A few months ago ByAnnie partnered with Lindsey from Inside The Hem. Lindsey is an enthusiastic sewist and YouTuber who began sewing when she moved to a new city. She decided to take a beginner's class at her local quilt shop in hopes of making new friends, and as an added bonus discovered a new love for sewing!
Before long, her passion blossomed into a thriving business. Lindsey says, "I love sharing the things I’ve made, my favorite sewing things, and just my passion for sewing in general. I’ve met many wonderful online friends and love helping newbies find their passion for the craft as well."
While Lindsey has a wide variety of experience, she mainly deals with garment making and construction, so it's been fun to see her perspective when it comes to bag making. Click on the video above to hear about her experience making our Clam Up pattern!
As you can see, Lindsey personalized these bags by printing special labels on the outside, making them perfect for packing and travelling!
The beauty of making your own bags is that you can make yours unique too. Here are some other fun ideas to try:
- Quilt your fabric for added texture and visual interest
- Use the embroidery settings on your sewing machine to write initials, a name or just a pretty design
- Add some paper piecing or applique details on the front
- Have fun with embellishments, like patches or interesting zipper pulls
Want to see what else Lindsey has created from ByAnnie.com?
Watch her Take A Stand video, or find out how she packs it up to use as her personal carry on bag for travel!
Also, be sure to check out our exclusive interview with Lindsey from our previous blog.
We hope you enjoyed seeing Lindsey's experience making the Clam Up pattern.
Subscribe to her YouTube channel for more inspirational videos, and find Inside the Hem on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
Be sure to check out her other videos on YouTube HERE!
Final Thoughts
Whether you come from a background in garment making, bag making, quilting, applique, etc., we all have one thing in common...our love for sewing! And whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, it's nice to know there is always something new and fun to learn from this great sewing community.
Let us learn from you by commenting about your background! In the comments below, tell us what your favorite type of sewing is, how long you've been at it, and give us your best tip for success!
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Inside the Hem: Clam Up