January - March Bag of the Month Club starts on 1st January,
purchase from 15th - 31st December for the Early Bird discount!

August - October Bag of the Month Club starts on 1st August,
purchase from 15th - 31st July for the Early Bird discount!

January - Diane Spencer-Ogg from Spencer Ogg Sewing Patterns

Hello everyone, I’m Diane of Spencer Ogg Sewing Patterns and I’m delighted to have been chosen as your Bag of the month designer for January 2025.

I’ll be bringing you a brand new and exciting design that I hope you are going to love.

Stitching together a little backstory about me:

I’ve been in the textile industry my whole life working as a fashion buyer in clothing and accessory production for major UK retailers. What began as a hobby - selling bag patterns online in 2013 - quickly transformed into a full-time passion, and by 2017, I’d taken the leap to become a full-time bag designer and even built my own studio. Designing has been my life’s adventure ever since!

I’ve been an avid sewer since I was a kid, but once I found I could make bags, clothes never passed under my sewing machine again!

I’m counting down the days until January 1st and can’t wait to see all the amazing creations you’ll bring to life over the coming months. Let’s get sewing!

Diane x

My Social Media Links:

Website shop & blog: http://www.spencerogg.com 

Spencer Ogg FB Pattern support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spencerogg

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@spencerogg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencerogg/ 

Etsy shop: https://spenceroggpatterns.etsy.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/spencer.ogg 

February - Samantha Fowler from The Make Space

Hi, I'm Samantha.

I live in Cornwall with my unfortunately nick-named daughter Elvis. I write sewing patterns for bags and love seeing what you create with my designs!

I'm the author of The Complete Bag Making Masterclass, host of Bag of the Month Club, and host of The Bag Retreat.

In 2020 I took over management of Swoon Patterns when Swoon's founder, Alicia, decided to take a step back from designing sewing patterns. You can find my patterns at www.themakespace.uk alongside the Swoon Patterns.

My goal is to create skill building sewing patterns that will support you as you take your bag making to the next level. All my patterns come with step-by-step instructions and photos, and many now have accompanying sew along videos on my YouTube channel. I also have a members-only Patreon channel dedicated to helping you to learn and practice tricky bag-making techniques - 'Bag making made simple by Samantha', and my team and I are available for any bag-making questions either by email or on social media. You will also find my free patterns and free tutorials at The Make Space.
 
Website: www.themakespace.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themakespace.uk

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/sewingpatternsbymrsh

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bagineer 

March -  Jassie Teo from Sewfisticated

Hello everyone!

I’m Jassie, the creator behind Sewfisticated. My bag-making and pattern design journey began after having my daughter, Charlotte, who’s now 9 years old. It started with a simple wish for a bag that met my needs. After paying for a custom one, I thought, "I can make this myself!" - even though I’d never touched a sewing machine before. I was that naïve and bold! That moment sparked a whirlwind journey into bag making.

In my first month, I unstitched 30 zippers, determined to master the craft despite having the wrong sewing machine. Once I got the hang of it, everything fell into place. I went on to customize over 100 Be Hip bags and eventually designed my first pattern, Pollies Pocket, for Charlotte’s elementary school. Her excitement - “I wish my friends could all have this!” - was the inspiration I needed to dive headfirst into pattern design. Since then, I’ve had the honor of releasing over 35 patterns over the past 3 years, supported by an amazing sewing community.

Based in Singapore, I quickly discovered how limited the local options were for bag-making supplies. This led me to explore global sourcing, and last year, I launched Sewfisticated Supplies to provide high-quality materials with fast, affordable worldwide shipping. This milestone was inspired by fellow sewists requesting resources that weren’t easily accessible in their regions.

A huge thank you to Samantha and the committee for welcoming me into this group - I’m thrilled to be here and can’t wait to see your stunning versions of the exclusive pattern in March!

You can find out more about Sewfisticated:

• on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sewfisticatedsg
  
• and on their website: https://sewfisticatedcraft.com
  
• SCD Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewfisticatedcraftdesigns
  
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/sewfisticatedcraftdesigns
  
• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sewfisticatedcraft
  
• Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/sewfisticatedsg/
  
• Digital Pattern: https://sewfisticatedcraft.com/
  
• Bag-making supplies: https://sewfisticatedsupplies.com/
  

March - Jenny Greene from Sincerely Jen Patterns

We're sew glad to welcome long-time Club member, Jenny from Sincerely Jen Patterns, to our designer line-up this season with a super skillbuilding sewing pattern that we're certain you'll be as passionate about as we are!

You can find out more about Jenny and her super collection of bag sewing patterns:

• on Facebook at: @SincerelyJenPatterns
  
• on Instagram at: @SincerelyJenPatterns
  
• and on their website: https://sincerelyjenpatterns.com/
  

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Come back soon to find out who will be opening up the next season of our Club with their 'specially designed sewing pattern aimed at beginner bagineers.

You can find out more about ??? and their collection of bag sewing patterns:

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February - ??? from ???

Come back soon to learn who will be introducing us to their inspiring improver / intermediate design for February.

You can find out more about ??? and their collection of bag sewing patterns:

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March - ??? from ???

Wrapping up our January to March season, we've ??? with a super skillbuilding sewing pattern that we're certain you'll be as passionate about as we are!

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August - Tara from UhOh Creations

UhOh Creations is a Canada-based brand specializing in unique bag designs. Tara's passion for functional creations shines through her beautifully crafted patterns. As a BERNINA Canada ambassador, she shares her expertise through bag-making classes and sewing events, inspiring fellow enthusiasts. Tara's bags can be found internationally as well as on the HBO TV series The Last of Us.

Beyond designing, Tara is committed to teaching, offering in-person classes that empower others to explore bag making, and gathering like-minded individuals together through the Great Alberta Bagineer Getaways. With her husband, stepdaughter, and their Labrador Retriever, Lincoln, Tara’s life is as colorful and inspiring as the patterns she creates. You'll find her at all kinds of sewing events as either a BERNINA Canada ambassador or an educator, as well as in the online communities supporting bagineers Internationally.

You can find out more about Tara and their collection of bag sewing patterns:

• on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UhOhCreations
• on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/uhohcreations/
• and on their website: https://www.uhohcreations.com/

September- Celine from Blue Calla Patterns

Celine is the owner and designer behind Blue Calla Patterns and works out of her home studio in Toronto, Ontario. She’s had the opportunity to be a featured designer for the “Bag of the Month Club" in 2017, 2018 and again in 2021. She has taught workshops in the U.S. and Canada as well as host her own sewing retreats in Toronto. Celine was part of the Janome Canada team as an Artisan for 3 years where she wrote several blog tutorials for the Janome Life website (https://janomelife.wordpress.com).

You can find out more about Celine and their bag sewing patterns at

• Website: https://bluecallapatterns.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluecallapatterns/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluecallapatterns
• Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecallapatterns
  
  

October- Lindsay from Linds Handmade

Lindsay is the designer and CEO of Linds Handmade Designs where she strives to bring out the creative in each of us through sewing patterns, video tutorials, and skill building.

She found her love of sewing in high school and has been making everything from baby gift items, to wallets and handbags ever since! She experiences a “proud momma” moment whenever she sees people making beautiful creations using one of her patterns.

Lindsay lives with her husband, Aaron and three sons, Eli, Andrew, and Maverick. She is often found at her son’s baseball games or other kid related activities but when she has free time she enjoys a great book and dabbling in anything crafty. 

You can find out more about Lindsay and their collection of bag sewing patterns:

• on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindshandmade
• on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindshandmade/
• and on their website: https://lindshandmade.com/

Bag sewing pattern designers, are you interested in taking part in a future season of our Club? Follow this link and complete our application form >>> https://forms.gle/P3acgcTZCy6ce7s86

All answers and information given will be treated as confidential. Successful applicants will be contacted with further information when a suitable club appearance space comes available. Please ensure you have a potential pattern design ready to submit.