New Fabrics II

975 Classical Music

Cotton- Enough fabric for two Market Line Bags

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I've been working on photographing new cotton prints and tapestry and upholstery prints I've dug out of my attic. The cotton prints were easy but the tapestry and upholstery prints were difficult to get the lighting just right.

LIMITED EDITION COTTON - For Market Line Bags

 921 Batik Tie Dye

Enough fabric for one Market Line Bag

 922 Batik Twig

Enough fabric for one Market Line Bag

 934 Peacock Swirl

Enough fabric for one Market Line Bag

935 Peacock Feathers

Enough fabric for two Market Line Bags

 976 Scroll Black & Ivory

Enough fabric for one Market Line Bag

977 Sea Turtles

Enough Fabric for one Market Line Bag

TAPESTRY - DRAPERY - CHENILLE

I will be adding more prints when I find the time to get more fabrics out of the attic and photograph them. Sample swatches are available if you are serious about getting a custom bag made.

104 Green Floral Chenille

This fabric is actually much darker than how it appears in the photo. It's a medium weight chenille perfect for handbags or totes. I have not tried to use it in the Market Line.

121 Red Calligraphy Tapestry

This is a rich medium weight fabric that has a bit of a sheen to it. I've made several tapestry totes out of this fabric. It was my favorite bag for many years.

122 Dragonfly on Lime Tapestry

This is a very soft, medium weight woven tapestry. The colors did not come out quite right in this photo. Years ago, I made small square bags with cord straps out of this same print in red.

123 Butterfly on Violet Tapestry

This is a lightweight tapestry with a bit of sheen to it. I've made tapestry cosmetic bags out of this fabric. This fabric might work in the Market Line, but it hasn't been tried yet.

124 Butterfly on Green Tapestry

This is the same fabric as 123 but in a different color. The green is actually a much deeper, richer green, but I could not get it to photograph right. I've made cosmetic bags out of this fabric.

124 Insects on Gold Tapestry

This is a lightweight fabric with a tight weave. The gold appears much richer than it does in this photo. I've made two handbags out of this fabric. It might be an ideal fabric for the Market Line, but it hasn't been tried yet.

125 Shou Gold on Red Tapestry

This is a medium weight tapestry. The shou symbol means longevity. I made my padded headboard out of this fabric, as well as several handbags. It might work with the Market Line. I also have this  same print in navy and purple.

130 Imitation Suede Branch Tapestry

This is a wonderful medium weight tapestry fabric. I've make tapestry handbags and cosmetic bags out of this fabric. I may attempt to try this fabric with the Market Line but it may be too heavy.

152 Paris Navy on Ivory Drapery

This is a lightweight drapery fabric and will be perfect for the Market Line Bags. There are two other prints in this series that have already been made into Market Bags.

Slow Progress on Cosmetic Bags

Asian Silk, Tapestry & Upholstery Cosmetic Bags





You can see from the photo that I have six different Asian Silks and four tapestry fabrics ready to be sewn into my signature line cosmetic bags. I've been so busy with real life responsibilities, (helping with my husband's business) that I haven't made much progress on finishing them. Another problem that delayed the project were the zippers. They finally arrived yesterday.

On Tuesday, I took a break from sewing and attended a hearing in the Phil Spector civil suit against his former attorney, Robert Shapiro. I hope to get my notes up on that hearing either later today or tomorrow on Trials & Tribulations.

On top of that, I've been trying to get some personal sewing finished so my own Christmas gifts will go out on time. I still don't know if I will get every one's present in the mail and delivered yet.

I'll take photos through the construction of the cosmetic bags and put those up in an entry when they're completed.

Chenille Totes & Large Purses: Part I

What are these you might ask? Well, this is my next big project I'm tackling. It's the beginning forms of 7 large purses and 19 totes in 17 different chenille, suede and upholstery fabrics.

I had cut out these pieces about four years ago or more. And then I got sidetracked with the home improvement project and they got put in a box, almost forgotten. My goal over the next few months will be to finish these bags and put them up on the web site and sewing blog.

Here are some pictures of a few of the fabrics that are coming.

This is an exceptionally rich textured chenille upholstery fabric. I've made about four totes out of this fabric over the years and this will be the last one. Ten years ago I was willing to spend $60.00 on a yard of upholstery chenille if the design caught my eye like this one did. This bag will be one of a kind with black upholstery velvet straps.

India Gold

This has been a favorite upholstery chenille fabric of mine for years. It is an in-stock fabric. I have about 5 yards of it left and have made several different items out of it: handbags, totes, wall hangings, table runners and placemats. I still have my own oversized tote made out of it. It is a somewhat stiff, low nap chenille.

Chenille Asian Calligraphy

This fabric was very difficult to photograph. It's light to medium weight chenille upholstery. It's a deep dark green with an interesting swirl of red and light gold woven design. The design is harder to see than what you see in the image. I've got about a yard and a half left and this will be the first large purse and tote made out of this fabric.

Inspiration Green/Red

As I progress on getting these bags made, I will put up more images of the fabrics.

The BK Bag: One of a Kind

This is a special, one of a kind bag I made for someone I really admire.

I did have quite a bit of problem putting in the diagonal pin tucks. That's because I decided to do them at the last minute, instead of putting them in before the firm bottom insert and the feet. That meant I could not get the pin tucks all the way to the bottom of the bag. Still, they do give the bag a better shape on the diagonal line, and the bottom line of the bag is still wide enough for her to get some files in. This bag has metal feet, pockets on both sides inside the bag and a magnetic snap closure. The straps are just an inch or two longer than my standard "over the shoulder straps" just to give a bit more room.



Here is an image to show you the scale of the bag.