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October 23, 2024
Kathy
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Bacon and Egg Bag

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

How cute is this bacon and egg bag?!! If you are a bacon lover – this bag is for YOU!

Perfect for brunch, breakfast meetings, your favorite keto dieter, & bacon lover!

I just posted this new bag on my Etsy shop today! I am adding it to my current sale as well. This fun circle shaped bag has plenty of pockets outside and inside. It can be carried by the top handle or the adjustable crossbody strap.

It also features a sunny side up egg zipper pull and inside is egg yolk yellow and white polka dots!

As you can tell, I had a lot of fun making this bag đŸ™‚ It started with some photorealistic bacon cotton fabric that I’ve hung on to until the perfect bag idea came to me. The egg zipper pull synched the idea of this bag for me. I added a luscious black faux leather to pair with the bacon cotton. This one of a kind bag is ready to ship & can be found one my Etsy shop: SibStudioSewing

June 4, 2024
Kathy
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New Style Large Phone Wristlet

Posted in Fresh From My Sewing Machine, and Peeking Behind the Seam

I’ve been making large phone clutches and wristlets for years. I recently came across a fun pattern that I like a lot. It is very similar to ones I make, but has a few extras that bring the wristlet to another level.

This is the Tracy Wristlet by Lind’s Homemade Design and it is a fun update to my collection. This wristlet has a very cool feature on the back:

There are two d rings sewn in and riveted to the backside of the wristlet. It allows for a wristlet strap or adding a shoulder or crossbody strap to the bag.

This blue daises cotton canvas bag has both a wristlet strap as well as a matching shoulder strap. You can switch between either strap length, making the bag so versatile!

A pretty gold chain crossbody strap would be perfect on this bag! The other thing I liked about this bag is the inside double pocket. The slip pocket has card slots as well as a place for your cash. There is a zipper pocket inside as well.

I like the wider dimensions of the bag as well – it will fit more stuff while still being a small bag. It is large enough for any size phone.

You can find several of these wristlets in my Etsy shop already to ship. There are several more in progress as well!

February 20, 2024
Kathy
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Detailing Update on My Smartphone Wristlets

Posted in Fresh From My Sewing Machine, and Peeking Behind the Seam

This beautiful purple lilacs phone wristlet is the newest wristlet listed on my Etsy shop . I’ve adjusted my wristlet sizes to accommodate the current regular phone sizes. This will fit the iPhone 15, Samsung Galaxy S24, Pixel 8, and phones up to 6.25″ x 3.25″ .

The newer phones are the same width but are longer then earlier versions. I had some wristlets on my shop that no longer fit the new longer lengths. I have removed them from the shop.

I’ve looked at other bagmaker’s phone wristlets and have noticed zippers, and magnet closures. I’ve decided to stay with the velcro for people who prefer no magnets near their phone or credit cards, and for those who don’t want to fuss with a small zipper.

The velcro I use is heavy duty, and is triple sewn into the bag and fold over tab. I have customers who have been using their phone wristlets for years before they need are larger one for a new phone. The wristlets hold up well and the velcro is still working great.

The other thing that is different with my phone wristlets is I use satin as the lining. Years ago when I first designed this wristlet, I noticed cotton makes it harder to get your phone out or even pulls up with the phone. The satin lets you easily slide your phone in and out with ease. I continue to use the satin for that reason.

I have two more wristlets finished, waiting to be listed. Here’s a sneak peek:

The seashell and the mushroom wristlets will be listed this week. Enjoy!

February 2, 2024
Kathy
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Butterfly Sling Bag

Posted in Fresh From My Sewing Machine, and Peeking Behind the Seam

This pretty watercolor style butterflies sling bag is so bright and cheery! Perfect for all year color and hands free convenience!

I love the butterfly fabric. All the colors of the rainbow with butterflies. This bag is a great size: 9 x 7.5 x 3 inches.

I’ve mentioned why I like the sling bags so much – they are so versatile for carrying. They can be across backs, fronts, shoulder, and even around your waist. This bag also has a large slip pocket on the back of the bag for carrying phones etc . away from prying hands.

I had fun adding a purple striped zipper and a beautiful purple & green enamel butterfly zipper pull. I used a coordinating baby blue faux leather for the strap and accents.

Inside is a pretty green and white flower cotton lining. There is a zipper pocket as well as another large slip pocket.

I added D rings on both sides of the back so the bag can be used for left or right handed preferences. This awesome medium sized sling bag was made from the fun Pebble Mini Sling from Kandou Patterns. It is now posted on my SibStudioSewing Etsy shop if you would like to click on the link and take a look. Enjoy!

February 1, 2024
Kathy
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Camo Train Case

Posted in Fresh From My Sewing Machine, and Peeking Behind the Seam

This fun camo canvas bag is a hand held bag with an adjustable shoulder or crossbody strap. It can be used as a fun trendy purse or as a travel makeup bag.

The bag measures 8 x 6.5 x 6 inches. It is made with camouflage cotton canvas exterior. The strap is adjustable and removable, giving this bag lots of versatility of use.

I also like the handle on top. It makes it easy to carry when you don’t want the strap to carry the bag. The top handle is sewn and riveted for sturdiness.

Inside is lined with olive green and white polka dots. There are 3 pockets along the sides of the bag to hold small items.

This is a fun bag to sew. I love the shape and the size. It would definitely be a fun bag to use as a trendy purse – some of our favorite designers have vanity bags as purses in their collections.

And of course, it makes a great makeup or toiletry bag for travel with the shoulder or crossbody strap. This fun bag is the Teresita Train Case pattern from Oro Rosa Patterns. You can find this bag ready to ship on my Etsy shop. Enjoy!