Linen Screen Print Handbags

I took full advantage of not having homework or class today and made two linen handbags. Both fabrics are hand screen prints that I found at a local shop. I thought they would both make elegant handbags, and I would have to say now that they have taken shape, I think they are very elegant. Both of these bags will be listed on Etsy.

Computer Bag

Thanks to LoraLee and her Etsy shop, Sewing Supplies I was able to finish this bag in a timely matter. I am really excited with how it turned out. My machine was acting a little off so I was worried about the final product but as you can see it turned out nicely. As always, I can only hope that the customer is happy too!

Knots and Handbags...

This weekend I have had some time to work on a few bags I have been dying to make. First is a Japanese Knot handbag. I was a little challenged on the directions for sewing up the handles but once I figured it out it all made sense. Very simple project and I have already bought more fabric to make another. Next, I made a creation of my own from two bags I saw while perusing the web. It turned out to be a bow handbag for a sushi lover! I love the sushi fabric, and I think that the bow makes it elegant while still keeping it fun. I also really like the fine wale corduroy, it is so soft and easy to work with. Speaking of corduroy I will be posting pictures of my first computer messenger bag. I am waiting for supplies to make the strap but the bag itself is finished. I used a navy blue corduroy for the exterior and a fun blue flower fabric for the interior. This is a bag for a classmate of mine, she has a small laptop and could not find a bag to fit. Off the Hook to the rescue! She now has a custom lap top bag (I think it would also work great for an iPad). I am hoping that I will have enough time today to sew up some new pillows and upholster a foot stool for our living room. Thank goodness for no homework!

Since December...

I have been really busy with school so there has been little time for crafting. However, I did managed to get a few things made. I made yet another bag, this one for Jay's mom. I am in love with the lining. I also gave it a go at making an ipad cover. It turned out pretty well, a little snug but I think that is better than too big.

Two knitting projects:
Button brim hat and cowl neck warmer.
Both patterns are from Ravelry.

A Knitting Needle Organizer

I wanted to make a knitting needle organizer for a friend, and after searching for a tutorial with no success, I decided I could take a risk and design one myself. Most of the tutorials I found were for 30 needles. My friend is a new knitter and does not have that many, and she has a mix of circular, double pointed, and straight needles. I bought a fat quarter bundle of 1001 Peeps in Persian Purple with this project in mind. So after about 4 hours, this is what I had come up with.


The only thing I did not like is that I made a mistake and the snap is on the wrong side. A mistake to learn from. I loved this fabric so much that I made a cover for my kindle. Pictures will be in the next post.

Christmas Bags Continued...

The lining for this bag is Waverly Hot Dogs. Jay's youngest sister has the most adorable Daschund and I loved this fabric.

The lining for this bag is Sherbet Pips Puppy Dog Tails. This bag was for my mom who has many dogs, two being Jack Russells, so I thought this was perfect for her.

Christmas Bags

This year for Christmas, I decided I was going to make a bags for my family and Jay's. I was very happy with the results. I used a faux leather in dark chocolate and tan.

I chose this lining fabric for my stepmom. She and my Dad live in Santa Fe and collect retablos of New Mexican saints. This fabric is Los Sanctos by Free Spirit.

I have had my eye on this fabric by Joel Dewberry for Free Spirit. This bag was for Jay's sister.