Our Approach
The CWD Vision
My goal has always been about creating patterns and courses for handbags and wallets that will teach you techniques and skills that you can use over and over again in a myriad of different bag making projects so that you can make beautiful professionally finished accessories. I like to ensure everything I do is very detailed so that you aren't left scratching your head wondering what to do.
Our Story
My Story
I started designing my own bags after struggling with a pattern which was so poorly written it took me days to decipher the first steps! I vowed at that point to learn everything I could about making bags so I could write patterns that are comprehensive and complete and back that up with second to none support throughout your project.
Meet the Bag Team
Christine Welsh
Founder & CEO
I'm totally addicted to every aspect about designing handbags and wallets and running the business. I wear many hats including bag pattern designer, photographer, videographer, set designer and lighting coordinator, webmaster, office manager, bookkeeper, blogger, marketing and social media management. Have I forgotten any? LOL!
I am living in Australia with my husband, 3 dogs, 3 cats, 2 rabbits, 2 guinea pigs, 3 cattle and a duck. I have two adult daughters and a grandson. When I am not working, I am caring for my elderly mum who lives with us and my dad who is battling Alzheimer's and lives in a nursing home. Life is a challenge! I could do with more hours in the day....or no sleep. I tried that BUT unfortunately that didn't work!
Ellen Wiedman
Product Support
Hi, I’m a seamstress, in the beginning self taught, but with an inherent ability from my mum I believe.
Sewing is my passion and my hobby, but also my job. Working in the fashion industry off and on, but full time for the last 23 yrs. I’ve been making bags and teaching sewing for the last 7 yrs as well.
I’m also a mother, lover, partner, grandmother and friend and biggest ever fan of Christine Welsh and a fabric hoarder.
Visit the shop....
We have a large selection of PDF bag patterns and a growing list of video courses. I have some fantastic plans for 2020 so grab onto your hats! You are going to LOVE what I have in store for you!
