Writing bag patterns is a long process…especially for a one-woman business. My patterns are only successful through the help of the best test team out there! Not only do they make bags with the initial pattern draft and instructions, but they provide so much great feedback as beginner and seasoned bag-makers. I feel very lucky to have all of these incredible sewists with me — especially for the Spring Roll Pouch.

I just love seeing my patterns through the lens of all of you and the testing group gives me that first glimpse. We work out small issues with wording, pictures and how best to show certain steps. When you live with a pattern in your head and on your computer screen for months, it’s hard to step back and see what a typical sewist will see. This team certainly did not disappoint and came through with such great help and you can see it in the pattern.

Testers, listed in order by gallery photos:

• Jen – @redcurlscrafts
• Mallory – @malloryhillmakes
• Yuli – @kiwi.bruin.creations
• Stefanie – @stefanieroy
• Amber – @the.crafty.reporter
• Jahnavi – @sewcial.butterfly
• Maggie – @ms.maggiemakes
• Carrie – @carriedwithyou
• Michelle – @rochelady

I hope you love all of this inspiration and can see all of the different ways to make the Spring Roll Pouch!

Hugs and Stitches!

Cristy