Heidi Clutch from Swoon Pattern

I have this pretty shibori rayon cotton which I really love. I thought it will be great to make fold over clutch. Then Namrata suggested I try Heidi - the free pattern from Swoon Patterns, when I saw the pattern, I know this will be perfect project for the shibori.

chevron shibori 

 The problem is I don’t use Vinyl or leather. So after scanning my stash, I thought this raw silk in coffee brown will be perfect combo.

I marked 3/8” from the top of the accented panel piece and clipped along the curvy edge. And slowly ironed the seam in and pinned it to the main exterior fabric and top stitch with 1/8” inch seam allowance.

And I loved how this turned out.

Foldover Heidi Clutch 

I used metal zipper for both top and exterior pocket. I added fabric tab for both top and pocket zipper so that the metal teeth won’t get in the way. Frankly, metal zipper still scare me 0_0

Attaching zipper in the curvy top was quite easy. Just make sure you mark the middle of the zipper and the fabric and start pinning from the middle. I like to attach the zipper to the lining first and then to the exterior fabric. 

For some people maybe attaching zipper this way is too much of work, but I personally feel this will give more security since the zipper will be used a lot.

That’s quite a fast project to do and know I will make more ^__^.

And as I was taking photos for my fabric shop, ideas keep brewing in my head. So, look forward for more Indigos and blues. 

Block print Indigo Cotton

Mudcloth a.k.a Daboo cotton

Indigo Rayon Cotton

   

What fabric fancy you now?

Until then,

Happy Sewing

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Happy Thanksgiving, Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Thanksgiving is here and the sale season is On. I have Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale in all the shops! yay! The sale will end on 30th November 2016. 

1. All the fabrics is on 25% off NOW until 30th November. So grab fast before everything back to it's regular price 

Yellow and Grey Indian Dress Fabric Set

Black and White Geometric Cotton

2. All the READY to SHIP products are on 20% Off  and the rest is 10% off (code: Earlyxmas10) until 30Th November. 

Don't you love this Tula Pink Wallet?

I really has fun making this Wallet. The pretty pink and lavender from Tula Pink Fox Field line is really pretty. 

I added the dangling zip accessories at the back. I bought the jhumka last week and happened to have a matching one.

I added medium length strap, it will be really cute to carry this around when you want to go minimalist. 

3. My pattern is on SALE in CRAFTSY  only. 

Family Passport Holder PdF Pattern 

In the meantime, I'm writing a couple of patterns. Hopefully I will be able to complete it soon. 

Thank you for stopping by

Happy Thanksgiving

It was a good week

Yes, it was a busy week for me. Inspired by Sarah of Confession of a Fabric Addict post  Make a List Monday, I started noted down my order list last Monday. And I'm glad I did, because I could cross few orders off the list!

#1. Necessary Clutch Wallet in Rustic and Black & White. 

I love this handwoven ikat! The one I made earlier I gifted to hubby's niece. It's such a versatile clutch. I'm currently using one too. 

#2 . Ikat Supertote Bag to match the NCW

 And who doesn't like this bag? It's so spacious that you can carry everything in it. 

This time, instead of using grey burlap, I used handwoven grey linen. It's such a beautiful fabric. The texture itself give a bag so much of character, isn't it? This  ikat tote bag is perfect to carry while traveling. 

#3. Personalized family Passport holder

This African inspired print is one of my favorite print. It's unique and colorful. The customer wanted to be personalized with the family name. 

I did the embroidery by hand. Personally I prefer hand embroidery any day. I love doing it and I wish I had more time to do. 

#4. Pink and Green Family Passport Holder

I had so much fun working on this passport holder. When the customer messaged me that she was originally from Shillong and now living in the UK, I was pleasantly surprised. In her words " Hi! I was browsing on Etsy looking for a large travel wallet to keep all our passports in for our upcoming holiday at hoe and your product came up. I almost fell off my chair when I saw your shop location!! Gauhati!! I come from Shillong and now stay in  the UK 😊😃 It is a small world!".

She chose the fabric combo from my fabric shop. working with the new fabric combo is always exciting. 

And I'm happy with how this passport wallet turned out. Such a happy girl color :)

Even though I'm not a "plan it all" kind of person, I think by making List every week or month can help me stay focus on my work because I tend to get easily distracted. 

What have you completed this week?

Until then,

Happy Sewing

Pattern Lists :

Family Passport Holder by ChezVies

Necessary Clutch Wallet by Emmaline Bags

Supertote by Noodlehead

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What is your favorite fabric?

Mine is cotton but whenever I go to fabric shop, I literally buying all kind of fabrics. I love everything!

Like this Rayon fabric. The Indigo color with splash of rustic and contract orange red was so unique. 

Indigo Red Shibori Print Rayon

When I see fabric, I will have a lot of ideas in my head , should I make a skirt, a dress, tunic or quilt or bag.

The texture is so soft and the shibori print is so pretty. I will usually parade it in front of my sons and both of them will roll their eyes "Mama, please that's enough" sort of expression. 

and here is another one

Dual Color Rayon

This is such gorgeous fabric. The patchwork-y style and the black/dark grey has the look of denim. 

What will you make with this fabric? 

Until then,

Happy Weekends

Women's Slim Wallet and Card Organizer

I like slim wallet that can fit in a lot of things. I made another slim wallet which was popular with young girls. 

Some of customers asked me if I can make slim wallet with more card slots. After playing with many designs I came up with this Women's wallet & Card Organizer

This pretty floral wallet can fit it 12 cards and even your phone. This is a perfect wallet to grab & go for a quick errand. 

what's more, it has hidden zipper pocket. Which I find quite handy to keep small things. 

I also added exterior zipper pocket!

The wallet is finished with machine binding on one side and hand stitch on the other side to give a perfect finish. I really prefer this method, because it made the wallet more sturdy and you don't have to worry if the stitch will give away even if the wallet is over loaded. 

The wallet is available here :

ETSY

CHEZVIES

Custom order with different print is available upon request.

So, start your christmas shopping early. 

pssst...I will have 10% off throughout November. Favorite the shop so you won't miss the announcement! 

Thank you for checking out my blog

Happy Sewing

{ New in the Shop} 241 Batik Sling Bag

I have this orange batik for a long time. It's one of those modern batik depicting Jakarta's landmarks and cultures. I always wanted to make bag with it but could not find a perfect pattern for it, until last week!

Well, Noodlehead pattern is always my favorite and this 241 tote was on my wishlist. I am glad I finally made it. 

It's perfect to carry around while you're on the go

2 pockets on the sides is very handy to keep your sunglasses or those brochures you pick up on the road

the slanted exterior zipper pocket is so cute and perfect to keep your bus/train card or small changes or even your hotel card when you travel.

I will definitely take this sling bag on my next trip. 

So, when you're planning your next holiday, don't forget to grab one of this bag. 

Now this bag is available for custom order in my ETSY shop 

{psst.. you like a customized bag. I have more fabric options} 

or you can just click this button below to buy:

Sewing with friends is FUN

Yes, it's lots of FUN cos you can always learn something new! 

Namrata of Bagstock {psst..she just opened her ETSY shop, go and take a look at her awesome bags!! }  and myself have been planning a bag sew-along since last year. Finally the chance came up after she told me about the new tote pattern from Bluecalla Pattern , the moonflower tote. 

In the beginning I was not sure whether to try it or not, but she convinced me that I should try and I can do it. After 2 days I decided to go ahead and buy the pattern, before the sale price ended ;)

and as it happened, my new handwoven fabric stock just arrived from the suppliers 

The fabric came with patchwork  border which just perfect for the moon  applique part. And even the orange patch is just the right size for the side pockets.

I used the bright orange cotton for the lining and used it as accent fabrics for the handle. 

the bag is very spacious. It has 2 interior pockets, one zipper and one slip halfmoon pocket which is very cute. 

This is just perfect for you, who like to carry around la lot  of things. The side pocket is perfect to carry your water bottle. Isn't it?

Namrata convinced me to try the zipper closure instead of the magnetic snap the pattern suggested. With her guidance and read THIS tutorial from Ikat Bag, I did it! Yay! 

if you are beginner bag maker and want to try this pattern, don't hesitate. Celine wrote a clear well written pattern with step by step pictures and included tips and tricks and even highlighted few important points. 

Absolutely agree with the quote!!

Thank you once again Namrata, we should do sew-along again soon-ish ;)

Until then,

Happy Sewing

Bags and Wallets

I finished few pouches,bag and wallet the past 2 weeks but didn't get around to blog it. 

First was this Gatherer Crossbody bag from Noodlehead  and wallet from my own pattern. I love  patterns. It's so easy to follow with clear step by step instruction. This is my second bag from Noodlehead

I used Indian linen for the solid and Japanese cotton featuring Sunbonnet Sue {my fave print!} .

I change the closure with this cute flap to match the wallet. 

Now, I need to stock more on that closure. I wish I could get all these cute hardwares supplies in India. 

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The first Noodlehead Bag I made was this Super Tote I made last December. This fastly become my "go" bag. It's roomy and since I like to carry so many things, this bag is perfect size. 

Finally I found a perfect pattern for my ikat fabric. 

the grey fabric is burlap or jute fabric. It's so gorgeous!!

I love ikat, be it handwoven or printed. It's just so pretty.

I even made a matching NCW clutch  from Emmaline Bags.

My bestie, Namrata of Bagstock  encouraged and helped me a lot while making this. She even sent me the rivets since my machine struggle a bit while sewing thick layers. 

And I love how it turned out !!

This one I gifted to my DH's niece. 

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All the bags and wallets are available for purchase in my ETSY shop

I know I'll be making more of these.

Until then,

Happy Sewing