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Snipped notch on Stowe Bag in wave print fabric with dressmaking scissors, oaktag pattern piece, and black pattern weight

Stowe Sew-Along: Cutting & Marking

Jen Beeman

Today we're starting the Stowe Bag Sew-Along, welcome to the party! There are two previous posts in this series which you can find below, but today we'll be talking about...

Stowe Sew-Along: Cutting & Marking

Jen Beeman

Today we're starting the Stowe Bag Sew-Along, welcome to the party! There are two previous posts in this series which you can find below, but today we'll be talking about...

Portside Pouch in olive and camouflage print with gold metal zipper and leather zipper pull, on white background

Making the Portside Pouch

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be making the Portside Pouch. This is an easy and quick project that compliments the Portside Duffle or Dopp but is also great on its own for gifting...

Making the Portside Pouch

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be making the Portside Pouch. This is an easy and quick project that compliments the Portside Duffle or Dopp but is also great on its own for gifting...

Two black leather zipper pull pieces cut to shape for Portside Dopp Kit, beside green plant leaf on white background

Portside Dopp Kit: Zipper Pulls

Jen Beeman

The final step in our Portside Dopp Kits is to add the decorative zipper pulls. This is an optional step but I think it makes the set look a bit...

Portside Dopp Kit: Zipper Pulls

Jen Beeman

The final step in our Portside Dopp Kits is to add the decorative zipper pulls. This is an optional step but I think it makes the set look a bit...

Portside Dopp Kit in olive and camouflage canvas, open to reveal white small-scale geometric print lining and gold zipper

Portside Dopp Kit: Attaching the Lining

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be inserting the lining of our Portside Dopp Kits. To do this requires a bit of hand sewing so get out those hand needles and a thimble if...

Portside Dopp Kit: Attaching the Lining

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be inserting the lining of our Portside Dopp Kits. To do this requires a bit of hand sewing so get out those hand needles and a thimble if...

Portside Travel Set lining pieces in white small-scale geometric print, trimmed seam allowance, and dressmaking scissors

Portside Dopp Kit: Assembling the Lining

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be assembling the Portside Dopp Kit lining, this should all seem a bit familiar from the previous assembly steps, but you'll breeze through it because no zippers! To...

Portside Dopp Kit: Assembling the Lining

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be assembling the Portside Dopp Kit lining, this should all seem a bit familiar from the previous assembly steps, but you'll breeze through it because no zippers! To...

Sale graphic reading "It's Our Annual Give Thanks Sale! Take 20% Off" in white on coral, yellow, and burgundy background

Last Chance for 20% Off!

Jen Beeman

Just a friendly reminder, today is the last day of the Give Thanks Sale. So if you are still contemplating a purchase, you have until midnight tonight to make your...

Last Chance for 20% Off!

Jen Beeman

Just a friendly reminder, today is the last day of the Give Thanks Sale. So if you are still contemplating a purchase, you have until midnight tonight to make your...

Portside Dopp Kit construction showing wrong side of interfaced side and zipper panels pinned to front with brass zipper

Portside Dopp Kit: Assembling the Body

Jen Beeman

In today's Portside Dopp Kit sew-along post we'll be assembling the body of the bag using the pieces we made in our previous post. First we'll need to secure the...

Portside Dopp Kit: Assembling the Body

Jen Beeman

In today's Portside Dopp Kit sew-along post we'll be assembling the body of the bag using the pieces we made in our previous post. First we'll need to secure the...

Give Thanks Pattern Sale!

Give Thanks Pattern Sale!

Jen Beeman

It’s that time of year again, where we start looking back on the previous months and planning for the upcoming year. We have a lot to be thankful for around...

Give Thanks Pattern Sale!

Jen Beeman

It’s that time of year again, where we start looking back on the previous months and planning for the upcoming year. We have a lot to be thankful for around...

Hand using orange-handled pliers to clamp a new zipper stop onto black zipper tape, with removed brass teeth scattered nearby

Making a Zipper

Jen Beeman

One question we get a fair bit, especially in regards to the Portside Travel Set, is how to make your own zipper. I personally love making zippers because you can...

Making a Zipper

Jen Beeman

One question we get a fair bit, especially in regards to the Portside Travel Set, is how to make your own zipper. I personally love making zippers because you can...

Portside Dopp Kit assembled side panel showing olive canvas and camo pocket piece with brass zipper, not yet attached to bag

Portside Dopp Kit: Assembling the Side Panels

Jen Beeman

Now that we have everything cut, it's time to start sewing our Portside Dopp Kits! Today we'll be assembling the panels that make up the Dopp Kit. We'll start with...

Portside Dopp Kit: Assembling the Side Panels

Jen Beeman

Now that we have everything cut, it's time to start sewing our Portside Dopp Kits! Today we'll be assembling the panels that make up the Dopp Kit. We'll start with...

Portside Dopp Kit cutting guide showing labeled camo pieces: End, Strap, Lower Front & Back, and Bottom with cut quantities

Portside Dopp Kit: Cutting

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk all about cutting your Portside Dopp Kit. It's pretty straighforward, you'll be cutting your main fabric (fabric A, shown as blue above), your contrast fabric...

Portside Dopp Kit: Cutting

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk all about cutting your Portside Dopp Kit. It's pretty straighforward, you'll be cutting your main fabric (fabric A, shown as blue above), your contrast fabric...

Hacked Tamarack Jacket front panel in navy quilted fabric with diagonal and vertical quilting lines, hung with binder clips

Tamarack Society Update: Part 04

Jen Beeman

Alright, it's time for my 4th Tamarack Society Update and I've finally got my pieces quilted! It didn't take that long once I got going, honestly committing to the pattern...

Tamarack Society Update: Part 04

Jen Beeman

Alright, it's time for my 4th Tamarack Society Update and I've finally got my pieces quilted! It didn't take that long once I got going, honestly committing to the pattern...

Four Stowe Bag fabric mockups: black and white geometric, sage with white marks, pink crosshatch, and teal wave print

Stowe Bag Fabric Inspiration

Jen Beeman

As we mentioned on Monday, the Stowe bag not only makes a great gift, but it's also a great reusable package for a gift! We chose 4 fabrics that would...

Stowe Bag Fabric Inspiration

Jen Beeman

As we mentioned on Monday, the Stowe bag not only makes a great gift, but it's also a great reusable package for a gift! We chose 4 fabrics that would...