Erin Erickson

Last Minute Travel Series – Add a Passport Pocket

I designed the Essential Wristlet to hold a passport, phone, cash & cards. The Zip and Go is a slightly bigger, handsfree bag with the same thing in mind, so I figured you might want to add a passport pocket to the Zip and Go, too! Maybe it’s just me, but when I travel I more »

Introducing the Zip and Go!

I’m super excited to introduce my new pattern, the Zip and Go! I never know what to say for these posts, so I’m just going to tell you the story behind this bag. I only took two purses on my last trip, a Daytripper and a Two Zip Hipster and both were perfect for just more »

Purse Hardware Supplies

I’m about to launch the Zip and Go pattern, and I know hardware is always one of the most common questions that I get. So here is a run down of my current favorite options for hardware. For the Zip and Go, you need one of these options: My favorite sizes for the more »

Last Minute Travel Series – Mesh Lingerie Bags

I took fancy clothes on my trip in October and I didn’t want to get snags in my tights, so I bought a lingerie bag to pack them in. I decided I needed bigger ones to hold my other stuff and made a bunch of large zippered bags out of fabric. I loved having my more »

Last Minute Travel Series – Eye Mask Tutorial

This is really straightforward so I just made you a template and a little mini tutorial. (I’m not thrilled with the photos – tell me if you want me to re-take them!) Cut 1 piece of fabric 9″ wide x 5″ tall Cut 1 piece of batting slightly larger, 10″ wide by 6″ tall Cut more »

Last Minute Travel Series

I’ve been travelling a lot lately and I’ve discovered that even if I plan these trips months ahead of time, I’m STILL up until 3am the night before finishing last minute projects. Because who can sleep when you’re that excited? Besides, I do better with a 5am wakeup if I never go to bed, but that’s me. more »