31 Bags in 31 Days – October, 2017

By Sharon Schneider | September 25, 2017 |

I have been collecting remnants and scraps of fabric for as long as Shaggy Baggy has been in existence (8 years). I am so drawn to the idea of one of kind. Original. Mixing prints and patterns. Hoping that you find something that speaks to you – that no one else has. So starting on…

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Sorting Time

By Sharon Schneider | May 5, 2016 |

Nurturing my creative process Slow Sewing. Hand Sewing. Needle and thread. Quiet. Peaceful. Once a week I will carve out an hour or two. Mending, patching, embellishing. I want to slow things down a bit. Step away from the hectic assembly line that my sewing room can often become. Sort my scraps. Sort my buttons.…

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The Secret…to Shaggy Baggy Inspiration

By Sharon Schneider | April 28, 2016 |

Mixing color and prints is my primary inspiration for all my work. Totes’ and handbags’ primary purpose is function (storage) and organization. My unique mix of prints and colors make them stand out as practical, beautiful, daily accessories to serve in all seasons. Wristlets and zippers—splashes of color—on a neutral background (often linen or denim.) Unique,…

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A Button on Top!

By Sharon Schneider | April 24, 2016 |

I mostly work with remnants so I rarely have an idea of how a bag will look before I begin. A simple pile of colors and prints. A collection of fabric. I sort. Move the colors around. Layer various pieces together. Usually two different fabrics, sometimes more. I iron. The warmth of the steam. The…

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