Sew Michelle

I recently bought this fun tote pattern from my blogging friend Michelle of Sew Michelle. I can’t wait to make it! Besides the detailed, photo-filled e-book, Michelle includes a unique feature called a “Sewnopsis” at the end of her patterns—a reference tool that has the supply list, cutting instructions, and important steps all on one super-handy page. Michelle has other amazing bag patterns as well and has also been kind enough to make some FREE patterns available to us! Click on the “Tutorials” link to find projects such as this “Owl Sweet Treat Holder”—PERFECT for Valentine’s Day!

“I have taught sewing classes for many years and have learned that including detailed instructions with lots of pictures makes it seem like I am right there with you when working on your project. My mission is to ‘Inspire You to Sew’ and I hope you will go and do just that,” shares Michelle. Please check out Michelle’s patterns at Sew Michelle from this post or anytime from my Shop Love! page above. ♥

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Cul de Sac on January 18, 2013 at 7:26 am said:

Nice handbags!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on January 18, 2013 at 9:22 am said:
  
  I do love them ALL! 🙂
  
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Michelle Dorsey on January 18, 2013 at 8:59 am said:

Katherine, thank you for the sweet post. I hope your readers enjoy the Valentine goody.

Michelle :>)

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on January 18, 2013 at 9:23 am said:
  
  Thank YOU for being so creative . . . and so generous with your creations, Michelle! It’s an honor to “share” you with all my blogging friends. 🙂
  
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Green Door Hospitality on January 18, 2013 at 9:14 am said:

What a great tote! It’ll be a fun project 🙂
Kenley

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on January 18, 2013 at 9:25 am said:
  
  I’m definitely missing my sewing machine these days! When I get home from my business trip I’ll give it a big hug and get busy making something. 🙂
  
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now at home mom on January 18, 2013 at 10:18 am said:

Like the bag, very girly 🙂 (I will go and look at those tutorials, the owl is too cute) 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on January 18, 2013 at 2:12 pm said:
  
  Yay! I really love them all. Michelle is SO talented!!! 🙂
  
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mtetar on January 18, 2013 at 11:12 am said:

I love them ALL! I’ll be visiting her blog. Thanks for sharing. Mtetar

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on January 18, 2013 at 2:21 pm said:
  
  You’re very welcome! 🙂
  
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Born To Organize on January 18, 2013 at 12:32 pm said:

I’ve been thinking about making my own bag. What a timely post. Thanks, K.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on January 18, 2013 at 2:22 pm said:
  
  Yay! Her instructions have SO much detail! I can’t wait to make this one and then try some others! 🙂
  
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  - Born To Organize on January 18, 2013 at 6:16 pm said:
    
    I ordered a pattern today! Now all I need is time.
    
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    - Pillows A-La-Mode on January 18, 2013 at 6:28 pm said:
      
      Yay again! I can’t wait to see BOTH of our new bags!!! 🙂
      
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      - Born To Organize on January 18, 2013 at 6:34 pm said:
        
        That will be fun!
        
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Our Growing Paynes on January 18, 2013 at 3:48 pm said:

These are great! 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on January 18, 2013 at 4:27 pm said:
  
  They ARE! And please check out all of Michelle’s other patterns and free tutorials . . . she’s SO creative! 🙂
  
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  - Our Growing Paynes on January 19, 2013 at 8:49 am said:
    
    Good idea for gifts.
    
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Joy on January 18, 2013 at 4:39 pm said:

That is cute! When you make it, let us know if it’s beginner friendly for newbies like me! 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on January 18, 2013 at 4:43 pm said:
  
  I will!!! 🙂
  
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treadlemusic on January 18, 2013 at 7:50 pm said:

That is such a cool bag!! And the instruction sheet sounds like a good one. Thanks for sharing your ‘find’!!! Can’t wait to see what you do with it!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on January 18, 2013 at 7:52 pm said:
  
  It will be fun to make, I know! And I DO want to start making bags this year! 🙂
  
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gentlestitches on January 18, 2013 at 11:38 pm said:

How generous of Michelle to post these patterns.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on January 19, 2013 at 9:43 am said:
  
  It IS! They’re all smile-makers, that’s for sure! 🙂
  
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A Ponytail Kind of Day on January 21, 2013 at 8:47 am said:

I really need to learn how to sew… How about you come for a weekend and give me a crash course? Love the pattern

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on January 21, 2013 at 8:50 am said:
  
  Oh, how I’d love to do that!!! Maybe when we both retire??? 🙂
  
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  - A Ponytail Kind of Day on January 21, 2013 at 8:53 am said:
    
    you retire? lol
    
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    - Pillows A-La-Mode on January 21, 2013 at 11:39 am said:
      
      YOU retire??? LOLOLOLOL! 🙂
      
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Gjeometry on January 21, 2013 at 2:30 pm said:

“sewnopsis” 🙂 Cute bag too!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on January 21, 2013 at 6:14 pm said:
  
  Both so clever, aren’t they??? 🙂
  
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dramaqueenseams on January 25, 2013 at 10:52 am said:

I’ve seen her stuff before and just love the designs of her bags… Very cool!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on January 25, 2013 at 7:43 pm said:
  
  I agree! I can’t wait to start sewing . . . as soon as life slows down a bit!!! 🙂
  
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