Author: Sew Modern Bags

Here’s a simple idea for how to make a unique embellished clutch bag you’ll want to use over and over.  Sadly the Ricochet and Away site hasn’t been

  If you are looking to sell online, via Etsy, Ebay, or your own blog, website or online store, then there is no doubt that having better photos

Big bags and totes are great for big jobs, but when I’m out and about, I like a compact purse. I want to be able to sling it

Have you come across any bag patterns that use grommets? These simple pieces of hardware are available in all sizes and perfect for adding handles to a bag,

It’s true, you can buy covers for your tech and gadgets, but where’s the fun in that! Making a sleeve or bag for your laptop, Kindle, Ipad, phones

  If you love to sew bags, then it’s usually inevitable that over time you’ll sew more bags than you know you can use.  Or people will start

[NOTE – SADLY THIS PATTERN AND TUTORIAL ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. IT WAS LOST WHEN THE NEW CRAFTSY REMOVED ALL OF THE BLOG CONTENT FROM THEIR SITE. HOWEVER

{UPDATE – we regret that the Sewplicity website is no longer online and we’ve not been able to find this tutorial saved in any other place. The link

We’ve all made these hanging door pockets this week and can’t get enough of them.  These are perfect for so many uses.  Hang one on the inside of

  {UPDATE – since BluPrint moved to new Craftsy, this article is still available on the blog, but all of the images have disappeared. Sorry, we hate it

  Are you interested in selling the bags that you sew? Thinking about starting a business or an online store? Or even selling at local events, markets and

Sometimes if you feel your bag needs that little something extra, adding hardware to a simple pattern can transform it from hum-drum to wow-zer!  Adding bag feet along

Here’s a way to take the ancient art of smocking and bring it bang up to date with a modern look in this large smocked bag from Debbie