Very very very very very late birthday present

Hi! Here's a bag I made for my Aunt, for her birthday. I only finished it a couple of weeks ago, and her birthday was in August, but it's the thought that counts? :-s Well anyway, I fell in love with the antique Singer fabric, and love how it goes with the gold-streaked cork. Hopefully she likes it too!

Fabric:
Gold-streaked cork fabric
Sewing With Singer Fabric Panel Blocks, Antique Sewing Machines by Robert Kaufman


This is the Koda Cross Body Bag, a free pattern by Huff 'n Cuffs.

First Time Testing New Patterns!

Hi! I was recently asked to be one of the testers for two new bag patterns by Huff  'n Cuffs! I was a bit nervous, but I really enjoyed the whole experience, and hope to get the opportunity to test more patterns in future! Anyway, the patterns are the Ruby Handbag and Lila Wristlet.

I made the Ruby first, but I think the vinyl I chose was too stiff for the curves. I love the frog fabric though, and I like how it turned out, for a first attempt.

 

 

 

I made another two Rubys, one with a much softer faux leather, and one with denim. I think the denim worked best, but I like both of them.

 

 

Here's the Lila. I was really nervous of this one, because I hadn't tried making card slots before, but it was actually quite straightforward. I love this little wristlet!

Fabrics:
Yoga Frogs by Robert Kaufman
Green Vinyl
Yorkshire Blooms Blue by Brenda Walton for Blend Fabrics
Black Faux Leather
Wise Owls Fuchsia - Firelight collection by Cotton & Steel
Black Denim
Winter Garden Dark - Winter Garden Collection by Lewis and Irene
Star Seed Claret - Winter Garden Collection by Lewis and Irene
Seed Heads Green - Winter Garden Collection by Lewis and Irene

Fox Koda Bag

Hi! Here's a bag I made for my friend Chris, who loves foxes. She chose the fabrics - different fox fabrics for the outside and lining. It's longer than my usual Kodas, to fit more foxes in on the panels!

Fabrics:
Faux leather
'Fox and The Houndstooth' Grey Foxes 100% cotton fabric, by Robert Kaufman
Lining: 'Happy Foxes In The Garden' Fox polycotton