Wayfarer Sling Backpack – Tester Pictures

As you all know I've just recently released my first bag making sewing pattern 'Wayfarer Sling Backpack" which is available for purchase via Payhip and through the shop link in this blog. This pattern release would not have been possible without my talented testing team. They have provided immense support to me in my pattern…

Wayfarer Sling Backpack – PDF Sewing Pattern

Pattern Details: Pattern link: https://payhip.com/AQuaintStitch The Wayfarer Sling Backpack is a sleek and functional everyday carry sling backpack. It’s repositionable cross-body strap design makes it easy to sling the backpack from the back to front or carry as a shoulder bag while allowing quick access to all compartments. The Wayfarer Sling Backpack has no exposed…

Unisex Sling Backpack

Pattern: https://payhip.com/b/Dnvy A client of mine always brings me challenging projects. This time she wanted a double zippered sling backpack with lots of pockets, using tarp fabric. She sent in lots of pictures of the ones she found online. I started looking at available patterns for such a backpack hoping to modify it rather than…

Princesses, Dinosaurs and a Crocodile

When you have two cute little niece's who think you are their super talented sewing fairy godmother who can make anything with her magical sewing machine you have to put on your creative cape and churn out their wishes! Thank the sewing gods for Pinterest!! Owl Softie testing project completed just before the nieces' visit…

The Bluebell Tote Bag

Last time when I went to my aunt's place in Bangalore, she showed me a tote bag that she was using. She said she loved it a lot as it was perfect for her. The handles, the size of the bag, the design, everything appealed to her. However it was falling apart and she asked…

Amore Handbag – Modified

Rajyalaxmi Pradeep the designer behind Home Maker's Hustle Sewing Patterns recently contacted me and asked if I could help her with an add-on tutorial for her Amore Handbag pattern. This tutorial shows how to construct the exterior pocket pieces of the Amore Handbag in a different manner. Here is my version of the new improved…

Amore – Bundle of Love

Have you seen the Amore Bundle of Love pattern released by Home Maker's Hustle Sewing Patterns? It's an awesome pattern bundle and I got an opportunity to test it. 😃 I made the small sized Amore vanity bag which is perfect as a travel kit. Amore is also available in handbag and backpack sizes and can be…

Duo Wallet Add-on Tutorial

Materials Required: 1 fat quarter quilting weight cotton for pocket panel 1 fat quarter quilting weight cotton for lining 1 fat quarter lightweight non-woven fusible interfacing One 4” all-purpose zipper Prepping: Note: Print the pattern pieces provided in the “Duo Wallet” pattern and cut the pattern pieces along the solid black lines. Tape the Main…

Duo Wallet

The Duo Wallet is a fabulous wallet pattern recently released by Sew Candy Sewing Patterns and I got to test it! With 18 card slots and two big zipper compartments this wallet packs a lot. It comes in two sizes as well! I was initially intimated by the number of card slots and thought it must be…

The Ultimate Lunch Bag

Home Maker's Hustle Sewing Patterns recently launched their first pattern "The Ultimate Lunch Bag". I was able to get the pattern at a discounted price as part of the launch sale and boy am I glad that I did. It is a great little lunch bag pattern which is suitable for adults and kids and…