You don’t need a fancy machine to sew beautiful bags—you just need the right techniques.
The Sew Better Bags Collection is where beginner bagmakers go to finally get it. It’s a curated lineup of bundles that pair the Sew Better Bags eBook with my most loved patterns—so you can learn why your bags turn out the way they do and how to fix the things that have been driving you nuts (like saggy linings, thick seams that refuse to go under the needle, and not knowing which interfacing, needle, or thread to use).
Each bundle combines learning and doing. The eBook gives you the confidence, pro tips, and insider tricks that make your bags look polished and professional—even on a basic machine. Then, the pattern that comes with it lets you immediately put those skills to work.
You’ll learn how to:
🪡 Choose and layer interfacing for structure that lasts
🧵 Sew faux leather and cork with ease
✂️ Trim and grade seams like a pro
🎯 Create linings that fit just right
Whether you’re sewing your first tote, upgrading your zipper pouch, or ready to try something structured, every bundle in this collection teaches a skill that sticks with you for life.
And here’s the best part—these aren’t just “practice projects.” They’re bags you’ll actually use, gift, and feel proud to say, “I made this.”
✨ Inside this collection, you’ll find:
So grab a bundle, clear a spot on your sewing table, and get ready to sew the bags of your dreams—confidently, beautifully, and on the machine you already own.
The instructions are super easy to follow! This was my first bag and I think I knocked it out of the park!
Love this tote bag. Just the pattern I was looking for. Instructions were easy to follow.
very easy to follow directions.
Well designed pattern and instructions.
very informative re bag making tips and advice. Will keep it handy for reference in my sewing room -also have to mention it was a great price ! many thanks Mandy -SFJ in ireland
I appreciate how clear the instructions are given.
Excellent pattern for a newbie. Very easy to follow and I made 2 totes to use as project bags!
PLEASED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE i WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE DOWNLOAD SO APPRECIATED TO QUICK RESOLUTION
Pattern instructions were great! Finished the project in about 3 hours.
Great info. Using it already.
Just exactly what I wanted to help me make better bags! Great resource and very clearly written out. A worthwhile purchase 💜
Love the detail description for every step of this pattern. I’m learning so much about the right and wrong way to do things. Thank you for your excellent teaching.
Instructions and pro tips very helpful!!
YES! Buy it! Don’t hesitate or even think about it. I read it once I downloaded it, and now I keep it out on my sewing table. It’s a great resource that I constantly refer to. I have learned so much from this book and it has taken my bag making to a new level and made sewing even more enjoyable and taken away the frustration of not knowing what to do.
The pattern written instructions are very easy to follow. My only suggestion for the patterns would be a you tube video link for those of us who purchase your patterns.
I will continue to buy from Amanda, she provides excellent customer service, with very prompt responses to inquiries. I am a very happy customer!
Great pattern, very well explained and detailed pictures
My little bag turned out pretty cute