Volatile Bella Makeup brush roll sewing patterns

One of my to-do list this year.

I found that a lot of daily things we used can easily adapt to volatile concept to achieve a minimalism lifestyle.  My new Bella makeup brush roll bag too.  I designed it in a way I can use it as a makeup brush roll bag, crochet hook or knitting needles bag, and even as an artist roll bag (well, to some extend :p).  It is definitely an ideal bag for your cosmetic brushes and other compact makeup kit wherever you go, daily or on a trip.

The design is cute and fashionable with 2 cute buttons and elastic straps that securely your brushes firmly and no hassle to open the roll bag at all. 

I had so much fun making this brush roll. 

check out this sewing pattern by clicking any of the photos below to lead you to my shop.

                 Features :

• Optimum width when open to store 12 different sizes of brushes and other accessories or compact cosmetic items in just one roll bag. Some of the brush pockets may also hold 2 to 3 small brushes

• 2 elastic hoops attached to 2 buttons elastic closure to create extra strength to further secure your bag roll at the same time. Just 2 simple snap to open and close your bag and your are ready to go.

• flat and compact design, no bulky big roll of bag to carry along.

• Really cute design. Choose your buttons and fabrics (denim, linen, floral print fabrics etc), you will surely create really cute roll bag of your own

• Comes with a tall flap that will easily cover brushes up to 8" tall.

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Wanderer cross body bag PDF sewing pattern

How is your summer going ?   It has been a great and wonderful summer for me this year.  My second sister who has been living in Europe for more than 10 years is now back home for long holidays. 

The idea of Wanderer cross body was Inspired by my sister who wish to have a small cross body bag that hold small daily essentials in an organized way. Hence come a small bag with multiple pockets ^v^

This is a fun to sew and functional 2 zippers and multiple pockets cross body bag that is just perfect to store your daily essential. It is perfect for many occasions or seasons, from day-to-day usage, leisure shopping to travelling purpose, a bag for all time and all seasons.

** You can opt to make this bag into a wristlet clutch or a cross body bag too. 

Remember to check it out at my Etsy shop by clicking any of this photo.

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- Many pockets to organize small daily essentials (cell phone, key, wallet, lip balm, mini parfum, essential oil, access card etc).

- Small, light and roomy pouch - 1 big zipper compartment to carry your daily essentials such as smartphones, lipsticks, lip balm, mini parfum etc in an organized manner.

- 2 small zipper compartments to hold your handy essential like lip balm, mini parfum, access card, phone, compact powder etc)

- 1 zipper compartment at the back of the bag to secure your essentials at the same time allowing easy access to them.

- suitable for any occasion from daily usage to traveling. You can use it as a clutch or wristlet clutch too.

- multiple ways usage, as a shoulder bag, crossbody bag, or fanny pack (waist bag by sliding the slide ring to the end)

 Depends on your choices, you can opt to  make this bag as a shoulder bag, cross body bag, or fanny pack (waist bag by sliding the slide ring to the end)

The pattern also include the tutorial to make the cross body strap and an optional downloadable tutorial to make a wristlet for this bag. 

Remember to check it out at my Etsy shop. ^v^

Preparing dog hook or O ring holder for your bag project

This tutorial how to prepare your dog hook or O ring for your wallet.  Having this tutorial handy will surely help you in your future project

Some of the short form used in this tutorial :

Seam Allowance (SA) :  1/4″ seam allowance throughout unless otherwise stated. All the pattern templates already included seam allowance.

Top press / top stitch / edge stitch: 1/8” for top press

RST  : Right Sides Together

WST : Wrong Sides Together

Steps

1.  Take the prepared fabric pieces.  Arrange so that they are RST (right side together).  Pin in place,

2. Sew at one side by the seam allowance.

  

3.  Flip the pieces to the front.  Using your finger nail, scratch by the seam to create a crease.

4.  Fold both openings by seam allowance. Pin in place.

5. Top press (1/8”) both edges as shown in photo below.  

6.  Fold the strap into half horizontally.  Slot in the dog hook or O ring.

 7.   Sew it (1/8”) onto your project.

The Essential Zip Pouch, 2 different designs and sizes

Introducing new pattern to my new Etsy Shop, Indigo Stitch Co.  

This is a really  fun and easy to sew, functional multipurpose zip pouches sewing pattern, suitable to all level of sewing.  You can use the big zip pouches as daily clutch, cosmetic, toiletry, travel pouches while the mini zip pouch is perfect for holding long make-up brushes, lip-liners, eye-liners and more! Easily contain little odds and ends for travel or for quick access inside a larger bag.

Create your own zip puller will surely add more character to your work (a bonus zip puller tip will be provided too).  This sewing pattern is perfect to fully utilise your scrap fabrics.

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Dimension

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BIG POUCH - 9.5" (top) x 7.5" (bottom) x 4.5” (H)

SMALL POUCH - 8" (top) x 7" (bottom) x 3" (H)

Check this pattern out from my Etsy Shop by clicking any of the photo here ^v^

Mia Minimalist minimalist wallet

I am quite amazed from the lifestyle and fashion design of living-less concept.  This wallet sewing pattern is inspired from the minimalism fashion.  It is clean, simple but carry some design elements to it instead of large and bulky long wallet.  It is really light to carry and instantly feel the freedom within yourself when you have this in your tote. 

Mia minimalist wallet is really a really fun to sew and functional minimalist wallet that lets you bring the essentials wherever you go.

By choosing different leather strap and fabric accent combination, you will surely create plenty of sophisticated details. 

It is pretty flat but roomy wallet that offer  a zippered pocket at the cover for your coins and and 2 card slots to cards organized (4 cards possible), while another larger pocket behind provides good size for cash notes, receipts or small documents in place.   It is also quick and simple to make.  

The dimension of this wallet is 

4” (H) x 5” (W).  Find out more at my Etsy (click on any photos below to lead you to my shop)  or Craftsy shop at the link here >  

https://www.craftsy.com/sewing/patterns/handy-everyday-vegan-style-wallet-sewing-pattern/659179

Interior

 Back view

After testing my pattern, I quickly made another 2 Mia wallets and really enjoy the process of sewing.  It was really great fun to sew this wallet and I am really happy with the results.

Let's sew applique on your bag !

This is my way of sewing appliqué to my bag projects, without the use of freezing paper.  I am demonstrating appliqué sewing using my new Little House Round wallet Sewing Pattern (available now in my Etsy or Craftsy shop).  Hoping it would assist anyone who love appliqué sewing in their future works.  Have fun !  (^o^)v

1. Cut out the appliqué and outline the design as shown in photo below.

You will get the result below.  Sew according to the sequence provided by the sewing pattern.

(Tip : Do not cut out the bag body main fabric at this stage; normally the main fabric will shrink after sewing up the appliqué, I would suggest you to complete sewing up all the appliqués, then use the bag body pattern to re-measure main fabric and cut it at that stage)

2. Sewing the clouds (1) & (2)

Cut out the cloud patterns; transfer cloud (1) to its fabric.

At the same time, draw a ¼” seam allowance (red line). Cut out the cloud based on the seam allowance. 

(Tips :  for any appliqué pattern that is round in shape, always cut the fabric on the bias (photo below))

Note that I also give a little seam allowance (yellow line below) for me to sew Cloud (2) later.

Make small cuts at the curved in area of the cloud (photo below).

Pin cloud (1) onto the outline of main fabric.

  Use the needle to “scrapping” the seam allowance inward according to the outline then press it using your thumb.  Start sewing the cloud onto the main fabric (photo below).  Continue this process to complete the appliqué.

3. Sewing the chimney and trees.

If you have problem sewing mini item like the chimney, you can always embroider it.  Using Step (2), sew the trees onto the main fabrics.

4. To Sew the little house

Transfer one of the little houses pattern onto the appliqué fabric, remember to also draw the ¼” seam allowance (it doesn’t need to be perfect, highlighted below)

Using the same house pattern, outline as shown in photo below.

Using the same house pattern, outline as shown in photo below.

Pin and sew the appliqué fabric as shown below.

5. Sewing the roof top, Pattern (10)

Transfer roof top pattern onto its fabric, remember to include the seam allowance.  Cut out the fabric.  Make a few small cuts as highlighted in blue lines below. 

Pin and sew the fabric onto the outlined roof top (photo below).

6. Sewing the land

Transfer the land pattern to the main fabric and the appliqué piece( highlighted in photo below). 

Sew the land to get to the result below.  

Using embroidery thread, sew the smoke using running stitch.  

Re-measure the main fabric with the bag body pattern, cut out the main body fabric. (photo below).

The appliqué session for this sewing pattern is completed. Set aside. You are ready to start the bag making steps next. ^v^