So, I think I’ve got the proportions right on the messenger: Add the Mega Messenger: I’ve gotta make them one more time before they’re perfect. I was going for a softer texture, so I used Stacy’s woven interfacing, rather than the stiffer craft fuse I usually use. I don’t like how the sides don’t have… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: August 2008
More prototypes
I’m hoping to have 4 new bag styles by my next show, which is in October. The Grab n’Go, and then 3 sizes of messengers: mini, regular & mega. It’s amazing how even when I think, worry & fuss over the proportions and construction of a bag, it ALWAYS goes through several iterations before I’m… Continue Reading
Scoutie Girl
A big thanks to Jan DiCintio, who made me today’s featured indie designer over on her blog Scoutie Girl! As designer Daisy Janie, she makes handmade handbags & totes as well as designs her own fabrics! Definately check her stuff out – I love her color sense! Continue Reading
Mini bags
How cute are these? A couple of tweaks and then I’ll make a few for the shop and my booth. Continue Reading
Those darn pictures!
If you ask me, the worst part about sharing my art online is taking the pictures! I wanted to list some scarves in my shop, and I’ve spent the better part of a day processing pictures of just 14 of my scarves…I’ve got, oh many more…and I want to dye even more. WHy does this… Continue Reading
8 Totes done!
and in the shop! Phew! Continue Reading
Repeat after me: 8 x 4 is 32, 8 x 5 is 40…
In order to make this process (hah!) faster, I’m gang sewing 8 totes all at once in my own personal sweatshop. I timed this process once and learned that it takes between 4 & 5 hours to complete a tote, when I’m doing several at once! But when the construction is being done in dribs… Continue Reading