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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
  • 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.

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

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This is also the July/August Bag Making BABE Box from @bagmakingbeesclub , a great sew for those newer to bag making or wanting to try out bonded nylon and water resistant canvas. I love how simple and classic it turned out 🖤💜.

Have a great start to August!

#oklarootstuts #bagmakingbeesclub #kaurthreads #handmade #zipperpouch
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Ok back to bags!
Testing out the fully lined fabric version of the Testing out the fully lined fabric version of the Babi Boxy Crossbody (a pattern originally designed for clear vinyl) is finally a success!

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And sadly, the @bagmakingbeesclub Mega Box which supplied all the materials for each bag is no longer available for order 😭. Be sure to check out all the beautiful nylon materials you can put together to make your own Andy at @wondergroundfabrics 🥰

I feel like a bag warrior after making these 💪💪

#oklarootstuts #bagmakingbeesclub #backpack #sewing #bagmaker
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Most of this week was spent in Edinburgh Scotland ❤️

Here’s a list of our favorite places to visit!
Stayed at the Caledonian
Red Squirrel Pub (so good!)
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Islander Bag Making
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Comment CLEAR and I’ll message you a link to the p Comment CLEAR and I’ll message you a link to the pattern!

Full tutorial available for free on the OklaRoots Youtube Channel ❤️

I’m using all Liberty of London cotton lawn for the top portions and binding from @duckadillyfabrics , @patternsbyannie clear vinyl and Soft and Stable foam. 

Templates available in @shopoklaroots 

#oklarootstuts #pattern #sewing #handmade #tutorial
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The Walt Crossbody from @minnieinthemountains is absolutely adorable and I love the two size options. I’m also so grateful to Jen for sharing with us how to make the ears and the bow. I’ll be using that on future bags!

Have fun with this one!

#oklarootstuts #handmade #parkbag #magical #sewing
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This is also Augusts @bagmakingbeesclub box and we’ve got bonded nylon, faux leather and ripstop!

Comment WALLET and I’ll message you a direct link to the tutorial 🥰

#oklarootstuts #handmade #bagmakingbees #wallet #sewing
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I love how we’re starting out with simple rectangles. This makes it great for those of us (me) who are still newer to foundation paper piecing. 

It’s a big block with lots of beautiful fabric! I can’t wait to see this come together ❤️

[This is an 18 month block of the month, all foundation paper pieced, all @libertylondon fabric]

#quilting #libertyoflondon #fpp #handmade #quilt
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This is also the July/August Bag Making BABE Box from @bagmakingbeesclub , a great sew for those newer to bag making or wanting to try out bonded nylon and water resistant canvas. I love how simple and classic it turned out 🖤💜.

Have a great start to August!

#oklarootstuts #bagmakingbeesclub #kaurthreads #handmade #zipperpouch
Just trying to eat up my expensive scraps any way Just trying to eat up my expensive scraps any way I can… 🥴

Do you do anything with smalls scraps? I toss most, but for my really special materials (Harris Tweed, Liberty, etc) I’m always trying to find creative ways to use them.

Ok back to bags!
Testing out the fully lined fabric version of the Testing out the fully lined fabric version of the Babi Boxy Crossbody (a pattern originally designed for clear vinyl) is finally a success!

I’ll have a full video tutorial AND written instructions available soon ❤️❤️❤️

#oklarootstuts #handmade #sewing
My masterpiece(s) of 2026! The stunning Andy Backp My masterpiece(s) of 2026! The stunning Andy Backpacks!! 

I’m so stinking proud of these. And I’m still not sure how @uhohcreations was able to write a pattern for this that makes it easy for us to create our own. The math and shapes and intricacies of this, but then the easy way the pattern explains each step. I still don’t know how I ended up sewing this, and I made it TWICE! Pattern magic I tell you!

And sadly, the @bagmakingbeesclub Mega Box which supplied all the materials for each bag is no longer available for order 😭. Be sure to check out all the beautiful nylon materials you can put together to make your own Andy at @wondergroundfabrics 🥰

I feel like a bag warrior after making these 💪💪

#oklarootstuts #bagmakingbeesclub #backpack #sewing #bagmaker
Here’s our second week in the UK in 90 seconds! We Here’s our second week in the UK in 90 seconds! We loved every minute and feel so grateful to have this experience. We are already saving up to go back! 

Most of this week was spent in Edinburgh Scotland ❤️

Here’s a list of our favorite places to visit!
Stayed at the Caledonian
Red Squirrel Pub (so good!)
Edinburgh Castle
The Real Mary Close Tour
Islander Bag Making
Makars Mash
Calton Hill
Mary’s Milk Bar
All the Cadbury

#Travel #scotland #edinburgh
Follow on Instagram

Recent Posts

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