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The Genevieve Bag – A Pattern Review

The Genevieve Pattern - A ReviewChristine Welsh seemed to have thought of everything when designing this pattern. From fabric suggestions, to tools to use during construction. I also really appreciated the added bag-making tips and tutorials provided to help those of us who could use extra help. The pattern instructions do not presume you already know how to do it all.  Photos of the suggested tools, and hardware helps you to name them all.  The steps required to make the bag  are detailed, however, they are not complicated.  Chris included instructions for prep work and cutting out too.  Many patterns miss the mark there.  This pattern provides three different versions and styles that are also color-coding to help you to end any confusion while you follow along.  What a clever idea!  Many commercial pattern designers could take a lesson or two from Christine.  There are truly so many ways that this pattern reads easier to follow, I really can’t mention them all here.

If you’ve ever tried to follow a pattern, and had to stop and question the instructions, diagrams, or the order of construction, you will appreciate the detail and hard work that has gone into the Genevieve pattern.

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  • Sweetheart Handbag – PDF

     

    Sweetheart Handbag Digital Sewing Pattern

    This sewing pattern has full step-by-step instructions, color pictures, diagrams and templates and cutting instructions so that you can make a very stylish handbag. The pattern is suitable for all sewing abilities, including beginners with some experience, as all steps are clearly explained. The perfect design for using a fat quarter fabric bundle or see last image @ SusieD Designs for a totally different look.

    It’s a really pretty, yet practical bag that you’ll just love.  There is a front patch pocket with flap and two good-sized interior pockets to keep things organized.

    Skill Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate

    FINISHED APPROX. DIMENSIONS:

    Height (from base to top of bag) = 25.5cm (12”)
    Width (at top of bag) = 29cm (11.5”)
    Width (at bottom of bag) = 35cm (14”)

    FEATURED IN SEWING WORLD MAGAZINE, FRONT COVER, FEB ’13 ISSUE

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  • Sew ‘n Go Quilted Beach Mat Tote & Pillow – ePattern

    Sew 'n' Go Quilted Beach Mat Tote & Pillow Pattern

    This oversize quilted tote has separating zippers on each short side. Just unzip them and unfold the ends for a colorful beach mat for lazy summer days. When the mat is zipped and folded into the tote, you can tuck the small matching pillow inside, along with your reading materials and other larger items. Use the two outside pockets for other necessities–sunglasses, lotion, cell phone-you decide!

    Sew ‘n Go Quilted Beach Mat Tote & Pillow – ePattern

    You can stitch this project in an evening and head to the beach the next day! Two zippers, binding, outside pockets, and straps, and your tote/mat is finished! Straight stitching and binding make quick work of the matching pillow.

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  • Sweet Retreat’s Little Sister Weekend Bag – ePattern

    The Sweet Retreat's Weekend Bag pattern

    The Sweet Retreat’s Weekend Bag pattern is charm pack and fabric strip friendly with comfortable double handles, a front pocket, and large enough to carry your weekend trip needs!  Finished size is 22″ W x 15″ H x 8″ D and the pattern piece for the side panel is included.

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  • The AbracaNiche Pattern

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    A handbag with a separate cavity offering it’s own zippered entrance in the bottom of the purse!

    The Carefree Fly-Front Coat

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