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Mackerilla Design Sewing Patterns PDF’s have been picked up by http://epursepatterns.com/ !!! Should be up and running soon on their site!!! I am back in action sewing! It’s been a long weary year. We had a close friend who recently … Continue reading
Posted in crafts, creative, Design, handbags, sewing patterns
Tagged cancer, clothing, creativity, dealing with death, DIY, home, PDF files, sewing, sewing patterns, style
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Quilt your own!
Why buy some pre quilted cotton fabric when you can make your own! I have a bunch of fat quarters just waiting to be made into some bags! Too light and soft for exteriors of the bags so I slapped … Continue reading
Posted in accessories, Design, DIY, handbags, sewing
Tagged cotton, dogs, fabric, quilts, red fabric, sewing
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An oldie but a goodie!
This design is called the “Jill”. Named after a dear old friend that has passed away since the inception of this bag. She wanted something long and lean to hold her checkbook and her wallet. So this is what I … Continue reading
Posted in creative, Design, DIY, handbags
Tagged bags, custom design, designer, gifts, purse, sewing, Upholstery fabric
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I just finished these two bags! These are already claimed! BUT…………..I will be making more! The handles are leather and USA made. These are the ones I get from the ladies of Homestead Heirloom LLC. Got them a few years … Continue reading
Posted in creative, Design, handbags
Tagged buttons, carpet bags, clothing, cotton fabric, cowboys, designer bags, designs, exterior pockets, flowers, homestead heirloom leather handles, leather bags, leather handles, magnetic closure, pockets, roomy pocket, sewing, style, Upholstery fabric, vintage buttons
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Working with ultra suede
working with ultra suede fabric is nice for the reason that it’s thin enough not to bog down your sewing machine. But….it can stretch a wee bit while seeing. So make sure everything is cute exact and you pin the … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, handbags, sewing
Tagged DIY handbag, faux leather, handbags, making a handbag, purple fabric, purses, sewing, Ultra suede fabric
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Workin on sumthin!
I am putting together a newbie! I am making a carpet bag with leather handles. So far so good! I am one to just go for it and not make a muslin sample. I always either cut out a pattern … Continue reading
Posted in creative, Design, handbags
Tagged Alexander Henry fabrics, bags, carpet bags, fabric, leather handles, purse hardware, sewing, upholstery
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Zippies!
One month til holiday craft show season is here! My friend Debbie and I have been collaborating on some items for upcoming shows! We are striving to upcycle the coolest fabrics into zippered pouches and totes!
Project Bag in Rozzelberry Fabric!
I just finished this Project bag sample for my Sewing Pattern cover. Now that I have this one done and my Indie Shopper bag sample completed. It’s time to have them professionally photographed by my sister Janet Allinger. She is … Continue reading
Posted in crafts, creative, Design, Designer, DIY, graphics, handbags, knitting, patterns, sewing, sewing patterns, Totes, Uncategorized
Tagged Bag, cat, cover image, curious george, devon rex, fabric, george, graphic designer, janet allinger, photography, pose, Project, Rozwell, shopping bag
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Make a Tink Tote!
This is my Indie Shopper tote bag in the fabric I designed of my dog Detective Tinkerton! One yard of either heavy weight cotton canvas or the linen canvas of this Spoonflower fabric is all you need for the exterior … Continue reading
