Stiff Competition!

Guess what? I made another bag recently. Although I used the same patterns as my previous tombstone bag (here), the main difference is the leather that I have used. This was a thicker, stiffer leather and apparently, is the same

Stiff Competition!

Guess what? I made another bag recently. Although I used the same patterns as my previous tombstone bag (here), the main difference is the leather that I have used. This was a thicker, stiffer leather and apparently, is the same

The Canary Yellow Bag

I just had a chat with my sister recently and she has been feeling a bit down so I thought I’d make her a lovely canary yellow bag to cheer her up. I’ve been meaning to make her something for

The Canary Yellow Bag

I just had a chat with my sister recently and she has been feeling a bit down so I thought I’d make her a lovely canary yellow bag to cheer her up. I’ve been meaning to make her something for

Two Tone Tote

Not only is the title a tongue twister, the construction of this tote got me really worked up. Yes, it’s back to bags again. This bag was on my to-do list but was put on hold as I was busy

Two Tone Tote

Not only is the title a tongue twister, the construction of this tote got me really worked up. Yes, it’s back to bags again. This bag was on my to-do list but was put on hold as I was busy

No Sweat Sweater

So, I wanted a sweater and had some leftover fabrics from my sweatpants (here) but I didn’t want something I already had and wanted something easy to make. Sounds like a tall order, don’t you think? Well, this is when

No Sweat Sweater

So, I wanted a sweater and had some leftover fabrics from my sweatpants (here) but I didn’t want something I already had and wanted something easy to make. Sounds like a tall order, don’t you think? Well, this is when

Sport Luxe

Where are the bags? I took a break from making them last week as I was teaching a pattern cutting class on diagonal cutting. Many of you would have seen my diagonal trousers (here) that I made a while back.

Sport Luxe

Where are the bags? I took a break from making them last week as I was teaching a pattern cutting class on diagonal cutting. Many of you would have seen my diagonal trousers (here) that I made a while back.

Bag No. 3 Is Born!

I made another pattern for a leather bag and this time, I experimented with a stiffer leather and an over lapped stitch. I have also remembered to document the process including the pattern making. With the pattern, I decided to

Bag No. 3 Is Born!

I made another pattern for a leather bag and this time, I experimented with a stiffer leather and an over lapped stitch. I have also remembered to document the process including the pattern making. With the pattern, I decided to

TOTE-tally Fantastic!

I showed my leather back pack (here) at college the other day and everyone was impressed at the look and the finishing. I have even brought it out for a dry run and so far, it seems to be holding

TOTE-tally Fantastic!

I showed my leather back pack (here) at college the other day and everyone was impressed at the look and the finishing. I have even brought it out for a dry run and so far, it seems to be holding

The Leather Bag

I was working in college one day when I was told by my tutor that I was free to take some of the leather pieces lying around the studio store-room. It was donated by some leather company to the college

The Leather Bag

I was working in college one day when I was told by my tutor that I was free to take some of the leather pieces lying around the studio store-room. It was donated by some leather company to the college

The Gilliam/Maze T-Shirt

I love it when there is a story behind the fabric and even more so when you actually know the designer.  During the Liberty sale, I happen to see a very attractive piece of fabric which I though would look

The Gilliam/Maze T-Shirt

I love it when there is a story behind the fabric and even more so when you actually know the designer.  During the Liberty sale, I happen to see a very attractive piece of fabric which I though would look

Kisses!

I was out and about a lot recently, mainly to visit the Liberty store in London. Yes! The sale has started and I made a beeline for the fabrics department on the 4th floor to snap up some fabrics. I

Kisses!

I was out and about a lot recently, mainly to visit the Liberty store in London. Yes! The sale has started and I made a beeline for the fabrics department on the 4th floor to snap up some fabrics. I