my carlo rino bag has to retire

i love this quilted carlo rino bag.  i would take this bag whenever i attended a formal function. i was hoping that this bag would last me a life time.

sorry, the photo is bit blurry.
it's my mobile phone camera
and the weather outside is a bit gloomy.

unfortunately, last month, when i took it out from its duster bag, i found that the outer surface of the PU trimmings has disintegrated.  when i rubbed my fingers against it, black coloured crumbs would come off.  now, the nylon quilted body is still pretty but the trimmings look so worn out and crumbly.  i don't think i can use this bag.  i don't think it is easy to replace the trimming either.  i so love this bag and i feel so sad that i won't be able to use it anymore.

the inside pocket, its peeling......

the PU gusset is peeling

the other PU gusset is peeling too

i then decided to replicate the design, using cotton (quilting weight cotton) and this time i would use genuine leather for the trimming.  i know quilting weight cotton is a durable material.  when teamed with genuine leather trimming, this bag will last forever.  i know this is so, because i still have a whole leather bag that i bought 17 years ago.  the only thing that is worn out is the lining. once i replace the lining and give the leather a polish the bag will be as good as new.  and  i made a baby quilt for my son at about the same time.  i used american cotton and that quilt is still as good as new, even though it has been handed down to all his younger siblings.

i think using good quality quilting weight cotton and genuine leather (straps and trimmings) would allow you to enjoy your favourite bag for as long as you like.

cheers,
YunY

handmade handbag - petunia, green tea cinnamon

this petunia has just been completed.  it is from the collection 2-2012 that was featured in the kopai 1st giveaway last year.  a little overdue but no less a beauty :)

the name is 'green tea cinnamon'.

upholstery fabric with genuine leather trimmings.
leather used is brown coloured soft nappa leather
teamed with brass hardware.

will be available for sale at the Kopai Boutique.  and i am hoping that ida and i can get the rest of the collection 2-2012 ready by the 1st quarter of this year ^ ^

STATUS: completed

NOW AVAILABLE at The Kopai Boutique.

cheers,

YunY

today's sneak peek - another samsung note sleeve

what shall we name this one?  it has an owl shaped tongue and leather slot....cut and stitched by hand by my cousin ida.  the outer shell is made from deep and bright coloured indian cotton and a small portion of the flap is made from american cotton.  the colours on this sleeve remind me of the sweet fruit pastille we love when we were kids.  i think it should be named the 'fruit pastille'.

opened

closed

will be available for sale at the kopai boutique.

STATUS: completed

cheers,
YunY

another sneak peek of the samsung note sleeve - named the 'avocado cranberry'

one of my favourites amongst the samsung note sleeves....the mushroom with its mushroom shaped genuine leather tongue and slot.

the name is 'avocado cranberry'

a little wider and longer.
will fit the samsung note
with its case/cover on.

i may not want to part with it.  it has one of my favourite prints on.

STATUS: completed, TAKEN


cheers,
YunY

here is a sneak peek of another samsung note sleeve

here's another one.  will be available for sale at the Kopai Boutique.

i suggested the seahorse motif.  ida wasn't so sure about it at first.  but she agreed the seahorse shaped tongue is just adorable.

named the "pink guava sorbet"

ida helped me to cut out the seahorse motif and
stitched it onto the sleeve.

NOW available at the Kopai Boutique :)

STATUS: completed

cheers,
YunY

d'amani cottontherapy: GIVEAWAY #6

d'amani cottontherapy: GIVEAWAY #6: assalamualaikum and hi everyone happy new year 2013!   another giveaway would be a good way to start this year, don't you think?  


"happiness"

this was my inspiration when i made the hanbok for alya

i wish that i can make alya's hanbok look exactly like this.  on the other hand i am still happy because she likes it.  and she wants me to show her how to make another one......maybe more.  click here for alya's  hanbok.
.

this one is selling at US$499

cheers,
YunY

it's a new year today

happy new year every one :)

one of my favourite photos.
was taken in beijing in 2008.
i wish we can have another family vacation this year.
destination..... Seoul. 

cheers.
YunY

more wips for samsung note sleeve

waiting to be completed.

100% cotton,
patchwork,
quilted,
genuine leather trimmings,

100% cotton,
patchwork,
quilted,
genuine leather trimmings,

100% cotton,
patchwork,
quilted,
genuine leather trimmings,

i love them all !!! 

i have a thing for rustic, vintage look :)

while at the same time.....can't resist the seduction of stylised or cute prints :))

cheers,

YunY

samsung note sleeve, wip

here's another sneak peek of one of the wips.  i don't have a name for it yet.

i took this photo with my mobile phone.
this one has a vintage look.

i used one of my favourite fabrics for the front and back panels.  i love both traditional and stylised prints.  the lovely colours of the prints on those cotton fabrics just put smiles on your face :)

for the units that are available for sale, pls visit The Kopai Boutique.

important note:  the stitching and reinforcement of the leather slot on the front panel is hidden under the lining.  this ensures that the surface of the lining that touches the phone has smooth surface and will not scratch the phone.


cheers,
YunY