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Hi my name is Jess, the smiling face behind Wish upon a Rainbow. I have been making, creating and selling bags since 2019, and I have come a long way since then

I specialise in making magical and park hopping bags for everything from holidays to everyday life.

At the moment, the shop is closed as I work though a wait list I started last year, but I will be opening for a Ready to Ship sale later in the year

Next Opening

TBC

I am currently working through my waitlist orders, You can find out more about this here. You are welcome to sign up to the waitlist, but there is currently a several month wait.

You can preview the items you will be able to purchase when you reach the top of the wait list here.

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All of the magical bags and pouches I posted out last week, it’s been really varied the last few weeks! Which is fun but doesn’t make for the most productive😭😭

#magicalmakers #bagmaker #smallbuisnessowner

Some of my opinions, are any of them controversial 🥲🥲

#smallbuisnessowner #propaganda #propagandaiwontfallfor

My take on this trend but reflecting on the sewer I was, compared to the sewer I was now!
Honestly learning to sew bags now is so much easier than it was back then, there were far fewer resources and materials available to us! Now there’s every zip colour under then sun, so many patterns, and tutorials! But in a way I’m pleased I had to go through all the trail and error myself as I know it’s made me the problem solver I am today 🥰🙌🏼.

I wonder what the next 8 years will bring.

#thegirliusedtobein2017 #smallbuisness #smallbuisnessgrowth #sewer #sewing #selfimprovement

Just a lil game of peekaboo with the tiniest pastel pouches you ever did see… blink and you’ll miss them 😂! which one’s your fave?

I’m working on making one up with every single clear print I own after work at the moment as a little fun side project! So expect to see more of these cuties

#clearvinylcutie #y2kvibes #pastelcore #kawaiiaccessories #seequinsandshine #early2000senergy

I was going through some pictures from previous sales, and realised I had taken this picture of this fun sunflower collection and never shared it. I thought with the beautiful weather we are having it would be the perfect thing to share.

I just love making and using clear pouches so much at the moment, what’s your guys opinion on clear pouches, do you love them, or prefer fabric ones? I’d love to hear your opinion, as summer comes I’d love to make more of them!

#summersewing #clearpouches

This is the bag that takes me the longest to make, thanks to all of the different stages that go into making those 3D wings, but I absolutely think that it’s worth it! ⚡️🌈💡

We all know figment is my favourite little dragon so when someone asked for a sling version I couldn’t wait to make it happen, and I’m so pleased with it.

Clock the outfit change as it took me two days to work on while I waited for the wings to dry 😂

#Figment #DisneyBag #HandmadeBag #SlingBag #BagMaking #BehindTheScenes #CreativeProcess #SmallShopLove #WhimsicalDesign #ThemeParkStyle

Come see how much work goes into appliqué work like this, not shown is all the experimenting as I try to get the layers right 😂

#CremeEggBag
#EasterBag
#BagMakingProcess
#HandmadeBags
#SewingReel
#BehindTheSeams
#WhimsicalStyle
#ChocolateInspired
#SweetStyle
#SmallBizMagic
#MadeWithLove
#SlowFashion
#CreativeShowcase
#UKMakers
#dopaminedressing

Happy Easter everyone, 🎉🎉 🐣🥚🌸🌷🌼

Hope you enjoy my super fun creme egg bag that I made for myself to wear to celebrate the season, it looks amazing on, like stuch a statement piece 😂 I even had to make a cute matching keyring for it. Come back tomorrow and I’ll show you how I made it!

If you made it this far let me know what your favourite Easter egg flavour is?!

#cremeegg #candybag #dopaminedressing #StatementBag #WearableArt #easterbag #springaccessories

A love letter to the main three things I’ve gained from being a small buisness owner, friendship, community and memories.
I went into running my shop thinking it was all going to be sales and creativity, and while that’s been great, I never could have predicted the entire way it would change my life. And the amazing amazing people I had gained along the way, including you if your reading this 🩷❤️

No matter, how long I get to keep doing this for I am so greatful for every single person I’ve met through this 😘 hopefully I can stick around a bit longer as I’ve got loads left to show everyone 😉😉

#disneyfriends
#MadeWithFriends #BusinessBesties #CreativeCommunity #supportiseverything #DayInTheLife #ExpectationVsReality #RealBusinessTalk

Say hello to my favourite bag I made this week, very much giving✨ Fantasmic feels and park day dreams! ✨.

I just adore navy and teal together, unpaired with the iridescent vinyl this backpack is one of my favourites that I’ve made so far. I’ve really been enjoying the backpack patterns this year and I’m so happy with the finish that I’ve got on them now. I also love that I’ve been able to make them so sizing inclusive, and if you order one, I can adjust the straps to ensure that it will fit in no matter what your size!

what theme should I make into a backpack next, do we need one of these for a ready to ship?

#HandmadeWithMagic
#PlusSizeInclusiveBags
#FantasmicStyle
#MadeWithPixieDust
#WhimsicalWearables
#DisneyInspiredStyle
#MagicalAccessories
#ThemeParkFashion
#ParkDayReady
#SewMagical
#OneOfAKindBag
#CreatorMade
#InclusiveDesign
#WearYourMagic
#BagMakerLife

Let’s see if I can actually stick to the plan today…

I challenged myself to finish two things—did I manage it? Stick around to the end to see what I got done, and a sneaky peek at the dreamy fabrics I’ll be diving into tomorrow!

(Also: someone please hold me accountable…😂😂😂)

Come back tomorrow to see what I make with those fabrics—and tell me in the comments which one you’re most excited to see as a bag!

#SewingChallenge #CreativeProcess #BagMaker #BehindTheSeams #SmallBizLife #WIPwednesday (or whatever day it is) #MakerJourney #SewingInspo #HandmadeBag #ThemeParkStyle #WhimsicalBags #SewingMotivation

If you loved the last unboxing, you’re in for a treat because this one is even more fun! ✨ There’s just something about opening a big delivery that never gets old—especially when it’s packed with exciting new designs. 🥰

Which one should I sew up first 🤩🤩🤩

#SmallBizLife #UnboxingJoy #CreativeProcess #SmallBusinessOwner #PackagingDay #MadeForSmallBusiness #BehindTheScenes #BagMaker #RunningABusiness #clearvinyl #jellyvinyl

If you’d told 2016 me that I’d be making bags for a living, I probably wouldn’t have believed you… but here we are! ✨

I started sewing as a creative escape when I was struggling to find my path. Then I trained to be a teacher, realized it wasn’t what I thought it would be, and found myself turning to bag making more and more. Bags always fit, and apparently, so did owning my own buisness, who’d have known 💖

I’m planning to do more sewing and chatting—so if there’s anything you’d love to ask, drop your questions below! ⬇️

#HandmadeBags #SmallBusinessStory #MadeWithMagic #CreativeJourney #BagMaker #SewingCommunity #HandmadeWithLove #CraftingMyDreams #WomenWhoMake #WishUponARainbow

Big versions or tiny versions that’s the question? Leaning into the cringe content today, and the outtake reel is even more hilarious. Featuring ears by @thesewdoughco.
I’m definitely a fan of the small versions of everything they are just so cute, yet practical.

#DisneyStyle #HandmadeMagic #SmallShopLove #DisneyBackpack #MickeyEars #ParkDayEssentials #DisneyCore #ThemeParkStyle

POV: You have way too many beads left over from last year’s Eras Tour, so obviously, you turn them into a bag and it has to be lover themed of course ✨🎤💖

Tag your Swiftie bestie who came with you last year and who needs this bag in their life! 💜👇 Or tell me— what era do we need to do next ?

#TaylorSwift #ErasTour #Swiftie #FriendshipBracelets #ErasTourOutfits #DIYSwiftie #SwiftieCrafts #SwiftieStyle #HandmadeWithLove #Bejeweled

“Not every week has to be mega-productive—sometimes it’s about celebrating the small wins. Today I made this cute clear pouch as a reminder to take care of yourself and enjoy the process. Ending the week with creativity and a mental health walk, because you deserve every little win.

#ClearPouch #SmallWins #MakerLife #CreativeJourney #SelfCare #smallbuisnessfails

It’s Friday so time for a roundup of everything I posted out this week, lots of different bags, some Mav Packs, some Backpacks, some clutches, and even a giant Erica Bowler bag. Featuring my ever supportive husband 😂

If you could take only one of them home with you which would it be?

Can’t wait to see what I get to make next week.

#behindtheseams #smallbizcreatives #themeparkstyle #madewithmagic #whimsicalbags #creativeshowcase #whatimake

A bit of scrap busting for a Tuesday 😍😍😍 I love this fabric so when I found a scrap I knew I had to make the most of it! I made three different little pouches with it, make sure to see to the end to see what I made?
Which was your favourite?

#scrapbuster #scrapbusting #sewing

Not all purchases are great fun purchases, unbox all my new bag making hardware with me!

If you had to design a new zipper pull, what would it be!?

#bagmaker #makingbags #smallbuisnessunboxing

Bag Showcase, the Itty bitty bowler bag!

A cute bag perfect for taking out on an evening, or if you just like to carry the essentials! It features a slip pocket underneath the front flap which will fit an IPhone Pro Max. There’s also a pocket inside for keys, or other small valuables. This version has a vinyl strap, but you can also have a classic seatbelt webbing strap for more comfort.

Shown modelled on me; a size 20/22, 6ft tall 😅😅😅

I’m hoping these style posts will help people see better what style of bag would suit them, this is a new style I have been offering this year, and it’s my favourite, and as we can see by my dress im a big Punzie fan!

#bagmakers #styledbymagic #disneystyleinspo #parkfashion #disneyoutfitsideas

No Internet makes for a very productive Jess this week, I have really put in the hours 😂

Have a look at everything that I made and make sure to swipe across to see my favourite bag! Is it the same as yours.

#bagmaker #makingmagic

Sometimes it’s great to remember that getting to do this as my job means I really am living the dream ❤️🩷 And I’m grateful everyday for it!

Getting to make backpacks perfect for the parks, and bringing magic to everyday life, how lucky am I!

Everything I’ve sent out this weeks, lots of super fun custom
bag orders! #customhandbags #madewithmagic

Happy Valentines day to the true love of my life, crafting 🩷❤️

Have you made anything this year? I spent so long, focusing on sewing, that I lost a lot of love for other craft that I enjoy doing, and it’s been really nice over the last 12 months to pick up some old and new hobbies that I used to love doing! And I love Valentine’s Day, so it was just so lovely to get creative!

Hope your all feeling loved today 🩷❤️

#valentineday #valentinescrafts #crafting #loveisintheair #handmadegifts

Sometimes you just need a classy pink bag to embrace your love of Space…. Should I make a classic brown version or are we all about the pink?

#parkbag #bagmaker

I won’t lie when someone chose this print, inspired by the popcorn boxes in the most magical place at earth, for a custom circle bag order, I was a little unsure what I was going to pair with it. But sometimes the prints that challenge us the most are the ones that I am happiest with when they are done!

Do we like seeing some of the work that goes into sewing bags?

#disneypopcorn #parkbags

My second version of the Picese addon pack for my tester handbag was this saddle bag. I have wanted a classic saddle bag pattern for ages, so I was so excited when I saw this option, and it is definitely worth buying the addon pack for.

The black and pastel colour pallet is a favourite of mine so I love this simplistic but effective design on the front flap of it! I definitely see more examples of this design coming to the shop. What do you think, too simplistic or Classic?

For my sewing friends the Picese pack to make this bag is available from @knottedthreadsco now, with a discount this weekend!

#CrossbodyBag #ParkBag #HandsFreeFashion #BagAddict #WhimsicalBags #bagmakersofinstagram #newbagpattern

It’s still only January, and I’ve already ticked off one of my goals for the year, pattern testing again! Of course it was for the wonderful @knottedthreadsco, and the new Pieces add on pack for the popular Aries will be available for purchase later today!

I loved sewing this bag, and all the new features the pattern has, there are so many pocket options. Of course I had to make this super fun valentines one to match all my best dopamine dressing outfits. I love how a chain strap can make it more of a baguette bag, or a seatbelt makes it a conventional crossbody bag.

This bag uses the new strap connector, the interior slip pocket and the overlay zipper, to add even more pockets to this bag.

#valentinesbag #patterntest #bagpattern #bagmaker #dopaminedressing #knottedthreadsco #knottedthreadspatterns #ariespattern #bagineer #newbagpattern

It’s time to run a competition, I’m not sure what the prize will be because it’s for in 12 months time. But I’d love it if you took a guess how many items in total you think that I will sew this year to completion. This includes everything that I make from pouches to bags to clutches and we will come back to it in next January. 🩷❤️ I’m hoping to smash last years total!

Hello everyone and welcome to Wish upon a Rainbow 2024 wrapped! Surprising everyone I kept up with logging everything that I made in 2024, so I’m here to share it with you.

I’d love to know if anything surprised you?

I’d also like to take the chance to say thank you so much for all your support in 2024, despite it not being the year I planned (no shock there) I’m really proud of what I managed to achieve and just how many things I made and got out to everyone. And all of that is thanks to your support, so Thankyou and I hope 2025 is as great!

#2024wrapped #2024recap #2024smallbusinessgoals #smallbuisnessowner

Wishing I was back here with a gingerbread in hand! I love this ginger bread backpack that I sewed for my latest trip, to Disneyland Paris it worked perfectly with my outfit, and snack! Disneyland is honestly the most magical place at Christmas, give me that over WDW any day of the week 😅😅

Hopefully I’ll feel a bit better soon as I can’t wait to get into the office and sew some of these backpacks up! Especially now I know I can make them using part cotton fabric too! Christmas backpacks Should we make a couple of them? Let me know what you think!

#christmas #mickeygingerbread #disneylandparis

A moment for my favourite bag of the trip. Being able to make bags has its uses, as I made this icecream drip Mav Pack to match my @dollyanddotty dress! Honestly I felt like a princess all day, I got so so many compliments!

Jennifer from @wishes.in.wonderland did a fab job with the custom matching ears as well.

I think we need bags to match all our dresses! If your reading this still, it’s your sign to dress however you want to dress as when you do, your confidence will come through and you’ll be amazed how many people notice 🧡🩷

#dopaminedressing #rainbowdress #icecreamdress #disneystylecommunity #disneyfitcheck #magickingdom #magickingdomoutfit #disneyoutfit #disneyoutfitoftheday #magicaloutfits #disneyoutfits

I know you have all wanted a classic park backpack for so long, so I finally cracked and made one before my trip and honestly … I loved it.

It felt such nice quality and it was so spacious and great for days in the parks, and still looked great at the end of my trip! I loved this safari theme too it was perfect for animal kingdom.

I’d love to know what you think, I’ve always been reluctant to make this style of bag because there are already lots of backpacks like this out there, but perhaps there is still some space for some Wish upon a Rainbow ones?

#bagmaker #makingmagic #animalkingdom #onsafari

Pattern is the Park mini backpack by Rosie and David Patterns (thanks to @sew_wicked_sweet for her advice!)
Vinyl is from @fabrxtherapy

Why have one bag when you can have two bags in one!? Wear them either side out, for a different print either side. Bags available tommorow to buy at 8pm BST. #halloween #spookybags #halloweenbags #mnsshp

It’s been one year to the day since I launched my favourite ever bag collection, which was of course a collaboration with @deerheartprintco. @thesewdoughco pumpkins really helped it feel like I was in my own pumpkin patch.

I may not be creating as much at the moment, but I still wanted to share some autumn and fall joy with you as we enter the best time of the year! Hello September 🧡💛🤎 Hopefully I’ll have a few of these bits ready to ship at the end of the month.

Thanks for sticking around

#fall #disneygirl #disneygirlie #mickeypumpkin #pumpkinpatch #fallgirlie #autumn #mnsshp

I had the absolute time of my life on Monday seeing Taylor Swift at London Wembley. I very much am just a baby Swiftie but it was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had, and getting to experience that with 3 of my closest friends made it so much sweeter 🩷

You know I had to make a special bag so hand beaded this lover bag, as I had the perfect fabric to evoke the album cover! Definitely think I should do some more beaded bags what do we think?

Make sure we scroll all the way to the end to see the bag in all its glory. Excuse the backdrop it was a quick video I took after I made it, as put it this way, the bag didn’t come home with me so I haven’t been able to film more content 😅

Dress from @littlepartydress
Headband from @chasingchildhood
Bag made by @wishuponarainbow99
Tickets thanks to @cheekybeansstudios

#taylorswift #swifties #FashionAtTheEras #erastour #erasoutfit #theeerastour #swiftiesstyle #outfitinspo #concertoutfit #taylorswiftoutfits #lover #taylorsversion #tswembley #eraswembleyn7 #theerastourwembley

It’s been a busy 10days cutting, sewing and posting off lots of magical bags, it’s been very varied as well! Not two bags have been the same.

Which was your favourite?

P.s when will I get off the Chappell Roan train?!? Don’t know don’t care, my fave song at the moment is California but it changes daily.
#bags #bagmaker #bagmakersofinstagram #makingmagic

I got to sew one of my favourite bags last week, this Figment inspired circle bag, and I timed how long it exactly took, pausing every-time I had a break etc! Have a guess how many hours and minutes it took start to finish.

Whoever’s nearest will win a little prize I’ll send you in the post! You have until Saturday the 27th at midnight to have a guess!

#figment #epcot #onelittlespark #themepark #bag #wdw #circlebag #accessorise #journeyintoimagination

Time to grab your bestie, your favourite pumpkin bag and head down Main Street USA as spooky season starts to arrive.

I can’t wait to have a Halloween bag drop soon! I have some big plans for some cute new designs, as well as this amazing pumpkin patch design returning 🧡🧡

Do you prefer an autumnal colour pallet, or more spooky purples blacks and bright oranges??

#mainstreetusa #mnsshp #houseofmouse

I love dopamine dressing so much. 🌈🌈 It really has helped me finding my confidence in my body, and puts a smile on my face! And having magical and wonderful bags to match is really a great way to tie an outfit together, so I have started making bags that match my outfits!

Do you love wearing pastels? Should these be something I bring to the shop in more bag styles?

Pattern testing is such a great honour, that someone thinks my work is good enough to give my opinion on a pattern outstands me 🥰

I was lucky enough to be able to test for @knottedthreadsco and so I knew I had to get creative with it, so I went for this beautiful colour blocked bag!

The pattern is available now and is on sale all weekend 💜🩵🧡💛

I was fed up of not having a bag to match this dress from @littlepartydress and I think it goes wonderfully!

Pattern: Rowena from @knottedthreadsco
Hardwear and Zippers : Metee store on Ali express
Vinyl is mostly @chieftainfabrics Just colour range
Lining is @tulapink

#dopaminedressing #pastelrainbow #pastelandblack #dopamine #plussizefashion #dressforfun #dopaminesewing #patterntester #knottedthread #knottedthreadsco #bagineer #bagmaker #bagmaking #bagmakersofinstagram #makingbags #bagsewing #dopaminedressing🌈 #littlepartydress

My biggest challenge has often been my own brain, but that’s getting better! Which I think we can tell just when my face looks this happy!

And the @themaskedmedusa said the most amazing thing to me the other day, that she sees every one of my bags that she owns as a piece of evidence of the mental challenges Ive overcome to get there, all the self doubt, perseverance and worries. And isn’t that the most incredible thing to say.
Safe to say it made me cry 💜🧡

#marchmeetthemaker2024 #figment #onelittlespark #figmentfriday #journeyintoimagination

One of my goals as a bag maker was to be able to design my own little ‘collections’ and thanks to @deerheartprintco I’ve been able to make that happen time and time again!

The joy I experienced when I filmed these three clips last year was unbelievable! To see a goal come true 🥰🥰

I think the pumpkin patch design is my all time favourite!

#marchmeetthemaker2024 #halloween #bagmaker #bagmaking #makingbag #bagcollection

Would I be able to tell you what exactly made up my style when it came to bag making, probably not.

But it definitely looks like a pastel circle bag featuring @deerheartprintco. This is absolutely one of those bags you could look at and say, that’s a Wish upon a Rainbow bag.

What would you say my signature style is?

#readyfortheride #marchmeetthemaker2024 #dlp #styledbymagic

How does hardware colour impact the general vibe of a bag?

If you’ve been watching my stories all week, you know I’ve been busy working on these Ditsy pattern mag packs, I’m the different combinations of hardware really impact the final look of the bag.

Gun metals,my favourite what’s yours?

#bagmaking #makingbags #creative #sewing

To do list have never been something I am very good at, but my @emilyharveyart organiser that @lorna_x94 bought me yonks ago, is becoming more of my routine!

But swipe to have a look at what my organisation normally looks like I’m not normally a great person for lists and keep hundreds of thoughts in my head 😅

Comeback and check out my stories tomorrow to see how many of these tasks I actually achieve

#smallbusinessowner #smallbuisnesscheck #todolist #emilyharveyart #planning #stationary

How small can we go?

The evolution of the small pouch, filled with my internal monologue of ALWAYS SMALLER! At the moment number pouch number 3 is the best selling mini, but should we go smaller?

#marchmeethemaker #sewing #handmade #pouches #marchmeethemaker2024

Human touch! Todays #marchmeetthemaker2024 prompt.

Everything about Wish upon a rainbow is full of the human touch, as every little thing is over considered and cut, glued, painted and of course stitched by me! As you can see, my phone is full of videos of my hands working on everything!

But it’s also full of other human touches, me remembering all my customers by what bags I remember they own, remembering if they have been on trips, got married etc. The human touch is also in the hours I spent fretting, worrying and panicking about orders. Wish upon a rainbow is very me, and I am very human.

The best thing about ordering from a small buisness is it’s full of a person busy being a human!

#marchmeetthemaker2024 #marchmeethemaker #meetthemaker #thehumantouch #makersgonnamake

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