Union Jack bunting

I'm loving this bunting, available in my Etsy Shop. It's the perfect decoration for a summer party. It's made from cotton and includes a variety of fabric in red, white and blue.

The main fabric of the bunting is a fun Union Jack print which I've combined with a red and white polka dot fabric and a blue and white polka dot fabric.

There are eight flags in total, and each one is double-sided.

The flags are held together with a white canvas binding that has enough room at each end to allow for tying.

 

Green butterfly clutch bag

I love a butterfly print and I love a green clutch bag and this does both! It's made from a fabulous cotton vintage Japanese kimono fabric with a butterfly print in bright purple, yellow, pink and blue.

I used a hot pink cotton lining for the clutch bag, which matches the pink of the butterfly. I also added a hot pink tassel to match the lining.

The clutch bag has a green zipper closure to keep everything safe, and the bag is lightly padded to protect its contents.

Look up close and see the detail of the butterflies. Some are filled with colour and some are just outlines.

This makes a great gift for someone special, a truly unique item! It also makes a great summer clutch and is the perfect accessory to a summer wedding.

You can find it in my Etsy shop here

 

Gingko glasses case

 Bring some brightness to your day with this fabulous red gingko print glasses case!

It's lightly padded and lined in an orange cotton fabric.

It's perfect for using as a spectacle case, but is also big enough to store oversize sunnies in.

It makes a great gift idea for someone special.

There's also a matching gingko print zipper purse which is perfect for storing small items in.

Lip print tissue holder

 Lovely lip print tissue holder made from a soft cotton fabric. The lip print has pink and gold kisses on a red background and is a fun way of carrying tissues. The bright colour also makes it easy to find in your bag.

The tissue holder is lined in a pink and white polka dot fabric.

It's made from 100% cotton and is machine washable.

Makes a fun gift idea for someone special.

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Kimono purse

 I have a lot of products in my Etsy shop that are made from vintage Japanese kimono fabrics. I lived in Tokyo for four years and during that time I collected a lot of fabrics, from fabulous stores around Tokyo but also from the many antique markets that I went to, that were often held in the grounds of shrines. I make scarves and clutch bags with these fabrics, but I inevitably have leftover pieces that I keep and make into fabulous little patchwork purses. Each purse is totally unique and uses kimono fabrics in a similar colour palette. This purse uses kimonos in shades of purple and pink.

The purse is lightly padded and has a purple cotton lining. It's perfect for using as a handbag organiser or as a mini travel bag to store all your essentials in.

It has a purple zipper closure and a purple tassel on the zipper pull.

The reverse side of the purse also includes two pretty pink kimono fabrics.

This purse could also be used as a mini makeup bag. The bright colour makes it was not find in your bag. This purse would make a great gift for a Japan lover.

You can find it in my Etsy shop here.

Blue bunting

Bunting is a fun way of decorating the home and I have a great selection of bunting in my Etsy shop. This bunting is made up for lego blocks mixed with a blue and white polka dot fabric.

Each flag is double-sided and made from 100% cotton, so machine washable too. It would make a great decoration for a party, or for a kid's bedroom.

The blocks print is made up of tones of blue with the odd cream block too.

This bunting is fun and bright. You can find more bunting in my Etsy shop here.

 

Yellow bunting

 I'm gradually building up a selection of bunting in my Etsy shop. This version uses a colour palette of mustard yellows and white.

The main fabric of this bunting is a fabulous vintage 1970s fabric made from a stylised floral print in shades of mustard, brown and green on a white background. I picked up this fabric from an antique market and think it looks great as bunting. It could be used to decorate the home or a kid's bedroom, or would be great for decorating a party.

Each floral flag alternates with a mustard yellow cotton flag. One is a dark mustard...

... and the other is a light mustard.

Each flag is double sided and is made from 100% cotton so machine washable too.

Find more bunting in my Etsy shop here.

Torii Gates tissue holder

Keep the winter sniffles at bay with this cute little tissue holder made from a Torii gates fabric. Torii gates are the bright orange structures found at the entrance to shrines in Japan. They are stunning structures and make a great print idea. This fabric was bought in Japan and makes a great gift for a Japan lover.

The tissue holder made from 100% cotton and is machine washable. The lining is made from an orange and white polka dot fabric that comeplements the outer print perfectly.

The tissue holder is big enough to fit a travel size pack of tissues and is easy to find in your bag.

It makes a great birthday gift or get-well-soon gift for someone special.

 

Funky ladies cosmetic bag

This zipper pouch is made from a fabulous funky ladies print and would make a great gift for someone special. Its's available in my Etsy shop and is perfect for using as a handbag organiser or gadget pouch. 

The zipper pouch is lightly padded and lined in a blue cotton fabric. It's made from 100% cotton and is machine washable so any spills can be easily cleaned.

This makes a great handbag organiser where any small items in your bag can be safely kept. The bold print means that it's easy to find in your bag too.

This zipper pouch also has a matching glasses case, a great gift combo for the funky lady in your life!

Kimono fabric scraps

 I have a wide selection of fabric scraps for sale in my Etsy shop. I've divided them up into colour stories and this one comes in shades of pink, purple and cream. Each one is a vintage kimono fabric piece, some are florals, some are geometric and some are plain. They are perfect for using sewing projects such as quilting or patchwork.

This burgundy kimono fabric has an ikat stripe running through it.

Two pretty floral kimono fabrics in complimentary colours.

A stunning rose motif using the kasuri weaving technique where the threads are dyed before they are woven.

Stunning geometric kimono fabric in a deep pink and white colour palette.

Stork scarf

 I love making scarves for my Etsy shop and this one was especially fun to make. I love the dramatic stork design and loved combining it with the red border on either end of the scarf. Both fabrics come from vintage Japanese kimonos which I have pieced together to create something new and dramatic.

The main print of this scarf comes from a cotton kimono and it was used for the sleeves of the kimono. The storks are on a dramatic sage green colour background. The red fabric comes form a different kimono and has a soft geometric design.

For the back of the scarf I used a vintage black kimono fabric that adds drama to the bright colours.

Touches of orange leaves and berries contrast with the green of the background.

The scarf makes a great addition to any outfit and would make a great gift for a Japanophile. All items are gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an option gift message included.

Golden clutch bag

Check out this stunner! It's a cute clutch bag made from a vintage Japanese obi fabric. The obi is the 'belt' that goes around the kimono and often comes in vibrant colours and bold designs. This one is no exception with its stunning geometric motif and terracotta and metallic gold colours.

The clutch bag is the perfect size for a night out and is big enough to fit phone, keys and makeup.

It has a zipper closure to keep everything safe and is lightly padded to protect its contents. It's lined in a burgundy cotton fabric.

This could also be used as a travel bag or handbag organiser, to store smaller items in your bag.

This clutch bag makes a great gift for a Japan lover. All items are gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.