The joy of using a handmade bag as your luggage for a long weekend or your carry on for a flight never gets old, and believe me when I say that people notice and comment on your bespoke and unique bag. A real moment to feel proud of something you’ve made, and of course the perfect opportunity to say ‘Thanks, I made it!’.

Cross body bags come in different shapes and sizes, some being more formal and others being more casual. Some patterns can be either depending on the fabric and hardware choices you make too.  Here are our top picks for fun cross body bags to sew in 2024.

Love sewing, and love being organised? A project bag (or two!) is just what you need to help keep all your pattern pieces and pattern instructions together in between sewing sessions, because let’s face it – we’re all busy, and rarely finish an entire project in one sitting.

This new in bag pattern (Linds Handmade - H2o 2go) is a really fun make, and something that you will want to sew up time and again.

If you’re thinking about making the perfect overnight bag, but you’re not sure where to start, then this is the blog for you!

Here at Tuesday’s Child Fabrics, we have road tested the Noodlehead Oxbow Tote with various fabric and interfacing/interlining options to help you find the combination that works for you.

Whilst in the process of creating my own capsule wardrobe I’ve made a few basic bags, so when I found the Crescent Tote Bag by Noodlehead Patterns it seemed like the obvious next step in my bag making journey.

Creating a removable and adjustable bag strap is a key bag making skill.

This step by step quide will help demystify the process, and help you create your own perfect bag staps.

This post talks about what tools are needed when you begin bag making. Some are essential, others are very useful.