The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts · Episode 12 · April 7, 2026 · 46 min

Bagmaking as a Business, From Patterns to Production

Send us feedback about this episode! Our guest today is Cristina Phaneuf, owner of Bumbleroot Design. Cristina shares her creative journey—from learning to sew by hand at a young age to discovering her passion for designing and making beautifully functional bags. Along the way, she’s carved out a distinctive niche in the sewing world, where thoughtful construction meets eye-catching design. Cristina also talks about how her background as a technical writer shapes her approach to pattern desig...