Sewing Summit

Sewing Summit and a Bag Handle How-to Video

Warning: I'm about to be somewhat corny. The reason is that I'm still feeling all warm and fuzzy inside from Sewing Summit. As the event approached, I have to admit, was nervous. Would people like my presentation? Will I live up to who people think I may be? Will they be disappointed? How am I going to teach a whole handbag in one hour without the use of any sewing machines?

But in the end, all that anxiety was for nothing. Sewing Summit was filled with down to earth people. There was lots of learning and sewing and it was a low key, accepting atmosphere. All of which we have two wonderful, passionate women to thank, Erin and Amy. The most wonderful part of the weekend was truly meeting all of the "friends in my phone" from Twitter.

While there, I taught Handbags 101. Because I knew I only had an hour (and no one would be sewing) I made a ton of how-to videos for my class. And in the spirit of Sewing Summit (which in the end sorta' felt like it was about sharing and sisterhood as much as sewing), I'd like to share one of them with you. This video is about how to make a cute trendy handle. In it I am referring to my Springtime in Paris Pocketbook pattern (there's a kit here) which I taught in it's entirety. But, of course, these handles can be made for any bag. Happy stitching!

 

 

Comments

[Jacey]

1.

I still wish I had been able to take your class, Bari! But I was so happy to have met you. You're awesome! And hilarious.

[mary]

2.

Sisterhood and sharing! That's what I thought Sewing Summit would be all about. I'm glad you thought so too. Someday, God willing and the creek don't rise, I will get to one! Thanks so much for the AWESOME tutorial! It's the next best thing to being there!

[Rhonda aka Quilter in The Gap]

3.

The Sewing Summit sounds wonderful. I am glad you had a great time! Thanks for sharing this video - I am assuming there is either batting or fusible fleece in that handle. I love this handle and will have to give it a try on my tote/purse. Thanks again.

[RomanticCrafts]

4.

I can't sew like you do, but I love the choice of fabrics!