Build-A-Bag Collection

The Build-a-Bag Collection includes a set of embroidery designs that together make a stunning and sophisticated fully lined handbag. The handbag is created by first embroidering the various units in-the-hoop and completed on the sewing machine by adding the handles and joining the embroidered units to form the handbag. It is amazingly simple to construct, and the finished handbag is not only stunning, but with its stylish and angled shape, it’s a knockout accessory you’ll be proud to wear or give as a gift.


The handbag embroidery units include a three-panel handbag front and back, the end units, the bottom units, and the zipper unit. * The handles are stitched using the sewing machine and can be customized to any desired length. Also included is an optional in-the-hoop outer pocket.


*Participants using an 8” x 12” hoop will construct the zipper unit on the sewing machine due to hoop constraints.


We love, love, love creating Build-a-Block (or handbag!) Collections. With multiple styles and quilting motifs, unleash your creativity and build a handbag to suit your personal tastes and choice of fabrics. So fun.


The Build-a-Bag Collection has designs in six different categories:


Embroidery design categories:


Center Front Units - Ten options

Side Front Units (Left and Right) - Nine options

End Units - Eight options

Bag Bottom Units - Eight options

Zipper Unit

Pocket Units - Eight options

Minimum Hoop size: 8x12


Enjoy!