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antique embroidered bag Bags From Vintage Fabric
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Bags From Vintage Fabric

April 9, 2016April 6, 2016 Juju6 Comments

I’ve been happily making bags this last week. It was the perfect thing to do while recovering from the flu. I didn’t have to try anything on and look at myself in the mirror. I have a large stash of vintage fabric and antique textiles that I’ve always planned to do something with and bags are… Continue reading Bags From Vintage Fabric

Oilskin Tote by Merchant And Mills Waxed Canvas
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Waxed Canvas

March 23, 2016April 6, 2016 JujuLeave a comment

Has anyone sewn with waxed canvas? I have 4 metres of this “antiqued” brown colour and I want to make a raincoat. Any hints? I found these useful ones on the Colette blog, which make me a little nervous for the happiness of my beloved sewing machine. It’s Spring, so I want to make a raincoat… Continue reading Waxed Canvas

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