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Retreat May 2-5 at Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC


March already?? How time flies!


As our retreat draws closer, time is REALLY flying! My team helped put together an awesome adventure. I am so very grateful for all the work they have done! This is once in a lifetime event for me. We have such an awesome line up....known designer Simona Bucineli’s exclusive pattern, known designer teachers Lauren Whitney of @xoxo Lauren, Lauren Mormino from @More Me Know and Sew Whatever. Linda Handley is a sewing instructor in Florida, and Nicole Neals of @SewGnar. We have designer lining fabric from Lisa Bagley of @Lisa Bee. Three projects! Super prizes! New Tech compound cylinder machine and Five $100 gift cards all donated by Barb’s Bags...got interfacing? Tons of donor prizes, too numerous to name here, but a list will be provided soon.

I am sooo appreciative of all donors! We have some recent openings so grab a spot while there’s room! You can get more information in my group . And click #retreat for more info!

But hurry! Time is running out!

WovenFuse packages will be available for sale at retreat. If bulk packages wanted, pm me prior to retreat. I also will have quilt store quality fabric for sale at $3.00 yd and an industrial zig zag sewing machine giveaway! There is so much for a super retreat price!

Christmas Gift Making Ideas Contest


Last month I started a contest of posting in my group of your ideas to get your Christmas gift-making done before the panic. Thank you to all who participated! Some really good ideas! And the winner is...Deb Stevens! Congratulations Deb! PM me for your prize

Decovil On Hold

Decovil is still on hold. I'm seeking a solution for a supplier. Prices are so high. I'm trying to find best deal for my customers. So sorry for the delay. I continue with my belief that Decovil is a superior product and game changer in bag making.

Zipper Tape Tip

Tip this month is from Jessica, from Sallie Tomato, on using zipper tape! Thank you Jessica!

Watch Tutorial

Crochet and Leather Bag

Yanna completed her sal video. For those waiting on hardware, the video remains in the event.

Featured Bag This Month.. Barbara Belville

This months show-off beauty goes to Barbara Belville! Barbara, pm me to claim your gift!

Post your beauty my Barb’s Bags...Got Interfacing Facebook page for your chance to showcase your awesome work!



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Bag Making Tips & Patterns


Be sure to check out all my helpful tips, tricks and videos on my website! Lots of useful information there, plus some sew-a-longs!
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Video Class


Sew Can She takes you through multiple lessons to make her designer Zipper Bag. We put all of the videos in one location for you! Watch Videos
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Have a happy March y’all! Spring just around the corner!