Tag: featured

  • Which Fabric Face Mask pattern do I like the best?

    Which Fabric Face Mask pattern do I like the best?

    Well … I’m blogging over at the Lányos Handmade Shop this weekend. If you would like to learn the answer to that question, and more importantly leave your own opinion, head on over here! Thank you! Oh! While you’re over there, don’t forget to sign up for “The Bag Blog”, the Lányos Handmade Newsletter –…

  • Fabric face masks and a “Bad” Day, that was actually a “Good” Day …

    Fabric face masks and a “Bad” Day, that was actually a “Good” Day …

    Just before I get into my “Bad” Day, that was actually a “Good” Day, I’d like to recap the deal on my Fabric face masks: I still have a few left, a few cut out and lots of 100% cotton fabric to make more. Just email me at lanyoshandmade (at) gmail (dot) com or message…

  • Fabric face masks, an unusual turkey, and old chocolate …

    Fabric face masks, an unusual turkey, and old chocolate …

    Weird opening, huh? Starting to sound like the story of my life! 😂😂😂 No worries! Recently, I was asked by a friend if I would make a mask for her mom. So I asked around and a few other people wished to have masks too. So began the journey. I ended up being buried in…

  • How to install metal rivets on your bags … the easy & inexpensive way!

    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…

  • One busy weekend after another!

    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…

  • Celebrating Canada Day with a gift for you!

    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…

  • Gemma©️ Bag Pattern Testers!

    Gemma©️ Bag Pattern Testers!

    It’s been a busy few months for Lányos Handmade. Lots was accomplished. The Gemma© Bag was finished and released! It was great fun and now I am happy to share the Lányos Handmade Gemma© Bag Pattern with you, over at my new shop Lányos Handmade: I want to introduce you to my wonderful team of…

  • Pure chaos!

    Pure chaos!

    It has been a busy few weeks!  I was being a whiny baby because our fridge was on the verge of dying.  We started by looking at about six different brands, about four finishes and about three different styles.  Ugh!  Can’t they just give me an exact replacement for the one I had and loved…