another flip and sew patchwork

i showed ida how to use this technique and she's loving it.  she managed to complete this panel (yes! the leather trimming too) in just one sitting last nite.

will be posting the progress soon.

the name is "blackcurrent pudding".  for more pics on blackcurrent pudding click here.

will be now available for sale at the kopai boutique.


cheers.
YunY

handmade bag - take a sneak peek, but this one is mine

this is how the bag looks like.

view of front panel A

view of front panel B

the inside zippered pocket

this one is going to be mine.  this is my 2nd ayu bag.  my first ayu is taking a break for now.

i still need to install the snap button and tidy up some loose threads.  and the straps too (these ones are on loan from the earlier bag).

oh, by the way, i have named this bag "the pink mocha".

status: completed, TAKEN


cheers,
YunY

trying out the flip & sew patchwork

this is one of the bag panels that i was working on just now.  i used the flip and sew patchwork technique.   i like this method because it allows you to be more relaxed with the piecing process, i.e in terms of preciseness.  the outcome is just as good.  it took me less than 30 minutes to attach the pieces onto the interfacing.

i am thinking of using a light coloured leather trimming with this combo.  to see more pics of the completed bag, please click here.

status: completed, TAKEN

till then, stay healthy everyone.

cheers,

YunY

a new look for 2012

i just want a new look for my blog.

have a great weekend everyone.


cheers,
YunY

how to take your measurement for drafting a skirt pattern

(it is not that complicated but you must make sure that your measurement is taken accurately)

a) preparation
you'll need
- a measuring tape
- a pencil and a piece of paper
- a string (tie it around your waist before you begin to take the measurement)
- an assistant

b) take your Front Waistline Measurement & Back Waistline Measurement 

taken from Side Waist Point to Side Waist Point on opposite side

c) take your Shoulder Blade Width (back only)

taken from  Shoulder Blade Point to  Shoulder Blade Point (this measurement is for the dart placement)

d) take your Front Hip Measurement & Back Hip Measurement
taken from Side Hip Point to Side Hip Point on opposite side (Side Hip Point is located 7 inches down from the waistline) 

e) Take these length measurements from waistline tape to floor:
1. Front Center Skirt Length Measurement
2. Side Skirt Measurement
3. Back Center Skirt Measurement

happy new year everyone!

YunY