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Category: Fresh From My Sewing Machine

February 20, 2024
Kathy
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Detailing Update on My Smartphone Wristlets

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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

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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

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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!

January 24, 2024
Kathy
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New Sling Style Backpacks Coming

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I’ve been working on sling style backpacks over the past weeks.

What I like about the sling style bag is that it is similar to a crossbody bag. It can be worn across your back or across your front. It has one strap connected to the top and can be worn on the left or right of the bag. The variety of ways to carry this bag makes it so versatile for any situation. It’s the perfect hands free bag.

This is the 1st of 4 slings bags the are completed and photographed. I love sewing this bag because it is a fun bag to sew, and the bag has so many pockets, compartments, and zippers.

The bag measures:  14 x 9 x 3 – not too big and not too small for day trips, hiking, busy moms, dog walking and everyday. This is Retro Style sling bag pattern from Kandou Patterns.

I liked the fun skier fabric and thought it would make a fun winter sling bag. I paired it with a dark teal blue faux leather for accents & strap. I used a white and gold snowflakes cotton for the inside of the pockets and the main compartment. The front zipper pulls both have a snowflake shaped pull. In the back, I used a regular dressmaking zipper so it doesn’t catch on your shirt or coat.

You can find this cute skiing sling bag on my SibStudioSewing Etsy shop. Enjoy!

November 6, 2023
Kathy
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Macaron Circle Handbag

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This adorable macaron circle bag is fresh off my sewing machine! I found this adorable fabric a while ago and set it aside because thought it would make a fun bag in a circle shape. At the time I had seen circle bags but they weren’t what I had in mind. Then one of my favorite bag maker pattern designers – Oro Rosa Patterns – released this fun pattern. I haven’t had time to make this bag until recently. And here it is!

The fabric is so adorable with pink, coral, green and brown macarons on a grey blue background. It is a cotton canvas that I found at JoAnne’s Fabrics. My 1st thought when I saw this fabric was a circle bag would be so cute and fun. It’s fun to see my idea come to life.

I paired the macaron fabric with a fun coral faux leather vinyl. I decided on rainbow hardware to make the bag fun and colorful. I had a fun circle smiley face zipper pull to add to the maracon circle theme – who doesn’t smile when they see a macaron!!

Of course I had to add polka dot fabric for the inside for lots more circle fun 🙂 There is a large zipper pocket as well as a slip pocket on the other side of the bag inside.

The bag measurements are 10 x 10 x 3.5 inches. The outer pockets on front and back of the bag are 7 x 6 inches – perfect for easy access to your phone and keys. The crossbody strap is removable and measures 46 inches. While it’s not adjustable, it is a good length for crossbody as well as a long shoulder carry.

This one-of-a-kind bag is perfect for your favorite macaron lover. It’s even on sale in time for Cyber & Christmas sales on my Etsy shop!.