Experimenting...

Whilst I am still designing surface patterns I am also experimenting with making products and trying new features!
I have been experimenting with magnetic poppers ... a smart and functional way to close bags and pouches!
I have also been trying out different shapes of zipped bags such as the image below with a boxed style bottom!

Fold Over Clutch Purses

I recently purchased some gorgeous dark brown faux leather or leatherette fabric and was desperate to get sewing with it!
So today I took a break from pattern designing and I made these two fun and practical folded clutch purses, with a cotton fabric on one side and the faux leather on the other!
I really enjoyed making these and am really pleased with how they came out ... this is definitely a product I will be making with my own printed fabric once I have finished designing!

In the studio this week....

I've had a lovely week making lots of little pieces in gorgeous fabrics ready to be uploaded to my Etsy shop very soon! .... here is a few of the handmade goodies made this week ...

                       

         

Using Iron on Vinyl

I really love the look of oilcloth fabrics and products however this is an expensive and specialist process! I began looking for possible ways of achieving a glossy, waterproof effect on my fabrics that I could do at home. I discovered 'iron on vinyl' and it literally does what it says on the tin!
Simply cut your vinyl to your desired size, peel off the backing paper, pop it on the fabric, then use the backing paper as a barrier between the vinyl and the iron and simply iron it on! Finally turn the fabric over and give it a quick iron on the other side too... and voila! shiny, waterproof fabric!
I made a little hanging pouch with my vinyl covered fabric pictured below!

Wimbedon Christmas Market!

Last weekend I was at Wimbledon Christmas market! It was really good fun and I look forward to doing a market again soon!!
Here are a few photos of my stall ...