Patchwork kimono purse

I recently added this cute little purse to my Etsy shop. It's made from vintage Japanese kimono pieces that I've sewn together to make a patchwork.

The main print is a beautiful blossom print on a pale pink ground. It has touches of red in the print and I've added other fabrics in a similar red colour to complement it.

The purse is lightly padded and has a red cotton lining with a matching red zipper closure. There is also a red tassel on the zipper pull.

This purse is big enough to use as a travel bag or as a small makeup bag. It's a great place to store smaller items in your bag and keep them all in a safe place.

This pretty kimono purse makes a great gift for a Japan lover and is totally unique. Items are wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

Funky ladies

 These funky ladies were well received recently. The customer was so happy with her glasses case purchase that her review said this:

"Beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful"!

I also think this print is beautiful! It includes a selection of funky ladies, all wearing sunglasses and in a pleasing colour palette of oranges, yellows and blues.

The glasses case is lightly padded and lined in a blue cotton fabric to protect your sunglasses. It's the perfect size for oversize sunnies.

The glasses case also has a matching zipper pouch which is great for using as a travel bag or handbag organiser. It's fully lined and padded and has a zipper closure to keep everything safe.

This glasses case makes a great gift for someone special. Each item is gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to its recipient with an optional gift message included.

Sweet strawberries

I'm feeling fruity today with these juicy additions to my Etsy shop! This fabulous strawberry print comes on a fresh blue and white striped background and was perfect for making into summery zipper pouches, glasses cases and coin purses.

The strawberry zipper pouch is nice and roomy and great for using as a makeup bag or handbag organiser. It's a great place to store valuables whilst travelling. The zipper closure ensures everything inside stays safe and the bag is lightly padded and lined to protect its contents.

The zipper pouch has a matching strawberry glasses case which is also lined and padded. It's perfect for storing oversized sunglasses in.

These strawberry items are a great gift idea, with a choice of several different products. Items are wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

The strawberry coin purse is big enough to use as a makeup bag. It's also big enough to store a passport in so could be used as a travel pouch. This purse is lined and padded and has a zipper closure to keep everything safe.

 

Cupcake cutie

 Do you know someone who likes cupcakes? Or perhaps delicate little French patisserie items? If so, this is the perfect gift for them. It's a glasses case made from a cute cake print on a soft pink background.

The glasses case is big enough to fit oversize sunglasses in and is lightly padded to protect your glasses.

It has a pink cotton lining and is machine washable too.

This makes a great birthday gift for someone special. All items are gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and sent in a padded envelope. Items can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

This glasses case also has a matching cupcake zipper pouch which is perfect for using as a makeup bag, gadget pouch or travel bag. It's also lined and padded and has a white zipper closure to keep everything safe.

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Key fob wristlet

This cute little key fob wristlet is made from a great berry print fabric from Liberty of London. I love the colour combination and the bright colour palette means it's easy to find in your bag.

The main body is made from a stiff interfacing with has been covered with the Liberty fabric and then folded over and top stitched in white thread on either side. There is a sturdy silver D-loop attached and a removable ring attached to that which keys can be added to.

This key fob wristlet  makes a great little gift for someone special.

 

Ikat cosmetic bag

I love an ikat design. Ikat is the weaving process where the pattern is dyed onto the threads before they are woven which creates a blurred effect to the finished design. This zipper purse is made from a cotton fabric that has been printed with an ikat-style design on it. It has been printed in a way that it looks 'weathered' in places. I love the simple colour combo and the strong, geometric design of the print.

Look up close and you can see the weathered effect of the print.

This zipper pouch is the perfect size for a handbag organiser or travel bag. It's a safe place to keep all your valuables and is easy to locate in your bag.

This zipper pouch is fully lined in a dark pink cotton lining and has a zipper closure to keep everything safe. It's also machine washable so any marks can easily be washed away.

This zipper pouch is also the perfect size for a cosmetic bag. It's lightly padded to protect its contents.

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Leopard lover card case

As a leopard lover myself, I couldn't resist this fabulous fabric and have made it into an unforgettable card case that any leopard lover could not resist.

Pretty pink leopards strut in rows on a soft turquoise blue background,

The card case is fully lined and padded and has two pockets that fit up to four cards each. It's great for using as a business card case, travel card case or credit card case.

This card case makes a great gift for a leopard lover. Items are wrapped in pink tissue paper and are sent out in a padded envelope. You can also have an additional gift message enclosed which means it can be sent straight to its recipient.

 

Sewing gift ideas

 I've created the perfect gift for a sewing lover! These fabulous pouches are great for using as a haberdashery pouch where you can store threads, needles and scissors.

If you are a sewer on-the-move these pouches make a great travel bag for all your sewing essentials. This zipper pouch is lightly padded and is lined in a blue cotton fabric. Both pouches are machine washable.

This print includes cotton reels, buttons with pins and needles in a bright colour palette,

This scissor zipper pouch is also padded and is lined in a bright pink and white cotton polka dot fabric. It can be used as a handbag organiser or pencil case as well as a place to store haberdashery items or your favourite scissors.

I'm loving this scissor print which includes scissors of various sizes with multi colour handles in a pleasingly bright colour palette.

Kimono cutie

Here's another kimono cutie I've just added to my Etsy shop. It's a decorative kimono scarf made from vintage Japanese kimono fabrics that I've pieced together. I love using a variety of fabrics within one scarf and often like to add a decorative border to the ends of the scarf in a contrasting coloured fabric.

The main body of the scarf is made from a gorgeously soft silk fabric in shades of red, yellow and white on a deep blue background. There is a floral pattern that includes stylised chrysanthemums, maple leaves and blossom.

The scarf can be worn in many different ways. I like to drape it loosely around my neck.

The border design is made from a vibrant red and white geometric design, made up of circles and dots. It also includes floral elements.

This scarf can be worn in many different ways and is a great way of adding colour to an outfit.

All my scarves are wrapped in pink tissue paper and sent with a Cheeky Leopard postcard. They make a great gift for someone special and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

 

Kimono style

I recently added this stunner to my Etsy shop. It's a decorative scarf made from two different vintage Japanese kimono fabrics that I have pieced together to create a totally unique item.

The main section of the scarf uses a silk kimono fabric in soft shades of pinks, blue and greens with a floral motif.

I've added a geometric design kimono to the ends of the scarf in shades of deep pink and white which adds extra drama to the scarf.

The scarf is long and can be tied many different ways. I'm loving this oversized bow.

Look up close and you will see the detail involved in the floral print, with a mixture of blossoms, chrysanthemums and maple leaves - all traditional Japanese design motifs.

The scarf looks great loosely draped around the neck and can accessorise so many different outfits.

The strong print at each end of the scarf adds drama.

This scarf makes a great gift for a Japan lover.

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