Author: Jo Kay (Country Cow Designs)
I saw an amazing Sedron backpack made by Nichole Rae on Facebook. It featured a much simpler, sophisticated looking front panel. I was scheduled to…
Welcome to our blog. Does your heart sink when you turn out your bag and see puckers on the curves? It kind of feels like…
If you prefer video, watch here. Which sewing machine is best for bag making? My beloved Bernina 930 recently suffered an electronic fault so it…
CHALLENGE NOW CLOSED and the winner is Magslang on Instagram with her beautiful bag pictured below. Here we go! Our first challenge for…
My first proper sewing machine, a Bernina 930 Record, was gifted to me by my grandmother. When she gave me this excellent machine, she only…
When I first started bag making, my zip pockets didn’t look great. They had big puckers and creases in the corners. It wasn’t for lack…
What are our favourite fabrics when it comes to making bags? This blog contains our personal opinions and experiences. We haven’t tried every product on…
Zips make a big difference to the look of your finished bag. But how can you make sure you sew straight zips every time? Here…
Sourcing all the materials for a bag project can be frustrating. There always seems to be something you’re missing, and sometimes you just want to…
I often hear people say they don’t like to spend money on sewing patterns. They’d rather spend time drafting their own pattern. I can absolutely…
The Makers Box for our Ojyma pattern went down very well! Thank you to everyone who supported this new endeavour. We only had a limited…