This coming Friday, October 10, is National Handbag Day, and the folks at WeAllSew have cooked up some great ideas for making and working on different types of bags that we'll be sharing throughout the week. The first tutorial comes from Hayley Grzych, who won't be showing you how to make a whole handbag, but is offering her favorite tips and tricks for working on bags in general.
From Hayley Grzych at WeAllSew:
"Sewing bags presents new challenges for many sewists—sewing through bulky seams, inserting zippers, and working with elastic or heavier fabrics are just a few. Learn some helpful tips on these topics to create and embellish the simple, functional Sandhill Sling bag designed by Noodlehead Patterns.
Bags are some of my favorite projects to make—they’re fairly quick to construct, usually taking a day or less, they don’t require any fitting, but they still have some fun construction challenges, and you can always find an excuse to make one because they make great gifts!"
Click Here to get Hayley's handout with information about her tips and tricks for bag making.
Click Here to go to the tutorial and learn more.
Watch the video below to view Hayley's tips and tricks for bag making.