Easy to sew multiple pockets envelope clutch purse sewing pattern in my Etsy now

 Here is a cute and adorable envelope clutch purse / bag that I made using my new envelope clutch pattern (available in my Etsy now -à my Etsy shop).

    Multiple pockets to help you organize your daily items better.  There are 4 pockets available in this bag.  One at the FRONT, 2 big pockets and a middle layer pocket. No more rummaging your bag for your phone, lipsticks, credit cards etc.    

3 main pockets (photo below)

and 1 FRONT pocket (photo below)

       All beautiful bag for all day and all occasion. choose the fabrics you want for this pattern, the entire characteristic of the bag will be different.  

For my project here, I prefer to make it into Japanese natural zakka style, by adding some cute accessories (photo below), turning this simple to make bag into something unique.  You can find some of the accessories at my shop too 

·         Light and easy to carry around.  Just Pattern templates are all provided.  You will surely enjoy making this bag

Sometimes I love to just hang it to my big bag and I am on the go.  

I am using this handle for my bag project.  This handle allows me to turn my bag into multiple usage, as handbag and wristlet.

Sewing Skill Level 

Intermediate - Those with sewing experience who are up for new challenges & expanding their skills. You should be comfortable with zippers and making bags.

If you are interested in this bag / pouch, the pattern is available here or you can feel free to check my other patterns in my Etsy shop.  Remember to Follow me in my Etsy too. 

Good books to recommend.

If you are looking for very simple projects or a pure beginners and wish to explore the world of bag makings,  please feel free to visit my Etsy shop for the handmade bag projects at the link below or just click on the photos below to link you to the site. ^u^

A nice craft book to introduce to you.

 If you are looking for a good craft book to make some very simple yet cute homespun style projects, maybe this is quite a good to refer to. 

This book is written in Chinese language. I believe if you have knowledge in bag making, you won’t find language is a boundary here.  Every bag pattern has its own template and picture illustrated instruction that is quite easy to follow.

This DIY pattern has a good collection of 34 small projects in picture illustrated step-by-step instructions. Each patterns will have it's own template. I find it quite suitable for handmade crafters at all levels.

Here are some of the bags and craft projects it covers.  

* pin cushions

* coin purses

* pencil cases or cosmetic pouches

* hand bag

* draw string bag

* purses and clutch purses

* Key holder or key purses

* wall hanging applique

This book is available in my Etsy shop now.  If you are interested, please visit my Etsy shop by clicking the any photos below. 

in fact, I am introducing more useful craft books in my Etsy shop soon. Please feel free to follow me at my Etsy for more updates ^v^

Sunbonnet Sue Bucket Applique Handbag PDF pattern available now !

It is December now, rainy season in Malaysia.  Rainy day is always romantic and don’t know why tropical rain always give me such warmful feeling.  This bag project theme was derived from rainy season.

Finally, it is completed. 

 Below is the back side of the bag

 The interior, I love to use different fabrics for the interior of my bag, it really add more character and personnel touch to a handmade bag.  The interior has a big pocket to put handy goodies like my subway card or keys.

 I can also add a clip on leather handles to turn this bag into a shoulder bag too.  Now it's a tote bag !  ^v^

If you are interested to purchase this pattern, please feel free to email me at 

StoryQuilter@gmail.com

or visit my Etsy shop at the link below. 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/storyquilt

I hope you will like this work of mine too ^v^

Tulips Pouch pattern in my Etsy now !

Following Japanese natural zakka style concept, my tulips pouch pattern is available in my Etsy now.  This pattern is very suitable for beginner and all levels.  Just follow the photos and instructions provided in my pattern, take it slowly to understand the concept of bag making, you will be surprised to see you can actually make this beautiful pouch, and it’s really unique gifts to your love ones (also for your kids).

I will also sell my handmade bags  and patterns, everything I made is one of a kind, made with passion and love  too ^v^.

 Please feel free to drop by and see other available patterns in my Etsy shop.

              My Etsy shop === >>>   https://www.etsy.com/shop/StoryQuilt

For me, I love nostalgic and natural style for my tulips pouch, you can choose your choice of fabrics to make this pouch, the characteristic will be very different.  So why don’t you take the challenge now ? 

Easy and light to carry along for leisure outings, this is why I love to use this my pouch so much.  

If you are interested to purchase this pattern, please feel free to email me at 

StoryQuilter@gmail.com

or visit my Etsy shop at the link below. 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/storyquilt

Bonjour Paris !! Eiffel Tower Zakka Style Cushion Cover for beginner available in my Etsy

I have been taking these 2 fabrics in and out from my fabric closet many times and always put them back when I can't find any "solution" to the fabrics at all.  And quite luckily, I have got idea to "solve my problem" these few days, without much hesitation, I started to design and sew them within the same day.  

Since I have some request from FB friends to make something nice and easy for beginners from time to time.  I decided to make this cushion into my beginner level pattern. 

If you are new to sewing, it doesn't mean that you can’t make something as cute as those beautiful cushion displayed on the commercial windows.  Take my new Boujour Paris cushion cover pattern as an example, you will surely be amazed that you can actually make it easily.

The pattern is definitely a good learning exercise for you and most of all, you are going to get a nice and stylish cushion to brighten up your room.

If you are interested to purchase this pattern, please feel free to email me at 

StoryQuilter@gmail.com

or visit my Etsy shop at the link below. 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/storyquilt

A little introduction to zakka, : Zakka is a fashion and design phenomenon originate from Japan.  Zakka refers to everything and anything that improves your home, life and appearance.  It can range from goodies collected from other countries, from modern colorful goodies to antiques, from kawaii (cute) to  vintage etc).

Puffy Shabby Chic Clutch Purse

I really love clutch purses since i was a little kid.  When I grow older and exposed myself to bag making, I foundwith a simple clutch frame, based on their size and shape,  you can really make beautiful purses , all you need to do is to design it.  I am making this one as a start for my clutch purses project.   I believe slowly I will be designing more and more clutch purses from Japanese country style purses to vintage design like this one.   ^v^ 

Here is the back of the purse.  I chose to use different fabric for the back side of the purse because it adds more color to the purse body.  Apart from that, the corsage of my clutch purse is detachable, I can simple attach it to the front and back of my purse whenever I wish.  This idea creates more room for me to use the purse (I don't have to keep looking at the same purse all the time :p)

This little beginner project is really simple to make, probably you can finish it within a day if you are fast enough.    Here it is, my Shabby Chic Puffy clutch purse.   

Besides the purse pattern, I also showed you how to making simple corsage as shown in the photos below.

If you are interested in the pattern, please feel free to visit my Etsy shop here

https://www.etsy.com/listing/194226280/story-quilt-cute-and-puffy-shabby-chic?ref=listing-1

The real home sweet home mini quilt

J  managed to complete my home sweet home mini quilt a day before going back to my hometown.  Here is my little home sweet home mini quilt.  The idea comes from deliciously tempting colorful donuts.  So I am making the real sweet home mini quilt, with maringue and doughnuts and beautiful vintage lace as my decoraitve details.  Would you like to join me for some doughnuts and tea , everyone ?

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With 2 love birds (me and hubby) cheering our home ^v^

The letters were outlined using embroidery stitch  ^v^

Welcome to my home, everybody ^v^

Zakka style needle book PDF sewing pattern

Here is a little suggestion for you, if you are planning to make a needle book, always think of the size and some compartments or pockets for your sewing items.  

I love Japanese zakka style concept all the time.  So for this needle book, I am going to make something with vintage look yet zakka style.  Apart from serving 1 purpose, I also want my needle book to be a decorative item in my studio.

Here is what I made, Petite Fleur 3 D flower needle book.   Hope you will like it 

Feel free to visit my Etsy shop for the pattern ^v^

It's a way to decorate my little studio and using this way, I don't have to locate my needle book which is hiding in the piling fabrics anymore  ^v^

  

There are all together 6 pages in the needle book, with 2 pockets at the front and back pages. The pockets can be used to store the scissors and other sewing items, ribbons, buttons etc

Sewing technique required :  ladder stitch (hidden stitch) and hand applique technique

I also love to label the pages because I always messed up my needle type.  So labeling helps me organize my needle easily.  Embroidery needles go to embroidery page, sewing needles go to sewing needle page etc ^u^

Hope you love my idea of needle book and enjoy making one for yourself soon ^^

** * If you would love to purchase the pattern kit, please contact me at storyquilter@gmail.com

Next project, Zakka Style needle book. Will be available in my Etsy shop soon. ^V^

A preview of  my needle book.  My pattern will be available for sell in my Etsy shop tomorrow ^v^

I always mess up my sewing needles, having a needle book come be handy to me to organize my needles perfectly. The needle book follow zakka style yet comes with vintage look.

If you would love to purchase the needle book sewing kit too, please contact me at storyquilter@gmail.com

Ready to send to Sophia

My pencil case project was finished 4 days ago.  I really love the romantic presentation, little Sue blowing the dandelion seeds in the wind is always one of my favorite them.  

I sew the letter ' Especially for Sophia' at the back in the beginning but found this a bit dull, adding a little fabric stamp will make this present looks more special.  Sending to you, with all my best wishes ^^.

The size  measures 21cm (width) x 12 cm (Height).

 Can't wait to send it out today ^^

If you wish to purchase the pattern, please email me at

Storyquilter@gmail.com 

(^v^)