Looking forward to 2013, new fabrics, new patterns, new studio to work from, business expanding into bigger sizes and stocking local shops.

I have made project bags for years now and a long time ago a customer asked if I could make a mini version  to just hold some coins. I played around with my project bag pattern and came up with the 'coin purse' which is the perfect size for cash cards and a mobile phone. I've made lots and lots over the years and it seemed a good choice for a tutorial, something that you can whip up in an hour and perfect for a little gift for someone. You need a main fabric, a lining, some piping cord and a cord stop. Sewing machine, thread. Cut a circle pattern approx 4 " in diameter plus a little for seams. I do quite narrow seams. Cut one circle of lining and one of outer fabric. These are the bottom of the purse. Cut one each of lining and outer  12.5"* 6.5" (go up a smidge if you want it a little taller my Samsung 3 phone fits in a coin purse cut with a 7" short side.) Right sides together sew the long side of the body of the bag onto the round bottom...

Pirates and some beautiful Autumnal fabric.

I had to go into my local fabric store this morning to buy some cotton and ribbon for a Fairytale dress that has been ordered and spied some lovely xmas fabrics on the counter which were red with silver on them - not gold but silver, woohoo, what a change and a relief as I am a silver fan not gold. (Unless it's jewelry and then I'll do white gold if the budget stretches above silver please!) This is the fabric, the red with stars or reindeer will be the top skirt and bodice and the green will be the underskirt with green straps/bow and green ribbon lacing down the front. These slots are up on FB at the moment so if anyone wants one, pop over there and let me know, there is a deposit payable now and the dress will be ready mid December.

and a custom slot listing on facebook for cars.  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=417331074980805&set=a.135194646527784.21951.119190658128183&type=1&theater

A fabulous party dress. These are available as customs, I may do the occasional in stock but they use up over 2 yards of fabric in the bigger sizes. They look amazing with a net layer underneath as well. The straps go over the back and tie into a bow at the back making it adjustable size wise across the chest. The ribbon at the front holds the bodice pieces closed. Back Front Back Front Front Back Back Front Front Front

Prototype of the reversible padded camera strap slip cover. One of the ends is a smidge wonky and the fit on the cover is quite tight. Because of this it is on offer for £5 including postage :)