Bobbin Girl gets a mention in Love Sewing Magazine

I'm always very proud when Bobbin Girl gets a mention in print, this time in issue 35 of Love Sewing magazine.

My friend and very good customer Louise Ambrosi of Sew Sofia put together a great tutorial for the magazine on how to make her fun Elephant Satchel Bag using Cloud 9 laminated cotton and of course Bobbin Girl hardware and interfacing.

Louise is expert in making laminated cotton bags so if you've never tried it and fancy a go, I'm sure her tutorial will walk you through all the tips and tricks in using this very versatile medium.

Alternatively, Louise takes custom orders in her Etsy shop 

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Bobbin Girl has made her magazine debut

I am feeling pretty proud of myself and my little business at the moment, Bobbin Girl Bag Making Supplies made it's magazine debut in the December 2016 issue of Bag Making Essentials magazine;  I was asked to contribute to the Bag Making Experts column with my top bag making tip

Bag Making Essentials magazine is jam packed with free patterns, tutorials, tips and tricks on how to make your own professional looking bags at home

The magazine is on sale in larger WH Smiths stores, selected Supermarkets or online at Moremags.com

Watch out for Issue 4 out on 2nd February where Bobbin Girl has contributed yet again, this time a Tutorial on how to insert Piping

Love this bag

Sue Swetnam from SewcanSue is one of my customers and she makes wonderfbag bags, particularly in gorgeous Harris Tweed, this one she has used leather bag handles which she bought from my shop, Bobbin Girl Bag Making Supplies  

If you're interested in a custom made bag, contact Sue via her Etsy Shop and or if you want to make your own bag and need the handles, they can be purchased from the Bobbin Girl shop 

A collage of all my bag making projects from 2016

I put this collage together of SOME of the bags and wallets I made in 2016, this is by no means all of them, just some of my favourites.

A Necessary Clutch Wallet by Emmaline Bags, the Sakuro Clutch by Little Moo Designs, the Amy Backpack by Chris W Designs , the Pearl Wallet by Swoon, the Morning Glory Pouch by Blue Calla Designs, The Urban Bucket Bag by Little Moo Designs, the Emblem Duffle Bag by Sew Sweetness, The Triangle Coin Wallet by Gena Cunha, The Roll with it Tote by Two Pretty Poppets, Betty Bowler by Swoon, another Necessary Clutch, The Batala Backpack by Pink Pony Designs, The Mail Bag Crossbody By RLR Creations, The Sew Compleat Tote by Two Pretty Poppets, the Moon Flower Tote Bag by Blue Calla Designs, The Truffle Tote by Clobird Designs 

Want to measure 5/8" the easy way ?

I came across this little tip on Facebook and thought how useful it was:

If you need to check/measure 5/8", the metal toggle on a standard measuring tape is 5/8" in width

source: Hayley Elizabeth, UK Sewing 

Jolly Little Christmas Quilt Along

I know it's early to be thinking about Christmas 2017 but I couldn't resist taking part in the Sew Fresh Quilts Jolly Little Christmas Quilt Along.  I'm very new to piecing and thought a block a month between now and December would be a good way to learn, and would break me in slowly. Also, I thought it would be great to have a festive project complete by Christmas because every year, even with the best intentions, I always run out of time and never get anything finished.

I'm hoping that in by December all my completed blocks will go to make a great lap quilt, table runner or wall hanging which I can give away as a gift(s)

This is my very first quilt block ever, Santas Stockings

This is a picture of all the blocks I'm aiming to make along the way, next up in the quilt along are the Mittens 

Feel inspired and want to join in?  Go to this link to sign up by email