My sewing journey began in 2019 when my truck camper needed curtains. I borrowed my Mom's sewing machine, grabbed some Goodwill fabric, and figured it out. They turned out fine at best, but they held up for the life of the car and sparked a lasting love for sewing.

The next big project was a randonneuring bag for a bike I was building to race that year. It was the first time I had made a template, sewed, and finished with something that actually resembled what I'd drawn up. I slapped some branding on it and settled on "Frog Bags." It wasn't until years later that I drew up my favorite California herp, the Arroyo Toad, and started making tags for the bags I was sewing for friends and family.

Sewing has been an amazing skill to practice and unwind with, and it lets me create some nicely made items without spending huge sums of money. Being able to work with the newest and best in pack cloth and hardware is one of my favorite things about bag making. These days I primarily make bikepacking bags and backpacking gear out of my house, mostly for myself and loved ones. Sewing is a skill I think everyone should develop, as the ability to repair or create things for yourself is incredibly gratifying.

Below are some selected projects, most with a few photos and some with links to related articles.