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Bag Month ~ July, 2007
Guess what? July is Bag Month here at Sew,Mama,Sew! We have lots of things planned and we hope you’ll join in the fun. If you’ve been meaning to make a tote, a purse, a handbag or a messenger bag now is the time. We’ll give you a few tips, some inspiration, lots of encouragment and even a little motivation in the form of prizes. Here is what we have in store:
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Bag Month Flickr Group (join anytime)
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Five pattern reviews
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Two tutorials (Autum is going to give us some tips on linings and pockets, and Lisa is going to show us how to make those beautiful handles we’ve all been in awe of.)
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Links to resources and inspiration
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A guide to interfacing
Are you in? If you’d like, feel free to take the little Bag Month badge above and spread the word. The more the merrier. It will be a bag extravaganza!
Well, this sounds like fun! I’m always looking for new bag-making techniques. Good choice for a theme!
What perfect timing! I am just about to make my first bag. Yes, I am intimidated by it. Looking forward to your tips and to seeing all the beautiful bags made by others!
Lining tips are exactly what I need! I never can get the lining to fit the outside of the bag – no matter how carefully I measure, cut, and stick to the seam allowance. Maybe now all the secrets will be revealed!
Just yesterday I noticed that I was carrying half a dozen bags around that I’d sewn myself. That may be too many, but then it may not be…
I’ve made a few with varying degrees of success and will be very interested to see tips/tricks/ideas in the coming month. I can’t wait to see what you have to share with us. Thanks!
Perfect timing…I’m getting ready to work on my first bag!
I can’t wait for bag month! I’ve been wanting to make a bag for months now! Yipee!
sounds fun… and more bags is always a good idea!
Oh, yippee. Bags, I think I can do! Looking forward to it, I can actually put something in the flickr group now.
roll on July!
yeah!!! can’t wait to try it! always wanted to so now maybe with a challenge I will actually attempt it!
I certainly need some new bags to go with those skirts I made last month. Great idea!
Oh yes, bring it on!
I have been designing and sewing purses for 6 years now. I started as something creative to do. I loved purses, and making things, so naturally I taught myself to sew purses. I have been selling them at craft shows and some retail stores in Nebraska. I love seeing my regular customers keep coming back to my booth each season and oooh and aaah over the new things I have done. Next step: THE WEB!!!
This looks like it’s going to be fun! Can’t wait!! I know I’m a bad lady waiting to happen.
I *love* making purses! It’s so much fun to be able to make something that coordinates with an outfit I’m planning to wear (or one I’ve made my daughter) or just to change up on a whim.
Yay! Bags are my favorite!!
Great! Can’t wait to get started. How do I join the Flickr group?
I LOVED reading about skirt month but never dove in… so here I go! thanks for the inspiration!
I am so excited about Bag Month. I am new to sewing and one of my top 5 things to learn to sew is bags!
Great choice! I can’t wait to see what everyone makes!!!!
I too am excited. I have made several bags, mostly as gifts and have several patterns that are calling my name.
Fun! I am so in!
awesome! sounds like bunches of fun.
Absolutely in – yay!
awesome! I just joined the flickr group. I just made a real cute bag too. I’ll be sure and post it up on flickr!
Great plan ! I’m interested !
Yah! I didn’t get in at the beginnig of skirt month but managed to put several together. I am excited to start playing. Odd enough, I happened to plan out 2 bags yesterday. Really this is a coincedence (sp) since we just got back from camping and I am just now seeing this announcement.
I love making bags, it will be so much fun to see what others do with theirs…
Great idea. I’ve made a couple, but would really like to try and make one with more pockets and better handles. I’m in!
Can’t wait…total beginner here. I’m ready with my pen and paper to take notes!
This sounds like great fun. I have never made a bag (even though I plan them all the time) I can’t wait to get started.
Hey, this sounds like fun! I have one to enter and am looking forward to making more!!!! YAY!
I am glad you are having bag month. It will be great to see all the creative bags everybody makes.
Count me in.
This is just what I need to jump into sewing! And I love bags so I might just give this a try! Thank you!
I am so in- I just sent pics to the Flickr group!
Lovely! I can’t wait to share the info with everyone on my podcast
nutmeg
I just received Leisl’s bag/tote pattern in the mail and am looking forward to getting started on it. Hopefully, I can pull it off before the deadline.
I’d love to join too! I love making bags.
http://www.summerpickles.blogspot.com
I am currently on a bag makin’ kick and have done 3 in the last couple of days… I shall go and post them on your flickr site…
or come see them at Miss Snips Notebook at http://jswb.blogspot.com
sounds like fun!
I just started sewing and have done 2 bags. the tutorials are exactly what I need!
These bags are amazing everyone really has an incredible eye…..it’s just plain awesome that you did this…such a great idea and venue..Jennifer