The perfect handbag accessory for a little girl that will complete her outfit during those special occasions! Somewhere we lost the classic fashion accessory for little girls 2-4yrs old. I remember my little white gloves and my little handbag and shoes that matched my dress, but times have changed! Here’s a quick 40 min tutorial on how to glam up a little girls…
Tag: diy purse
The Santorini Tote Bag PDF Feature
Pattern Pile has selected my Santorini Tote Bag PDF pattern as one of bags to sew for spring! Besides the Indie pattern feature it’s also listed in the top 10 sewing project section too. (Woot-Woot!) Click on the photo to see this and other amazing sewing projects. You can find the Digital pattern in my Etsy shop. Click on the following photo to get the…
Hello 2016!
Goodbye 2015! Thank You for your support, new friendships, & the blog posts I love to read. You are truly amazing! I look forward to more creative connections with you. Cheers to you in 2016! Let’s connect… Stay tuned there’ more to come from LaCartera!
Sewing Tip- Kraft Tex Paper Fabric
Have you Ever Heard of Kraft Tex? So Sew Easy explores the versatility of Kraft Tex, which is described as a paper fabric designed to be used in all sorts of mixed media, paper crafting, and sewing projects.When crumpled and washed or soaked, then it takes on a leather-like appearance and is ideal for creating bags, wallets, tags,…
Sewing Tip- How to sew With Vinyl
So Sew Easy shares sewing tips for sewing with Vinyl. ” I’m excited about sewing with this new material and making bags that look a little bit different. I’d heard that vinyl was difficult to sew with so I’ve been putting it off until I could assemble the right supplies. Before you jump right in, here are…
Sewing Tip-Easy way to turn a tube of fabric right side out
Turning a tube the right side out again once you had stitched the tube is pretty hard and it can get frustrating! It just all bunches up and gets too thick to turn. So Sew Easy shows you an easy way to get the job done. Read more here…. Do you have a favorite sewing product,…
Vinyl Cosmetic Bag Tutorial
This is a quick and easy cosmetic bag tutorial using two types of vinyl products! I’ve experimented with the clear plastic vinyl and the Heat bond fusible vinyl, which produced different results when used separately. Using only the clear plastic vinyl produced a bulky bag that was tough to handle. When I used the Heat bond…
Pink- 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 working on colorful cosmetic bags, and I’m still working on the right amount of vinyl and fusible vinyl to use, but I had to share another look. I will post a product review on the fusible vinyl soon. So while I aim for…
Very Inspirational Blogger Award!
Inspiration Nearly, ten months ago I started this blog, and my adventure to create handmade bags. I find inspiration for my designs in the most unlikely places. A scarf, or piece of furniture can inspire me. I Dream in color, and you never know where your dreams can take you. During my journey I have met some very creative bloggers,…
Upcycled Bow Clutch Tutorial
Here’s a quick and easy tutorial on how to upcycle two placemats into a cute bow clutch purse. Designed for only the essentials you need to carry to a wedding or night on the town. The party purse material only cost me $2.00. Super fun to make and so darn cute. Some of the pictures are a little dark –…
Grand Opening!
It’s official, I’ve finally opened my online Etsy Shop! You can find me under LaCartera or Click here! Please take a look, follow me and share with your friends. I still have more listings to create so check in often. After 3 months of designing, sewing, blogging, and social networking, I can say that I’m getting…
Upcycle Sunflower Purse Tutorial
The Sunflower Purse Tutorial is simple to make with two round placemats. The handmade beaded handles add extra interest to textured placemats. Materials Needed Purse: Two thin standard round indoor/outdoor placemats (14 inch length x 15 inch width) Thread should match placemats Lining fabric (your choice) Magnetic Closure Materials Needed Handels: 18 large wooden beads 16 medium beads 24 small…
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