1940's Weekend

A busy weekend at the 1940'sweekend in Melton Mowbray,

 and beautiful weather to go with it, Saturday being the better day but Sunday the rain held off until pack up time.

thanks to everyone that came and supported me and hope you had a great time with all that was going on, a  fabulous event.

I didn't get chance to take pictures of some of my makes, 

the peg bags, right in my top picture just went.... all gone!!

all my bags....gone, union jack cushions and bunting...gone.

I have a big to do list now.

        

loving the peach fabric below, a couple of my new fabrics of which there are quite a few, all on the list for future makes and kits, keeping watching.

 

Union Jack Cushion and Bunting.

Getting into the spirit of the queens jubilee this year so I designed this cushion and bunting combination, just a bit of fun.

if you look closely you will see that the red fabric is actually Alice in wonderland fabric which i just love!

I have simplified the union jack a little just to stop the confusion when sewing so it works for beginners too.

the bunting is a quick and must addition to the design, we all need a bit of bunting in our lives don't we!!

this kit comes with all you need to complete the project including all fabrics, zip, wadding, bias binding, full written and photo instructions and is available from my Etsy shop, or message me.

  

 

Sewing Bag, On the Go.

On the go sewing bag 

oh my I love this fabric and I love this bag, a gal can never have too many bags, I wish I could find a crochet or wool fabrics, that would be just perfect!!

I like to go out and about with my sewing or crochet, this bag is just perfect for an outing to meet friends for lunch and an hour or two's craftiness!

its big enough to fit some hand sewing, my hexie cushion cover for one thing, or a couple of balls and a hook for some crochet granny squares.

my squares are fussy cut a little, just to get some of them with a full sewing machine on but not all, some quilting, 1/4 inch on either side of my seams makes a great stitch detail.

and a hand made little tag just finishes it off nicely!

lined with some bright pink to pick out the pink from the outer fabric plus I like to line things with lighter colours, much easier to find things lol

     

 

Rainbow Hexagon Drawstring Bag

Who doesn't love a bit of bag making, one of my favourite things to do, keeps e busy, keeps me sane, and you could always do with another bag for something or other!

A popular design in new fabrics (as happens a lot round here)

loving this colour combination for such a handy bag.

with 6 outer pockets around the hexagon base, a handy bag for crafty bits, makeup, a wash bag, baby bag, whatever you want it for.

available in kit form from my Etsy shop here take a look at all the other great kits on offer.

a great bag to make, its 12" tall so a decent size and not too difficult so suitable for intermediate sewers.

also good for beginner's with guidance, i am always on hand to help.

    

 

The Hobby Bag

The Hobby Bag

I designed this bag a few years ago, its a very popular kit, and the reason for so many fabric changes.

available here

 Its the perfect size for on the go project bag, I have quite a few of these bags hanging around lol, with projects in waiting to be picked up and just taken on an outing, a crochet project to meet the crochet girls for lunch out and couple of hours crochet after in our favourite cafe.

One has all my sewing threads in, another has an applique quilt project in

people have used them as make up bags and baby bags, whatever you want it to be for.

and now its in the hedgehog fabrics, love it

 

  

Pocket Pouch Tool Bag

 I love a new design and this one has kept me busy over the last couple of weeks,

The kit is available here 

and has everything you need to complete the project including all the wadding and interfacing, nothing annoys me more than getting a kit then have the wadding or something else missing to hold up play lol

This bag opens up flap and has two zipped pockets sewn into the inside of the outer bag, it then has 4 flip zipped pockets, so plenty of room to hold all sorts of wonderful things, great for any hobby, cross stitch, crochet, sewing, kids crafts, makeup jewellery .....the list goes on.

it comes with all you need to make plus written and photo instructions, plus if you need me to advise just get in touch.

February 2022

Christmas 2021 is done and gone thank goodness, January 2022 is done and gone thank goodness, 

not much to say about January, depression, as always, not much sewing! 

I find it hard in the dark months of the new year to do much at all apart from wish them away, the bag which I love was made during December then the machine was put away for the holidays and didn't come out again until last week, 20the January when I made these notebooks, one for an order, that made me get the machine out!! and lovely project broke the  no sew time!!

love making these notebooks and just ending up where I end up.

I did then go on to make a new design bag which I will post about separately.

for now I am in countdown for the retreat, moved and moved again to February 19th, 18 days and counting, think I like it this time of year, something to look forward to and get me through the dark days of these couple of months!! 

bring it on!!

 

The Beach Bag

Love this big bag, just perfect for those staycation days out, lovely and big to fit all the bits and pieces you need in a fab fun fabric.

full kit with written and photo instructions available here

Lets Sew It

it has everything you need to complete the project including Bosal wadding.

with the gorgeous tie top feature so you can fill it to your hearts content without worrying about closing it, it will all fit it!!

  

it has the fab front and back pockets for your book or magazine, a must for a relaxing time on the beach while the family play in the sand.

it also has an inside zipped pocket to safely keep your purse, phone and car keys

 

 

Another couple of remakes in new fabrics, 

the hobby bag and the medium drawstring tote, both popular bags that i have had to remake with new fabrics.

the hobby bag is a great size for the smaller craft project, or for a take out bag.

i use mine for all my sewing threads, so when i go out i just pick it up and go.

Lets Sew It

this gorgeous little drawstring tote, i just love this one,  can be used as a hand bag, a lunch bag, its great for whatever you need, just love it, this also comes in a ballerina fabric for the little girls.

 

New fabric remakes for these designs.

a very popular design.

i have so many of these project bags, great for out and about not just crafting although i use them for crochet projects so i can leave then in the bag until the item is finished.

available to buy in kit form from Lets Sew It

   

i also revisited this workshop from a few years ago, new sewing machine, get to have a go with all those wonderful stitches, this is the perfect project to do that.

 

Popper pockets

just love these, great for when you are out and about crafting, not just sewing but for your crocket, wool, anything, just open up and fold down , then when your done just turn back up and popper them shut.

this kit and others available here Lets Sew It

i've used bosal wadding so they are nice and firm to stand up on their own even when empty and this is a linen rayon mix of fabric which also adds to the sturdy ness of them.

Kiddies Drawstring bag

Just love the spotty fabrics and they go so well with so many others, 

the robot and the Dino ones too, 

a couple of quick makes here and great bags for all sorts of things, an overnight bag for a trip to grandmas, toys, secret stash, washing !

with 2  pull strings so it closes nicely and doesn't work itself open again.

there is a kit available for these with full instructions.

here...  drawstring bag kits

 

 

Hobby Bag Revisited

 The Hobby Bag was created a few years ago and adapted as i went along, 

i have a few of them in my studio and every time someone comes in they say oh that's a lovely size we need a pattern.

so with time on my hands !! i am trying to catch up on all those projects and samples i have made  but that i haven't got round to doing the pattern for or kitting up

great for many things, i use them for my sewing threads, all in there and then when out and about just pick it up and go.

great for other things too, it holds 7-8 100g balls of wool so a great crocket or knitting bag as well.

pockets for all the bits and pieces and away you go.

Christmas Stockings

 My run up to Christmas involved designing and producing quite a few of these in kit form and made up, just loved making them and the gorgeous fabrics made it very easy.

the front of the stocking is padded with some wadding and then when backed it is lined and a hanger added.

a simple but very effective design and a lovely size too.

the kit alog with others and fabrics available from my shop Lets sew it