I finally finished attaching the leather strap to my red tote bag. I’ll give more details in an upcoming post. I also finished my Pilvi coat in the cotton velvet. I’ll have more about that on Saturday. I bought myself some denim check to make the Merchant & Mills Strand coat pattern. I received the Strand pattern, and have read… Continue reading Bits and Bobbins: Looking At The Strand Coat Pattern
I’ve become super excited about bags as accessories. I know I’m really late getting on this train. I was put off by the way bags used as status symbols. That stuff is crazy! I can’t think of any justification for spending a lot on a bag. Conspicuous consumption makes me sick. This put me off spending… Continue reading Handmade bags: Make Your Own Handbag
Yesterday I got excited about combining grey and gold and sewing an Alabama Chanin pattern. The obsession spilled over into another mood board. I love the hems of the two Alabama Chanin skirts on the left. It is such a great idea to use two or more layers of jersey together to create a thicker fabric. Thicker… Continue reading Grey and Gold Spring Mood
I pretend, to myself, that I travel light and don’t carry tote bags. But I do. I need to have my knitting, camera and laptop when I go out to work. I have always used free cotton bags or cheap and cheerful M&S print ones. I thought it was a good economy. Why spend money on tote… Continue reading More Totes Please
