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Author: Kathy

September 15, 2023
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Extra Long Phone Wristlets

Posted in Fresh From My Sewing Machine

I’ve had requests for vertical wristlets for those extra long phones. I usually make them as a custom order but I had a break between custom orders and sewed up a few to put up on my shop.

I make lots of horizontal zipper wristlets and bags for the longer phones. But I am always happy to make the longer vertical wristlets. These two cuties are already listed on my Etsy shop.

These two wristlets will fit those extra long phones like the iPhone 14 plus & phones up to 7 inches by 3.5 inches. They are exactly the same are my regular sized smartphone wristlets with the front pocket, key ring, and removable wristlet strap – just longer and slightly wider.

This fun wristlet is perfect for the STEM student, your favorite chemist, chemistry major or science teacher. The cotton fabric has all the best chemistry equations and beakers, flasks, etc.

This cutie features pumpkins and adorable jack-o-laterns, just in time for Halloween. Both are ready for purchase on my Etsy shop. Enjoy!

September 12, 2023
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Ironing interfacing backing

Posted in Peeking Behind the Seam

A peek behind the seams today. I’m bulk ironing interfacing backing to a new batch of wristlets and makeup bags. I cut out some more fall/Halloween items & today I am prepping them for sewing.

I use Pellon SF-101 for my interfacing. It gives the wristlets & makeup bags strength without a lot of bulk. This interfacing fuses with the fabric, giving it strength, so the final wristlet or makeup bag is sturdier and will hold up to everyday use.

The iron I am using is a Chi titanium ceramic. My last iron failed and my back up iron failed as well, – bad day for sure! I went on a trip locally to find an iron asap, and found this super iron. I didn’t know Chi made irons, but I figured since they make hair straightening irons, I’d try it.

Turns out I really like this iron. It gets hot, can handle being used for hours, and the ceramic plate doesn’t stick to the interfacing. or fabric. A really smooth ironing experience and it’s not heavy either. Not an endorsement, just my personal experience. 🙂 Enjoy your day!

September 8, 2023
Kathy
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New Makeup Bags

Posted in Fresh From My Sewing Machine, Peeking Behind the Seam, and Sewing: Finished Bags & Pouches

New makeup bags up on my shop this week:

How cute is this fabric? All your favorite getting ready to face the world supplies on light pink background. The inside is wipeable pastel pink fused vinyl.

Next is a cute nail polish pouch:

This adorable bag has nail polish brushes & bottles and lots of hearts on white cotton. Inside is wipeable pastel pink fused vinyl.

Lastly is a bag perfect for fall & Thanksgiving. makeup bag. This bag will be posted shortly on my shop: The makeup bags are 9 x 6 x 2 inches – perfect size for all your items.

More bags and wristlets for fall ready to be sewn and be listed to my shop! Stay tuned!

September 7, 2023
Kathy
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Butterfly Sketching

Posted in Art Work, and Peeking Behind the Easel

Working on some butterfly sketches for a new painting.

I typically use an H pencil for sketches. It’s easy to lightly sketch out shapes & details, and then erase as needed. I erase a lot in my early sketches as I change my mind, or remove guideline shapes.

I have a canvas started for a butterfly & butterfly bush painting. I am reworking the background and deciding on which butterflies I will use in the painting. Right now my butterfly bushes have quite a few butterfly varieties as well as lots of bees. Lots of choices to consider!

July 20, 2023
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New Wristlet and Last Days of Shop Sale

Posted in Fresh From My Sewing Machine, and Sale

Don’t miss the twice a year that I mark down wristlets and cosmetic bags! My entire Etsy sewing shop is 10% off for Christmas in July Sale. I have been adding some new wristlets – a few more to come!

The bicycle wristlet and the periodic table wristlet are already listed and ready for purchase. The summer garden flowers wristlet will be listed later today. More to be sewn and listed shortly!