Seattle Purse

Here's a project I finished last year for my trip to Seattle. Ever since sewing became a part of my life I make it a point to sew something special for every trip I go on. I usually finish the project minutes before I have to leave so I don't have time to pack properly but I do have one special item I either carry around or wear the entire trip. And from then on that item reminds me of the place I went.
It's a really simple pattern I made by drawing a half circle on the fabric with a compass. The Japanese Fabric I used is so beautiful I didn't need to make it complicated. The handles are made of wood and I attached them by sewing a loop around the bottom of each one. The inside is lined with green organic cotton canvas fabric and I ironed in some lightweight fusible interfacing.

Found some great fabric to make a wallet

Today was beautiful and I am so thankful for many things. And no better a time for me to start my blog. Here I'll be able to articulate my lust for new and old fabrics which inspire me to sew and make new things. Today I picked this Imported Japanese fabric from Echino by Etsuko Furuya. The picture I've posted gives it no justice. The colors are so bright and vibrant unlike anything else out there. And the texture is also amazing, made of 85% cotton and 15% linen this blend is similar to a lightweight canvas. I plan on making a wallet out of it but be assured I will use every last scrap as it is so precious.