New Sewing Project: Shoulder Bag with Japanese Fabrics

I actually sewed this shoulder bag couple weeks ago, I keep forgetting to blog about it. 

Shoulder Bag with Japanese Fabrics

I bought the Japanese Fabrics like 2-3 years ago.  I haven't had time to sew anything with it, I am so glad that I finally have a use of it, not just sitting in my Fabrics Cabinet.

I enjoy sewing this bag, because I learn some new sewing techniques.  I never sew bag with interfacing.  For some reason, I am a little bit intimated by them.  Each time I look at the interfacing section at JoAnn, I am lost!  But this time I really want to make a bag look "Professional", so I read a lot about interfacing online, I am glad that I did.  My Shoulder Bag with Japanese Fabrics looks Beautiful and Professional.  My hubby is very impressed.

And the button I found one vintage button from my vintage button collection.  I think it adds a special touch.

The bag is available at my Etsy Store.
 

Shoulder Bag with Japanese Fabrics

Shoulder Bag with Japanese Fabrics

Vintage Button

My new Upcycle Makeup Brush holder from a "Can"

Last several months, I wasn't in a "Crafty" Mood.  I don't know why, I just didn't feel to do any craft.  But suddenly this week, I feel very "Crafty" again.  I made this cute Upcycled Makeup Brush Holder from a "can" and sew a pair of shorts and matching tie for my son.

Here is my cute little makeup brush holder:

Upcyled Makeup Brush Holder

It is SUPER Easy to make this.  All you need is a "can", some fabrics scrape, some decoration notions like ribbon, lace etc, double sided type and glue.  I used Pearl String (you can find it from any craft store "Bridal Section")

You basically spray glue on the outside of the can, (I used 3M 90 High Strength Adhesive), then attach the fabric on the can.  I also attached fabrics inside the can.  See below:

After that, be creative and decorate your can.  It took me about 30 mins to do that.  It is great way to recycle cans and use up your fabrics scape.

Hope you guys enjoy it.