Hello Handbag Junkies’ I’m still celebrating my Blogiversary for the rest of the month! And I’m showing my appreciation to several fans who engage with comments, shares and likes, so let me know you’re out there and have stopped by my site! The pop-up giveaways could happen on any of my social media sites! This week Instagram/Twitter winner is ~ Dawn @ DawnHillDesigns.com! She very seldom lets a day or…
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Fan Appreciation Month… And WordPress Winner!
Hello Handbag Junkies’ I’m celebrating my blogiversary all month! And I will show my appreciation to several fans who engage with comments, shares and likes, so let me know you’re out there and have stopped by my site! The pop-up giveaways could happen on any of my social media sites! This weeks WordPress winner is ~ Tunisia @ Tunisia Jolyn.com! She took time to comment on…
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,…
Holiday Textilbox Winner!
Congratulations to the Holiday Texilbox.US Winner! The Winner is: Debbie Ward Everyone, Thank you for participating in the Textilbox.US Giveaway! Anyone who wishes to purchase a textilbox will receive a 10% off discount code when you contact the company at http://textilbox.us/ or via email info@textilbox.us and tell them that you were referred by LaCartera. Congratulations again to the winner and have…
Shop Small Business – Saturday
After Black Friday comes Shop Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, but I love great discounts all the time. To show my appreciation to you, please use this 15% off voucher for your next purchase at LaCartera on Etsy! Enter the voucher code: LCARTS11 to receive the discount. Expires: February 28th, 2016. Share the news…
Too Haute to Shop!
Hello Handbag Junkies! I recently visited the Haute Fabric Store in Arlington, Virginia. And all I can say is WOW… This shop is amazing! I think they sell all of the Haute fabrics ever made there. I went without a plan expecting something to jump out at me, but there were so many fabrics that I couldn’t make up…
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- Why you need an Applique Pressing Sheet
So Sew Easy shares how to save time in the sewing room. “Sewing is a great hobby. You can pick up a quick project and sew for 10-15 minutes then come back to it tomorrow, next week, even next year. Or you can sit and sew full-on for the full weekend if you like. Your sewing…
Quilted Gift set~ Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
Handbag Junkies’ it’s my favorite time of the week again! I’m introducing the quilted gift set. It’s a mini quilted tote and the trifold quilted vinyl pouch. What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? The mini tote bag completes the gift set. It’s ready to fill with your hearts desire. I initially thought it would…
Sewing Tip- Pressing Tools
So Sew Easy shares her favorite pressing tools that will make your life easier! “I have collected a few (and others are coming soon in my sewing room.) I’m showing you my favorite tools and how I use them, to save you a bit of the learning curve”… Read more here… Is there a product, or…
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!
Sewing Tip- How to sew Double Ended Darts
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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