Mum with too many hobbies

Easy Wallet

2011-09-06T04:56:00.001-07:00

I was absolutely gutted when I realised that on the last day of my job I left my handbag in a taxi. As the taxi company denies the existense of it (funny, I left it on the passanger seat, right next to the driver), that was the last time I saw it. I had a lot in there and I am still trying to replace everything. It's been very costly as I had built up it all over years and now having to buy everything at once. Some of it is not replaceable, like the usb stick with my daughters baby photos on it. Whoever has it, curses for not handing it to the police.

I have been putting off buying myself a new wallet to avoid another cost. But I wondered if I could make one at home for no cost at all. I researched the internet and found a simple one to make. So I made this wallet. It turned out really well. I am glad I decided to make one in the end. I couldn't buy anything as unique and personal to me.

Here's a picture of it:

I cut off one of old pair of jeans and used it as the lining. This pattern doesn't use much material, and you can use whatever you have in hand.

I found the tutorial in a blog:Easy Wallet tutorial

Dingle Dangle Rabbit

2011-09-05T03:12:00.000-07:00

I recently made this soft Rabbit toy. It was the most challenging sewing project so far as I am very new to sewing. I was very pleased with the result. I used Sew Hip Magazine, issue 26 to make this toy. They recommend linen but I used kaliko to save money.

My First Attempt

2011-09-05T03:02:00.000-07:00

I have been reading other people's blogs for long time now and decided to start my own one in the end. As the title suggests, I have too many hobbies. I enjoy making stuff. I decided to share my projects and help others to get inspired, direct them to places where they can get the instructions from.
That's the idea anyway.