Learning from an Expert Bag Maker!

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to speak to Denise from Dee’s Perdae Pieces about bag making! She does beautiful work and is clearly an expert at her craft. I learned so much from our discussion and I hope you are able to pick up some tips and ideas if you are thinking about adding bag making to your sewing skills. See her amazing work at: dees-perdae-pi....
A huge thanks to Densie for taking the time to share her expertise!
Check out the first video in the series on where my bag making journey started: • Sewing Handbags - the ...
Below are links to all the retailers Denise mentioned in the video:
- Lavender and Twine: lavender-and-t...
- Voodoo: voodoobaghardw...
- H2O to Go: lindshandmade....
- Mere Zen: merezen.com.au...
- Studio Mio: studiomio.com.au/
- Blue Calla Clematis Wristlet Free Pattern: bluecallapatte...
- Swoon Lola Handbag Pattern: swoonpatterns....
- Classic Zipper Wallet by Maggy 55: maggy55pattern...
- Decovil Interfacing - available from several online retailers (and many others internationally):
- voodoorabbit.c...
- australianbagm...
- porcupinecraft...
Visit my website at: www.bitsandpiecesquilting.com
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[@EmmaFalconerArt]

I’m lucky enough to own several of Denise’s creations and own items created at the beginning of her sewing business journey to more recent pieces and the things that have always remained consistent is the quality, the attention to detail and the creativity. Denise you are truly amazing. I know almost nothing about sewing but this was a truly fascinating video and I learned so much! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and for putting beautiful things out there in to the world😊 well done to both of you 👏👏👏

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks so much Emma! I am also lucky enough to own one of Denise's bags and it is amazing!! Every single detail is perfect. She was so generous with her time and knowledge. Thanks for watching.

[@JudyDucrou1005]

Love this video and the links to lots of great suppliers, thank you so much for bringing in this guest. regards Judy Ducrou

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks Judy! Denise was so interesting to speak to and I learned so much from her. Thanks for watching.

[@definitelynotnick2454]

Her bags look so professional. Super impressed. Thanks Denise for the information

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Nick - the video hardly does these amazing bags justice. They are amazing!

[@josielandford3983]

Denise is amazing! Shes so knowledgeable and those bags 😍💛

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Josie - I know, right!!?! They are spectacular and I fear the video doesn't entirely do them justice. And now that I own one for myself, I can see in great detail the depth of skill and expertise.

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thanks to both of you for super questions and answers ❤❤

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Denise is soooo talented and I was thrilled to get the chance to learn from her. Thanks Loretta!

[@amandajayne2619]

Beautiful designs. I love the bowling bag.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Amanda - the shape feels retro, yet still modern. It was one of my favourites too. Thanks for watching.

[@Sewwithdebee]

Great video, I have made the H2O water bottle carrier and we take them when we travel - had wrinkled interfacing so now know for next time how to prevent- thank you Michelle

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Debee! Glad to be able to share Denise's expertise with a wider audience. And I learned so much from her too. I'm really keen to put some of her tips into practice. Thanks for watching.

[@user-xg8gj2ol3s]

I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the mamacoo leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching.

[@PearlWilliams1]

Here in Nova Scotia you can purchase a wide range of Marine Vinyl at Alantic Fabrics.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Pearl - great tip. Thanks! It's all a bit intimidating, to be honest. I have some more cotton and canvas ideas to build some skills, but Denise really did provide some amazing inspiration. Thanks for watching.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thanks for the information. It was very hard to uderstand what Denise was saying. I couldn't get the names of some of the interfacings or the bags.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Cynthia - the Aussie accent can be challenging at times. I have a list of all the companies she mentioned, including the interfacing in the description box - hopefully that helps.