Fabric Friday

This Friday I'd like to showcase some fabrics I've been playing with as an idea for my next scarf design. They are all vintage kimono pieces and come in shades of rust, mustard, black and white.

The highlight of the scarf is this stunning floral piece below. I bought it in Tokyo last November and have been saving it for the right item.

It will match very nicely with this black and white butterfly fabric. I only have  small amount of it, so I will have to be careful how I use it.

To tie in more of the black, I've chosen this ikat-effect fabric below. It has touches of red and white in it which matches with the reds of the floral design.

The geometric design below is a classic Japanese design motif and even though it is very classic, still looks modern. It will act as a nice trim for the scarf.

Look out for this scarf in store soon.

In the meantime you can check out more scarves in my shop here.

Double Vision

We're seeing double at Cheeky Leopard today with this fab spectacle combo! It's compiled of a roomy tote bag and matching glasses case in a vibrant magenta and black spectacle fabric. This would make the perfect gift for a book worm or student - a funky book bag with a fun glasses case to match. You can find them in my store here.

This pink and black fabric makes quite a statement and is made from a thick, sturdy cotton.

Both items have a fun black and white circle lining to compliment the outer fabric.

If you're looking for more items in this fabulous fabric, you can find a cosmetic bag in my store here.

A new family member

 The Boston Terrier fabric has been very popular here at Cheeky Leopard and I sadly ran out of a lot of it around christmas time. Luckily I recently acquired some more fabulous fabric, mentioned on my blog here. This time it has sweet Boston Terriers in a simple black outline on a natural ground. The colourway is a bit more subtle than the mustard yellow version and it has a black and white polka dot lining for a fun contrast inside.

So far I have made a cosmetic bag and a tissue holder, which make a great gift set.

Both items have a black and white polka dot lining.

You can find the cosmetic bag and tissue holder in my store here.

Happy Monday

I recently posted a 'Fabric Friday' post where I mentioned a cute little fabric with Japanese girls on. I've been busy sewing over the weekend and it's now been made up into a fab little coin purse. I've just added it to my store and you can find it here. It's the perfect size for storing small change or for keeping headphones in.

The black and white polka dot lining works perfectly!

 I also have a lovely little blue version which you can find here.

This purse has a red and white polka dot lining.

As you will see, I now have a lovely set of three little coin purses, all with cute little Japanese girls on them, in a choice of red, cream or blue backgrounds. Irresistible!

You can find them all in my store here. 

A bit of black and white

Last week I mentioned some of the beautiful kimono fabrics I picked up in Tokyo. I finally got sewing over the weekend and here is the first of the brood! It uses the pretty black and white maple leaf design and I used it on one of my small clutch bag designs. I couldn't resist adding a purple/pink lining for a flash of colour when the bag is opened.

You can find it in my store here.

Scottie dogs

I recently added the sweetest little item to my store. This cute little scottie dog coin purse! I love the pink and black colours and couldn't resist adding a fun lining with the black and white paw print. This purse is great for small change or for storing iPhone earbuds in.

You can find it in my store here.

Beetle-mania

Back by popular demand, the VW Beetle fabric is back in store in a variety of shapes and colours. This fabric has proven to be very popular and I thought I would add some more of these sweeties to my store.

The cosmetic bag is the perfect size for all your cosmetic needs and can also be used as a handbag organiser or as a gadget pouch for storing all those pesky chargers etc. It has a fabulous matching black and white stripe lining and an antique gold clasp.

The coin purse is such a sweet size and can hold small change or earbuds.

It comes in black and white or green and white.

Or you could go for the card case below which has a slightly different VW Beetle print and a snazzy red and white polka dot lining.

Monochrome Monday

This Monday there's a bit of monochrome madness going on at Cheeky Leopard!

I recently created these two clutch bags using a selection of black and cream fabrics that I had in my collection. Each pattern is quite different to each other, but works well together and I spent time finding the right combination for each bag. This often involves laying out the pieces and playing Solitaire with them - moving them around and trying out different combinations. Sometimes I will leave them and walk away for a while, and then come back with a fresh eye. Once I'm happy with the combination, I sew each strip together and neatly top stitch each one to ensure it lies flat.

I added the Cheeky Leopard trademark of a bright lining to each bag for a pop of colour on the inside.

You can find both clutches in my store here.

The clutch pictured above and below is made from a selection of home furnishing fabrics and Japanese kimono fabrics pieced together. I love the delicate black and grey leaf design.

This bag has a vibrant purple lining.

The clutch above and below is made from black and cream home furnishing fabrics pieced together. I love the dramatic black swirly design on the cream taffeta. This bag has a hot pink lining.

Pussy galore!

Happy Monday! Please excuse the rather cheeky heading to this post. I couldn't resist referencing the infamous James Bond character whilst mentioning the latest additions to my store. It wouldn't be christmas without a James Bond reference.

The pussy cats are always a popular item in my store and I have just added three more pieces. The fabrics used on these ones are rather sweet and were picked up on my trip to Tokyo in November. I have made them into glasses cases, which are the perfect stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift. Each is lightly padded to protect your glasses and who could resist these cutesome kitty cats?! You can find them in my store here.

Black and grey cat fabric glass case

Blue, black and white cat fabric glasses case

Black and white cat fabric glasses case

Fave Fabric Friday

Fave Fabric Friday is back again and this week I'm showcasing this rather fab snail print that I bought in Tokyo. I've even made it up into a cotton clutch and given it a matching black and white polka dot lining!

You can find it in my Etsy store here.

London Fashion Week - Sass & Bide

Sass & Bide's collection was beautifully pared down, using only black and white with a fabulous vibrant yellow. In a few of their outfits they daringly used the yellow in a voluminous trouser shape or as a PVC top, but in other outfits the yellow was only used as an accent colour in the shoes, or as a vibrant clutch bag. This is how I see many of my clutch bags working - a flash of colour against a pared-down black dress.

Black Beauty

My cat coin purse was recently featured in this rather beautiful 'Black Beauty' Etsy treasury by Swedmade. Click on nay image to find out more.

CandiceWren $21.00	WildnisPhotogr... $200.00	edwardandlilly $30.00	ohiopicker $148.00
Abbtique $20.00	maldonadojoyas $122.00	TheVintaquaria... $24.00	BornofFireCera... $20.00
ColorfulMeJewe... $35.00	BluePearls $7.00	OldStation $49.00	studio2355 $108.00
SilkHouse $10.99	MedievalJourne... $54.00	cheekyleopard $14.00	niftyowl $2.25

Treasury tool supported by the dog house