You don’t need a fancy machine to sew beautiful bags—just the right techniques.
The Sew Better Bags Collection is your shortcut to learning the why behind what makes bags look professional (and how to fix the struggles that drive you nuts—like saggy linings, thick seams, or not knowing which interfacing, needle, or thread to use).
Start with the Sew Better Bags eBook to learn the techniques, then choose a bundle to put your new skills into action.
Each one teaches a skill you’ll use forever:
🪡 Choosing and layering interfacing for structure that lasts
🧵 Sewing faux leather and cork on a basic machine
✂️ Grading seams and boxing corners for clean results
🎯 Getting linings that fit just right
These aren’t “practice projects.” They’re beautiful, functional bags you’ll actually use—and be proud to say, “I made this.”
✨ Inside this collection:
✅ Everyday totes and zipper pouches for mastering the basics
✅ Structured, stand-up styles for building confidence
✅ Polished designs made for cork, canvas, or faux leather
Whether you’re brand new to bagmaking or ready to level up your skills, this collection has what you need to sew with confidence.
Because the best way to Sew Better Bags—is to keep sewing.
Great customer service and beautiful design
I have not started this project yet. But I looked through the pattern and I can see many important tips to make this pouch.
Pattern was very easy to follow! I made about 11 of the baskets
Very helpful reference book! I have been making bags for years and found some good tips in this book. I will be more intentional when using interfacing. I highly recommend this for any bagmaker, new or experienced.
Cute bag! I'm learning zippers so this will be double challenging for me.
Excellent pattern with easy to follow instructions. I would definitely buy from this seller again.
Brilliant pattern, loads of photos and clear instructions. I have other patterns which are just as great from the series- give them a go, you won’t be disappointed
Turned out so cute!
Brilliantly easy pattern to follow suitable for all sewists. I had problems downloading the patterns but I asked for them to be sent a differentfile type and hey presto very very quickly I got the patterns through. I’ll be sticking to the patterns here and Debbie Shores- can’t fail.
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Brilliantly easy pattern to follow suitable for all sewists. I had problems downloading the patterns but I asked for them to be sent a differentfile type and hey presto very very quickly I got the patterns through. I’ll be sticking to the patterns here and Debbie Shores- can’t fail.
I’m not a beginner bag maker, but by no means an expert either and I found this book to be a great resource. Lots of useful tips and I love that Mandy has included sources for different things in bag making. A well put together source of information and will be a go to for me. Thanks so much for the time and effort you put into this!
Look wonderful
Cute pattern. anxious to start!