Expert Tutorials on Sewing, Materials, and Maintenance

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Smiling woman holding a handmade striped tote bag with clean inset lining, next to the title “How to Line a Tote Bag That Actually Fits” on a neutral background.

How to Line a Tote Bag That Actually Fits — No ...

Learn how to line a tote bag properly with this digital PDF. Get a snug fit, boxed corners, and a polished inset finish — without the usual mistakes most tutorials...

How to Line a Tote Bag That Actually Fits — No ...

Learn how to line a tote bag properly with this digital PDF. Get a snug fit, boxed corners, and a polished inset finish — without the usual mistakes most tutorials...

Open tote bag showing structured lining and pockets, with title text reading “Why Tote Bag Linings Matter” on a neutral background.

Tote Bag Lining: What It Is, Why It Matters, an...

Not all tote bags are equal. Find out why the lining matters, what makes a good one, and how WDC bags are finished from the inside out.

Tote Bag Lining: What It Is, Why It Matters, an...

Not all tote bags are equal. Find out why the lining matters, what makes a good one, and how WDC bags are finished from the inside out.

Flat lay of sewing tools and colourful fabric wristlet keychains with the text ‘How To Make A Wristlet – A Beginner Friendly Project’ on a pale green background.

How to Make a Wristlet Keychain (Even If You're...

Discover how to make a fabric wristlet keychain in under 30 minutes. Beginner-friendly, scrap-busting, and perfect for gifts, craft fairs, or keeping your essentials close.  

How to Make a Wristlet Keychain (Even If You're...

Discover how to make a fabric wristlet keychain in under 30 minutes. Beginner-friendly, scrap-busting, and perfect for gifts, craft fairs, or keeping your essentials close.  

Needle Case Sewing Pattern – Quick and Easy Fabric Project for Beginners

Needle Case Sewing Pattern – Quick and Easy Fab...

 This quick and easy needle case sewing pattern is perfect for beginners. Use scraps of fabric and felt to create a practical needle holder — great for gifts or your...

Needle Case Sewing Pattern – Quick and Easy Fab...

 This quick and easy needle case sewing pattern is perfect for beginners. Use scraps of fabric and felt to create a practical needle holder — great for gifts or your...

Promotional banner showing three boxed zipper pouches in different fabrics and a sewing machine. Text reads: “Boxed Zipper Pouch Tutorial — No Binding, No Hand Sewing

How to Sew a Boxed Zipper Pouch Without Binding...

If you’ve ever searched for how to sew a zipper pouch and found yourself stuck with raw seams, hand sewing, or awkward bias tape, you’re not alone. One of the...

How to Sew a Boxed Zipper Pouch Without Binding...

If you’ve ever searched for how to sew a zipper pouch and found yourself stuck with raw seams, hand sewing, or awkward bias tape, you’re not alone. One of the...

Side-by-side view of two women using handmade tote bags with bold floral prints, set against a neutral background with bold text asking, "Do Tote Bags Last?"

Do Handmade Tote Bags Last? How Long They Reall...

Wondering how long handmade tote bags really last? This behind-the-scenes guide from the WDC workshop explains what makes them durable, how to care for them, and why quality matters.  

Do Handmade Tote Bags Last? How Long They Reall...

Wondering how long handmade tote bags really last? This behind-the-scenes guide from the WDC workshop explains what makes them durable, how to care for them, and why quality matters.  

A blue tote bag with brown leather straps and a colourful scarf tied around one handle, on a cafe table

Handmade Tote Bag FAQs: Linings, Laptops & the ...

Find out if handmade tote bags really work for daily use. This FAQ covers zip tops, laptop fit, linings, canvas material, and more — answering the questions buyers actually ask.

Handmade Tote Bag FAQs: Linings, Laptops & the ...

Find out if handmade tote bags really work for daily use. This FAQ covers zip tops, laptop fit, linings, canvas material, and more — answering the questions buyers actually ask.

What Writing a Book Taught Me About Handmade Business (and Myself)

What Writing a Book Taught Me About Handmade Bu...

Writing Tote Bags & Tenacity made me reflect on the messy, meaningful parts of building a handmade business—what I’ve learned, what I’ve unlearned, and what’s somehow still unfolding.

What Writing a Book Taught Me About Handmade Bu...

Writing Tote Bags & Tenacity made me reflect on the messy, meaningful parts of building a handmade business—what I’ve learned, what I’ve unlearned, and what’s somehow still unfolding.

Handmade patchwork tote bag made from colourful fabric scraps alongside an embroidered cushion featuring a smiling orange cat and falling leaves, representing sustainable and creative textile reuse.

Truly Sustainable Products: A Maker’s Honest Gu...

A no-nonsense take on what makes a product sustainable—covering materials, ethics, durability, and how to avoid greenwashing. A clear, maker’s guide to buying and crafting with purpose.

Truly Sustainable Products: A Maker’s Honest Gu...

A no-nonsense take on what makes a product sustainable—covering materials, ethics, durability, and how to avoid greenwashing. A clear, maker’s guide to buying and crafting with purpose.

Crafting as a Business: Why I Wrote a Book About Building One from Scratch

Crafting as a Business: Why I Wrote a Book Abou...

A funny, honest look at what really happens when you start a handmade business from scratch at 60 — with no budget, no plan, and absolutely no idea what SEO...

Crafting as a Business: Why I Wrote a Book Abou...

A funny, honest look at what really happens when you start a handmade business from scratch at 60 — with no budget, no plan, and absolutely no idea what SEO...

Rolled floral fabric swatches in a wicker basket with lace trim, surrounded by vintage buttons — ideal for upcycling and handmade sewing projects.

What Can I Make and Sell to Make Money? A Craft...

Running a handmade business in a cost of living crisis? Here's how UK crafters are making money with upcycling, honest pricing, and a stubborn refusal to give up (or stop...

What Can I Make and Sell to Make Money? A Craft...

Running a handmade business in a cost of living crisis? Here's how UK crafters are making money with upcycling, honest pricing, and a stubborn refusal to give up (or stop...

Woman looking frustrated while sewing at a machine, resting her head on her hand, with fabric and thread in front of her.

Fix Sewing Mistakes Without Starting Over: Simp...

Mistakes happen — but they don’t always mean starting over. Here’s how to fix common sewing slip-ups with practical solutions, calm advice, and a bit of dry humour.

Fix Sewing Mistakes Without Starting Over: Simp...

Mistakes happen — but they don’t always mean starting over. Here’s how to fix common sewing slip-ups with practical solutions, calm advice, and a bit of dry humour.