Cotton + Steel Carnaval Bag

My first bag for 2015. The thoughts behind this bag was for it to be perfectly imperfect, lots of colour, inspiration and bend the rules!  I can't wait to start using it!  Now I'm hoping to make some matching dog jackets for my favourite pooches in the same theme

Another Day Another Bag or Two

Last night I made another Ginger Blossom 241 Tote which I've just listed in my Etsy Shop.  I used Ginger Blossom fabrics for the outside of the bag and Amy Butler for the inside.  Hopefully I will make another one tonight.

Elephant 241 Tote

I just had to make another one of these bags using Noodlehead's 241 Tote.  My daughter Mia claimed it as soon as she got home after school...  Lucky I cut up two lots, so I will have to start again for mine now.

Noodlehead 241 Tote - in Ginger Blossom Fabrics

Today I made this bag using Noodlehead's 241 Pattern.  Once again I mainly used Sandi Hendersen's Ginger Blossom fabrics.  I can't wait to use this bag and I will make some more of these over the weekend as it was so easy to make!  A great pattern that I definitely can recommend!

Eiffel Tower messenger bag

I decided to make another Kennedy Bag, this one I used Michael Miller's Eiffel Towers in hot pink with Aqua Ta Dots fabrics. Once again I didn't have all the accessories so I modified it a little. I changed the corners to a round shape (simply because it was easier...)

Bird Messenger Bag - Kennedy Bag pattern

I love finding new (free) patterns online.  I made this bag using The Kennedy Bag pattern by Sara Lawson from her Sew Sweetness Blog that I stumbled across.  I didn't have all the accessories needed to make it, so I left a few details out, but still feel very happy with it.  The pattern was great to read and easy to follow!  I think I will make a few more.

Asian Doll Tote – pattern from SEWCANSHE

I got inspired today to make this tote using a free pattern from The Inspired Wren (which I found via SEWCANSHE).  I didn't really follow the instructions as per usual, but used all the measurements.  It was quick and easy to made, the fabrics used was Asian Dolls on Pink by Alexander Henry and Tilda Red Dots by Tone Finnegar.

Finally the sewing bug has bitten me again!  I've been quite busy sewing over the last week or so and once again, I can't understand why I haven't made anything for so long.  Well, I do know why, life is just so busy these days and being stressed over running our business, financial pressure, 3 young kids... The silly thing is that when I sew, I kind of ''escape'' from all the pressures of life and go in to a happy world of colours, fabric and whilst sewing think of other things I ''just have to make'' which makes me feel really happy from the inside.  Best of all, I sew whilst the rest of the family is around me, it's a hobby that I can do at any time of the day and the family is well used to the noise of the sewing machine, the huge amount of threads & scraps everywhere.  So, here is what I've been up to this week!

Sugar & Spice bag in Babushka fabrics - using ChrisW Designs pattern

My first ever ''purse frame'' purse!  This was really fun to make, but I need to make a few more to prefect this! 

Babushka Shoulder Bag & Purse

Babushka Doll

Some new Heather Bailey Bags in Stock

I have just added these two handbags/totes to my Etsy Store!

Both bags are made using amazing fabrics from Heather Bailey!  

 

a Tote in Amy Butler Red, Blue & White

Today I finished another tote, this one in my favorite Amy Butler fabrics in Red, Blue and White.  It's been listed here in my Etsy Shop!  

Amy Butler Handbag / Tote in Pink Tones

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I just listed this tote for sale in my Etsy Store.  This gorgeous handbag is  made with Amy Butler Fabrics from her Midwest Modern range in pink, grey and cream tones. Fully lined with a generous inner pocket and magnetic snap closure!  

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Feb - April

I've done it again.  I've let life take over and not blogged for months and months...  I've had a very rocky start to 2012, which has slowed my sewing spirit down a bit.  I thought I might just do a little photo summary of some of the things that I have made since February till now, and hopefully will get back to normal from here.  

I designed this bag myself with the intention of writing a pattern for it.  It didn't happen, but I have used the bag a lot and might still get around to that one day!  

This was another bag that I made up from some Amy Butler scraps that I had lying around!  

I also made another Sweet Pea Bag, this one in Amy Butler fabrics, mainly Midwest Modern

Sweet Pea Tote - Summer In The City

I love this pattern, Sweet Pea Totes Modern Accents Bag, which I bought from Pink Chalk Fabrics last week!  I made it using Moda Summer In The City fabrics, one of my all time favorite prints.  I will definitely be making more of these!  

Girl Friday in Swell Fabrics

This little bag was not as big as I thought it would be, just big enough for a purse and sunnies! Not sure if the pattern was intended for a little girl, but I might make it in a larger version next time. Fabrics used are from Urban Chiks for MODA - Swell.

Bag Madness

Phew!  Yesterday I finished a few more bags.  I cut the fabric for these bags last month, but never got around making them.  I have so many things I would like to work on right now, but trying hard to complete what I have started first...  Some of these will be for sale in a shop in Beaufort, Victoria.  If you are interested in purchasing any of these, just contact me and I can set up a Paypal Invoice.  

A Green Frill Me Bag in Amy Butler Fabrics

Here is my latest Frill Me bag, this one is in Amy Butler's Daisy Chain fabrics and Moda Bleach White - which is more of a creamy white.  The pattern is Melly & Me's Frill Me, but I have modified the pattern a little.   

it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

I love Christmas, it's simply the best time of the year, and even though we are usually really busy, I find I always sew at lot during the whole month of December!  I have been busy making bags for presents for my friends. Here are some of what I have made this week:

I started these last two quite a while ago, but kind of never got around to finish them, but this morning got motivated!

a Little Birdie Told Me...

I just finished this bag, which I will call ''A little Birdie Told Me''.  Fabrics used for this one is Amy Butler Coriander from her Belle Collection, some Bird Seed fabric by Alexander Henry, the green trimmings is a Joel Dewberry print.  I have lined the inside with some pink dots on white by Tanya Whelan.  

This bag is for sale now in my Etsy Shop!  

Frill Me Bag - Purple Tones

Last week I cut up a whole heap of bags to sew and today I finished the first one. I modified the pattern a little, but still need to change a few things for the next one I make.

Frill Me Bag

Today I found some spare time and made this bag, which I know I will use a lot! Fabrics used are from Heather Bailey's Freshcut Collection which I just love. The pattern used is Melly & Me's ''Frill Me''. I modified the pattern a little as I always do. I think I will make a few more of these!