1970s Bag Pattern

Simplicity 7018 Misses Belts and Bags

Three belt and three bag patterns straight from 1975.

Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway Day - Mini Clutch and Organza Flower Sash

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THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY.

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So, it's Giveaway Day at Sew, Mama, Sew and this is my second giveaway linked.

(The first one is an assortment of my favourite spring fabrics in cotton and linen plus various vintage lace trims and daisies, which you can find: HERE.)

This giveaway is for a handmade mini clutch, large coin purse or all-purpose pouch in the sweetest spring floral cotton as well as an organza  fabric flower accessory that can be worn as headband, sash or wrist corsage in coral, red and ochre.

The clutch is extra easy to carry around. By adding a ribbon to the ring on the side you can turn it into a wristlet, or add your keys and never lose them again....

The clutch measures almost 15cm or 6inches across and almost 5 inches or about 12.5cm high.

The flower -plus leaves- measures almost 10cm or 4 inches across and its ribbon is about 1.90 cm or 75 inches.

 To enter, simply leave a comment telling me what your favourite accessory is for spring and/or summer.

Just in case you'd like an extra entry or two, you can like my flower accessories shop Fairytale Flower , my fabric accessories shop One Perfect Day or you can even follow this blog.

Please leave an extra comment saying that you did  one -or all- of these and each comment will be counted as a further entry.

(Please make sure there is a link to your comment where I can reach you if you win.)

International entries are welcome.

Giveaway ends on May 10 and post will be updated with winner by May 12.

Thanks for participating

Spring Fashion Trend - Asian Influence

It's been a long while since my last Fashion Trend post, but I just had to share this fabulous Far East spring 2013 trend with its exciting new take on the kimono:

Uniqueness - Spring 2013

Dries Van Noten

Emilio Pucci

Hermes

Jen kao - Spring 2013

All images via Style.com

New Honeysuckle Pink Sash-Wrist Cuff

I know I've been going overboard with the pinks and reds lately but it seems to be a mania that has taken on a life of its own.....

I can't help it.

The thing is, I just can't get enough of these bright, upbeat colours.

So here's my latest fuschia pink organza flower sash/headband/wrist cuff.

It's actually quite difficult to photograph the organza and capture the hue accurately. The colour is approximate. In real life it's deeper and brighter -and a touch more red.

The ribbon is vintage, natural cotton and baby soft to the touch. In my very favourite hard-to-miss red.

Lilac Headband-Sash-Choker - Take 2

Here's another take on the lilac sash/headband.

It's the same kind of flower as this one but with a different colour ribbon. A sweet mocha brown cotton ribbon that I think complements the lilac very well.

And there's the addition of a couple of my favourite tulle leaves, pristine white stiching on bridal white tulle.

Also listed in the shop.

Linked to:

Our Creative Spaces

OnePerfectDay Give-Away on Blue Collar Bride

This little taupe and purple organza accessory which can be worn as a headband, sash, choker or wrist corsage (more pictures and details here) is up for grabs  at Blue Collar Bride blog.

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment.

So head on over to Wedding Sash Give-Away and good luck!

Taupe, Purple and Chocolate

Here's another organza flower in taupe and purple

- just like this one.

But this one here has a soft, natural cotton ribbon in a rich, dark chocolate brown.

It can also be worn as a headband, sash, or wrist corsage.

Linked to:

 Our Creative Spaces, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Somewhat Simple, Fabric Fascination, AnneMarie's Crochet Blog

Little Girl Accesssories

Taking Little Girl Accessory photos is something I've wanted to do for a long time.

Most of the accessories in the OnePerfectDay shop on etsy are meant for big and little girls alike, so I love it when a mum buys something for her little girl and herself to wear and share.

But up to now I hadn't found my muse.

At last, here she is.

 The most darling little girl with the disposition of a fairy.

And this is my first Little Girl Sash listed in the shop.

In warm caramel tones.

With a 1.5 metre cotton ribbon to wrap around head, wrist or waist, it's quite the versatile accessory.....


Linked to zsazsazsu, annemarie'sbrieblog

Creative Space - Sashes

Sashes are something I've been meaning to do more of for quite a long time.

Finaly, I'm getting started....

For what creative people everywhere are up to, click on Our Creative Spaces.