Making Vintage Style Bags Using Charlies Aunt Patterns

I recently rediscovered my stash of charlies aunt patterns whilst cleaning out my build room, and this reminded me precisely why I fell in love along with bag making within the first place. There's something so incredibly satisfying about taking a few yards of made of woll or tweed and turning it in to something that seems like it stepped right out of a 1940s film. When you've spent any time looking for sewing patterns that capture that specific "English countryside" or "heritage" look, you've probably stumbled across Emma Brennan's designs. ...

March 20, 2026 · 6 min · Martine Eduaro