How-To — Tips and Tricks

Louie Waist Pack - Add some card slots!!

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Louie Waist Pack - Add some card slots!!

Louie Waist Pack has an add-on! That's right, you can now add card slots with tried and true instructions. I have avoided adding any bulk to the seam allowances with my method that maintains the favorite features of the waist pack.

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John Duffel Bag - Add some extra pockets!

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John Duffel Bag - Add some extra pockets!

Everyone loves some extra pockets in their bag, so lets add some to keep us organized while travelling. The John Duffel Bag gets additions!

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Cutting Rectangles/Squares Based on Measurements

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Cutting Rectangles/Squares Based on Measurements

Don't like it when rectangles and square pattern pieces aren't included in your pattern? Download the templates to make your own pattern pieces to re-use over and over again!

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Bailey Backpack - Make it a Sling Bag

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Bailey Backpack - Make it a Sling Bag

Love the Bailey Backpack, but really don't want two straps? Let me show you how to convert it to a Sling Pack! You'll need a pattern piece to get started, and then I'll take you step by step through the process.

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George Carry-All Tips and Tricks

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George Carry-All Tips and Tricks

Bag making tips and tricks, specifically for the BOMC pattern - George Carry-all, but applicable to most bag patterns.

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