new handbag

Yay! I just finished another handbag. I am really happy on how this bag turned out. The handle part of the bag was a lot more trickier than I thought it would be but I was patient and actually learned a thing or two with sewing curves.

Today has been a productive day for me. I was able to clean the house, finish up some bags, and take some photos of the bags. I had a few more ideas for some new bags so I sat down...took a breather and drew away ^_^... Started on a new pattern for a bag. I wish I could have more days like these...

Vintage Craft Book

After class I usually stop by this thrift shop before heading home. They have an arts and crafts section where they have fabrics, felt, notions, and old craft books. I found these books or craft journals from the 70's, which had so much fun and interesting things to make. I will post some of the projects that are in the books with instructions and patterns later.

Handbags

Since I have a small break, I started to sew again. I made some handbags. The thing I hate the most is cutting fabric. Only if I could pay someone to do it for me...:P The joy of actually making your own, from start to finish is reward in itself. A sense of pride of what I have actually accomplished. But geez, it seems like it takes so long to finish a project.