Announcing the Erin Backpack Sew-Along!

Welcome to the Erin Backpack Sew Along!  Since all of my bag and accessory patterns are all digital, I have the luxury of unlimited pages and love the fact I can add more details into my instructions…but I know one photograph is not nearly enough for some of the more complicated steps.  I was asked … Continue reading Announcing the Erin Backpack Sew-Along!

Introducing the Erin Backpack Sewing Pattern

The Erin Backpack sewing pattern is here!!!  This new  S P A C I O U S  bag is ready to be made out of your favorite sturdy fabrics. With a design full of pockets, Erin will be your perfect travel companion -- whether for you or for the whole family!  Wherever life takes you, … Continue reading Introducing the Erin Backpack Sewing Pattern

Add a Phone Zipper Pocket to the Abbey Convertible Backpack

The Abbey Convertible Backpack is my go-to bag when taking day-trips with my kids. I like having it out of the way but still being able to hold the essentials. But being a designer, I constantly have new ideas and wish there were different features with every bag I own. On the back of the … Continue reading Add a Phone Zipper Pocket to the Abbey Convertible Backpack

Abbey Convertible Backpack DIY Sewing Pattern

I've been on a long pattern writing break and look at me....I have two out in less than a month!  It might be all the inspiration I'm feeling or maybe it's the fact that I've learned quite a bit more about designing now 🙂  It really is a combination of all the above along with … Continue reading Abbey Convertible Backpack DIY Sewing Pattern

Sonata Abbey Backpack

Abbey Convertible Backpacks with Sonata Fabrics

Happy New Year! Amy Sinibaldi is not wasting anytime bringing joy and beauty into the new year. She has a brand new fabric collection, Sonata, with an ode (pun intended) to classical music by Ludwig van Beethoven. Like Amy's previous collections, these fabrics feature the most beautiful and delicate artwork. I love how her drawings … Continue reading Abbey Convertible Backpacks with Sonata Fabrics