I and my sister Nina make a lot of plans. She will retire in about 4 years and we dream to grow my little business and work together! For now she took three weeks off from her job and we thought we will stitch a lot! The first week my nephew Alex was sick - we stitched nothing! The second week Alex went to his home but he left the cold - we stitched almost nothing! This is the third week … [Read more...]
Beach Bag
If you live near sea, then you need a beach bag, right ? I made this bag for my friend Sanda. The fabrics are Ann Kelle (R Kaufman). I used the same technique used on this bag, but I changed the size. I love this large pocket... I added even a zipper closure! It's very roomy... I used Decovil light interfacing. I see more bags like this one in the future! Have a … [Read more...]
New Pouch Patterns
New Pouch Patterns available now! Cute, functional, easy and fast to sew! I made a few as gifts this last Christmas. Learn this way to install the zippers - it's easier (and faster) than you might think. No need to make zipper tabs! Learn the technique then customize the shape and size and make pouches to fit your style and need. And here are the pouches made by my wonderful testers (I … [Read more...]
Pouches Galore
If you remember the sweet little quilted pieces from last week, here is what they became! The darling prints are from the "Petal" collection by Tanya Whelan - I have the entire collection and can't wait to use more of it in the future. I ran out of fusible fleece so I used batting and I quilted everything - such nice texture and nice feel. These two pouches are spacious, they have boxed … [Read more...]
Large Tote Bag
More than 3 years ago I made a large tote bag for a new mom in our family - my youngest sister Nico. My little nephew Alex visits with us very often and I am already sick of that bag! I had to make a new one- bigger! The back is different. I love the 2 color straps. The black straps is just a little wider than the white one. Happy sewing! … [Read more...]
Tablet case- a first try!
Someone asked me to sew a tablet case. I followed this wonderful technique explained here by one of my Romanian friends (the link is a google translation). It was so quick and easy! I fused a heavyweight interfacing to the outside fabric and fusible fleece to the lining. I added a magnetic snap. But I made a mistake and I had to start over and the whole thing is now too small. I have to … [Read more...]
Some gifts
I did not sew too many gifts in December. It's not that I did not want to. But a cold kept me in bed for days. I loved to sew these little pouches. It took me just a couple of hours. It is so easy to sew with faux leather - you don't need interfacing. Because one of them was for a little girl, for that one I used a print and fusible fleece. I don't have imagination when it comes to … [Read more...]
Christmas Gift #1
I am in love with my new pouch with pocket. I made it for my sister Nina, to match her bag. There are a few details that I like very much:the top zipper... this type of corner (the lining looks the same, but it's too bulky inside, I have to change this next time )... And I love most that I did not have to add tabs to the zipper ends- I just hate this step! It's a super quick … [Read more...]
Mini tote bags – finally finished
It's hard to make 10 bags, even if they are minis! Even if you think you sew quickly! Even if the fabrics are different and beautiful! All my appreciation for those who make a living from this type of business. I could not do it day after day. All the bags are quilted - they are soft but still have body. Just perfect for little girls. I used my Chantal pattern. I am big fan of Ann Kelle … [Read more...]
Mini tote bags
The first two. I am making 10! I am still working on them. And I feel that I will never ever finish them! I blame the beautiful fabric! I don't think I need right now 10 mini bags! Bag Pattern: Chantal … [Read more...]
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