Cutting Corners Design is now called Bags and Seams Design!
Compact, simple, and explained in detail: Bags and Seams Design’s sewing courses for bags are perfect for you if you want to learn to sew and improve your technique!
Sewing Classes for Bags – Structured, Flexible, and Ideal for Beginners
For many seamstresses, holding a bag they’ve sewn themselves is something very special. In my sewing classes, you’ll learn important sewing techniques such as precise cutting, clean seams, lining, and zippers—ideal for beginners.
In my online courses, you don’t just follow along and sew—you’ll understand the entire process, allowing you to apply what you’ve learned time and again in future projects.
Find the right sewing class for you now:
Who is this master class intended for?
The masterclass is ideal for:
You don’t need years of sewing experience. The only thing that matters is that you’re eager to learn step by step and bring your first truly beautiful bag projects to life.
Save time and materials, and learn together with a great class!
The Ultimate Guide to Sewing Bags is your flexible self-study course in eBook format. Spanning over 140 pages, it provides you with the basics of bag sewing, clear instructions, practical tips, and four patterns you can use to create various bag projects.
This course is ideal if you want to learn at home whenever it fits into your daily routine. You can review the material at your own pace, go over it again, and pick it up right where you left off whenever you have the time and peace and quiet to sew.
In the self-study course, you’ll get:
Why this guide is so great as a self-study course:
This course gives you maximum flexibility. You don’t have to be at a specific place at a specific time; instead, you can sew whenever it’s convenient for you.
This course is especially well-suited if you like to work independently but still need a clear structure. Instead of clicking your way through individual free tutorials, you’ll get a complete learning path for sewing bags.
Your Four Course Projects
The four patterns—for the Tilda clutch, the Ruana messenger bag, the Torben roll-top backpack, and the Lorena handbag —will help you practice the various techniques in the guide and gain confidence step by step. You’ll learn how bags are constructed, what to look out for when cutting out the pieces, and how to finish your projects neatly—and by the end, you’ll have sewn four great bags!
One e-book—4 projects—your success!
On my blog, you’ll find inspiration, tips, and tutorials on sewing, making bags, and creative projects. The blog is perfect if you want to dive deeper into the subject, gather new ideas, or get inspired before your next class.
Here you’ll find answers to common questions such as:
Check out my blog topics and get inspired!
A blog packed with bag inspiration!
You’ll learn the basics, understand the techniques, and put your knowledge to use right away in your own personal projects. The course is concise and free of jargon, with explanations tailored for absolute beginners.
My courses are:
In the end, you’ll not only have a finished bag in your hands, but you’ll also have the knowledge to sew more bags on your own.
I’m Sarah from Bags and Seams Design: a bag-making expert, pattern designer, and your sewing coach.
I design all the bag patterns myself and write my instructions so that you can sit back and enjoy sewing.
Clear, easy-to-follow instructions and courses that help you grow are my passion. As a BERNINA Bag Expert, I share my knowledge and sewing techniques in BERNINA sewing classes, my own courses, and on my blog.