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Lisa

Brighton, UK

Hi! My name is Lisa Lam and I can't stop making bags! Thanks for stopping by :)

Interests: ...where do I begin! sewing bags (now there's a surprise), and cooking anything as long as it doesn't contain offal. When my brain is available it reads, photography, running my business, walks with Beans (my dog), and life with my husband (who makes me laugh every day). I love comedy shows, a good boogie with my friends. other loves...films, Where? France, Thailand, Brighton, Spain and Amsterdam.

Recent Activity

So long, farewell.

We have a big announcement: U-handbag will (for real) cease trading this autumn/winter 2019. From this Autumn (we will confirm the exact date closer to the time) our bag making supplies and kits will no longer be available to purchase.... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2019 at U-handblog

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Free: Love Your Laptop Sleeve Pattern (for any-size tablet or laptop)

Father's day in the UK is 17th June, so there's still time to make something lovely for that special father/man/lady in your life. I have the perfect gift idea! A laptop sleeve that is fast to make and really looks... Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2018 at U-handblog

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My fave bagmaking stitch lengths

Ever wondered what the ideal stitch length is for the thing/fabric you are sewing? Why does stitch length even matter? Well, it matters because the 'right' stitch length is structurally important. Get the stitch length wrong and you can perforate/weaken... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2018 at U-handblog

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Contemporary Wedding Minaudière Clutches: inspiration and easy tutorials.

MAKE THE MOST AMAZING MATCHING ACCESSORY TO YOUR WEDDING GOWN / GUEST OUTFIT / DREAM DATE DRESS, IN A MERE HOUR OR TWO, TOPS! You want a gorgeous box clutch made from the same dress fabric? Yes please!!! Minaudière clutches... Continue reading

Posted Mar 29, 2018 at U-handblog

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Introducing WASHABLE PAPER - your new favourite fabric!

WHAT IS WASHABLE PAPER AND WHY DO WE LOVE IT? Washable paper is a leather and fabric alternative that is lightweight and washable. It's also vegan friendly, as no animal products are used in its manufacture. As for structure, it... Continue reading

Posted Mar 29, 2018 at U-handblog

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Boho Wedding Minaudiere Clutches: inspiration and easy tutorials.

MAKE THE MOST AMAZING MATCHING ACCESSORY TO YOUR WEDDING GOWN / GUEST OUTFIT / DREAM DATE DRESS, IN A MERE HOUR OR TWO, TOPS! You want a gorgeous box clutch made from the same dress fabric? Yes please!!! Minaudière clutches... Continue reading

Posted Mar 23, 2018 at U-handblog

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Vintage Wedding Minaudiere Clutches: inspiration and easy tutorials.

MAKE THE MOST AMAZING MATCHING ACCESSORY TO YOUR WEDDING GOWN / GUEST OUTFIT / DREAM DATE DRESS, IN A MERE HOUR OR TWO, TOPS! You want a gorgeous box clutch made from the same dress fabric? Yes please!!! Minaudière clutches... Continue reading

Posted Mar 15, 2018 at U-handblog

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TUTORIAL: How to make a quick and easy minaudière gusset and bottom edge frame cover

We love seeing more and more of these yummy handmade minaudières in maker-land. As minaudières are gaining popularity and the wedding season is almost upon us (as well as parties and special occasions throughout the year), I thought it would... Continue reading

Posted Mar 15, 2018 at U-handblog

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...and the Winner of the new bag kit is....

Thank you to everyone who entered the competition to name the new bag kit. We had 111 entries to choose from - thank you one an all for taking part in the competition :) The winning name is: ‘Button Moon... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2018 at U-handblog

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name the bag, WIN the kit

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED - THANK YOU Ohhhh! Here is a purse that thinks she's a bag (and I have to say I agree!). When I first saw this nice large purse frame I knew straight away that I... Continue reading

Posted Jan 26, 2018 at U-handblog

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Colour Mix & Match

Not all of us have the colour combining abilities that Sarah (our mixologist) demonstrates with her fabric bundle and lucky dip creations. But, as mentioned in a previous newsletter, if you are looking to be a tad more adventurous with... Continue reading

Posted Dec 8, 2017 at U-handblog

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... and the winner of the U-Handbag Instagram Challenge is ...

A mighty THANK YOU goes out to all the amazing crafters who took part in the @uhandbag #lovebagsmakebags instagram challenge. We've really loved peeking into your bag-making world and seeing how and where you make your creations, and we've been... Continue reading

Posted Dec 8, 2017 at U-handblog

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The new and improved Trinity Bag AKA 'The Trinity Bag II' - available as a kit and a pattern

I've always had a special fondness for this bag design. It was such a puzzle to figure out how to construct it, but when I did I felt like a bit of a magician (and when you make it you... Continue reading

Posted Nov 23, 2017 at U-handblog

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Take The U-Handbag Instagram Challenge!

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED - THANK YOU We are soooooo in love with Instagram here at U-Handbag. It’s fab for telling little visual stories and sharing lots of pretty photos, plus it’s full of GORGEOUS accounts jam-packed with tasty... Continue reading

Posted Oct 27, 2017 at U-handblog

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...and the Winner of the new purse kit is....

Thank you to everyone who entered the competition to name the new purse kit. We had 90 entries to choose from - this is always an enjoyable task in the office, so thank you one an all :) The winning... Continue reading

Posted Oct 24, 2017 at U-handblog

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name the purse WIN the kit

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED - THANK YOU Love your curves with this new purse design. This purse has gorgeous shapely curves and is a bit flirty, even better you can make her in 2 sizes, so you'll have double... Continue reading

Posted Oct 13, 2017 at U-handblog

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The Bag Doctor is in.... ...Do you have a troublesome bag-making ailment? Is there something you struggle to get right, a technique that confounds you or something you just don’t know how to tackle? Well, Lisa is re-opening her Bag-Making... Continue reading

Posted Oct 12, 2017 at U-handblog

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BAG DOCTOR - Knitted Bags

We have had more than a few questions about which interfacing should be used for crocheted/knitted bags or even old jumpers which have been up-cycled into bags. So below is our first Bag Doctor on call and with The Knitting... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2017 at U-handblog

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Three Top Tips for Tip-Top Pics

So you’ve made your fabulous handbag and now you want to show the world, right? Here at U-Handbag we LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing your beautiful creations and we are always blown away by what a talented lot you are! We... Continue reading

Posted Sep 15, 2017 at U-handblog

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We're not cutting out!

Your wish is my command and it is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce that U-Handbag is going nowhere and will continue to trade!!! No one is more surprised than I am. I can't thank you enough for... Continue reading

Posted Sep 8, 2017 at U-handblog

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Thank you everyone for your kind notes, and farewells. It's been a joy to serve you and help with your bag making conundrums. Thank you so much for checking in, sharing, commenting, laughing and just being there! You have been so kind. Love you. Xx

Commented May 24, 2017 on Goodbye U-Handbag at U-handblog

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Goodbye U-Handbag

You'll be happy to hear that U-Handbag will continue to trade, you can read all about this in the full article 'We're Not Cutting Out!' I have a big announcement: U-Handbag will cease trading this year in October 2017. From... Continue reading

Posted May 17, 2017 at U-handblog

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U-Totia Bag Corners

Hello, Thanks for all of the love we have gotten for the U-Totia bag; available as a bag making kit, a booklet pattern and a PDF. Some of you who have purchased the paper and PDF pattern have gotten in... Continue reading

Posted Mar 31, 2017 at U-handblog

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...and the winner of the tote kit is....

Thank you to everyone who entered the naming contest to name the tote pattern. There were over 350 entries to choose from - which gave much enjoyment and humour in the office, always welcome, thank you :) The winning name... Continue reading

Posted Mar 17, 2017 at U-handblog

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Name the tote bag and win the kit to make it!

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS Whoah. I'm on a pattern making roll! This time I have gotten put my pattern designing schizz into creating a (super) tote. I have designed this tote in honour and in time for Mother's Day,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 1, 2017 at U-handblog

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