a big boy's birthday

Before I left Bali, a rush order came...it was an order from a friend whose son is turning 7 and he does not want little children's theme goodies.  The mom likes my house pouch but asked for an owl applique and since she likes Toriq's applique, the boys got the tools kit :).  Happy Birthday, big boy!  Wishing you all the best :) and I love how these turned out

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a beautiful wedding in paradise

It has always been my dream to be married in Bali...alas, it was only a dream :) but my beautiful sister in law got to realize her Balinese wedding and it was a very wonderful event.  I'd say she's the most un-bridezilla bride I've known...the most relaxed bride who took it easy when things don't always go as planned...such as the rain that made a grand entrance on her wedding decor!...your brother and I wish you a wonderful and happy marriage.  I love weddings with tear-jerker moments and it's always hard to let go of your little sister...who's been the baby in your eyes, but I know they're happy and that's all that matters :)...I have one more sister to go :) and I don't think I'm ready to let go of my youngest one just yet :).

Sewmanics made her wedding favors...they're yellow striped and blue flowers pouches but I didn't take any pictures of them due to the rain.  This was the other favor some of the out of towners received.  I have to admit we sewed the red pouches wrong! the inside was supposed to be for the outside...so it was actually inside out :'( it's supposed to be plain navy blue canvas...but it was too close to the wedding date and there's nothing we can do...sorry, Pat!

White and Blue tote bag by sewmanics

The children loved Bali as usual...they had so much fun playing with their cousins but too bad the little misfits came home with HFMD :(.  More days off from school!

The Misfits and their cousins

Some of the wedding pictures done by the talented Mono and yes, I stole these
from their facebook site :)

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toriq's fifth

Last week I have just finished an order from Sofie for her son's 5th birthday.  She ordered radio,  truck, wrench + screw driver, bag, Maryjane shoes and ballerina.  For the teachers, she ordered matroyshka pouches...I made some spoon and fork thank you tags and oven mitten tags as well....but I didn't have time to take pictures of those...We do hope Toriq had a blast on his 5th birthday!!!

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penguins invasion

Last minute, Josie ordered penguin pouches for her son's first birthday...sorry, Jos...I didn't have time to make any other things...not even the penguin applique type of pouches....luckily I bought some penguin patterned fabric before...I was planning on making matching pyjamas for me and my man :).  I did manage to make a special drawstring for Ethan...a birthday gift from us to the little guy.  I hope the party is going to be a blast!

Penguin tags, penguin pouch for Ethan
The little Penguin and the penguin patterned drawstring bags

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flower pouch from handkerchief

I got this beautiful batik from a college friend's wedding.  I think you can use it as a bandana or a little scarf or a handkerchief.  But I don't think I'll use it for any of the above...so after staring at it for a few days...I've decided to just turn it into a flower pouch.  The fabric is soft and  has 2 color tones and I did it in less than 10 minutes, while Li'l M's fever is down....oooo don't you just hate sick kiddos? :'(

Top-Bottom, Left-Right: Square handkerchief with 2 colours.  You can make it into an envelope pouch  or you can just sew it into a flower pouch...easy!

Finished flower pouch

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faux envelope clutch

Last weekend, my youngest sister came to my house, took a picture of the fabric she had chosen and asked if she could use it to make an envelope clutch.  While I was away, she made her pattern from a paper bag, cut the fabrics and voila...when I came home she was almost done sewing and complained she had to adjust the pattern a bit and started using the dreadful seam ripper :D.  Before she left my apartment, I asked her to leave the bag and took some pictures of it :).  Nicely done!  Now, I'm not sure if this is the correct pattern she used :)...but you can definitely try sewing your own envelope clutch.

Jj's version of envelope clutch

her pattern

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reversible multi pockets tote bag

I've finally finished an order from Amelia...a very persistent reader :).  She still wants a face wallet, which I haven't had the time to make :).  But...at least I was able to complete this bag for her :)...I hope you fell in love with it!

reversible tote bag with multi pockets

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aye aye pirates

Matt turned 4 years and his Mommy wanted a pirate themed birthday...I got this leftover nautical fabric!  The last of it!...Made eypatches for the little pirates...The girls got the tutu bags and I hope the children had a blast today!

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duck duck giraffe

Another order from a friend for her son's baptism :).  Ethan loves ducks and I suppose his Mommy likes giraffe....hence the applique :)

giraffe and duck

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purple party favor

Another sample I sewed for a wedding coming up soon :).  I love the linen fabric used for this sample...nice purple color.

purple linen fabric boxy pouch

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more on sewing

Today, Jess made this cute bag from a fabric she bought in Japan last year.  I must say it's pretty nice :)....a simple bag, nicely proportioned and just the right size :)

Jess' bag #2

Then from the bag, she made a scrunchie while Rub made a flower pouch, but the fabric she used was too thick...hence the hat on M's head :p.  I'm just happy they're hooked on sewing :).

Top: the crafters, the scrunchie in use
Bottom: the scrunchie, the misfit in flower pouch :)

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sample bag

I think I like this bag's pattern, I love its shape...it's simple and cute...this is a sample bag for a special someone's wedding favour ;).  You'll just have to wait for the real thing...

Little M modeled the bag for Mommy :D

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jess made a bag

My youngest sister and her friend are home for the holiday and she told me they wanted to learn how to sew...so I let them play with the sewing machine...I must say they're both quite talented for a first timer.  Here's my sister's first usable bag :D...a reversible shopping bag...not bad, Je!

Jess and her reversible shopping bag

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hip hip hooray

To my beautiful and talented friend...who has just about everything...well, apart from these bags I've made especially for her...NOW you have everything :)...Happy Birthday, bff!

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tea party bag

Darryl turned 2 years old last weekend and we were given the pleasure of making her tea party themed bags :).  Well, as for the boys' bags, D's mom preferred the boat applique :D.  Hope you had a blast, Darryl and wishing you a wonderful year ahead :).

and a little something for the birthday girl

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past navy birthday

Aldrik turned one year old :) in Perth :)...his talented Mommy made his birthday extra special with cards designed by her and printed by adorama.  Happy 1st, Aldrik! :).  I bet you had a whale of a fun.

picture courtesy of Albert Gunawan

picture courtesy of Albert Gunawan

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happy birthday, teach

Big M's teacher had a birthday today, so as a class, we've decided to give her something special.  I've decided to make her a big tote bag with the children's wishes and drawings for her.  Happy Birthday Ms.O .. wishing you all the best.

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pouches and bag

For a cute little girl who turned 2, her mommy ordered some drawstring pouches :)...cupcake and bird for the girls, rocket and boat for the boys :).

Alex's drawstring pouches

A good friend of ours also had a birthday and we bought her a few different things...more like May2's survival pack :)...I was trying to look for a rattan basket but didn't have time to buy one...so, I ended up making a large tote with her name appliqued on it.  It was done just in time when my ride picked me up for the ladies only party.  It was definitely a night to remember :D.

May's gifts tote

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cherry apron set

About a month ago (or maybe more), my friend Diana requested an apron set for a birthday present.  Good thing she reminded me about 2 weeks ago :p, else I'd totally forgot about it.  I like the fabric combo for this set, and we've embroidered the name of the birthday girl as well :).  Happy Birthday, Alanna...happy cooking ;).

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wedding favors

Hellow :) am baaack and been back for quite some time, actually...I've just been very busy with life.  US was nice but I still love my home sweet home and it's nice to finally be back home after a long trip.  My sister's wedding was lovely...very personal, simple and intimate :).  I'm finally showing you her wedding favors :).

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