I’ve been working on my kindle cover pattern for weeks now, and I’ve finally got it right: Each case features a one of a kind applique on the front. I hand cut, glue and sew them on. They are padded with a double layer of felt made from recycled plastic bottles. Here’s a picture of [...]
Piles of Pocket Wallets
May 6, 2011, 12:45 am
The pocket wallet has gotten a little bit of a makeover. The card slots are a bit tighter now, and I’ve sewn a piece of buckram between the shell and lining fabric. Buckram is used in making hats and shoes. It makes the wallets a bit more rigid and easier to open with one hand. [...]
Brush Rolls and Zipper Pouches
February 15, 2011, 4:26 am
Before my sewing machine took over my life, I was a special effects makeup artist. I worked on a few movies like Prompocalypse, and did a lot of Halloween makeup. If you’re not easily grossed out, you can check out some of my work here: KillChrissy (WARNING: Some of it is really gross!). I tried [...]
A Bunch Of Eyeglass Pouches
December 19, 2010, 8:58 pm
My glasses are so scratched up that I can barely see through them anymore. This is ridiculous because I make eyeglass pouches. So, I finally got around to making one for myself, and I whipped up a batch for you guys too. . . These are in the shop now. They are padded with fleece [...]