Dizzying stripes

Two denim totes for DD and me. DS doesn't like stripes.

These are large enough to put A4 files in and with the many pockets (2 large ones in front, 2 large ones back, panel inside), we can carry many stuff around. DD prefer to carry hers without the detachable strap. I prefer mine attached 'cos sometimes I use the over the shoulder straps, sometimes I use the longer one.

I think I'll make more of these if I can find the right thick fabric - canvas or denim. I wonder if oxford will work as well?

Some other design considerations:

flap covers for the outside pockets with the snaps on the flaps

swivel hook on the inside to snap on key rings

zipper pocket

shorter handles for handcarry

zipper closure for main body

Have a blessed day!

Sewing on a rainy day

T'was raining for about an hour this morning. I thought the dark clouds was due to the haze till it got darker and windier and it poured!

Made this quilted clutch/sling bag using two of the fat quarters I bought at Spotlight a couple of months ago. Didn't have this in mind when I bought the fabrics (few more that I've yet to get started on) but I think it turned out OK. Now I'll just have to wait for feedback from its owner.

Quilted body and flap with the new closure that I like so much. Panel of pockets inside with 2 pockets and 2 pen slips. Zippered pocket inside against the back with a heart zipper pull.

Have a blessed day!

Afternote: If you're wondering why there's no strap, that's 'cos it's sharing a strap with the earlier clutch/sling bag.

Cheering up DD

DD's ill. Fever of 38.6, taken at the clinic this morning. It's 2 days to the PSLE oral and I decided to cheer her up by making this sling bag. I gave her a choice, sling bag or pouch. She chose sling bag. I decided that since she's into clutches, I'd make a clutch with a detachable strap so she can use it either as a sling bag or a clutch. She chose the strap too. I didn't have the antique bronze parts for a matching sling but I had 2 readymade straps. The other one that she didn't choose has a brown webbing. Well, her preference.

She hasn't attached the bear zipper pull yet 'cos of the drowsy meds. That's for the zippered pocket inside (back). The other side inside has a panel of 5 pockets. There's another huge one just under the flap.

Oh, and I like this flap :-)

2 reasons - it's the first time I'm using this lock closure and also 'cos it's quilted and shaped like an envelope flap. Maybe I'll make more of these :-)

Materials : denim (exterior), oxford cotton (interior)

Have a blessed day!

Afternote: DD's fever broke after her long nap in the afternoon. Thanks for your prayers :-)

Mini messengers

Made 2 smaller messenger bags out of Korean import oxford cotton. This material is becoming my fabric of choice 'cos I like it's medium weight and smooth texture. There aren't as many prints for these as compared to quilting weight cotton though, and the Japanese version of oxford cotton costs double that of Korean. Whatever. It's the finished item that's important :-)

I made these without a pattern (only the triangular pencil case has a template) and they ended up about the same size though I made them separately and without comparison. That's what's fun about sewing :-) So, both have adjustable straps with metal slides, fully lined inside and pockets, interfaced, velcro to secure body, magnet to secure flap.
Have a blessed day!

Sneaks: Crochet crossbody sling bag

I found the tonal pink one. Think I made it last year. Can't remember. There's also a tonal blue one somewhere. When I find it, I'll post it here. Made from pack of 12 colours of cotton yarn meant for a shawl. I don't use shawls so... :-)

Found this leather strap too. DD found it a bit narrow but I thought it's just nice for a sling. This strap came with 2 D-rings but I thought that since the hooks could hook into the many holes of a crochet item, it then makes the 'bases' changeable. 

What do you  think?

Sugar high

Some fabrics are so sweet that they make you go ooohhh. This is one of those that did it for me. So sweet that I'm getting a sugar high from making this. Do you like it too?

SOLD

Sling bag with adjustable strap. 2 internal pockets and 2 pen slips with a magnet closure. Added a D-ring by the side to hang any dangling stuff that little girls collect. Made from Korean imported fabric with calico interior. Fully lined and interfaced.

Did you know...that butterflies taste with their feet?

Their taste sensors are located in the feet, and by standing on their food, they can taste it!

Dimensions: 21cm x 4cm x 25cm - SOLD

Pair of butterfly slingbags for 2 girls. Oxford exterior interfaced with batting for a sturdier body and flap with calico interior. 4 pockets and 2 pen slips inside with a magnet to keep stuff in. Adjustable strap so you can carry it still even when you grow taller. Which colour do you prefer?

Sold!

This is the first bag I sold few weeks back. H saw the sling bag DS was carrying to church and asked if there's a girl-version of it. So happened, DD was carrying hers as well. So H asked for a similar one for his daughter. Both these bags use the same materials but I gave H's bag a different internal flap and pocket from DD's. Even when I make similar bags for DS and DD, there are slight differences so that each bag I've made is one-of-a-kind.

External canvas fabric lined with thick cotton from IKEA. Metal hardware for the adjustable strap.