The Bicycle Diaper Clutch

is finally complete!

I started it last year when 

I made a similar one for a friend

who loves to bike ride with 

her husband and was about to have 

a baby boy. I was waiting until 

my labels came in to finish this one.

I hand sewed the label in place

last week. Sewn from Michael Miller

"Bicycles" print in charcoal, turquoise,

and white, this diaper changing clutch 

(for use with disposable diapers) is

wipe-able laminate on the outside

and soft cotton on the inside.

Up for sale now at my new Etsy shop!

the shop is open!

After many months of planning and preparation

(a.k.a. procrastination and perfectionism),

my Etsy shop is up and running!

I found that I was waiting until I

had fully developed and stocked the shop before

putting it online. However, there's no good way

to develop something that hasn't started.

So I kicked it off with what I had on hand,

and I'm in the process of sewing up

more diaper clutches and the like.

Stop on by and check it out!

 

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a gathering waist-apron

 

 

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new supplies = new possibilities

Between the onset of the school year and the near-completion of

my new sewing space, I am ready to head into some new projects!

I recently took an exciting trip to my local super-discount fabric shop

(SAS Fabrics -- I'll have to tell you all about it sometime!) and found

zippers for twenty-five cents, twill tape for fourty-five cents a yard,

and this adorable owl piece for two dollars! I have plans for all of

them, which I'll be sharing with you in the coming weeks.

Happy August!

 

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the labels are in!!

My beautiful labels have arrived!!

I ordered these from etsy shop eyluldesign. They were a great

deal, costing only $50 for the whole batch of 500, including

laser cut edges, free shipping, and no set-up fees. 

Communication was a bit sparse, as the owner doesn't likely 

speak English, and I don't speak a lick of Turkish. 

But I really like how they turned out!

I'm now contemplating some little labels to tuck into side seams

as well as making labels for my fabulous church so the towels 

and aprons that go home to get washed won't be lost in the shuffle.

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the logos are in!!

Steve Yeakley of Merdeka Studios dreamed up these

beautiful logos for my little business.

I totally love them! Can't wait to turn 'em

into labels, tags, business cards, etc., etc.

Thanks, Steve!

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penelope tote

Check out this cutesie bag! The pattern is care of Melissa Esplin.

It whipped up with ease, although I realize now that I may have

turned the bottom pleat differently than the pattern calls for.

I love the decorative trim between the top and the base of the bag.

I also really like how it looks in upholstery fabric. Yum!!

I decided to add a magnetic snap closure and a zip pocket...

 

as well as a hidden turquoise treat.

 

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