Bucket bag in stripes

A little lace embellishment 

Interior pocket with magnetic snap button

Plain on the other side

Both orders are for teacher Puan Norma,Jitra,Kedah.

Teachers Rekod Book Cover

These orders are from Jitra Kedah....2 sets of rekod book covers..simple,no quilt no batting....

Puan Norma Musa i hope you like it.Not too sure of the length of the handles.But i think this looks ok.
The cosmo bag (my version..hihihi which is actually a marriage between Amy's Cosmo and Lisa's bucket)is also done..

So Puan Norma i will get the bucket stripes bag done and post to you both in one delivery..Stay tune for updates ya...

A pouch to house my telekung..

It has been soooo long since i made my last bag.Blame it to my busy (haha)schedule.So today in between cutting curtains an attending to customer(only 2 today...oh yes!business is crawling)i managed to cheer my monday with a simple pouch  for holding my telekung aka prayer attire..I got inspired from Jeni's blog here.

And in the meantime i am still working on another huge cosmo bag..Well i just manage to cut,iron on interfacing ..and the rest will just have to wait.I
wonder when i can continue...

I will keep on sewing this giant till perfection...to my standard of course..

The bag which did not turn out as planned...

While trying to put the final touches on this kangaroo pocket bag i accidentaly tersnip off the top border in pink..just a tiny winy bite but it was enough to scar the bag.And since i was rather short of pink i finally finished off the top in the same fabric as the border for the interior pockets..

In small version

The size is little bit expanded when the snap button is release

I was inspired to try the kangaroo pockets while i visited Me Sew Crazy.
But of course i had to modify a bit to suit my mediocre sewing skill.The sweet pleats on Jessica's cosmo bag really frightened me off although i was quite confident that if i had tried it will turn out just as well as the tutorial was crystal clear.But i am quite happy as the bag turn out pretty neat even without the pleats.The finish size is 21 inches wide x 12 inches height.When the magnetic buttons are snapped on both sides of the pockets the width is reduced at 14 inches.The shoulder handles are 22 inches.Will definitely have a go at the pleats in my later bag projects.
Oh yes!as usual my bags are all huge,quilted on the outside with loads of rectangle
pockets,...4 on the outside and 4 on the inside.

My first kangaroo pocket..

I like big bags because i always have a lot of things to haul to my office.But how many does a woman really need to have ehh...but i think its ok as long as you don't spend too much money while in the making process.I wanted to try something different as i was bored making the same rectangle pockets ..So lahir lah poket kangaroo nih....

Still not ready yet...

The handles and top border still in pins

The 4 interior pockets

Just another session to finish it off.I got inspired to do the pocket here.

About two days ago i lost some sleep trying to finish this gigantic bag....

The button side....

The other side

The side pockets

More colorful interior pockets..

I need more practise at the handles.My stitches are all bruised..Haiyah!!

Cosmo bag sew along ..

Since it is going to be a long weekend i have so much time to spend in this small space of mine.Have been harping on FB almost the whole day.Reading every friends's status  but only commented a few which strike  common interest. Currently there is sew along on Amy Butler Cosmo Bag on Facebook among us GMJ(geng mesin jahit).As much as i want to join this crowd but somehow i was little put off by the rather short dateline..to be completed 31st.January...that would mean working throughout the long holiday week end.
I don't fancy that lor.,chinese new year maa...and for a mediocre person.... with a moderate knowledge and experience in bag making i might need more time.Hmmmm..which leads me to look back at my own venture into the same activity a couple months ago..


After completing 2 cosmo bags ,( the first was almost a disaster!)the experience is still fresh in my mind.I broke 3 needles on the first try as i used too thick interfacing.But it was fun after completion as the gigantic bag is so practical and spacious.. Just a recap of my work in May 2011...

My first attempt..it weighs a ton even with nothing inside..

A good house for my stash... as its too heavy to be carried around ...

Second attempt...more polish look,more lighter in weight but equally huge as the first one.....

Just adore the large side pockets..can snuggle my palm into them easily.This bag follows me every where...I love the space and pockets... 

Just look how roomy it is..

I am quite tempted to try more.Must improve my sewing skills and remember the steps.You will never know when you need them...but must try bright colors next time around....much confident now...it goes without saying..practice makes perfect..

What color bag for CNY?

 Mandarin Orange...sneak peek of work in progress....

4 interior pockets 

2 exterior pockets

Side pockets on both sides with ribbon ties

Floral cotton is  from KAMDAR.,fabric for inner pockets are from NAGOYA
 and bright orange fabric is from recycled unused fitted sheet  bought from china many many years ago ..Never fancy bright colored  bed linens but just obliging a good friend.(May she rest in peace.AMEEN.)Anyway it looks hot with this floral diaper bag in the making. 


and i made small zippered pouch using Nadia's tutorial......