{Keyka Lou Patterns}

Sample Sale - Fold Over Clutch

I love these fold over clutches!  They just feel so secure and they hold quite a lot of stuff. 

This woodgrain one is the first one I made and it turned out well, but I want to work on trying to get the flap corners to lay down flatter.  It seems to be a general characteristic of the fold-over style, so it might be something I should not be so picky about? 

I sort of indulge in being a perfectionist with sewing, so it can be hard to let it go.  For me, sewing is my outlet for being super detail oriented.  

Big, Big Dots

Take a look at these cute and giant (maybe?) dots.  This fabric is a cotton/linen blend and is available at Purl Soho. 

They don't list the repeat size, but I looked around online and saw some bags made with this fabric and I get the feeling they are about 3" diameter. 

Of course, I love the dots and the colors are fabulous too!

Another Tip for Closing the Opening

This morning I finished a Business Card Wallet and wanted to share another tip about closing the opening neatly. 

Those of you who have used my patterns probably discovered my favorite sewing tip--sewing the opening closed first. It really does help make a neat opening, but sometimes it helps to take it one step further.  The last few times I've sewn a Business Card Wallet, I ended up re-sewing the opening because it didn't turn out well the first time.  So now I'm using this method:

1. Using a ruler, or other straight edge, place it even with the end that has the opening.  I find it helpful to line the wallet up on a surface with a grid first.  Then I can make sure everything is really straight.

2. Using chalk or a fabric marker, mark the edge on one side. Turn the wallet over and mark the other side.  You now have a guideline on each side of the opening.

3. Slip stitch the opening closed by sewing just UNDER the guideline on each side.  Don't sew on the guidelines, or above them, or you'll end up with an indented opening.

Here is how the opening looks finished:

Kitten Complex Fabric

 
I was going to keep the last large piece of this fabric, but since I will be moving soon I've decided to sell it.  If you are interested in this fabric it is listed in my etsy shop right here.

And the Winner Is...

Stacey, you are the winner of the big scraps!  I will send you an email to get your shipping info. 

Big Scrap Give-Away

Here are four large scrap pieces of Japanese cotton canvas fabrics.  The winner will receive all four pieces.  All together the four pieces are larger than a 1/4 yard, but smaller than a 1/2 yard.   

The winner will be selected tomorrow!  Leave a comment and make sure to include your email address (only I can see it). 

Who Won the Cute Japanese Cotton Fabric?

And the winner is...

lholy-chan, you had the lucky comment number!  I will email you to get your shipping address. 

Look for one more give-away tomorrow.

Last of the Scraps

Ok, I think this is it for scraps for this year.  Come check them out.  The bags from yesterday are already gone, so don't wait.  

P.S. I'll post the fabric winner later today. 

Here Come More Scraps!

There are two more bags of scraps in my shop.  Come check them out here or here.  These are selling very fast, so don't wait to order if you want one.  

Laminated Fabric - SOLD

Anyone is interested in these two 2 large scraps of this laminated Joel Dewberry damask print?  If you would like it and will pay for the shipping, I will send it to you.  Be the first to email me about it and it will be yours!  The email link is in the upper right corner. 

SOLD

It is professionally laminated fabric.  I found it in a scrap bin at an upholstery shop and had good intentions to make some grocery bags from it, but that never happened.  It is wrinkled, but I ironed a section and the wrinkles are coming out.

Piece 1: Just slightly more than 2 yards along the selvedge.  A little less than one half of this piece is 18" wide and the other side is 12" wide.

Piece 2: Almost 3/4 yard.  It is 25" along the selvedge x 41" wide.

Send me an email if you want it.  I'll invoice you via PayPal.  Shipping in the US is $6.  If you are outside the US please let me know and I'll calculate the postage for your country and invoice you for that amount.