I managed to sew the winter tote bag for my sister Oana before the end of the winter! The quilt fabric is "quilted" on Timtex interfacing. For a tote bag, there is nothing better than an exterior pocket. The pocket is constructed the same way as the pockets of my other bags - only it's half of work (one pocket instead of two)! My sister will "test" it and soon I will write the … [Read more...]
Shopping Bag
I have a clear idea in my mind - there are summer bags and winter bags. We have a lot of snow here and my sister Oana still wears her summer bag! So I thought to make her a winter bag - with canvas fabric, batting and calm colors. But I wanted to make it "now". So I quickly drafted a pattern and made a first try. And well, it was a quick pattern to make but it looks like a shopping … [Read more...]
The last bag of 2012
Hello everyone, I have you all spent wonderful time with your family! Here is the Chantal tote bag I managed to sew before Christmas for a friend. It is made out of decorator fabric, quilted on polyester batting and a layer of duck cloth. It is so easy to make a quilted bag - no need to buy interfacing, wait until it arrives and then wondering if it is the right thing for your … [Read more...]
Flex Frame Pouches
I don't have too many memories from my childhood, but I do remember some vinyl flex frame pouches. Usually used for keeping coins. I was in love when I saw this little pouch made by Leila and I had to make a few. Leila wrote even a tutorial, she pieced hexagons for her pouch - thank you for the inspiration! Here are mine - 3 sisters - 3 … [Read more...]
New Frame Purses
All these are 3'' frames, perfect for Madame Samm's pattern. Dots in the favorite colors of my sisters. And some lovely prints. This frame is very beautiful, I have to order more - fortunately, from Romania! Stay away from this type - there is nothing to hide the top stitching; the stitching on the inside looks more beautiful! The color of this frame is … [Read more...]
Chantal bag pattern
After the "Amelie" and "Belle" bags, I named my new bag "Chantal". I used the same pattern and I made a set - I like to see things in different sizes. The main fabric is "Good Fortune" by Kate Spain for Moda. I was happy that I found some coordinating fabrics in my stash. This one is really large - it could be a shopping bag, an overnight bag, a diaper bag, a beach bag... This is the … [Read more...]
UR Priceless Blog Hop
Today is my day in the UR Priceless Blog Hop! A big THANK YOU to Madame Samm and Katherine for putting this hop together. Here is the first frame purse I made, using Madame Samm's pattern- great instructions and the shape of the purse is adorable! GENIUS! I am in love! The size (3'' frame) and shape make you smile. Unfortunately, this was the only 3'' frame I had on hand. I would have … [Read more...]
Hexagonal Macaron Case
So I made a macaron - but it is hexagonal. And flat - like the one I suppose I will bake soon! If you remember the mini hexagon flowers I made a few weeks ago, this is what I want to make with them. Something for my sisters who helped me stitch the Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt. The back. I made it with 2 zippers because I did not have a longer one - but I … [Read more...]
One more bag!
By now you must be bored of my bags! I still love to make this pattern, every bag is unique and has its own charm given by the beautiful fabrics. This one is a gift for one of my sister's friend. She did not know what is her favorite color and we were afraid to use bold prints and colors, so Nico chose from my stash this "Vintage Modern" print by Moda. I paired it with Mixmasters … [Read more...]
Sewing for a little girl
For a 9-year little girl. This is an improved version of this portfolio. The front. The back. Her mother told me that she loves blue, so I inserted some piping (just strips without cord) into the beautiful fabric - "Wrenly" by valori Wells. There are 2 big pockets - one with zipper (oops, it's black!), and the other secured with Velcro. Slots for pens and a little pocket for a … [Read more...]
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