Velvet Ribbon

Hi friends, I made a tote bag with inner pockets and it was easy and fast to sew.  I used stashed fabrics and notion. The main fabric was medium weight suede with floral prints and cotton lining. The polyester strap handle was leftover from my previous bag and still have some yards for next projects. The final size of the tote bag is approximately 42 cm width x 36 cm length. Perfect size for petite 😊 I was glad I decided to add pockets in this tote bag, so useful 😍 The two pockets were made from a piece of fabric and stitched in the middle. So easy.  Here is the measurement details, The sewing process was enjoyable, easy and fast. And the pictures below shows the step by step how I made it: The tote bag is done and I really like the pockets. And the last picture of the finished tote bag. Thank you ...

Hi there, I finally finished a wool cardigan and happy with the final result. This cardigan is so comfy and easy to wear. I'm sure I will wear it a lot daily.  For the pattern, I used Burdastyle cardigan pattern 09/2019 size 38 but I changed the finishing with facing, skipped the belt and shortened the sleeve length. And for the fabric, I used a wool blend I bought in the local shop last year. I felt good I managed to use stashed fabric instead buying new one. The original pattern from Burdastyle looks lovely and the belt adds something more but my everyday life is so simple and I don't really think I need a belt.  Also, I decided to finish the cardigan with facing because my fabric was a bit thinner, I fear I will mess up if I follow the original finishing. As I like this pattern so much, I will look for thicker texture fabric next time and make exactly like the original pattern. Here is the fabric pieces after cutting and I fused the facings with fusible interfacing before s...

Hi there, I finally took pictures of the finished shacket that I was working since November last year. The idea of making this shacket was to fill a gap in my winter wardrobe, I will use it as a layer to keep me warm. The winter in Macau is mild most of the time and this shacket will get a lot of wear. For the fabric, I used linen blend in grey, I bought it from the local shop and it was in my stash for two years. And for the pattern, I used Burdastyle jacket 107 09/2023 size 38. This is my second version of the pattern. As usual, the process started by sewing the front and back pieces together. I fused a fusible interfacing on one side of the placket, pin and sew to the center front, I did it on both sides. I pinned and sewed the collar and the collar stand together. And then, pinned and sewed to the neckline. As shown below, in a clockwise direction.  In a clockwise direction, I pinned the remaining p...