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...]
New purse for a little girl
It's time to make purses for little girls - Christmas is almost here. Bored by this pattern (here and here), and this one I thought to try something new. And because I love these bags I made for me and my sisters, I thought to modify the pattern and make a mini version. It's not the shape I want but at least I wasted pretty fabrics! What can I do, I can't work with ugly fabric! I … [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...]
Addicted to Colors
I saw this picture on Pinterest; it reminds me by my color addiction. I don't quilt because I love fabric or patterns or because I love to sew; primarily I quilt because I love colors. I suppose most of the quilters are like me: addicted to colors. So I have a fun idea and I think you will like it; more about it soon. Meanwhile, because I love colors, I love tiny things, I love making … [Read more...]
Pretty Little Purses
Here is my latest project - a few mini-Amelie purses for the little girls of my friends. I thought it will take me much more time to finish them because all are quilted but I managed to sew four in a day. The small size (about 7''x9'') helped me a lot! Which one I love most ? I love, love these fabrics... but this one below is my favorite! I had just a small piece of pink fabric … [Read more...]
The last miniature bag
I was so glad to see you like my miniature bags ! Thank you all for the nice messages! I had no intention to make another one ! But looking at my collection I noticed that only Amelie has tiny sisters and Belle doesn't have any. So that I had to make a mini-Belle bag. I used ric-rac for outlining the pockets and for straps... I stitched the ric-rac by hand and of course, it is not … [Read more...]