So many textiles so little time! With more than 20 textile shops on Arab Street, Singapore, I am on the lookout for the unusual prints that I would never find at my local fabric store. Each fabric shop has its own niche. Looking through bolts of fabrics is a blast. I’m in love with cotton…
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 2
Before I share more of my favorite finds today,I thought the picture of the Masjid Sultan Mosque was in order. It is the focal point of Arab Street, Singapore. This is a view from the opposite side of the street. Here are more of my favorite finds from Khym’s Collection on Arab Street, Singapore. My all…
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 1
My search for Treasures in Asia immediately led me to Arab Street in Singapore! Those of you who follow me know that it’s all about the “purse” and textiles for me. Arab Street is known for textiles and restaurants! So it would be the most unlikely place to find a very unique artisan specializing in…
A Room With A View
This is the first post in my “Searching for Treasures” series. I’m hunting for textiles and artisan techniques in Asia. Where I will end up is part of the fun while traveling. So this is the series you don’t want to miss. A room with a view. … Stay tuned there’s more to come from…
Sewing Tip-How to Clean Your Serger Machine
What a great tip on how to clean your Serger machine submitted by Sew What’s New! Learn to clean and maintain your home sewing machine to ensure years of use and enjoyment! Seriously, it’s gross in there. You really ought to clean it out. Once you click on the link scroll down the page to see…
The Purple Delight- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’ve been busy finishing my Mother’s day orders! This is the best custom order, because I got to create whatever tote bag style I wanted! So here’s the Purple Delight! What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab…
Sewing Tip-How to sew a bias facing for a neckline or arm holes
Here’s a great tip from So Sew Easy on how to sew a bias facing for a neckline or arm holes! Do you have garments you’ve either made or bought that have facings? How do you like them? Some of mine seem to work well, others are too big, floppy, irritating, show through to the…
A New Adventure for LaCartera!
The Bedford, VA boutique closed this week, and it’s time for a new adventure for LaCartera! This is not a sad or disappointing time for me, because I gave it a try, and the location was not a good fit for my product. Since the opening of that location, I’ve sold more on Etsy, and to clients in the Washington, D.C….
Blue Tropical Explosion – Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, it’s my favorite time of the week… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’ve been busy this week working on custom orders and adding to the “Tropical Explosion Collection”. So now I’m happy to Introduce the Blue Tropical Explosion! What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? I used a fabulous painted…
Sewing Tip- How to Design a Sewing Pattern
Here are some great tips on how to design a sewing pattern! So Sew Easy shares how she develops a pattern from the early stages of the idea through to pattern development, testing, and the production of the samples. “When I look at it like this, including the time taken and all of the materials used in the process, it’s a…
Have you found an I LOVE you gift for Mother’s Day?
We can never have too many handbags right? Well Mother’s Day is approaching! Have you found an I LOVE you gift for Mother’s day? Free shipping on all purchases in my Etsy Shop until April 30th, 2014. Use this code when you place your order “LCARTAMOM” for domestic purchases only. Stop by and say hello….at https://www.etsy.com/shop/LaCartera Stay…
The Color Experiment – Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! The color experiment encompasses geometric shapes, color, stain ribbon and vinyl. I wanted to incorporate a different color ribbon to the mix of colors that would give it a boost. So I created this small cross body purse mixing textiles in (10″ width x…
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