Busy on my other blog!

Ok, I've been neglecting this blog...but not because I'm lazy! Actually, I've been busy on my other blog working on new bag designs. Ever since I opened my online shop the pressure is on ☺
Anyway, since Halloween is coming up I thought it appropriate to make this:

pretty cute, huh? If you like it, you can buy it in my shop. All of my bags are unique - no bag is identical. Approx. 15 x 13 x 7 cm or 6 x 5 x 2.7 inches
ps - if you go to my other blog there is a link which takes you to my shop!

Bowling Bag

The leaves are turning and there's a certain 'spicyness' to the air - yeah, summer's definitely over. This bag I made from tartan wool fabric is just perfect for the coming season.

Mini Messenger Bag

I made this little bag for my three-and-a half year old niece who lives in the US. She'll be off to kindergarten soon, hence the bag.
It measures 18 x 24 cm with 75 cm strap.

;-)

Scraps of fabric

Hi.
Here's a little bag I made from left-over scraps of fabric (which I couldn't bear throwing away). Another favourite way to use up scraps is making patchwork cushions or placemats.
I've never done a stuffed fabric doll or cuddly animal before, but that's going to be my next
summer project (as soon as I find the time), so stay tuned!

Tutoring this morning, so I have to go.

Sushi-mania

I love browsing round fabric stores, and recently I came upon an new store about half an hour drive by car from here. It's tucked away in a little side street so is easy to miss, but like a dog finding his long lost bone I tend to 'find' these quirky fabric stores!
I'm especially fond of unusual fabrics, i.e. interesting structures, funny prints, ethereal colours etc.

Of course I fell head over heels in love with the 'Sushi' fabric I found the other day and I just had to make a handbag immediately. It's a real eye-catcher.
Judge for yourself...

mata ai masho!

Kitty Cat Shopping Bag

I made this shopping bag on a rainy weekend. It's ca. 30x25cm, but you can adjust the size. Basically it's a rectangle shape which I cut from the fabric twice (same for the lining) and sewn together right sides facing. Leave an opening in the lining for turning. Don't forget to add two 50cm straps about 2,5cm wide on front and back side. Sew up the opening and stuff inside the bag before
ironing. If you want you can add two snap buttons each end to 'keep it together' or you can just leave open.

ps - I added a layer of fusible webbing on the left side of fabric to make it sturdier.

going to make my second cup of tea and get some work done!

Bye!

Roller Bag

I made this cute drawstring bag you see in the photo for my assortment of rollers. It's easy to make and you can make them in all sorts of sizes. They make great gift bags too!
I added the print via my computer and ink jet printer. Make sure the lettering is in reverse before you print it on the transfer paper, since you're going to iron it 'upside down' on the fabric.