I am SO Excited to share my latest release with you today. BUT this isn't just any release. It's a super special release! So, I am happy to introduce to you, the CWD Bag Mag: So just what is the CWD Bag Mag exactly, you may wonder. Well, it is a whole collection of fabulous bag related reading and viewing, all bundled into one fabulous little Bag Mag for you to enjoy. It's brought to you in PDF format, so... Read more →

So here I am again so soon! LOL Amazed? Me too! Anyway I am super excited to show you my next new pattern for 2023! The Ruffled Runaway! PDF Info: The PDF pattern for The Ruffled Runaway has 39 pages of instructions which include 96 step by step colour photos. The pattern comes with written printing instructions as well as video instructions on downloading, saving, and printing for both a PC and Mac. Pattern pieces are included for both shaped... Read more →

Happy New Year everyone! SO much went on in my life in 2022. It was very long and a whirlwind and with so much personal stuff, that CWD took a back burner for most of it. However, I have lots of new plans for CWD for the New Year. The first is releasing my first pattern for 2023! I hope you like it as much as I do! Introducing The Morphing Convertible. PDF Info: The PDF pattern for The Morphing... Read more →

So a LOT has been happening lately BUT I am happy to say that I finally have a new bag pattern to share with you. The Phoenix! DESCRIPTION: The Phoenix is a stylish handbag featuring exterior side gusset zipper pockets and a quick access phone pocket at the back. The roomy main compartment closes with a recessed zipper pocket. Inside you will find another zipper pocket. I like to add Pocket Supplement A for some additional slip pockets. There is... Read more →

YAY! At long last I am excited to share my newest pattern with you! The Bangle Dangle! PDF INFO: The PDF pattern for The Bangle Dangle has 52 pages of instructions which include 128 step by step colour photos. The pattern comes with written printing instructions as well as video instructions on downloading, saving, and printing for both a PC and Mac. Pattern pieces are included for both shaped and rectangular pieces, as well as cutting measurements for rectangular pieces,... Read more →

Today I am excited to share a tutorial with you by Daryl of Patchouli Moon Studio. Daryl has used my Emma pattern to make this cute little bag with an applique flap! Emma is a fun, quick sew which is perfect either for little girls, teens or for someone that doesn't need to carry their kitchen sink! Luckily for us, she is sharing her techniques on how she has achieved her gorgeous flap! Over to you Daryl: -------------------------------------------------------------------- This is... Read more →

So I really was overwhelmed with a LOT of requests to have a full comprehensive PDF only for the Footloose Tote. Seems that there are still a LOT of you that simply prefer PDF's! LOL My bad for underestimating that! LOL So WOOP I can now let it be known that you CAN get a comprehensive PDF only in my usual detailed style! OH and the good news is, if you already purchased the video course, you get the comprehensive... Read more →

Oh hooray! At last it is time for me to share my latest Minimise to Maximise pattern, The Sneaky Satchel! The Sneaky Satchel is a part of my Minimise to Maximise Video course collection. Designed to be super quick and easy, the Collection is not like an ordinary PDF pattern. Video Course INFO: The Sneaky Satchel from the Minimise to Maximise Collection, is presented as a Video Course, for those of you enjoy more visual help. I show you how... Read more →

Today I am excited to share a tutorial with you by Daryl of Patchouli Moon Studio. Daryl has used my Pocket Supplement B to make the clutch and has created a work of art with it! Happily she is sharing her techniques on how she has achieved her masterpiece! Over to you Daryl: -------------------------------------------------------------------- Decorative Stitches Clutch Tutorial (using Pocket Supplement B) Sometimes your fabric choices can make a bag look fabulous and other times not so much. But what... Read more →

WOOP! I am so excited to introduce you to the Footloose Tote from the ChrisW Design Minimise to Maximise Collection. The Footloose Tote is a part of my Minimise to Maximise Video course collection. Designed to be super quick and easy, the Minimise Collection is not like an ordinary PDF pattern. Video Course INFO: The Footloose Tote from the Minimise to Maximise Collection, is presented as a Video Course, for those of you enjoy more visual help. I show you... Read more →

Hi Everyone, I am super excited to welcome back Dianna ....our awesome author of "Let’s Talk Top-stitching, With Dianna Leckner!" and "Creating Fabric Using Color Weaving - With Dianna Leckner!". Dianna has not only agreed to write some blog guest posts BUT she is also now a proud new member of our Admin team over in our Facebook Group. Welcome aboard the CWD team, Dianna, I am very proud and honored to have you join us! :) Dianna has an... Read more →

Hello everyone, Today I wanted to share with you something which might be exciting for those of you that are running an online business. As you may or may not know, Email marketing is still one of the best ways to stay in touch with your customers, to help them to get to know you and your products or services. Perhaps surprising to some of you, many people still prefer not to indulge in Social Media but love to keep... Read more →