About Sew Yours

Founded in 2021, Sew Yours is a bag-making supply store dedicated to helping bag makers find quality materials, sewing supplies, and inspiration to create handbags they’re proud to carry.

Built for Bag Makers

Sew Yours was founded by Melissa with a simple goal: make shopping for bag-making supplies easier, more inspiring, and less overwhelming.

What began with original bag sewing patterns has grown into a destination for bag-making supplies, including faux leather, specialty fabrics, handbag hardware, zipper tape, webbing, thread, and other materials selected specifically for sewing handbags, totes, crossbody bags, backpacks, and accessories.

Today, we serve bag makers across the United States through our online store and locally from our storefront in Dunnellon, Florida.

We know that choosing materials is often one of the hardest parts of starting a new bag. That’s why we focus on products that coordinate beautifully and make it easier to build a finished look with confidence.

Many of our exclusive materials and prints are designed by our founder, Melissa, specifically for Sew Yours, giving bag makers distinctive options they won’t find everywhere else.

Inspiration is a big part of what we do too. Through Matchmaker Monday, tutorials, finished makes, and our sewing community, we help bag makers see how colors, textures, hardware, and materials can come together before they begin their next project.

Meet the Sew Yours Team

Sew Yours is a small business with a real team behind every order. From helping customers in our Dunnellon storefront to cutting materials, packing orders, managing inventory, and keeping new bag-making products moving through the shop, our team works together to serve makers across the country.

founder & creative director

Meet Melissa

Hi, I’m Melissa, founder of Sew Yours.

Sew Yours grew from my love of bag making and designing. I create our original bag sewing patterns and design many of the exclusive prints and materials you’ll find in the shop. I also love putting together colors, textures, hardware, and materials in ways that inspire new projects.

A big part of what I enjoy is seeing an idea go from something I’ve imagined to a material or design that another bag maker turns into something completely their own. Matchmaker Monday has become another favorite part of what I do because it gives me a chance to share those ideas and combinations with our community every week.

I’m incredibly proud of what Sew Yours has grown into and grateful for every maker who chooses to create with something from our shop.

Store Manager

Katie

Katie joined the Sew Yours team in May 2026 as our first Store Manager and quickly became an important part of the business. She oversees many of our day-to-day operations, helping keep both our retail store and online business running smoothly.

From managing inventory and coordinating reorders to supporting our team and solving the everyday challenges that come with a busy shop, Katie keeps a lot of moving pieces organized and on track.

Her leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills have made a tremendous impact on Sew Yours and allow our entire team to work more efficiently.

team lead

Angie

Angie has been part of Sew Yours since the early days and plays an important role in keeping our day-to-day operations moving. As our Team Lead and a keyholder, she helps support the team, assists customers in our retail store, and jumps in wherever she’s needed.

Around the shop, Angie is affectionately known as our “shop mom.” She’s always willing to lend a hand, answer a question, or help keep things moving when the day gets busy.

Her dependability, experience, and willingness to take on whatever needs to be done make Angie an important part of the Sew Yours team.

Fulfillment Specialist

Cheryl Ann

Cheryl Ann joined the Sew Yours team in 2025 and quickly became an essential part of our daily operations. As our primary order boxer, she carefully packs and prepares many of the orders that make their way to bag makers across the country.

Known around the shop as our “Zipper Tape Queen,” Cheryl Ann also keeps our zipper tape inventory organized, stocked, and ready for your next project.

Whether she’s packing orders, organizing inventory, or jumping in wherever she’s needed, Cheryl Ann brings reliability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude to everything she does.

Fulfillment Specialist

Dawn

Dawn joined the Sew Yours team in June 2026, coming out of retirement to become part of our growing business.

She helps pull online orders, assists customers in our retail store, and keeps our shelves stocked and ready for shoppers. Since joining us, Dawn has also discovered a love for bag making, giving her firsthand experience with many of the products our customers use every day.

Join Our Community

Sew Yours is more than a place to shop for bag sewing patterns and supplies. It's a community of creative makers who inspire, encourage, and learn from one another every day.

Whether you're sharing your latest finished bag, looking for project inspiration, or following along with new product releases, we'd love to connect with you.

Join us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok for sewing tutorials, project ideas, product updates, behind-the-scenes content, and plenty of bag-making inspiration.

Thank you for being part of the Sew Yours community. We can't wait to see what you create next!