Pattern Hacks

Meridias Bag – Hidden Slip Pocket Hack

You all know how much I love Amy from BedHogShop’s bag making! When Amy tested the Meridias pattern for us, she did a pattern hack and supplied us with the details so we can share it with you all. Here’s a quick guide on how to add a secret slip pocket to your Meridias bag, hidden behind the flap on the back of the bag.

Ojyma Crossbody – Pattern Hack

Welcome to my sewing blog! Thanks for joining me. I’m Jo, a sewing enthusiast living in Cornwall, UK. My husband Adam and I set up Country Cow Designs in 2019 and together we create sewing patterns, video tutorials and sell hardware for bag makers across the globe.

Sedron Alternative Front Panel

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 sew a strike sew* for Blended Threads and instantly knew this was what I wanted to do with the vinyl sample I was receiving. I combined the Blended Threads vinyl with some Mora Faux Leather# and voila!