Sewing has always been a hobby that I really enjoy, but when I started making bags some 4 years ago, that was IT. I knew I had discovered a hobby I could really get my teeth into. I have no idea how many bags I have made in that time, but what I do know [...]

I was once given a wonderful nugget of advice from the author of one of my favourite business books. He said “when starting a business it’s best to start small and make money organically i.e. make money from the money that you earn, and if you can, avoid bank loans”. Debt is the [...]

Hi There! It’s lovely that you’ve popped to read this shiny new craft business blog. For folks who don’t yet know me, my name is Lisa Lam and I own and run an e-commerce store called U-Handbag which stocks everything yummy you need to make handbags! I write another blog that accompanies my business, so [...]