A friend recently commissioned me to make him a custom laptop bag with a Megaman theme. This is the result! It’s VERY loosely based on the Campfire Messenger bag pattern that I have used before. It’s been widened enough to fit a 13″ laptop; I added a padded laptop pocket; the closures and front pockets … [Read more…]
Lately I’ve been slowly trying to get my sewing room under control. It is a complete mess, with piles of fabric, scraps, and patterns everywhere, cluttered tables, nothing organized. It made finding tools that I needed difficult and frustrating, and having to step around piles of stuff was a pain. It was NOT GOOD. And … [Read more…]
I have recently ventured into the wild world of Custom Fabric Facebook Groups. There is a lot that is awesome about them, but it can be daunting to just jump in. Allow me to share what I’ve learned! What are Custom Fabric Facebook Groups? Facebook Groups that are run by small fabric design companies. These … [Read more…]
Just before PAX East this year, I did something ridiculous. I made myself a new bag from a pattern I had never used before just two days before the convention. Starting so late meant I could not order the correct zippers or hardware; I had to make do with whatever I had or could scrounge … [Read more…]