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Sew With Be Mandy Things

Join Amanda of Be Mandy Things for fun, beginner-friendly sewing workshops. Learn to sew tote bags and more in a supportive, hands-on class environment.

Learn to Sew Bags With Me — In Person!

Want to sew a bag that looks store-bought, even as a beginner? Join me for in-person workshops where I’ll guide you step by step. No fancy machine required — just bring your supplies, and I’ll help you create a tote you’ll love.

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CURRENT AVAILABLE CLASSES

Sew the Gifted Stitches Basket With Me

A quick, confident-beginner project that looks polished and feels achievable. In class, you’ll learn how to add structure with fusible fleece, get crisp seams and clean finishing, and assemble a sturdy fabric basket that’s perfect for gifting or organizing.

You’ll finish the basket in class and leave with skills you can use again and again.

Ready to sew with me? Sign up through Bits & Bobbins and grab your spot or click the link below!

 Let’s Sew This

Yes, You Can Sew This!

My classes are designed for beginners — I’ll share tips I wish I had when I started, and make sure you leave with a bag you’ll love.

Want Me to Teach at Your Shop or Guild?

I love bringing bagmaking to new sewing communities! If you’d like me to teach a class at your quilt shop, guild, or event, please fill out the form below. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Can't Make It? You Can Still Sew With Me!

Even if you can’t make it to one of my in-person classes, you can still sew right alongside me at home. I’ve got patterns, tutorials, and resources that make bagmaking fun and beginner-friendly.

Shop My Sewing Patterns →


Grab My Free Zipper Pouch Pattern →


Watch Tutorials on YouTube →


Check Out the Sew Better Bags eBook →

Let customers speak for us

from 93 reviews
Great e-book with lots of tips for bag

Great e-book with lots of tips for bag makers!

Tiffany Knutson
Sew Better Bags eBook: Confident Bagmaking on a Basic Machine
Sew Better Bags eBook: Confident Bagmaking on a Basic Machine
Everything downloaded without any issues

Everything downloaded without any issues. Can’t wait to get started on my next bag!

Pamela Schreiner
Sew Better Bags eBook + Joanna Tote Pattern Bundle
Sew Better Bags eBook + Joanna Tote Pattern Bundle
Excellent information and handy cheat sheaths for sewing bags

Excellent information and handy cheat sheaths for sewing bags. Information very well organized.

Anonymous
Sew Better Bags eBook: Confident Bagmaking on a Basic Machine
Sew Better Bags eBook: Confident Bagmaking on a Basic Machine
Fantastic instructions

The instructions were well put together! Very easy to follow!!

Rosi Nyberg
Gifted Stitches Basket Pattern - PDF Version
Gifted Stitches Basket Pattern - PDF Version
satisfied

Contacted seller regarding a printer issue. The new PDF that was sent fixed issue of no pics printing.
A lot of useful info packed in to this book for any sewist.

Becky Orton
Sew Better Bags eBook: Confident Bagmaking on a Basic Machine
Sew Better Bags eBook: Confident Bagmaking on a Basic Machine
Haven’t made it

Haven’t made it yet

Kathy Giles
Grapeful Wine Bottle Tote PDF Pattern
Grapeful Wine Bottle Tote PDF Pattern
Perfect bag

Great customer service and beautiful design

Lisa Padgett
Sew Better Bags eBook + Sunset 2.0 Pattern Bundle
Sew Better Bags eBook + Sunset 2.0 Pattern Bundle
Great tips

I have not started this project yet. But I looked through the pattern and I can see many important tips to make this pouch.

Christina Lucciantonio
Sunset 2.0 Zipper Pouch PDF Sewing Pattern
Sunset 2.0 Zipper Pouch PDF Sewing Pattern
Pattern was very easy to follow! I made about

Pattern was very easy to follow! I made about 11 of the baskets

Donna Medell
Gifted Stitches Basket Pattern - PDF Version
Gifted Stitches Basket Pattern - PDF Version
Very helpful reference book!

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.

Terry Albers
Sew Better Bags eBook: Confident Bagmaking on a Basic Machine
Sew Better Bags eBook: Confident Bagmaking on a Basic Machine
Learning project for me

Cute bag! I'm learning zippers so this will be double challenging for me.

Gretchen S
Sunset 2.0 Zipper Pouch PDF Sewing Pattern
Sunset 2.0 Zipper Pouch PDF Sewing Pattern

Excellent pattern with easy to follow instructions. I would definitely buy from this seller again.

Cindy
Gifted Stitches Basket Pattern - PDF Version
Gifted Stitches Basket Pattern - PDF Version
Brilliant pattern

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

Ann Robinson
Luna Mini Handbag & Wristlet PDF Sewing Pattern
Luna Mini Handbag & Wristlet PDF Sewing Pattern
Turned out so

Turned out so cute!

Cynthia Lonergan
Sunset 2.0 Zipper Pouch PDF Sewing Pattern
Sunset 2.0 Zipper Pouch PDF Sewing Pattern
Brilliantly easy pattern to follow suitable for all sewists

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.

Ann Robinson
Sunset 2.0 Zipper Pouch PDF Sewing Pattern
Sunset 2.0 Zipper Pouch PDF Sewing Pattern
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