New design for the spring season

Yesterday I introduced a brand new design to my shop, a fold over zippered clutch for everyday, formal and special occasions. The clutch is 26 cm tall, 13 cm if folded in hald, and 24 cm wide at the top with 20 cm zipper. Sturdy fusible interfacing makes this purse keep its shape and generous, 5 cm wide bottom makes it roomy enough for all your essentials.

First clutch is made from soft cotton corduroy in vibrant robin's egg blue, paired with dark olive green corduroy and a patch in bright red canvas, decorated with linen lace trim. Perfect for wearing with jeans or a colourful dress.

Second one, made from pale aqua floral jacquard and golden mustard upholstery fabric is more formal, for an evening out or ven for a wedding day. It is decorated with a delicate cream lace trim and etched button.

New year, new projects

Hello again,

I hope everybody had a smooth transition into the 2012 leap year (what will we do with that extra day!), may it be a happy, creative and prosperous year for all!

A friend of mine asked me to design a diaper/nappy bag for her sister-in-law, who is expecting a baby. So I started my new year with a new bag - so far I have made a sample bag to test the pattern and I am quite happy with the result, so much that I intend to make more of these bags for the shop.

I used one of my happy printed cotton canvases by IKEA for the exterior (they are sturdy and washable) and lined it with black lightweight canvas and matching printed canvas for the pockets.
There are two larger pockets on one side of the interior for nappies, wipes, creme, etc., and a swivel hook to attach a dummy or a small toy you don't want to lose. On the opposite side there are three smaller pockets for bottles, tissues and other necessities plus a zippered pocket for valuables.

Both exterior and interior have folds for more volume so there is plenty of room for some extra baby clothes, bibs and other little things a mom might need in a hurry. All fabrics are interfaced and seams reinforced, the bag closes with a magnetic clasp and has adjustable shoulder strap.

The bag is 30 cm (12") wide on top and 35 cm (13.5") tall. I intend to make a matching foldable changing mat that fits in the bag, more pictures to follow...

And to get in the mood for coming spring season, I purchased some cherfull green and beige prints on white canvas and matching green lining - for a large tote perhaps or smaller hipster bags.

Valentine's Day is approaching as well so I better stop writing this post and start cutting out some nice little zippered pouches...

See you soon!