So Sew Easy shares a tip on how to mark and sew double ended darts…”Have you seen this shape of dart before? It will typically appear at the waistline in a dress that doesn’t have a seam at the waist. You might find them on the front, on the back or both. They add in…
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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…
Photo of the day!
The baby hat and slippers are complete! I did learn how to make a rose for the hat to add a special touch. Now I need to deliver this set to its new home. I hope mommy will be happy. Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!
Monkey Business- Crochet Blanket Tutorial with Crochet Monkey Applique
I’ve been monkeying around with a crochet monkey applique. Some of you are interested in the techniques I use to create my crochet blankets and crochet appliques’. So I decided to make a general tutorial of this Toddler size blanket (53 inches wide x 46 inches length) and I included a photo video of the applique process. Now you can recreate this adorable…
Sewing Tip- How to Apply Metal Corners on Purse Flaps
Handbag Junkies the Bagmaker blog shares how to add metal corners as a finishing touch to a purse flap or wallet. Here’s an easy tutorial so that you can make your handbag look fabulous. Read more …. Save or Pin it for later! Is there a product, or a special technique that you love? Submit your sewing tip here for a featured spot! Stay…
The Weekend Bag- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello handbag junkies, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! Here’s a custom order I recently finished. This job required 20hrs to complete, but the end result is well worth it. I upcycled a leather jacket and combined the fabric to match one of the tote bags I made two years ago. What…
Photo of the Day!
Here’s the photo of the Day! Multitasking….enjoying the outdoors and starting another baby blanket! Stay Tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!
Sleepy Boo-Boo Bear Blanket Photo of the day!
The Sleepy Boo-Boo Blanket was a success! Mother-to-be really loved it. Now only three more blankets to go. Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!
Sleepy Boo-Boo Bear Crochet Applique
I’m so excited that I get to celebrate my first grandson’s baby shower today! I started the crochet blanket months ago along with a hat. I really had high hopes with creating a Noah’s Ark applique on the blanket, but my schedule and fear (mostly fear) stopped me in my tracks. So I crocheted a Sleepy Boo-Boo Bear…
The La Cartera Hobo Bag Takes a Road Trip
Originally posted on Living in Color:
As you may recall, I was recently the VERY lucky winner of La Cartera’s People’s Summer Choice Hobo Handbag. I was so excited when I won, then I received the bag in the mail and it was BEAUTIFUL! I love the wonderfully happy fabric (YAY COLOR) and matching zips.…
Sewing Addiction?
I think I have a sewing addiction! I finished the three “Flouncy Bouncy Skirts” by So-Sew-Easy and now I’m ready to make one of her dress designs and another cute skirt. As soon as I finished the last skirt I started looking for fabric… It’s official I’m addicted! I love this skirt, because you can dress it…
Hit or Miss Follow-up
Here’s a quick follow-up to show the skirt and my attempt to coordinate! Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!
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