CHEZVIES

Last week has been pretty busy for me. I finished a few order, working on a new stuff and also working on my website.

1. This Sunbonnet Sue wallet is now done and delivered to Tamil Nadu. It's been a while since I made Nuno wallet. I was looking at my Nuno wallet WIPS yesterday and I really need to start making more!

Here's the behind the seams video!

2. Trying out a couple more of DIY packaging for the keychains. I got the ideas from Instagram reels and Youtube Shorts. I think I like the one on the right with the part of the keychain exposed in the middle. What do you think?

Check my previous post on how to make the faux leather keychain!

Handmade Keychains

3. I finally bought Eco Tank inkjet printer and also bought HTV paper. Now I can make my own Iron on label and also do personalization for wallet. Here's the first one! I kinda like this result.

I was thinking to buy Cricut but it's a bit too high for my budget right now. This Epson printer works perfectly for me for now. Can't wait to do more personalization!

Personalized Family Passport Wallet

4. Sending out a few fabrics orders too!

Hand woven shot cotton fabrics

Floral Hand Block Print Fabrics

More block printed fabrics

5. A few random stuff!

Don't throw the selvage, use it as ribbon substitute for hanging tag! I kind a love it :)

Trying out new Indonesian Caramel Cake recipe I saw on Instagram! It turned out well and hubby loved it!

Had a meeting with Indonesian ambassador when she visited my city. She wanted to meet a few Indonesian who lives here (there are only 3 of us!!) and received lovely souvenirs from Indonesia! We had a lovely dinner and catching up on several news and issues. I am feeling very grateful.

That's all for today, thank you so much for stopping by!

Have a nice day,

Elvira

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Green embroidered trim keychain

Hello,

I've been a little bit under the weather in the past week. February weather is chilly and dry in here. This is the time when you feel warm and cold at the same time!

I made a few keychains for orders a few weeks ago and took photos and videos as I go along. So this time let's learn making keychain using faux leather!

If you're in India, you can purchase high quality faux leather from furnishing shop. There a few online too but in local shop, you might be able to purchase their sample pieces at a reduced price.

Materials:

- Faux Leather 2" x 12"

- Embroidered lace 1" x 12"

- Key fob - 1" wide

- Pliers

- Fabric glue (optional)

- Size 16 needle

- Teflon foot

Let's start:

1. Cut the faux leather and lace according to the measurement mentioned above. For keychain I would recommend a high grade sofa leather, because it's more durable! I have tried using cheaper one and not happy with the result.

2. Mark and draw a line at the center of the faux leather. Then fold the edges to the center and pin using wonder clips. DO NOT use pin. You can use alligator hair pins or paper clips too.

3. Using a teflon foot, sew along the edges of the faux leather with 1/8" seam allowance from the center.

It should look like this when finished and the width should be 1" wide.

4. Now carefully place the embroidered lace in the sewn faux leather panel. The lace should be placed on the side where the raw edges are sewn. Secure with wonder clips and top stitch carefully along the sides.

The front side

The back side should look like this.

5. Put the short end together and sew with seam allowance of 1/8". Back stitch at the beginning and end. Then apply fabric glue (optional). I like to use the glue to add additional strength and it also work great to prevent the lace edge from reveling.

6. Install the key fob carefully and use key fob pliers to finish it. If you don't have key fob pliers, you can use any wide mouth pliers and cover the key fob with thickish fabric (flannel or scrap batting worked best!). I have key fob pliers but the rubber came off :D.