Hi everyone, It’s time to start getting prepared for our Nappy bag sew along, which starts on 11th March 2016, have you joined the Facebook group yet? ‘Handmade’ script label from Emmaline Bags Here’s the list of required supplies you’ll need. Materials needed:1 1/8yd (1m) Outer fabric–  Quilting cottons are fine for this as they’ll …

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This month, as you have probably noticed in the last few posts, we are all about sewing for men. In other words, researching and thinking about designs, colours, shapes, textures that would make any man jump with joy (in an imaginary way, as we all know they will not let you, or anyone else, witness …

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    So, you want to sew better bags? You’re at the right place.    Many times, the road from a so-so looking handmade bag and a beautiful, precious, perfect, wear-it-everywhere bag is just a few stitches long.      First of: handles. Your bag handles and strap will suffer the most wear and tear, …

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Coming 22nd January – The Button Lock Bag!   Can you guess which piece of hardware Mrs H shows you how to use in her newest sewing pattern? Yup, its the beautifully blingy Emmaline Bags Button Lock! Our upcoming crossbody bag sewing pattern features this gorgeous piece of bag hardware front and centre, and we …

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Hi bagineers! Would you like to come to our party? Sewing Patterns by Mrs H will be turning 10 this April, and we’d all love if you’d join our team for a celebration! Throughout April we’ll be hosting sew alongs, we’ll have guest appearances for tutorials and Q&A sessions, and we’ve got amazing giveaways all …

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Hi lovelies, How are you enjoying our November stashbusting series so far? If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know that along with using my stash, I’ve fallen off the wagon at least once! All the more reason to stashbust…so I can replace it with more! We’ve also got a little competition running this month, …

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Hi lovelies! When you saw my bag for August, I bet you started thinking, hmm, I wonder if that can be made out of quilting cotton… well guess what? It can! I’ll be hosting a sew along on the blog here this month, and instead of following the pattern as it’s written, I’ll show you …

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Now that The Complete Bag Making Masterclass is beginning to drop into your mailboxes, we’re delighted to be able to share with you the details of some of the designs with our Project Spotlights! (We know some of you are still eagerly awaiting the postie; hopefully our Spotlights will get your imaginations all fired up …

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Now that the February 2016 Bag of the Month Club is no longer a secret, let’s get you inspired to make your own Window Shopper Tote! 1. Paint your own fabric What about painting your own fabric? Make the large tote out of sturdy canvas and practice your brush strokes. To get the look of …

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