Have you struggled with punching holes in your sewing or craft project? If SEW the Strengthened Punch Plier is just what you need in your sewing kit! If you apply rivets, snaps, studs, or need to start holes in thick layers of fabric or other craft projects you may want to look at this a little closer. With this revolving…
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Clear Vinyl – 5 Things you Should Know : Sewing Tip
How to sew with clear vinyl so that your projects don’t come apart and can withstand frequent use. Here are 5 things you should know before you start your sewing project. Selecting vinyl for your project is important – here are a few examples of the vinyl thickness or gauge needed for your projects: 6 gauge –…
Friday Spotlight- Leather Mini Clutch
The leather mini clutch is now available in my Etsy shop! Here’s the link to the listing click here… or you can click the link to my Etsy shop link located on the sidebar. I found plenty of cowhide leather that would be perfect for this little beauty. The colors available are Red, Bomber Rust/Brown and Bomber…
Photo of the Day!
I’m looking forward to finishing my next leather mini.😍👜 After spending time with my grandson it’s back to business. Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!
Photo of the day!
The next leather scrap project is coming along. Not sure which direction the stripe will be turned this time. Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!
Leather Mini: Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
Handbag Junkie’s it’s my favorite time of the week again! I’m introducing the Leather Mini. It’s a wallet, a pouch, or a mini clutch. What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? I’ve been longing to use my leather scraps from upcycled projects and the leather trim remnants I found at my…
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 5
While searching for treasures in Malaysia at the Central Market, I found the most delightful young lady, and purse designer named Emmy! Emmy is a kiosk owner of 💜 absolutely Emmy💜 and her purse designs are absolutely adorable! Emmy decided to leave her 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. job to pursue her handmade handbag dreams in…
Tropical Explosion- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’m inspired by all of my mixed media artist friends, and with a little coaxing from a friend I created this “Tropical Explosion” cross body purse! My first mixed textile purse. (10″ width x 8″ length) What do you think? Is it a…
Tips for Sewing Leather
The love hate relationship I have with sewing leather has forced me to seek help to improve this relationship. My problems were solved with a simple can of WD-40 and a leather sewing needle. That’s right WD-40, or you can use sewing machine oil. I read through many tips and watched YouTube videos that suggested buying a roller foot, or walking…
E-Tablet Clutch- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! You get the first look at the e-tablet clutch! The perfect clutch to carry your electronic tablet, Kindle, and much more. What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? I used the toggle button, zipper and zipper…
Upcycle Biker/Trucker Wallet
Using a $7 thrift store find, I have upcycled a (like) leather jacket to a Biker/Trucker wallet. I love the look! Tell me what you think. Of course the (look like ) leather is not the best fabric to work with. It feels smooth to the touch. I would even say that my sewing machine…
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