Category Archives: bags

Studio Donegal goes funky

Posted on November 2, 2016 by picperfic

After stitching 3 of those rather gorgeous multi pocketed tweed or quilted handbags I really wanted to sew a different handbag and so I went back to the designer , Napkitten on Craftsy or Etsy, and found this very interesting … Continue reading →

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A Different Handbag

Posted on October 17, 2016 by picperfic

I felt at a loose end, don’t get me wrong, I still had a couple of orders to deal with but it was the day before my sewing group meeting and I needed a small project to work on. What … Continue reading →

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Calla Convertible Backpack

Posted on September 14, 2016 by picperfic

I’m off out to Kirsty Allsopp’s Handmade Fair soon and needed a new bag…well, a girl can’t have too many bags eh? I have a new pair of lightweight trainers so that hopefully my legs won’t be aching before I’ve … Continue reading →

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A Honeycomb Basket

Posted on June 24, 2016 by picperfic

A few weeks ago, I was asked by the clever fabric and project designer Beth Studley, if I would be interested in testing her new design, The Honeycomb Basket…don’t think I hesitated in saying yes! I’d seen the photo of … Continue reading →

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Mini Tulip Tote

Posted on August 3, 2015 by picperfic

I knew immediately that I was going to have to make this pretty bag I loved the positivity of it, hope that makes sense lol..it is just a cute little bag, with pretty gathers and a lovely curvy shape I … Continue reading →

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A Day Tripper bag for Paris

Posted on March 21, 2015 by picperfic

Yesterday I made myself a really crappy dress. I’d saved the fabric for a special pattern and I really thought I’d found it. I cut it out oh so carefully, I sewed each seam with equal care. The fabric was … Continue reading →

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Lana Tote Bag

Posted on February 23, 2015 by picperfic

When I first saw this design, I knew I had to buy it, I loved the shape and the clever way it folds like a clam shell and fastens with a magnetic snap I came across the designer by just … Continue reading →

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Stuff Wot I Made last year 2014 July to September

Posted on January 2, 2015 by picperfic

There shouldn’t be too much on this post as I was in Australia for 4 weeks…. My first of these gorgeous and fun dresses An outfit for Esme Top and bottom for Janina I finished off this little cardigan in … Continue reading →

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Mary Poppins Sewing Bag

Posted on September 8, 2014 by picperfic

When I showed my latest bag on Facebook, someone said it was a Mary Poppins Bag for sewers! Well it really is amazing and holds so much stuff! The design is the Bionic Gear Bag by Ripstitcher I did feel … Continue reading →

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Keeping Busy and a winner!!

Posted on March 31, 2014 by picperfic

Barry left for Australia on Friday, another business trip….really miss my husband 😦 However, to keep myself busy whilst he’s away (2 weeks), I have filled my diary with exciting things to do, like visiting friend’s I’ve not seen for … Continue reading →

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