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A hobby that feels lonely is no kind of hobby to me. That's why I loved being part of the Bag of the Month club last year and why I was so keen to be a part again this year. I loved the camaraderie, the different versions but most of all connecting with those actually using my patterns and seeing their creativity.
So without further ado, I introduce to you January's bag of the month club '15 pattern, The Companion Carpet Bag.
I must confess to my very nerdy love of all things Doctor Who. I started out thinking I'd design a Doctor's bag to celebrate my not so secret love, but then I figured the Doctor only carries a screwdriver, he doesn't need a bag.
Read MoreThe Companion Carpet Bag Sewing Pattern - January 2015 BOMC
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By Mrs H
1 January 2015A hobby that feels lonely is no kind of hobby to me. That's why I loved being part of the Bag of the Month club last year and why I was so keen to be a part again this year. I loved the camaraderie, the different versions but most of all connecting with those actually using my patterns and seeing their creativity.
So without further ado, I introduce to you January's bag of the month club '15 pattern, The Companion Carpet Bag.
I must confess to my very nerdy love of all things Doctor Who. I started out thinking I'd design a Doctor's bag to celebrate my not so secret love, but then I figured the Doctor only carries a screwdriver, he doesn't need a bag.
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Now that the Companion Carpet bag pattern is done and out there in the big wide world, I'm going to share a few tutorials with you this month on adjusting the pattern.
Read MoreAdjusting the Companion Carpet Bag to Fit the Frame
Posted in Tips & Tutorials
By Mrs H
2 January 2015Now that the Companion Carpet bag pattern is done and out there in the big wide world, I'm going to share a few tutorials with you this month on adjusting the pattern.
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In the Companion Carpet bag I made for Catrin, I put elasticated pockets in the lining. Today I've got a tutorial for you to add elasticated pockets to your own bag.
For mine I used 10" of 1/2" wide elastic.
Read MoreAdding Elasticated Pockets to your Companion Carpet Bag
Posted in Tips & Tutorials Inspiration Bag of the Month Club
By Mrs H
12 January 2015In the Companion Carpet bag I made for Catrin, I put elasticated pockets in the lining. Today I've got a tutorial for you to add elasticated pockets to your own bag.
For mine I used 10" of 1/2" wide elastic.
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Hi everyone, I've got some great news!
As many of you have been asking...for the last 6 months...I think you'll be really pleased to hear that the Companion Carpet Bag is available for sale as a standalone pattern now!
We had great fun during the 6 months of the Bag of the Month Club and this pattern was our starter for January.
Now you too can make it!
Read MoreThe Companion Carpet Bag pattern - Now available to buy!
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By Mrs H
1 July 2015Hi everyone, I've got some great news!
As many of you have been asking...for the last 6 months...I think you'll be really pleased to hear that the Companion Carpet Bag is available for sale as a standalone pattern now!
We had great fun during the 6 months of the Bag of the Month Club and this pattern was our starter for January.
Now you too can make it!
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Hi lovelies,
I'm so excited to share with you something new for the blog this month....the Companion Carpet bag sew along!
I've been a fan of Reece from Happy Okapi for a while now, and I've been blown away by the previous sew alongs she's done. So we've had a chat and Reece is going to do a sew along for the Companion carpet bag, right here on the blog this month!
Read MoreAnnouncing The Companion Carpet Bag Sew Along
Posted in Sew Alongs
By Mrs H
9 August 2015Hi lovelies,
I'm so excited to share with you something new for the blog this month....the Companion Carpet bag sew along!
I've been a fan of Reece from Happy Okapi for a while now, and I've been blown away by the previous sew alongs she's done. So we've had a chat and Reece is going to do a sew along for the Companion carpet bag, right here on the blog this month!
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