Stitched by JessaLu was founded in 2008 by me, JessaLu, when I was incredibly burned out in my career path at the time and I felt that I needed to have a more creative outlet to make an income. When I was young, my grandmother taught me to sew and gave me the nickname JessaLu - so I decided that I would give a nod to her and the foundation she helped lay which grew into SbJL. I use a bee in my logo, and in each zipper pull, because it is believed by some that bees help pass messages to those who have passed on, and I like to think that every bag that goes on to live at a new home sends a little message to her that I am using the tools she taught me, and that I am grateful to her for them.

SbJL has grown to offer accessories as well as Project Bags, and I work to source the items that are not made by me, to be sure that they are either designed by women artists, or distributed by women owned businesses. Because I believe that women need to lift each other up.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my little corner of the web - I hope you will find a new cozy home for your project here. ~j

You can find SbJL bags online, at stockists in the Northeast, and at many festivals - take a look at the 'Find Me' page to see where SbJL bags will be!