Satchel Bag {Made!}

I've been sewing! Samantha's newest pattern is the Satchel handbag and - lucky me - I got to take it for a test run before it's debut in her etsy store! 

A medium-sized messenger bag, this pattern has lots of great details - both fun and functional. 

I made mine in a cotton duck, with a shabby rose print and lined it with a natural canvas to it's really sturdy.

I used antique brass hardware, but I was unable to find a tri-glide slider for the adjustable strap in the right color. No problem! I found a pretty belt buckle and just removed the prong with pliers!

I love how versatile this style bag is. You can see how although our bags are nearly identical, my version looks so different from Samantha's pattern cover just because of my fabric choices.

(can you tell I'm ready for spring?!)

One detail I love is the button-closed tabs on the sides. I used some carved wooden buttons, they were a tad pricey at $6 a pair, but they complemented the fabric so well I couldn't not use them.

The bag is fully lined with fusible fleece, and the bottom, sides and handle are all lined with buckram and/or a heavy fusible interfacing to give the bag it's crisp shape.

The bag is rated intermediate/advanced, but I think an experienced beginner could manage it with some patience - and an automatic button-holer.

Feel like taking this bag for a spin? 

I've already given the one I made to a friend - but you can make one for yourself!

Check out Mrs H patterns on Etsy - or better yet, click here for a giveaway and a chance to win it for free!

Tell us! Do you carry a different bag each season?

Satchel Bag Pattern Giveaway!

I'm so excited to host another giveaway from Mrs H handbag patterns! 

This time Samantha has offered up her newest pattern, the Satchel handbag to one lucky ASG in the SLC reader! 

This pattern has all the great details we've come to expect from Samantha - interior zipper pockets, adjustable straps and clever design.

I've already made up my own lovely version, you can get a look at it in this post.

 Not feeling lucky? 

That's okay, you can stop by Samantha's Blog: At Home with Mrs H for a coupon code to receive 10% off everything in her Etsy shop!

There you'll find more than just great purse patterns, she also carries handbag supplies like tri-glide sliders and lobster clasps.

Enter Below, Good Luck!

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2013 Discounts for ASG members!

Check out our newly updated discounts page!

Your American Sewing Guild membership can more than pay for itself when you take advantage of the many generous offers from our sewing industry supporters -- discounts on sewing products, publications and events, 

plus free shipping and more! 

Then take a peek at our sponsors page!

Our wonderful sponsors provide items for door prizes, grand prizes and goodie bags at our retreat.

thanks to their generous donations, everyone who attended was able to receive an awesome prize! Wow!

Summer Discounts for ASG Members

Check out our newly updated Discounts page!

Your American Sewing Guild membership can more than pay for itself when you take advantage of the many generous offers from our sewing industry supporters -- discounts on sewing products, publications and events, 

plus free shipping and more! 

The Summer 2012 issue of ASG Notions is out with a list of more than 70 Special Offers from 

advertisers. In addition to many ongoing offers, you'll find 13 updated listings, plus 11 brand new offers.

November General Meeting & Challenge Winners

We had a great time at our General Meeting,  it was so fun to see what everyone made with their "ugly" fabric - I think some of us had more of a challenge than others! 

Here is our first winner, Lynda, with a little dress. The yellow floral was her challenge - but I think it was sweet to start with!

The next Winner was Mary, whose challenge fabric wasn't so ugly to begin with! Lucky girl! She made up a darling mother/gramma  & daughter apron set.

Other entrants were Marilyn, who wow'ed us all with her details like embroidery and pin-tucking on her pillowcase and apron.

And lastly, me (leslie) with my "Angry Birds Blouse"

(which looks like it which adds about 20lbs!)

Our Fabric Challenge winners each won a copy of the ASG cook book "Sew Delicious" 

Yum!

AJ may not have entered the ugly fabric challenge - but she did win the door prize for the evening!

The new quilt store in Logan, My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe, donated a Gift Card, sweetly packaged with a FQ. I told AJ when she's ready to spend it to gimme a holler - I'm definitely heading up with her!

The store and website are delightful - and they've already added an expansion. 

Thanks Kris for supporting our guild! You rock!

*edited 12/3 to correct challenge winners