My Cotton+Steel Betty Bowler

I recently purchased some fabric from Sarah Watts‘ August Line for Cotton+Steel with the intention of making a bag, but didn’t know what bag I wanted to make. I ended up deciding on the Betty Bowler Bag from Swoon Patterns and pairing the lion prints with Kona Cotton in Corn Yellow (I think – I…

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Teacher Bag

I’m super excited that I finished a project this weekend. About a month ago, my sister saw my Aeroplane Bag by Sew Sweetness and wanted to know where I got it, because she wanted a similar bag for school.  When I told her that I’d made it, she asked if I would make her one,…

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Date Night Bag

This bag is yet another variation on the Michelle Patterns Pleated Wristlet.  It’s made from my enlarged template, sans pleating. The exterior of the bag is made from lime green sheepskin leather and raw silk.  The lining and detailing on the exterior are made from 100% silk. My favorite part of the bag are the…

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It’s Purse Palooza Day

Purse Palooza is going on right now, and today I’m sharing my review of the Michelle Patterns Pleated Wristlet. I made 3 versions of the bag.  Two are using the included pattern pieces and a larger version with enlarged template pieces. Stop by the Sew Sweetness website to check it out, and sign up to…

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The Mini Aeroplane Bag

Last week I showed you all the Sew Sweetness Aeroplane Bag that I made.  It’s a super great bag with an easy to follow pattern.  I’ve currently got all my workout stuff in it, so I can just throw it in the car and change to go for a run during lunch.  The only problem…

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More Little Projects

As you know, I love little projects to work on between the big ones, or for when I just need a break from the big ones.  So here are a few more of the small projects I’ve done recently. Padded Camera Strap Cover This was a great 15 minute project.  I used a Moda Bake…

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Craft Month 2011 – Day 14 – Book Bag

Today’s project is really awesome!  I made a purse out of an old book.  I’m very excited about how this project turned out. I got to make use of the cover of a book that was falling apart (I’m trying to come up with ideas for the pages.  Leave me a comment if you have any ideas.) I…

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