2023-01-09 14:41
Happy New Year everyone! SO much went on in my life in 2022. It was very long and a whirlwind and with so much personal stuff, that CWD took a back burner for most of it.
However, I have lot… Read More
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Imagine being able to make designer BAGS just how YOU like them! This Blog helps you to do just that! Designer purse patterns are available for purchase as well as a FREE handbag pattern for you to download. Enjoy LOADS of free tutorials and tips about making bags and lots of helpful info to help you with your bag making journey.
2022-09-10 10:43
So a LOT has been happening lately BUT I am happy to say that I finally have a new bag pattern to share with you. The Phoenix!
DESCRIPTION:
The Phoenix is a stylish handbag featuring exteri… Read More
2022-03-16 05:41
YAY! At long last I am excited to share my newest pattern with you! The Bangle Dangle!
PDF INFO:
The PDF pattern for The Bangle Dangle has 52 pages of instructions which include 128 step… Read More
2021-05-22 23:53
Today I am excited to share a tutorial with you by Daryl of Patchouli Moon Studio. Daryl has used my Emma pattern to make this cute little bag with an applique flap! Emma is a fun, quick sew… Read More
2021-05-22 01:06
So I really was overwhelmed with a LOT of requests to have a full comprehensive PDF only for the Footloose Tote. Seems that there are still a LOT of you that simply prefer PDF's! LOL My bad… Read More
2021-03-23 09:58
Oh hooray! At last it is time for me to share my latest Minimise to Maximise pattern, The Sneaky Satchel!
The Sneaky Satchel is a part of my Minimise to Maximise Video course collection… Read More
2021-03-14 13:36
Today I am excited to share a tutorial with you by Daryl of Patchouli Moon Studio. Daryl has used my Pocket Supplement B to make the clutch and has created a work of art with it! Happily… Read More
2021-01-19 10:00
WOOP! I am so excited to introduce you to the Footloose Tote from the ChrisW Design Minimise to Maximise Collection.
The Footloose Tote is a part of my Minimise to Maximise Video course c… Read More
2020-11-01 10:55
Hi Everyone,
I am super excited to welcome back Dianna ....our awesome author of "Let’s Talk Top-stitching, With Dianna Leckner!" and "Creating Fabric Using Color Weaving - With Diann… Read More
2020-10-23 02:08
Hello everyone,
Today I wanted to share with you something which might be exciting for those of you that are running an online business. As you may or may not know, Email marketing is still… Read More
2020-03-10 04:56
Today I am happy to share a guest post from one of our lovely Facebook Group members. Sonja recently won "People's Choice" in our 2020 Colour Challenge competition, which ran over in our Fac… Read More
2020-02-20 04:14
So testing The Strapfield Convertible was a little bit of a muddle fuddle and not all testers were able to finish by the tight schedule which I set myself and them! So today I would like to… Read More
2020-02-09 00:30
Well....its been a hard slog BUT finally I am ready to release my latest pattern and video course, The Strapfield Convertible!
FEATURES:
The Strapfield Convertible is a super versatile d… Read More
2020-01-17 02:02
Hi Everyone,
WOOP! What FUN we are having over in our Facebook Group Event. We are running a Colour Challenge this month, headed and organised by our lovely admin Marsha, and while it… Read More
2019-11-29 01:32
It only happens once a year! ChrisW Designs BIGGEST sale of the year!
Yay! Everyone who follows CWD knows that my sales are rare. So if YOU have been eyeing off some CWD pattern… Read More
2019-11-03 02:07
WOW! What can I say? There were SOOOOO many wonderful entries into our FUN Upcycling challenge! The great part about Upcycling is that it's not only cheap BUT you get to use something that w… Read More
2019-10-16 23:50
FLASH FUN! October Upcycle Challenge!
I've seen a lot of upcycling lately......So I thought it would be FUN to have an Upcycling Challenge! Sooooo for the rest of October I challenge ever… Read More
2019-09-28 11:11
WOOHOO! I've been working hard and am SO happy to finally introduce you to The Upgrader PDF Pattern and Video Course.
FEATURES:
The Upgrader comes with two sizes to choose from. The smal… Read More
2019-08-05 01:00
Hello everyone,
For those of you that have The Podium and have just been filing it for 'one day' now is the time to drag it out of hiding! Laura, our wonderful Facebook angel is sewing a Po… Read More
2019-08-03 01:53
Hello everyone,
Today I am excited to share my new CWD community page at Patreon.
What is Patreon, you may wonder? Well until a few weeks ago I didn't know either! Patreon is a community… Read More
2019-07-14 04:43
Soooo...thinking about the fact I want to do more videos (and who knows, maybe even go live someday! lol) I decided that I am going to try and do a regular (Well I am not sure just how 'regu… Read More
2019-05-30 23:26
I am EXCITED! Today I have a NEW Pattern and Video Course to share with you! Can you believe more than a year has passed since I released my last pattern?
Meet The Allure;
FEATURES:… Read More
2019-04-27 02:16
YAY! We will be holding a LIVE Video Daryl's Drive sew along in our Facebook Group! Angela of Bella Vie Bags will be our host and video star! I have to admit that I have yet been able to plu… Read More
2019-01-13 03:36
Hello everyone.....Today's Post is a little off topic to my usual bag related one but its one which I felt I wanted to share with you!
*Please note the post does include affiliate links and… Read More
2018-11-24 00:14
It only happens once a year! — It's the ChrisW Designs Black Friday/Cyber Monday 30% off *SITEWIDE at www.chriswdesigns.com and the best part is you don't even need a code! Prices are… Read More
2018-10-12 02:45
Let's have some spooky fun!! Over in our Facebook Group, the admins and I are wanting to see what you can create with ChrisWDesigns patterns that is Halloween themed! Be it specific Hallowee… Read More
2018-09-18 11:22
Today I am sharing a Glossary of bag terms which Karen has put together for you! Over to you Karen!
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There a… Read More
2018-08-01 02:04
WOOP! Today I have a FREE video pattern tutorial to share with you!
The I’d Rather Be Sewing Grocery Tote is super fast and easy to make. It can be whipped up in an evening. With… Read More
2018-07-05 13:02
WOOP! We have just surpassed 10,000 members in our Facebook Group so it's time to celebrate!
So what's up for grabs? lets take a look at our sponsors and prizes:
DRUMROLL......
We have… Read More
2018-07-01 07:32
WOOP! The time has finally come to release my contribution to the January - June 2018 Bag of the Month Club. The Podium.
The Podium is a roomy across the body bag with an adjustable… Read More
2018-07-01 07:14
In this video I share my favourite Interfacings and Stabilisers that I use every day in my bag making endeavours. I hope you will find this useful! :)
To download my FREE PDF Interfac… Read More
2018-06-22 10:49
Today I have a FUN hack guest post by Karen to share with you! So COOL! Over to you Karen!
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The Gemini Pouch… Read More
2018-06-11 12:21
WOOP! I am SO excited to let you all know that I have finally released my Penny Inn video tutorial! So if you have already purchased the video, it is now available in your account!
Ladies… Read More
2018-05-05 02:21
Today I have another AWESOME guest post by Karen to share with you! Over to you Karen!
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Do you like to… Read More
2018-04-18 14:31
How AWESOME is this! Today I have a super tutorial by Ellen on how to add a zipper closure to your Gabbie's Grove!
YAY! Over to you, Ellen:
… Read More
2018-03-14 12:20
YES! It's that time again! What 'time' you may ask? NEW pattern release time! YAY! My latest Easy Street Pattern, Gabbie's Grove:
Gabbie’s Grove is a super quick and fun sew creatin… Read More
2018-03-08 05:44
WOOP! we are having a FLASH sew along of the Brandt's Boulevard Easy Street wallet pattern over in our Facebook Group AND there will be a LIVE VIDEO too! … Read More
2018-02-20 06:07
YAY! So here are the next 6 blank slate drawings from Karen. Simply right click and save to your computer to print out whenever the urge to get creative hits you! I suggest you save the… Read More
2018-02-20 05:33
Today we are back with another guest post from Karen to share with you! This one is part 3, adding free motion machine embroidery! Over to you Karen:
… Read More
2018-01-29 10:51
2018-01-26 12:23
OK I have to admit I am totally BLOWN away by the amazing work of the ladies in the Bag of the Month Club with their Podiums. Their work is absolutely GORGEOUS and so creative! So I jus… Read More
2018-01-01 00:21
Oh boy.... Today I am both super excited AND super nervous at being the first cab of the rank for the Bag of the Month Club for 2018. So I may as well just bite the bullet and DO THIS....
D… Read More
2017-12-21 02:42
Today we have another guest post from Karen to share with you! This one is part two all about adding applique to your bag making projects! Over to you Karen:
… Read More
2017-12-20 01:58
WOOP! So here are the next 6 blank slate drawings from Karen. Simply right click and save to your computer to print out whenever the urge to get creative hits you! I suggest you save th… Read More
2017-12-19 03:11
WOOP! Registration is now OPEN for the 2018 Bag of the Month Club! This is the club’s 5th year, and each year our members have grown in numbers and the fun has accelerated! If you… Read More
2017-12-17 02:57
WOOP! I am super excited to let you all know that my new Aussie supply website is up, complete with my PDF patterns in AUD too!
I am still fine tuning the site and there are some funny litt… Read More
2017-12-01 01:38
WOOP! I am super excited to be able to advise that the Factotum & Minifacto, my contributions to the 2017 season Bag of the Month Club, are in my shop now! It's really amazing how f… Read More
2017-11-24 02:01
WOOPEE! Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale!
I nearly wasn't going to have a sale at all due to recent sale activity BUT this is a special sale to say a special THANK YOU to… Read More
2017-11-12 02:49
Well, hello there!
I'm Marsha from Flying by the Seam of my Pants, and I run with scissors. ChrisW was careless enough to let me run amok on her blog today. So, while she's not looking, I'm… Read More
2017-11-07 05:38
YAY! So here are the next 6 blank slate drawings from Karen. Simply right click and save to your computer to print out whenever the urge to get creative hits you! I suggest you save the… Read More
2017-10-27 00:18
Today I would like to take the time to introduce you to WovenFuse!
Great New Product
I don't often rave about new products BUT this is one I just HAVE to share with you! Are you tired of pa… Read More
2017-10-18 23:42
Today we have another guest post from Karen to share with you! This one is all about adding hand embroidery to your bag making projects! Over to you Karen:
… Read More
2017-10-12 13:46
YAY! I am so excited to be able to share my very first Video Bag Sewing Pattern Tutorial with you - This one is for the Bodacious Bowler Bags! I've been planning to make videos for a very lo… Read More
2017-09-27 14:23
Today I have something extra special to share with you! I'll let Karen explain.........
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When I wrote "The Art of Bag Ma… Read More
2017-09-16 02:27
Today I have another guest post from Karen to share with you! Over to you Karen:
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I… Read More
2017-08-19 04:18
I can hardly believe I am finally able to share my new pattern with you! I started off only planning to do one small size, perfect for a little girl BUT as is the norm for me, I ended up com… Read More
2017-08-10 13:41
Hello everyone! Yes it is coming up to NEW pattern release time again ......and I need HELP in choosing a name! This new pattern comes in THREE sizes included in the one pattern! Two smaller… Read More
2017-08-04 12:03
Today Karen has an alternative way (well better way to be honest!) of making the pull strap closure for the Fiona's Freeway, to share with you! Over to you Karen:
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2017-07-28 00:45
Today we have another guest post from Karen to share with you! This one is all about Personalising a Gizmo Garage! Over to you Karen:
… Read More
2017-07-27 02:03
Hi Everyone....
It's no secret that Cork is very popular right now! My first try of it was on my recent new pattern release, The Fiona's Freeway bag and BOTH my daughters loved the cork so… Read More
2017-07-21 12:33
YAY! I am excited! I've long been wanting to make videos of my sewing patterns but alas, there is never enough time! BUT the good news is that one of our Facebook group admins, Amanda, has o… Read More
2017-06-23 15:47
WOOP! It's time for a new pattern! This one is another Easy Street pattern - Fiona's Freeway:
Fiona’s Freeway is a fun smaller bag featuring a unique shaped flap, closing with a mag… Read More
2017-06-17 12:20
Today I have another guest post from Karen to share with you! This one is all about choosing patterns! Over to you Karen:
… Read More
2017-05-31 23:38
YAY! Today I am happy to announce my latest design for the Bag of the Month Club for June 2017, the Factotum. The pattern has now been added to all membership accounts! If yo… Read More
2017-05-22 13:52
Hello everyone! Can you believe it is almost June?....JUNE! YIKES! The year is FLYING by! I do hope everyone has been busy sewing up a storm! I know I have! I am just finishing up my contrib… Read More
2017-05-10 00:30
Today I have a guest blog post to share with you, written by my friend Karen. Karen's been sharing pics of her wonderful work with me for a long time now so I am really loving the fact that… Read More
2017-05-01 12:06
YAY! Finally the time has come where I can release my November 2016 Bag of the Month Club pattern to EVERYONE! Those of you who are familiar with my designs know I love pockets and this bag… Read More
2017-03-21 11:46
Let's Celebrate!
Come one, come all to our 6000 member celebration! Not only are we having an exclusive member discount BUT you could also WIN some fabulous prizes via some FUN, easy to e… Read More
2017-02-16 13:10
Yay! It's time to introduce my latest Easy Street pattern - Ellen's Esplanade!
Features:
The Ellen’s Esplanade is the perfect day project or a great design to Sew & Sell… Read More
2016-12-17 12:02
I can't believe a whole season is nearly over again for the Bag of the Month club! And with it, a whole year! Time flies when you are having fun!
July * Sadie by Swoon Patterns *… Read More
2016-12-06 12:17
My wonderful proof reader and pattern tester extraordinaire Norma of Norma's Bag Boutique, added a zipper closure to her Daryl's Drive. I thought that was so COOL and I know many of you… Read More
2016-12-06 02:05
Today I have great pleasure in introducing Daryl's Drive. My newest addition to the Easy Street range!
Features:
The Daryl’s Drive is the perfect weekend project or a great design… Read More
2016-11-24 22:02
ChrisW Designs BIGGEST sale of the year!
Were you hoping to stock up on some bag patterns? Now's the time to do it!
30% off SITE-WIDE on Black Friday 25th November 2015 until… Read More
2016-11-17 08:06
YAY! We are now roaring past 5000 members in our Facebook Group! Are YOU a member?
I'll let you in on a little secret....actually it's a BIG SECRET!.....We are popping corks and sav… Read More
2016-11-03 12:02
Today I have yet another beautiful tester version of the Carriers Conquest bag to share with you. This one is by Daryl of Patchouli Moon Studio. Daryl has been a long time tester and go… Read More
2016-11-01 08:57
Finally it's time for me to introduce my November 2016 bag of the Month Club bag - The Carriers Conquest! The pattern has now been added to all membership accounts!
The Carriers Conquest… Read More
2016-10-29 21:25
Hi Everyone,
Today I have a great little tutorial to share with you, written by my friend Karen, on reducing the Stow It All Tote by 15%! Over to you Karen:
… Read More
2016-10-23 12:16
Emma was one of my very early patterns so I thought it was high time I revised it AND while I was at it I thought why not add a flap AND make her a little bigger while I was at it so it… Read More
2016-08-30 22:32
Hello everyone....Today Sonja has a fabulous Brandt's Boulevard/Olivia hack to share with you! Over to you Sonja:
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2016-08-17 05:25
Hello everyone....Today Liz has a fabulous Serendipity/Lunar mash-up to share with you! Over to you Liz:
… Read More
2016-08-04 12:55
Firstly a great BIG thank you goes out to Marsha and Ellen for hosting the Hack-a-Bag-a-Thon over in our Facebook group! Ladies, you ROCK!
I must say I have been blown away by th… Read More
2016-07-29 14:16
I must admit we really had an AWESOME January to June 2016 Bag of the Month Club season. Now that the season has come to a close its time to announce the winners of the prizes so gene… Read More
2016-07-23 01:16
Now that the Jan-June bag of the Month Club is over, we are busy bringing the competition to a close! The Bag of the Month Club fairies have been hard at work again... Some of us had to cons… Read More
2016-07-01 12:37
YES! The time has come! My June contribution to the Bag of the Month Club is available in my shop NOW!
Features
The Lunar Collection provides THREE sizes to choose from.
Large – F… Read More
2016-06-28 13:54
Calling all Hacks & Quacks!
Clear your sewing tables & get out your cameras because you won't want to miss this...
July 1 - 31 2016
We're hosting the first ever ChrisW Hack-a-Bag… Read More
2016-06-27 05:57
Welcome to the 11th post in our series of "Sharing Our Sewing Spaces". In this series members of our Facebook Group will be sharing their sewing spaces with us!
Today we have Judith of… Read More
2016-06-20 05:48
WOOHOO....here we are back with Part two of our Lunar Collection Sew Along with Ellen!
Over to you Ellen:
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2016-06-20 05:47
YAY! Ellen is once again back with us for another Sew Along. This time she's sewing my June pattern for the Bag of the Month club, The Lunar Collection , currently only available to mem… Read More
2016-06-10 02:42
Welcome to the 9th post in our series of "Sharing Our Sewing Spaces". In this series members of our Facebook Group will be sharing their sewing spaces with us!
Today we have Barb Glass… Read More
2016-06-08 15:05
Welcome to the 10th post in our series of "Sharing Our Sewing Spaces". In this series members of our Facebook Group will be sharing their sewing spaces with us!
Today we have Susan,&nb&hell…Read More
2016-06-07 14:18
Today Shanel of Sanity's Crafts Designs is going to share with us her method of converting the Sugar & Spice's curved bottom to a boxy bottom! Many people prefer boxy bottoms because t… Read More
2016-06-01 08:51
Well here we are again....My month for the Bag of the Month Club. I've really been itching to share my design with you! It's been a bit of an evolution actually! I started out with a Large (… Read More
2016-05-13 14:12
Welcome back to the Stow It All Sew Along with Ellen - Part two! YAY!
............AND to add to the awesomeness of this sew along, Ellen has added a pattern ha… Read More
2016-05-11 14:25
Welcome to the Stow It All Tote Sew Along, with Ellen!
Rachel's Stow It All Tote
FEATURES: The Stow It All is the perfect sized tote for a day out shopping, with plenty of pocket… Read More
2016-05-05 13:58
Welcome to the 8th post in our series of "Sharing Our Sewing Spaces". In this series members of our Facebook Group will be sharing their sewing spaces with us!
Today we have Snow Wilds… Read More
2016-04-20 14:23
Welcome to the 7th post in our series of "Sharing Our Sewing Spaces". In this series members of our Facebook Group will be sharing their sewing spaces with us!
Today we have Donna Lilj… Read More
2016-04-08 03:36
Welcome to the 6th post in our series of "Sharing Our Sewing Spaces". In this series members of our Facebook Group will be sharing their sewing spaces with us!
Today we have Elena K,&n&hell…Read More
2016-04-07 23:32
Welcome to the 5th post in our series of "Sharing Our Sewing Spaces". In this series members of our Facebook Group will be sharing their sewing spaces with us!
Today we have Elain… Read More
2016-04-05 21:50
Welcome to the Serendipity Hip Sew Along, with Ellen! I have to admit this little bag is one of my favourites and so handy to grab for a day outing!
FEATURES: The Serendipity H… Read More
2016-04-01 07:06
Welcome to the forth post in our series of "Sharing Our Sewing Spaces". In this series members of our Facebook Group will be sharing their sewing spaces with us!
Today we have Angelina of I… Read More
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