🎒 The Bag That Changed Everything
✨ Compact, Clever, and Completely Yours
Some bags just get you. They fit your life, your essentials, and your style. The Everyday Backpack is exactly that - sleek, slim, lightly padded, with pockets for everything you carry daily.
There’s even a hidden pocket under the straps for items you want to keep safe, plus a roomy front pocket where you can showcase your personality with bold prints, colours, or patterns. Every detail is designed to make your day easier, organised, and stylish, and it’s clearly not going unnoticed at markets.
This bag started as a new pattern idea, and now it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular bespoke orders you’re requesting. It’s your practicality, style, and individuality that bring it to life.
Size: 37cm high × 33.5cm wide × 10cm deep - perfect for work, weekend adventures, or travel.
This stunning red Everyday Backpack has gone home to its new owner and designer!
🧵 The Bag That Started It All
Before the Everyday Backpack, there was the Sling Bag - the one that started everything. It began with a sewing machine on my kitchen table and a mission to make bags my family would love. Soon, everyone had one - a compact, versatile bag that could be worn crossbody or over the shoulder, perfect for being hands-free but hands-on when needed.
It’s still a firm favourite, especially for those who love travel, walking, or days out where you want to carry just the essentials. But sometimes, life calls for a small tweak - and that’s where the joy of bespoke making comes in.
Take my mum, for example. She adored her sling bag but found it tricky to put on due to a sore shoulder. The solution? A Micro Backpack - the sling bag shape but with backpack straps for easy wear. She uses it all the time, and she’s not alone. Tamascine, one of our lovely market visitors, ordered one too - and there’s another waiting in my studio right now, ready to be made with a beautiful William Morris print.
This is what Tamascine said about hers: “I am absolutely in love with my handmade mini rucksack. From start to finish, the experience was wonderful - being able to choose my own fabrics made it feel so personal and special. The craftmanship is exceptional, with every stitch and detail carefully thought out.”
The much-loved sling bag shape but with backpack straps - is that a bit of you?
🎨 Designed by You, Made for You
At markets, the Design a Bag table has become a highlight - and it’s all thanks to you. The laughter, conversations, and creative choices you bring to the process make every market day unforgettable. Watching you mix fabrics, match linings, and pair straps to reflect your own style is what makes Bobbin & Spool special.
Each bag we design together tells a little story - sometimes inspired by a favourite colour, sometimes by a memory or place. One customer recently fell in love with a giraffe print lining, a nod to her time in Africa, paired with autumnal orange-brown tones. Her finished bag will be more than just practical; it will be personal.
If you love the idea of creating something that feels uniquely yours, I’ll be at Dorchester Market this weekend with a fresh selection of fabrics ready to explore. Whether you’re thinking of a special gift or something just for you, we’ll make sure it’s designed around your life.
Which fabrics would you choose? Come and have a rummage!
💛 A Bag That Becomes Yours in Every Way
At Bobbin & Spool, each design begins with purpose - to help you carry life beautifully. Whether you’re drawn to the Everyday Backpack for its sleek practicality, or prefer the easy-going charm of the Sling or Micro Backpack, your bag is made to fit your lifestyle and your story.
Thoughtful craftsmanship, durable materials, and a touch of individuality in every stitch - that’s what makes it yours.
With love
Claire
P.S. If you’re starting to think about gifts (or just fancy treating yourself), a one-of-a-kind bag is always a winner - thoughtful, beautiful, and made to be loved for years.