Deborah Bag

Do you remember ages ago waaaaay back in March I gave you a sneak preview of a project I had made? Well I can finally reveal the final photos!

I had no pattern for this, so just kinda made it up as I went along but if you want a tute please ask! It has a cool all the way through pocket on the front I was particularly proud of (go me) xxx

Floral Bag for Auntie Laura

I made another Buttercup Bag (see Made by Rae for the pattern) this time as a birthday gift for my partner's Auntie Laura. Everytime I make one it gets quicker and easier, and you only need 2 fat quaters of fabric, genius!

Make-up Bag

A couple of days ago I decided to make something for me to keep, and as I was going to stay with freinds I made a bag to put my facepaint in! It's lined with oilcloth but other than that is very simple indeed! Whilst I was making it my lovely other half stole his camera back from me and took this amazing photo of a jay in our garden, I am so jealous of his photographic skill!

Denim Bag with Easter Stuff

Hooray it is the holidays (for me anyway) so I decided to make something seasonal-ish and used some of my friends old jeans to make a bag! I did not want it to be only for Easter so the egg is removable (attached by safety pin).

I used some of the leftovers of my secret project to make an inside base by sewing it on to a piece of cardboard.

I then decided to make some other Easter goodies to attach to the bag instead of the egg! I was so proud I worked out how to make felt daffodills and was just about to e-mail everyone my cleverness when I notice someone had got there first! If you want a tutorial check out their's it's great!

Alphabet Madness

Hello all, sorry it has been ages but have been very busy with work and friends! I have lots to show you though, first of which is some alphabet themed goodies! Do you like my piano, I am a little in love with it even if it is not all beautiful and wooden - one day maybe!

Oilcloth Pencil Case

This weekend me and my nice friend Eartha have made a pencil case (and some secret bunting which will appear once it's finished!). The outer oilcloth is Cath kidston, as is the inner alphabet print but sadly this is now out of stock. I bought some boy friendly alphabet ribbon and have so far only used it on girl things, but it is pretty lovely!

Satchel Bag Tutorial

I saw a satchel bag in Cath Kidston ages ago which was very expensive but very nice, so I had a go at making one similar today. To make your own you need 2 half yards of your chosen fabric and 1 long or 2 shorter belts (I used 1 for the strap and a smaller one for the buckle).

UPDATE: I have attempted to write a tutorial to show you how to make this bag, it's my first try so please let me know if it works and what you think!

Blue Bag for Eartha

My friend helped me pick out some fabric this weekend, so I used some of it to make an impro bag for her! I bought the cotton print fabric ages ago (just a fq) and had meant it to go to her at some point, so it was great to finally use it!

The inside has 2 open pockets for phone and railcards and a zip pocket for other bits and bobs. The other lining fabric is very thick giving the bag a nice structure!

Pillowcase Bag and More Cakes

Today my Parents came to visit and to take my brother home, we went to the local car boot sale, great fun and amazingly it starts at the civilised hour of 11am! I got lots of things (will share in next post) but for now here is a bag I made out of a 20p pillowcase! I went for the Monsoon style slight use of sequins as it looked a little too old 70s bedspread for my liking! Not sure I like it still, but nevermind!

Did you spot the ribbon tag? It looks better in real life I think! My brother also helped me make yet more cakes, these are 'Queen Cakes' which are basically very egg heavy cupcakes with raisins and nutmeg, they have stayed so sticky they are great! My bro is a little more handy with a camera than I, I love the arty kettle shot!

Little Boats Gift bag

Another quick today make, I am getting seriously stir crazy now! The outer fabric is also from *fabulous fabric* (ebay.co.uk). The handles are too wide for my liking but was the first time as sewing rope, not sure my sewing machine appreciated it!

Present for Katherine

Shhhh, it's not her birthday until February but I could not resist posting a couple of pics of a supercute bag I made for my partners cousin's Birthday. She's 12 so it's a great excuse for me to use all the really amazing bright patterns that I should have grown out of long ago! She's quite a keen reader so will fill with books and send off soon, K x

The K looks like denim in this photo but is actually patterned felt. The birdcage fabric is by Michael Miller and bought from *the fabulous fabric shop* (ebay.co.uk). I ran out of birdcage fabric so the lining is interesting but none the less pretty hopefully!