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The Bag Maker’s Companion – An All New Sewing Book!

Book - May. 29, 2026 - Jessica OklaRoots

I still can’t believe this is real, but I WROTE A BOOK!! 

The Bag Maker’s Companion is a practical, confidence-building guide for sewists who want to make durable, custom bags using budget-friendly materials and domestic machines. Includes 5 base patterns that can be downloaded, each with multiple adaptations explained. The base patterns are a sling, an every-day crossbody, a large tote, a small boxy bag, and a unique zipper pouch. Patterns include full written instructions, video tutorials created specifically for the book and downloadable templates.

Where to buy the book:

  • Amazon
  • Amazon UK
  • Barnes and Noble
  • Walmart
  • Bookshop
  • Books A Million

Until April of 2027 the book will only be available for preorder through major retailers. I will update this list as I find it available.


Have you preordered the book? Make sure to grab your preorder bonus pattern by filling out this form! The Caledonian Book Sleeve is free for those who preordered the Bag Maker’s Companion, but only for a limited time. Make sure to preorder the book and submit the form before April 6th 2027 to get this pattern for free. After that date, the offer is expired.


If you are a small shop interested in carrying my book, please contact me at jessica@oklaroots.com

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I will have a full pattern that includes printable templates and SVG files in the next few weeks! Stay tuned for reels showing how I use these new features 👀

#oklarootstuts
What a great rainy day sew!! Get comfy and let’s m What a great rainy day sew!! Get comfy and let’s make the Snapshot from @patternsbyannie ❤️❤️

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#oklarootstuts #sewing #handmade #bagmakingbeesclub
Comment MEGA and I’ll message you the link to the Comment MEGA and I’ll message you the link to the Mega box 🐝❤️
Want to make the most adorable fancy strap? I got Want to make the most adorable fancy strap?

I got you 😘

New templates come soon.
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oklaroots

Comment SQUARE and I’ll message you over the link Comment SQUARE and I’ll message you over the link to the tutorial 📹

Thank you @kathrynannerevival for allowing me to showcase this wonderful pattern!

#oklarootstuts #sewing #handmade
Thank you so much @siahswagbags and @tulipbeeoffic Thank you so much @siahswagbags and @tulipbeeofficial for gifting me this incredible box! 

Don’t forget to order yours on October 20th!
Well that was cool. #spacejellyfish #rocketlaunch Well that was cool.
#spacejellyfish #rocketlaunch
It’s just SO GOOD! Highly recommend adding the Di It’s just SO GOOD!

Highly recommend adding the Dilara from @siahswagbags to your must-sew list. 

This version was made using October’s @bagmakingbeesclub Bee Box kit! 

#oklarootstuts #handmade #sewing #bagmakingbeesclub #siahswagbags
Here are the steps I took to convert a t-shirt and Here are the steps I took to convert a t-shirt and flannel shirt into a full sized Wish Tote! This is an easy and fun craft 🎃

Tshirt is from 2025 @horrornightsorl and flannel is from @oldnavy 

#oklarootstuts #upcycle #handmade #tote #diy
All new Fancy Strap templates are hitting @shopokl All new Fancy Strap templates are hitting @shopoklaroots October 7th at 7pm eastern!

These are so fun to play with and come with even more add ons than the squared and rounded options 😱.

I will have a full pattern that includes printable templates and SVG files in the next few weeks! Stay tuned for reels showing how I use these new features 👀

#oklarootstuts
What a great rainy day sew!! Get comfy and let’s m What a great rainy day sew!! Get comfy and let’s make the Snapshot from @patternsbyannie ❤️❤️

All the material comes from the September/October @bagmakingbeesclub BABE box! A great summer to fall transitional color-way ☀️🎃

#oklarootstuts #sewing #handmade #bagmakingbeesclub
Comment MEGA and I’ll message you the link to the Comment MEGA and I’ll message you the link to the Mega box 🐝❤️
Want to make the most adorable fancy strap? I got Want to make the most adorable fancy strap?

I got you 😘

New templates come soon.
Follow on Instagram

Recent Posts

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