Over the years I quilted different fabrics: of course, most of them were quilt fabrics. But I quilted home decor fabrics as well, velvet, denim and textured fabrics. Now it was the turn of faux leather to be quilted. This one below is a very thin fabric; I don't think it is suitable for bags (maybe for a small pouch). I gave 1 meter to my niece for a skirt. Can't wait to see it. This … [Read more...]
Canadian Smocking
I tried this technique on a piece of faux leather - and I love it. I used pearl cotton thread to make the knots- it wasn't hard at all; I think I have a type of faux leather that is easy to work with. Now to turn it into an useful piece- it seems a little tricky. Have a great week, Geta … [Read more...]
Topstitching on faux leather
I have a few colors of faux leather and I can't sew anything else until I use them all; so I started! This time I stitched the seam allowances down with a very thick, decorative thread. It's 100% polyester and shiny. I think it looks like the thread used for topstitching on jeans. I have a few colors, I am glad I found an use for them. NOTE: In this picture I did not stitch with … [Read more...]
Pretty, and it is not fabric
I saw these on Pinterest, I pinned them and I now I own them. While in Paris in searching for the famous macaroons, I found a Cath Kidston shop. My hubby probably thought I am a little crazy - seeing my happy dance! He has no idea who is Cath Kidston. It wasn't easy to choose the favorite thing! I bought her book too - inspirational! I am more than … [Read more...]
Faux Leather Cardholder
These days I am playing with faux leather. I wanted to cut out a pattern from it and I tried the technique on a small thing. I printed the pattern on paper and I created a stencil. I used a stencil cutter from Olfa. Then I transferred the pattern to the back of the faux leather and cut it out - with the same stencil cutter. It worked wonderfully. I made a cardholder. On … [Read more...]
Laminated fabric
I made a new double pouch; it is a little wrinkly because... it's made with laminated fabric. I always wanted to buy laminated fabric but as it is more expensive and bulkier than the regular cotton, it is still on my wish list. But a few months ago I had a chance to buy "Lamifix" in Romania (Kreativshop) and today I finally laminated fabric. I used the product manufactured by … [Read more...]
2 in 1 Zippered Pouches
I made the 7th pouch; I think I fixed all the imperfections of the previous ones so I wrote a pattern for it. It's in the testing stage. The zippered pouch inside is completely stitched into the lining seam, so that it divides the inside space into three separate compartments. I stitched so many and now I am best friend with zippers. Because I have this fabric collection … [Read more...]
The one with cherries!
I think this is the sixth (since the first trial). I fused interfacing on this one (Vilene S320). It is not soft and puffy but it keeps its shape. And I have a new passion now: for zippers! Now I think I would eat some cherries! Geta … [Read more...]
Zippered pouch
I am still perfecting the pattern for the zippered pouch with zippered pocket divider. Every time I stitch one, I find something that needs improvement. I love the wide bottom and the fusible fleece fused onto fabric gives the perfect body. Now I have to stitch some cherries - from the same collection - Sakura Park by Sentimental Studios for Moda. Geta Edited to add: If you want … [Read more...]
Mini bags – work in progress
The front of my 7 little purses - in rainbow colors. The smallest one! Can you remove the bed of your sewing machine to get a free arm ? It's a big help when you have to stitch in the round - like the hem of a sleeve or when you have to attach the lining to a bag. I use the free arm all the time when I stitch my bags- no matter the size of the bag. But what if the piece is too small … [Read more...]
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