Next episode — August 5 — Bag Making on a Featherweight with April Henry of The Featherweight Shop

August 5, 2026 (2pm Mountain Time)

Can a vintage Singer Featherweight really handle ByAnnie bags?

Join Annie on August 5 for a special episode of Live with Annie featuring April Henry of The Featherweight Shop.

April will share expert tips for setting up your Featherweight for bag making, demonstrate quilting and sewing through bulky layers, discuss must-have accessories, and show why these beloved machines are capable of so much more than quilt piecing.

Whether you're a longtime Featherweight enthusiast or simply curious about sewing bags on a vintage machine, you'll come away with practical techniques and plenty of inspiration.

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Techniques:

- Using a vintage Singer Featherweight to sew ByAnnie bags

- Demonstrate quilting and sewing through bulky layers

- Discuss must-have accessories

- See why these beloved machines are capable of so much more than quilt piecing!

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Patterns:

- Stitcher's Suitcase - https://www.byannie.com/shop/16858

- Feathered Friends - https://www.byannie.com/shop/16859

- Cubicle Collective - https://www.byannie.com/shop/16860

- Original Standard Presser Foot - https://singer-featherweight.com/products/presser-foot-attachment-vintage-singer

- Even Feed Walking Foot - https://singer-featherweight.com/products/walking-foot-even-feed

- Zipper Cording Foot, Narrow - https://singer-featherweight.com/products/zipper-cording-foot-narrow-low-shank-singer-vintage-original

- Seam Guide & Square Set - https://singer-featherweight.com/products/complete-set-featherweight-accurate-seam-guide-square-and-pocket-bag

- Alex Anderson's  4-in-1 Wooden Sewing Tool - https://singer-featherweight.com/products/alex-andersons-4-in-1-essential-sewing-tool

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April's Links:

- Website - https://singer-featherweight.com

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/featherweightshop

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/featherweightshop

- Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/featherweightshop

- Email - [email protected]

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Live Quick Links:

- ByAnnie Homepage - https://www.byannie.com

- Past Episodes - https://www.byannie.com/live

- Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/patternsbyannie

- YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@PatternsByAnnie

- My Courses/Digital Library - https://www.byannie.com/digital_library

- Photo Contest - https://www.byannie.com/customer-photos

- Models Gallery - https://www.byannie.com/byannie-models

- Wholesale Resources - https://www.byannie.com/wholesale

- ByAnnie Bag Makers Group - https://facebook.com/groups/byanniebagmakers