by Emmely | Mar 16, 2014 | Sewing, Tutorial, Uncategorized
Ali asked if I could do a tutorial on how I constructed the zipper pocket in the lining of my It’s all about the zippers bag and here it is! I incorporate this type of pocket in nearly every bag I make nowadays. It can be used on the outside and in the lining. It is...
by Emmely | Feb 23, 2014 | Sewing, Tutorial, Uncategorized
My all-time favourite strap to have on a bag is an adjustable shoulder strap. They give your handmade bags a very professional look and while they may seem daunting to make at first glance, once you know what to do they’re actually very easy to make. Materials:...
by Emmely | Feb 21, 2014 | Finished project, Sewing, UFO busting
The starting point for this bag was my huge stash of zippers. I wanted to create a bag that had zippers as the main feature and all of the zippers in the bag should be functional. After much deliberating I finally came up with a combination of red zippers, black...
by Emmely | Jan 1, 2014 | Finished project, Pattern testing, Sewing
First of all I would like to wish all my readers a very happy new year! I hope 2014 will bring you more than you expect. This year promises to be a busy one for me as I intend to finish this thing called a PhD thesis so that I can defend it in 2015. I also want to...