From concept design, to sewing a prototype… The Yoga mat bags have finally emerged! A sewing photo journal of the finished yoga bags! I have a couple more yoga bags that are ready for assembly, before I use my hand-painted fabric. Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera !
Tag: Sewing
Boho Chic 2014-Hit or Miss; Fab or Drab?
Although, things may not turn out the way you would like ~ sometimes they turn out better than you expect! That’s my new motto inspired by the Boho Chic 2014… So, please tell me if you think it’s a Hit or Miss; Fab or Drab? Last year I designed this Boho Chic tote bag with warm brown colors….
Sewing Tip- Make your own piping!
Are you tired of buying piping? Have you ever thought about making your own piping for your sewing projects? So Sew Easy saves the day and shares the how to… Piping can be made ahead of time and stored, just the same way you make bias tape from fabric left-overs and save it for the perfect…
Yoga Mania
I’ve always thought of yoga to be a form of meditation and stretching exercises, but after I started working with a Yoga Instructor on a product line I soon learned that yoga can be good for your overall health. There are millions of Americans practicing yoga (Yoga Mania), and I wonder how did this enthusiasm get past…
Batik Templates
Step two is complete! I’ve decided on theses batik designs, and added color to my sketches. Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!
Batik Sketches-Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
Since I’ve been taking it slow, I decided to get started on some sketches for my next challenge of creating my own batik designs. The designs aren’t finished, but I thought I would share what I have before I transfer it to fabric. What do you Think? Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? Bring on…
Sewing Tip-Quick and easy gathering with Dental Floss!
Here’s a great tip from So Sew Easy How to do quick and easy gathering with dental floss! Have you ever tried to gather a longer fabric into a shorter fabric piece? Well Deby has…”No matter how careful I was, how slowly I did it, I kept on breaking my gathering threads. Over and over…
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…
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