Daiwabo....

I have been saving the most beautiful Daiwabo Fabric to make a quilt for Garth.


In the process I kept aside enough to make four wristlets for my Etsy shop.

I used the basic pattern from Lea over at Sew Spoiled just click on the 'shop' tab at the top of her blog.  This pleated wristlet pattern, by the by, is very versatile and fun to make.

Here they are!!!!!  All ready for you over at Square Bag Shop on Etsy . 

All have zippers on top with a hand beaded zipper pull. 

Pretty Pettals

In the Spring issue of Stitch Magazine I found the wonderful bag pattern. Designed by Rebeka Lambert of Artsy-Craftsy Babe and Etsy.  I have used Beki's patterns before and sold quite a few of the pleated shoulder bags.   That said, knew I could make this bag.  Her patterns are to the point with lots of great photos.

Off I went....I changed the type of applique to the turn and fuse method and added a zipper on the top rather than the fold-over snap flap. 

Oh...also a zip pocket on the inside and a beaded zipper pull on top.  

I wanted to list my new baby in my  etsy shop , but could find no license offer or permission to make and sell this bag.  Emailed Beki...and she said go ahead.  Several things are important here:  first, always ask permission to use anything that someone else made (photos, items from patterns you did not create, etc.)  This is understood.   Second, definitely give credit.   Always. 

It's Week 3

This is week 3 of the "Sew Spoiled Weekender Tote Sew Along"... how about SSSA for short?  There are 57 of us in a Flickr Group  started by Leah over at Sew Spoiled (how did you guess).

Ok,  I put together my outer pieces and all, so here are some photos of my progress:

Sewing the front pieces together and topstitched.  Pressing on a ton of interfacing....Ok....front pleat opened up . Then the scariest part of all...cutting away so much of the bag using the pleat template.  Here is where a lot of us just stopped.  I zoomed over to the Flickr group and found I was not the only one.  Leah posted in and said  all was well and to go for it. 

                                              

             

I did, and now I am ready for Week 4......

Sew Spoiled Weekender Tote Sew Along- Week 2

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Week 2  Cut out the pieces - - -May 2- May 8 

I have printed out the pattern and taped it together.  Decided what fab will be what part and cut out interfacing and decided to use quilters batting for body.I have made sure I had all the stuff I need to start sewing next week.  

Note to self: NO SNEAKING AHEAD!  Wait for everyone else.  We are supposed to share tips and what we are learning, so I don't want to leap ahead and find out later there was an easier way.

Travel Tote Sew Along

Travel tote outside,
originally uploaded by Sew Spoiled.

I have joined this flickr sew-along hosted by Sew Spoiled. I like the bag and will have fun making it . Here is the timeline:

Here is the Time line...
Gather Fabric and supplies- - - - - - April 17- May 1
Cut out the pieces - - - - - - - - - - - - -May 2- May 8
Outer Shell Pleats - - - - - - - - - - - - -May 9- May 15
Straps and finish Outer Shell- - - - - -May 16- May 22
Pockets and Magnet Clasp - - - - - - May 23- May 29
Lining and Finish the Tote- - - - - - - May 30- June 5T
take a photo or two each week of my progress!
Post questions here on on Leah's blog at www.sewspoiled.blogspot.com

If you want to join in....click the link under the photo...go to Flickr and get started!