Bag making tips and tutorials round up

Do you love making bags?

These days many sewers and turning their hand to bag making. It is becoming a popular craft so I thought I’d round up a few tips and tutorials to make sure you make an amazing bag to be proud of.

Here are my top tips and tutorials from some great bag designers:

Christine from ChrisW Designs shares a simple tip but a must for bag makers. Have a look at her tips for clipping (and notching) seams.

Here’s how you can add a recessed zipper thanks to Lorelei Jayne.

Samantha from At Home with Mrs H shares this tutorial for adding a thumb catch lock. These are a great addition to a front pocket on a bag and give a professional look.

Lisa from Two Pretty Poppets shares how to reduce bulk in the seams of your bags so they sit nicely when turned.

Emma from Emkie Designs has put not one but seven bag making tips together that are an absolute must read for any bag maker.

I hope these tips and tutorials help you make some amazing bags. Share them with us by using the hashtag #andsewwecraft on your Instagram posts.

Happy Bag Making

Amy (34 Posts)

I'm Amy, a mummy to two boys, a 2yo & newborn. I love all sorts of crafting from sewing to scrapbooking to baking, but at the end of the day I enjoy making bags and purses the most. Instagram: http://instagram.com/amywyhoon Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/amywyhoon/ Online store: www.hand-made.com.au/ladybugsanddaisychains