Ben 10 Backpack and School uniform

Summer vacation is over and school season kick started. Going back to school after a month's vacation is not very cool for kids. So just a week before the School reopening I decided that Aryan must have his new backpack for his first day of school.  With my shop orders lined up I had very less time to sew a backpack and his new uniform.  I guess sometimes you just have to force yourself to make time.  He loves BEN 10 and I had promised to make Ben 10 backpack long back. 

My son was really excited about his new backpack & new uniform and after seeing them, he was very happy and geared up for his first day at school. 

The short sleeve uniform shirt fits him perfectly. I love all details and how it turned out (Front pocket with school label, back yoke, sturdy collar).

I choose to make a simple and convenient pattern for backpack with little time in hand . As you know I love recycling. This backpack was made from an old Jean same like Owly backpack                  

This was the first time I was working with pipping.  I had gotten few plastic pipes long back, which I was thinking to use for bags. Gosh! I had a hard time to sew it around. But I'm very happy the way it turned out - Stiff to hold the shape.

When Aryan knew I was making the Ben10 backpack for him ; he was behind me every now and then asking " Mama, is it ready"  When the backpack was ready, he was so happy to see it and he was wearing it the whole day. It feels so nice to make things for kids that they really like.

I have added the adjustable straps and I padded the strap with cotton batting so it sits perfectly and comfy on his shoulder.  Roomy interior with little open pocket (I just forgot to take the photo from inside).  Ben 10 photos are washable sticker appliquéd on the front.

 

Overall this was done in less time and fits perfectly for my boy.  It felt great to make for my little one.

Fabric Card tutorial

Today is my sister's Birthday.  She is my best friend and love her dearly. She is there for me whenever i need. Happy Birthday! I hope you have an absolutely wonderful day and I love you!

I made a cute Fabric card for her and wanted to share with you all the simple method of making it. 



Supplies:

• A piece of blank chart paper or cardstock folded in half.
• Fabric Scraps- Color you wish
• A glue stick

Cut out the Fabric shape.  I chose alphabet, you can draw animal, star or heart on fabric and cut them. Apply the glue on the wrong side of the fabric and stick them on the Greeting card

Isn't it simple and sweet. 

Handmade with love...  What did you make for someone you love?

 

Men Bi-fold wallets

Custom order is ready to ship.  I love the way the wallet turnout.  This is made from a recycled jean, hope you remember one (Men wallet) i made for my husband.  Exterior is of sky blue jean with brown&navy lining. 

Bi-fold wallet measure 4.5" x 4" when closed and 9" x 4" when opened.



Exterior: Velcro pocket for coin


Inside : 8 credit card pockets


2 secret pocket underneath the credit card


2 separate pockets to keep money, bills, coupon etc

Stay tuned more to come............ Happy Weekend!

DIY- Mail organizer tutorial

Last weekend I did grocery shopping.  When I was unpacking the cereal box; I realized my Mail organizer is still pending.  Most of the time, l don't throw away the cereal boxes, plastic cover etc. I keep them safe for recycling.  I decided to make the Mail organizer which I need the most in my kitchen. It was super fun to make and thought I'd share the process in a tutorial. 

Things you need:

Cardboard

Cereal Box

Glue/hot glue

Fabric A 
Fabric B (bias tape or satin ribbon)

1. First cut the cereal box into half and measure them. Cut the fabric as per the dimension of the box. 2 pieces for front & back and a long strip for the both sides & bottom of the box. 

2. Sew the long strip along three sides of the Front square piece and then join the back piece same way.

 3. Insert the cereal box into the fabric box, so it snugly fits into it .  Now the cut the Fabric B like bias tape and neatly paste/hot glue along the edge.   Mail box is ready!

4. Cut the Fabric A as per measurement of the cardboard.  Apply glue or spray adhesive and stick the fabric.

5. Apply glue along the raw edge of the cardboard and stick the bias tape (fabric B or satin ribbon)

6.  Make 2 holes through mail box and the cardboard.  Now tie the mail box to the cardboard with help of ribbon or fabric.  And apply glue along the sides, so the mail box sticks well to the cardboard.


                                                                               

7.  Recycled Mail organizer is ready.  Oh!! I forgot to take the photos about attaching loop for hanging.  Please check my previous tutorial for the loop.

This is so much of fun and easy to make.

Happy to answer any questions...and do let me know if there is a mistake (gasp!) or a step that needs clarifying. Check out my Tutorial Page for other little projects!

Upcycled wallet

A customized wallet from upcycled Jean. I worked hard to design this unique wallet without the pattern for one of my customer. Im so excited to share my new wallet or great organizer. Very handy when you want to carry only your essentials.                            

This multi-compartment wallet designed to hold  picture ID,credit cards, bill, receipts, money, coins or key. The whole wallet is securely closes with a magnetic snap.

Everyone love a wallet , where you can carry everything including picture ID .  I fell in love with this gorgeous pattern and made more of them. There is a coin pocket secured with Velcro or zipper of your choice. 

Five credit card slots and each slot can hold two cards securely. 

There is also a pocket behind the credit card slot to keep important receipts or bill or really anything else you can think of.

And a large pocket to keep cash. 

                 

        Fabric choice is also available.

 

Custom make

Hope you had wonderful weekend. It was very fast for me;one of those weekend mixed with lot of fun and work.  Friends were around for birthday party, received great gifts.   I finished few orders and ready to ship them.

These are lovely recycle stuff

Beautiful clutch with credit card pockets and different compartment for pen,mobile,cosmetic etc

Great shopping bag with bamboo handle.

these clutches are made from saree bits.

Wow, it is fun making eco friendly purse from recycled jean,saree etc.

Fabric made me do this....

Hope you had wonderful weekend. Its was sunny and bright here, I watched some good movies and did some interesting sewing. Do you want to see what I was cutting and sewing.

Lovely recycle projects...

I totally love to do recycling, which allows me to think out of the box. I didnt want to say goodbye to these clothes, they are amazing fabric.  I bought from Pound shop when we were living in London..  I repurposed them into lovely bags.  Isn’t wonderful ? 


 

Cute messeger bag with small purse

Bow bag

Aadharsh bag

Don't forget to visit the exhibition... More to see.

Dhir Bag: