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How to install metal rivets on your bags … the easy & inexpensive way!
*** Originally posted in the Lányos Handmade Shop Blog “Bag News”, just a bit of a technical problem over there and it leaked through here! 🙂 Tools: Some bag makers invest in a LEATHER PUNCH or HAND PRESS or a MINI PUNCH SET. I use a SEWING AWL. What you need will depend on your frequency of use, the number of layers and…
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Designin’ December 2019 – MORE Prize Sponsors!
Guess what I’ve decided? As you might know from this post here, I have four patterns to choose from to make my Designer Copy of my Designer Original – I am inspired by this Holly Fulton Spring/Summer 2015 Ready to Wear … … and I think the best choice out of my four patterns is…
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Designin’ December 2019 Prize Sponsors!
The replies are coming in from our generous DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2019 PRIZE SPONSORS! These are my favourite posts of the year – the generosity of these PRIZE SPONSORS just brightens up the blogosphere! No more delay – our DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2019 PRIZE SPONSORS! Check out their websites, browse around, pick out the prize you want to win!…
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One busy weekend after another!
… seriously 😁 who has time to sew … but they were wonderful weekends! Last weekend I discovered Dragon Alley in Victoria’s Chinatown. My sister @JCVArtStudio was one of the featured artists in “Art in the Alley” held by the Victoria Arts Council in Dragon Alley. I have lived here for 31 years and never…
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Inspiration … called DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2019!
For those of you not familiar with the DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER Challenge, this will be the 4th year now I’ve been coveting all the fabulous garments in the stores, magazines, online or on the runway. All the while thinking … “Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money?” Last DESIGNIN’…
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Sewing Jeans: Pockets and Fly Front
I’ve started on my Jeans! The fabric has been cut out and sitting in pile for a little while now. It’s about time! I’m using Vogue V8774 and a black denim with a bit of a stretch. I’ve made Jeans before here, and I already have a matching denim jacket here. This will be my…
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I’m back!!!
Did you miss me? It seems just a little while ago I packed my bag and my travel buddy, Jerry the Minion, and left my sewing machine behind. I did have a couple of weeks off there – it went by so fast. I had a blast! I made a few new friends on my…
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Celebrating Canada Day with a gift for you!
Today is the start of many days away from the office for me – my summer holidays! I’m almost giddy – so much so I want to share a small gift with you to celebrate … but more on that later! I’m starting my time off with careful planning of what has to be done…