The Busy Sewing Room

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The Busy Sewing Room Handmade handbags, purses and accessories. If you are interested in any of my makes, just message me. Hello, I'm Ulrike. I sit at my sewing machine most days.

I live with my little family in East Yorkshire. I'm originally from Germany and moved to the UK in 2003 when I met my husband. We have three children who keep me very busy. I have always been a crafty person and probably inherited that trait from my mum. She was a very talented knitter, crocheter and seamstress, making most of our clothes herself when we were little. I never got on with knitting or crochet, but love paper crafts and then started sewing after my youngest was born. I started out making clothes and toys for him. Then, in 2015, I discovered bag making and I absolutely love it! When I'm not sewing I love cooking, baking and gardening. I'm also a big coffee addict and always have a cuppa on hand. If you are interested in any of my makes, just pop me a message. Custom orders most welcome!

Good morning. It's a brand-new month and I have a brand-new bag to show you.This is the Avela Tote Bag by Applegreen Cot...
01/10/2026

Good morning.

It's a brand-new month and I have a brand-new bag to show you.

This is the Avela Tote Bag by Applegreen Cottage Sewing Patterns.
I made the smaller size in navy and powder-blue faux leather with a gorgeous blue floral print for the front pocket. It's the perfect size for everyday essentials with plenty of pockets and a handy key strap inside.

For my fellow sewists, you can get the pattern at https://shop.applegreencottage.com/b/avela-zippered-tote-bag-pattern

If sewing is not your thing and you'd rather purchase my finished version, pop me a message.

A tiny cross stitch piece in progress...
05/09/2026

A tiny cross stitch piece in progress...

Cute little hexies 🀩
04/09/2026

Cute little hexies 🀩

I'm a little late for the   with Lauren Wright. But the inner bowl is finished. The outer will be following tomorrow.   ...
01/09/2026

I'm a little late for the with Lauren Wright. But the inner bowl is finished. The outer will be following tomorrow.

Swapping the sewing room for the garden today 🌞 🌸Have a beautiful day and enjoy the long weekend!
22/05/2026

Swapping the sewing room for the garden today 🌞 🌸

Have a beautiful day and enjoy the long weekend!

21/05/2026

Tried out a new accessory design... 😎
What do you think?

Good morning.It's been a bit of a mixed week so far, weatherwise as well as sewing-wise. But the next bank holiday weeke...
20/05/2026

Good morning.

It's been a bit of a mixed week so far, weatherwise as well as sewing-wise. But the next bank holiday weekend is ahead of us and the forecast is looking fabulous 😎

If you are still looking for your perfect Summer accessory, check out the Big Sale over in my Etsy Shop.

www.thebusysewingroom.etsy.com

Good morning. I've had great fun with the Spring Bag Making Challenge by  last week. I now have 3 version of the cute Va...
18/05/2026

Good morning.

I've had great fun with the Spring Bag Making Challenge by last week. I now have 3 version of the cute Valina design - the original crossbody version (yellow), a toiletry bag (pink) and a mini pouch (blue).

This week, I'm planning to work on some new designs. I have two new patterns on my table today. Hopefully, I'll get them both finished today.

Have a great day.

Something pretty to end the day πŸŽ€It would make a cute bag charm, don't you think?
13/05/2026

Something pretty to end the day πŸŽ€

It would make a cute bag charm, don't you think?

Today's efforts πŸ‘Œ
12/05/2026

Today's efforts πŸ‘Œ

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York

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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