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Book Review – Heavy Duty Sewing: Making Backpacks and Other Stuff

September 14, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

From the founder of iconic outdoors brand Sandqvist, this cool craft book is all about using needle and thread, a sewing machine and stiff materials to make your own practical, hardwearing functional objects.

From hiking rucksacks to knife holders, vanity bags to aprons, there are projects for the experienced home sewer who is looking to try something new, for people who find the idea of sewing fun but may not have come up with a suitable project and for those who have never even used a sewing machine before. Explaining the basics of making textile products and which materials to use, as well as the equipment and work techniques, this book teaches you all about leather and how to repair your own belongings.

You then have the chance to put these techniques into practice by turning your hand at ten cool projects for countryside, town and travel. There is no difficult stitching here; you simply need some patience and attention to detail. Amazingly good fun and rewarding, welcome to heavy-duty sewing!

Heavy Duty Sewing by Anton Sandqvist

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15 Dog Poop Bag Carriers You Can Sew For Your Dog

If you’re a dog owner, then you know the inevitable truth — what goes in, must come out. And in my house, that truth has a name: Aloo, our lovable, curly-coated Labradoodle who has made it his mission to poop like a champion. Seriously, this dog is a pooping machine.

In our area, not picking up after your dog isn’t just frowned upon — it’s illegal. So, being a responsible (and poop-weary) pet parent, I quickly realized we needed a poop bag holder that was not only practical but also cute and handmade. That’s when I went down the rabbit hole (pun intended?) of DIY dog poop bag holders — and now I’m sharing my favorite 15 free sewing patterns and tutorials with you!

Whether you’re after something sleek and minimalist or a treat-pocket combo pouch for walkies, this list has something for every type of sewist and pup. Bonus: most of these projects are total scrap busters too!

Dog Poop Waste Bag Holder – learncreatesew

DIY Dog Waste Bag Dispenser, Dog Poop Bag Holder Sewing Pattern

How to Make A Dog Poop Bag Holder ? A Rose Tinted World 

DIY Fabric Walkies Bone Poo Bag Pouch Sewing Pattern

Leather Dog Poop Bag Holder / Dispenser : 6 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

Free Sewing Tutorial || Dog Waste Bag Holder (With Treat Pocket)

Dog Waste Bag Holder Free Sewing Pattern | FaveCrafts.com

Dog Poop Bag Dispenser FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

DIY Dog Poop Bag Holder – see kate sew 

DIY Doo-Doo Bag Holder- You Can Do-Do This in No Time! – Best Fabric Store Blog 

DIY Training Treat Bag Pouch + PRINTABLE SEWING PATTERN (STEP BY STEP SEWING PROJECT)

DIY:How to sew easy dog poop bag holder- FREE PATTERN 

Learn How to Sew a Dog Waste Bag Holder – WeAllSew

DIY Dog Poop Bag Holder | Easy Scrap Buster Project 

DIY Dog Poop Bag Holder

So, whether your furry friend is a casual stroller or a serial pooper like my dear Aloo, having a poop bag holder that’s handy, stylish, and easy to refill is a total game changer. You can clip them to a leash, toss one in your car, or make a few to keep near every exit — trust me, you’ll thank yourself later.

And hey, why settle for boring store-bought holders when you can sew your own in under an hour? Let me know which one you’re going to try — and give your four-legged pal a belly rub from me and Aloo!

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