Two weddings and a clutch

I am in two weddings in May both of which I can't wait for. I've been looking for a clutch I could use for both weddings, but since one wedding has white accents and the other has ivory accents it narrowed the possibilities quite a bit. After much unsuccessful searching, I decided to pull out my new sewing machine and make one myself. This is my second project on a sewing machine and I'm really getting in to it.

Both fabrics for this piece were purchased at Britex in San Francisco. The exterior fabric is textured and is ivory with white accents The liner is silk and a print by a designer named Anna Sui

Pattern notes: This pattern w/ Uhandbags instructions was really simple. I used only one piece of fusable interfacing for this one b/c I wanted a floppier bag, and my pattern is altered a little b/c the frame I used isn't the same as the pattern. I used E6000 glue, and it was a scary mess.

More helpful handbag sewing tips and make your own purse here

Light Box

I made myself a light box in an attempt to improve my photos. These shots were taken while messing around with my camera settings and in the last remaining minutes of direct daylight in the house.

Learn how to light, and create your own light box here.

Bath Time

New Project! Herbal teas for the bath. I tried out a "relaxing" blend last night. These are prototypes. I want to see if I like the blends and improve my sewing skills, this is my first sewing project, before I try to pawn these off as gifts. I tried out a "relaxing" blend last night. It was successful, though the glass of wine probably helped... The chamomile in the blend was really fragrant, and the oats and salt made my skin soft.

Learn how to create your own Bath teas here.

Shower Invites

Invites for a friends bridal shower. The "theme"or look of the shower is Texas shabby chic. The wedding colors are pinks and green and the wedding is in a rose garden. So we added pink to our theme as well.