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The Busy Bagmaker Subscription Box
The Busy Bagmaker Subscription Box
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October's box is here and we are making the Mason bag pattern by Sallie Tomato! Limited availability on this special edition Busy Bagmaker box with two colour options for the feature fabric.
The Mason bag is a beginner friendly pattern with the possibility to get creative with the design if you're a more experienced bag maker. The pattern comes in two sizes, small and large - and October's box includes enough supplies to make the larger version in cotton with a waterproof lining. Mason makes a pretty and practical gift, perfect if you're planning to sew for the festive season or upcoming birthdays!
Inside October's box:
- 21" x 44" Blackbird cotton fabric from Art Gallery Fabrics
- 14" x 59" extra wide navy water resistant fabric
- 22" Style-VIL sew-in foam
- 1 yard cream and gold zipper tape
- 2 x light gold zipper pulls
- 20mm ByAnnie foldover elastic
- access to the Mason bag digital pattern by Sallie Tomato
- step-by-step video tutorial
- a surprise sewing gift!
For a closer look at October's project, see my blog post.
What is the Busy Bagmaker?
The Busy Bagmaker is a bi-monthly, themed subscription box filled with everything you need to create beautiful accessories that you get to keep and enjoy, or gift to someone special. In each box, you can expect to receive:
Fabrics - co-ordinating exterior and lining fabrics in beautiful, eye-catching designs (see photos for examples from previous boxes)
Pattern - a digital or printed pattern by Sew Sofia or a bag pattern designer friend
Bag hardware - e.g. magnetic snaps, strap hardware for that month's project
Interfacings - the right interfacings to make the bag
Sewing notion - an item that can be used for the project, e.g. webbing, zippers, bias binding, piping, marking tool
Video - an existing video tutorial or a sew-a-long, perfect for the visual learner
Access - to my private Facebook group to share your progress and finished projects, ask questions and be inspired!
An extra goodie - a mystery gift for you to enjoy!
SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
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The Busy Bagmaker is a bi-monthly subscription box and you will receive a box every other month, six times a year.
- The months for this subscription are: April, June, August, October, December, February.
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Payment for the first month to The Busy Bagmaker will occur on the same day that you place your order. For subsequent months, payment will be taken automatically on the 28th of the month before the next box.
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Please note: if you subscribe in a month where there is no new box, you may be offered the previous month's box, subject to availability.
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You are free to skip a box, pause or cancel your subscription at any time. Please see my Subscription Policy for more details.
DELIVERY
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Shipping date will be typically between 7th-12th of these months: February, April, June, August, October and December.
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Delivery is by Tracked 48 hour postage in the UK.
- Tracked International shipping is available to certain countries by Royal Mail.
- USA - the price at checkout includes any duties and import taxes. The shipping label will include Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) and you will not need to pay additional fees on delivery of your box.
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EU countries - the VAT rate for your country will be included at checkout and indicated as collected on the shipping label. Sew Sofia sewing kits are fully compliant with the EU GPSR regulations.
- Other countries - the price at checkout excludes any duties and import taxes for your country. Please be aware that you may need to pay any duties and import taxes to the carrier (including any handling fee) on delivery of your parcel. Please do not purchase from my Shop if you are not willing to pay these additional charges. For more information, please refer to my Shipping Policy.
Take a look inside October's box



































Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you ship?
- The Busy Bagmaker box is shipped on/around the 7th, every two months.
- Flat rate UK postage of £3.95 with Tracked 48 hour delivery.
- Tracked international shipping is available for some countries.
- Depending on the country, you may be responsible for any duties and taxes on delivery of your order.
- For more details, see my Shipping Policy.
When is the next box?
This is a bi-monthly subscription so there are 6 boxes a year. Boxes go out in October, December, February, April, June and August.
How does this subscription work?
- This is a bi-monthly subscription, meaning you will be billed 6 times a year - on the 28th of the month prior to the next month's box.
- For example, if you order the box by 28th November, you will receive December's box.
- You are free to skip a box, pause or cancel your subscription at any time. See my Subscription Policy for more details.
Can I buy a one-off box?
Yes, you can purchase previous Busy Bagmaker boxes here, subject to availability.
GPSR Compliance
Sew Sofia is fully compliant with the EU General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR).
EU Authorised Representative
Easy Access System Europe OÜ
Mustamäe tee 50, 10621 Tallinn, Estonia
Email: gpsr.requests@easproject.com
Warnings:
This kit is not a toy. Keep out of reach of small children and babies. This kit may contain small parts, choking and strangulation hazards, and sharp points. Take care during use.
- 5 stars: 5 (83%)
- 4 stars: 1 (17%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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I must admit I was a little disappointed it wasn't a bag but a cosmetic bag.
The fabric was lovely and so was the hardwear that came with it, but personally I don't think it compares with the previous handbags. That said it made up well and the end result was lovely.
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! The Busy Bagmaker is all about trying different styles of bags and developing new bagmaking skills, and this month I chose a versatile storage bag with gifting in mind. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the fabrics and hardware, and I think you’ve done a lovely job with your finished bag!
I had a brain fart and stopped my busy bagmaker subscription for a bit. Boy, did I miss it. This latest one is my first since coming back and I absolutely love it!
As always, the fabrics are top quality, the pattern is brilliant and I loved the gift in the box.
Definitely recommend this subscription, both for learners - videos and Louise herself are brilliant, and for seasoned bag makers who like to have an all in one project to get your teeth into.
Thank you Caron for your witty and wonderful feedback! I’m so pleased that you have returned to the Busy Bagmaker and that you thoroughly enjoyed October’s project! You made the most of your box contents and I love that you managed to make the smaller bag with a bit of clever cutting! I can’t wait to share the next project with you!
What a fabulous box of goodies to make a wonderful bag! Gorgeous fabric, high quality hardware and fabulous pattern with a very easy to follow video tutorial by Louise. I thoroughly enjoyed making this bag and super happy with my newly sewn bag.
Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback Tia, I’m so glad you enjoyed making this project and found my video helpful. Enjoy wearing your chic new bag!
I have purchased all of the busy bagmaker boxes, each one is a very unique make. The patterns and video's are easy to follow and the end results are fantastic. Would definitely recommend that you try one you won't be disappointed.
Pearl, thank you so much for your lovely review and I'm so pleased that you are enjoying your Busy Bagmaker boxes! Your June bag is fabulous and I love your take on all the other projects you have made so far. Happy bag making!
I had to try this subscription box as soon as I got a sneak peak of the stunning fabrics to make the first bag. It did not disappoint! The box was beautifully packaged and the fabrics stunning. Everything needed to make the bag and bonus accessory was included and the community, especially Louise, is lovely. Looking forward to my next one.
Loved making this bag. The fabric choices are so beautiful. Can’t wait for next box!
Thanks so much for your review Christina, I’m so glad you enjoyed your first Busy Bagmaker box and I can’t wait to share the next project with you!
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