • On the front have a cargo pocket/pleated pocket.
  • On the back part, have a zipper pocket and also slip pocket with a magnetic snap as closure. 
Cargo pocket / Pleated pocket on the front exterior
Back part – zipper pocket and slip pocket with magnetic snap

This main bag comes with recessed zipper closure. It makes secure all the items inside.

Recessed zipper closure on the main part

For the interior:

  • Divider zipper pocket, 
  • Two slip pockets,
  • One zipper pocket.
Interior part : two slip pockets – divider zipper pocket – zippered pocket
Sturdy look!

The designer has written the pattern clearly with an easy way to understand the step and easy to follow.
Happy sewing!

I love handmade, I buy handmade, I make handmade and I sell handmade. Handmade is so special 🙂