I learned to sew as a teenager in school. I was fortunate to have a number of highly creative teachers who gave me a really good grounding in reading patterns, using a sewing machine and pressing fabrics. It wasn’t really until my thirties, though, that I actually started sewing again and I started out with making bags. I find that they are relatively quick to make and a good finish is not too tricky to achieve. I love giving bags and purses as gifts.

Bag Making

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Pop Over Purse

SONY DSC

Pop Over Purse

Fashionista Baby Bag

Coin purse, self-drafted pattern

Coin purse, self-drafted pattern (inside view)

Child’s Personalised Shopping Bag

Child’s Backpack. Pattern from A Bag for All Reasons by Lisa Lam

Baguette Clutch Purse

Baguette Clutch Purse. Pattern from u-handbag

Bag making