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In the next part of the sewalong we'll assemble our hardware and attach the strap; watch your Darlow Bag really start to come together, exciting! #DarlowBagExtraResources 

Please note: You do not need to finish these seams unless you would like to. Join us in the next instalment where we'll assemble the lining, see you there! #DarlowBagExtraResources 

Welcome to the Darlow Bag sewalong everyone! Gather your supplies and let's dive in! A note from Emily: I will start by saying that this bag was a true labour of love. It started out as a cute idea for a December pattern (we like to release an accessory pattern in December that can be made as a gift, or a nice little holiday project for yourself) and then as we got deeper in the design process we realised it just wasn't going to make sense as a December pattern. It was too involved, a little too challenging, and also quite...

For many of you, the Darlow Bag might be your first-ever foray into making a bag. So this week we're sharing some useful tips for working with hardware. Use a Strong Needle When sewing webbing and hardware you'll basically want to using the strongest needle your machine can handle. A jeans/denim needle (size 100/16 – 110/18) will be strong enough to penetrate thick webbing layers. A topstitch needle (size 100/16 – 110/18) has a larger eye and is ideal if you're using thicker thread. If you don't have a denim or topstitch needle then a universal needle (size 100/16) should just...