The double frame purse

It took me a little while to work out how to make a double pouch but after quite a bit of trial and error I managed it. The challenge was to use the same technique as with the normal pouches (i.e. to sew outer and inner(s) together by turning them inside out in an effort to keep a clean edge near the hinges).

I used the wonderful transistor radio print fabric from Melody Millers Ruby Star collection with a colour coordinated lining.

 This purse is fairly large with 4.5" length and 6" width and makes a really good money purse and can be found in the shop here.

The shocking pink bespectacled make-up pouch

And another pouch (and plenty more to come as I am on a role)....

This one is made from lovely Echino linen and shocking pink with a bespectacled deer.  Another cuty in my opinion. This one is even larger than the 'ouch pouch' from a few days ago as the frame is slighter longer on the side. So even more space for make-up or sewing equipment or.....

In the shop under this listing.

Sold.

The ouch pouch

Recently I have started to make a few frame purses again and a few other beautiful yet practical small craft items that are ideal gifts for the upcoming Christmas season. You know the sort of stuff I did for the craft fair that I attended in 2012. I was going to be at the Kew Christmas fair but had to pull out due some family related issues.

But that isn't going to stop me producing a few things that I will be putting into my Etsy shop bit by bit.

So meet the 'ouch pouch'.  This has got to be one of the cutest things I ever made and it is not only lovely and funny but also practical. The idea though isn't entirely mine but stems from Nova from 'a cuppa and a catchup who a while ago made a draw-string bag embroidered with 'ouch-pouch' for one of her relatives who went of to university.

For my 'ouch pouch' I used really strong vintage linen that I have still from my grandmother and appliqued a red cross on one side and embroidered 'ouch pouch' on the other side. 

This purse is made using one of my larger frames (6" by 2.5") and is just perfect for a small travel medic kit because you can put quite a bit in there due to its wide opening. 

And I thought a cotton lining with a scissors pattern would work well with the 'ouch' theme.
You can buy the 'ouch pouch' in the shop under this listing.

Almost there

Well in fact sewing wise I am there (there as in done for the Craft Fair) or let's say I stopped sewing because I think I have enough 'sellable' small craft itmes. Of course I could always make more but I think if I keep going I'll force myself and that is counterproductive.

So let me share with you some images of purses, covers and bags I finished last week. I also made drawstring bags with London fabric, some more i-pad covers and lavender sashes with London fabric too but I spare you even more images.

Above and below five kindle covers, some with pockets and some without. As you can see I already attached 'needlesandlemons' tags on which I will write the price. Favorite ? Possibly the one sewn from Melody Miller's viewfinder fabric (no surprise there).
All covers are lined with Flannel leftovers I had from making my baby blankets. Unlike i-pad covers, kindle screen are exposed and I think they can do with some extra soft padding. Most i-pad have smart covers these days so really only need a scratch cover.

Then I made large frame purses in addition to the small ones I already made. These here have a 6" x 2.5" frame.

 I again drew a pattern based on this excellent tutorial and the finished purses fitted perfectly into the frames.

Love them all.

I also made another bag like my 'Handsome bag'. U-handbag from whom I have the frame in this case provide a free pattern for this bag which is very good.

Red and white dots for the inside.

The backside is just a fab as the front. Oh I do love this fabric.

And from next week on its quilting and more quilting again.....(Thank God)