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March 6, 2025
Kathy
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New Shopping Site: Sibstudioartsewing.com

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I’ve mentioned I was working on opening up a Shopfy shop in addition to my Etsy shops. It’s been slow going, but it is up and running. As of right now, I have just my art work posted for sale. My sewing bags, wristlets, & more are coming onboard shortly. I will continue to have both my Etsy shops up and running, and this new website will be in addition to the Etsy shops.

The name of the shopify shop : SibStudioArtSewing.com Take a peek and see what you think!

As frustrated with Etsy as I get, it is very easy to open an Etsy shop and get started. Shopify caters to all big brick and mortar and tiny shops like mine. It’s overwhelming to get started and get the hang of it. But I did it, and I’m up and running. 🙂

Etsy has a limit on their seller covered pricing. This is fine for most of my items – both art & sewing. But I do have a few paintings that are over the pricing. Sibstudio Art & Sewing will allow for some of my higher priced paintings. It will also easily let me showcase my work for some side projects I am working on.

I also wanted to add some accessories like straps and tassels to my sewing shop. It’s difficult to set my Etsy shop to allow this without it looking overly cluttered & messy. I will be able to create sections for the accessories without cluttered up the whole site. I also want to explore some different sewing, again without cluttering up my Etsy shop.

So new things happening around here! I will keep you up to date as I include my sewing on the new site. I will continue to sell on my Etsy shops – SibStudio & SibStudio Sewing! This new site will be in addition to the Etsy shops.

March 3, 2025
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Glitter Bowler Bag

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

Isn’t she gorgeous?!

This sparkly, rainbow light catching glitter bag is just stunning! It features a top handle strap as well as a removable chain strap. The glitter vinyl catches the light as a rainbow reflection. I love the design of this bag as well as the glitter vinyl. This is a sturdy vinyl that will last and last.

Some of my photos are a little dark so I could catch the rainbow reflections of this glitter vinyl. The rainbow shimmer shows up in the light and at others times, the glitter looks more white with silver sparkles. Very fun fabric!

it’s a nice size 7 x 9.5 x 4 inches. Perfect for all day into evening. Double zippers allow for quick opening of the bag.

The top handle is both riveted and sewn in to make this a sturdy top handle. There are 2 D rings for the removable chain strap and for anything you want to attach such as tassels or charms.

Inside is fully lined with a bonded poly nylon which is water resistant and wipeable. This is my first time using a bonded poly nylon and I like the results.

There is a netted slip pocket on one side of the inside. Perfect to see what you slide in – a phone, keys, etc. The opposite side has not only a zipper pocket, but card slots and a bill slot for your cash and cards.

I used the Konin Bowler Bag pattern from Country Cow Designs which was part of a bag kit. the bonded poly nylon fabric is new to me and I wanted a chance to try it out. I also had been admiring this pattern and the glitter vinyl. I haven’t try doing a netted pocket as well, so it was a great way to learn some new skills and make a gorgeous bag!

This beauty is ready for purchase at my Etsy shop : Glitter Bowler Bag More bags coming too!

February 19, 2025
Kathy
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Purple Flowers Denim Zipper Tote

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

Here’s the latest bag that is finished and ready to take home!

This bag is so pretty in real life. It has purple, pink, and yellow crocuses, berries, and other flowers on a white background. The fabric is a beautiful printed denim – I just love the fabric! It would be a great bag for spring, Easter, Mother’s Day and of course, all year round!

I was designing my own pattern for a zipper tote bag when I came across this pattern from Merge Patterns. It was very close to what I was working on but I love this exterior zipper pocket design so I used this pattern to learn a new way with pockets. 🙂 I used this pattern a few weeks earlier on my Stars and Moon tote bag.

The size is great – 14 x 12 x 5 inches – not too big but big enough. The exterior pocket on the above and below photos shows the slip pocket between the two sewn in straps and a zipper pocket as well. I like having a outer slip pocket for phones. The zipper pocket is great for keys so they don’t fall out if the bag falls over in the car.

There is another slip pocket on the other side of the bag exterior. The straps are sewn in from the bottom to the top so this bag is secure and sturdy. The straps and handles are the same printed denim. The denim handles are comfortable when holding this bag.

Inside is a fun purple and gold swirl cotton fabric. There is a large zipper pocket and 4 slip pockets. Plenty of room for all your everyday needs! The top of the bag zippers up completely to keep your items secure.

This super pretty bag can be found listed and ready to order on my Etsy shop: Flowers Denim Tote More bags coming as well !

February 7, 2025
Kathy
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Black & White Bucket Bag

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I have several new bags sewn and ready to be seen in public. This black and white checkered bucket bag is the 1st of the group. Isn’t she gorgeous?

This is a beautiful shoulder bag that will take you from work to evening! Beautiful black faux leather paired with black and white checks & quilted flannel.

I saw this flannel at a nearby fabric shop and loved it! It’s a high quality soft flannel with lovely quilting. I was looking for the perfect bag design to show it off. The black faux leather is also a high quality vinyl with a slight texture and soft touch.

I had some ideas for what style bag I would use the quilted flannel and saw this fun bag pattern from Oro Rosa. Ah ha – the perfect bag for this quilted flannel!

This bag measures 12′ x 9.5″ x 6″ and is a great size for everyday use and not too large. It has a zipper panel closure. The long zipper lets you choose to carry the bag with the zipper panel closed or leave the bag fully opened like a hobo bag or small tote.

Inside is a fun black & white flower cotton. A large divider pocket is convenient for quick access to wallets, etc and divides the inside into 2 sections. There is also 2 slip pockets as well.

You can find this bag already posted on my Etsy shop : Click here . More bags coming shortly – stay tuned!

January 7, 2025
Kathy
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All Year Christmas Loves

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Coming this week – Christmas products!! Yes, you heard that right! 🙂

I got so far behind during the month of December – any one else have the same problem? As I was tiding up my workroom, I came across some Christmas fabric I had started to cut out for pre-Christmas. I know how many of you love Christmas all year long – so I decided to finish what I started. 🙂

This cutie is made from the last of a really fun photo realistic candy cane fabric. It is a makeup bag lined with red satin. Such a fun bag !

This makeup bag features beautiful poinsettias in white, pink, and maroon with touches of gold. It is lined with dark green satin. It’s so pretty! It’s definitely a Christmas all year round winner!

Lastly, a matching poinsettias phone wristlet. You could make it a set with the makeup bag, but it will look amazing on it’s own. This too has the dark green satin lining inside. Your phone will look festive all year round.

Looks for these beauties coming this week on my Etsy shop.