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Category Archives: sewing
Hurrah for hats!
I’ve been working away on the knitting project bag and also on a needle roll and will post about my progress soon. I’m planning to put a clear fronted pocket in the interior of the bag and decided to hold … Continue reading
Posted in hats, random rambling, showcase
Tagged Eddie's, hat rack, knitting needle roll
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Mine, all mine!
I’ve been planning to make myself a new bag for weeks now and finally did it! Of course, I made myself a bag recently, using a new design I had sketched out over Christmas, but I still wanted something dark … Continue reading
Latest custom orders
A belated happy new year to you all! After a lovely, peaceful family Christmas, everyone is content to get back into a normal routine. New year, new projects, new goals. It is going to be a great year! This first … Continue reading
Posted in business, custom order, handbag, showcase
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Curved bottom sling bag
This is the new bag style I have been working on. I have made gussetted sling bags in the past, but was keen to work out a more streamlined version. This style is great for showcasing a favourite fabric and … Continue reading
Posted in business, handbag, new product, sewing, showcase
Tagged curved bottom, custom order, handmade, handmade bag, one of a kind, Pip 'n' Milly Creations, sling bag
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Hat fest
You may or may not know that I am rather fond of hats and will wear one at the slightest opportunity. Thanks to the wonderful Nicole Mallalieu in Melbourne, Australia, I am now able to make one of a kind … Continue reading
Posted in business, hats, one of a kind, showcase
Tagged BC, handmade hats, Nanaimo, one of a kind, Vancouver Island
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Function and fun in one
I was recently contacted by a lady overseas who wanted a bag made for her sister in eastern Canada, as a birthday gift. After much discussion I set to work making a bag which has, I think, fit the bill … Continue reading
Pattern review
I have bought a couple of patterns from the lovely Nikki Mallalieu of You Sew, Girl and I’m taking part in her Review Round-Up Competition. This review is for her adult hat pattern. If there is interest in this as … Continue reading
Woodgrain messenger bag
I have been wanting to start making bags for men to broaden my experience and my product range, even though, thus far, there hasn’t been much demand. I figure, make it and they will come! I recently made a messenger … Continue reading
Posted in man bag, sewing
Tagged "messenger bag", diaper bag, Joel Dewberry woodgrain fabric, man bag, masculine bag
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Yoga mat bag
I have just started a restorative yoga class to help me restore some core stability after my back injury last year. Of course, this was a perfect excuse for a new project! I have been wanting to try making a … Continue reading
Posted in new product, new product ideas, one of a kind
Tagged adjustable strap, canvas, drawstring closure, key clips, multiple pockets, yoga mat bag
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First masculine bag
Obviously, most of my bag orders are from women, but I have just completed by first order for a young man. He is very artistic and likes to carry his supplies with him, so I designed a unique messenger bag … Continue reading
Posted in custom order, new product, sewing
Tagged "art satchel", "messenger bag", "snakeskin vinyl", adjustable strap, man bag
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