Those in the Slytherin house are often among the more wealthy families. So perhaps they will have particular need of a purse bearing their crest!
This blog shows my recycled denim creations, along with tutorials for items I have designed myself. I collect old jeans (a strange collection, I know!) and cut them up to make bags, purses, animals and other items of varying sizes and shapes. I then sell these to raise money for weomen and children in the town of Utange, near Mombasa, in Kenya. I help women to set up their own businesses and am supporting the building of a new school for disabled children.
Showing posts with label Harry Potter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Harry Potter. Show all posts
Friday, 20 June 2014
Monday, 16 June 2014
Hogwards pencil case
I know I will need to make more of these than I have already. Unfortunately I had a bit of a disaster with the zip insertions, meaning that I need to go back and do a lot of tedious unpicking.
I also want to make a variety of sizes of these pencil cases. For now, the five I have will have to do.
I also want to make a variety of sizes of these pencil cases. For now, the five I have will have to do.
Monday, 9 June 2014
Griffindor purse
This design sewed up much better with grey thread than with the silver metallic I used for the phone cases. I was really pleased with the result; the design came up so much more clearly.
Sunday, 25 May 2014
Ravenclaw purses
More Harry Potter purses - this time for the intelligencia!
(Look up the characteristics of Ravenclaw students if the reference escapes you!)
(Look up the characteristics of Ravenclaw students if the reference escapes you!)
Monday, 19 May 2014
Harry Potter - promises, promises!
A slogan I particularly appreciate for this bag.
"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."
This bucket bag shape is delightful. I adapted it from Lisa Lam's lovely book.
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"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."
This bucket bag shape is delightful. I adapted it from Lisa Lam's lovely book.
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Thursday, 15 May 2014
Hufflepuff purse
Another Harry Potter purse, this one for Hufflepuff.
I have a soft spot for Hufflepuff. This is possibly at least partly due to the fact that both I and my younger daughter "fit" there, according to Pottermore. But really, what's not to like about that badger offering a hug?!
I have a soft spot for Hufflepuff. This is possibly at least partly due to the fact that both I and my younger daughter "fit" there, according to Pottermore. But really, what's not to like about that badger offering a hug?!
Monday, 12 May 2014
Harry Potter: Ravenclaw
This is another Canstralian embroidery design, like the Hogwarts and Hufflepuff crests. It is a beautifully clear design, and I hope will be popular.
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Thursday, 8 May 2014
Hogwarts purses
To add to my Harry Potter theme, here is another new line. These little coin purses proved extremely popular on their first outing, and the embroidery machine is busy creating a restock! Naturally I also made them in the house shield designs, but it was this Hogwarts one which proved most popular.
Thursday, 1 May 2014
Harry Potter - Griffindor
This is the house everyone wants to be in! Again, this design came from BlastoStitch. I used silver thread in this - which unfortunately did not photograph too well. The actual case looks much better than the photo suggests!
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Sunday, 27 April 2014
Harry Potter - Slytherin
Another in the Harry Potter series. This design came from Blastostitch. It came out very well; I'm pleased with the result.
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Wednesday, 23 April 2014
Harry Potter - Huffelpuff
The embroidery pattern on this phone case, like the Hogwarts one, came from Canstralian. It is a lovely pattern and the results were delightful - and much appreciated by my younger daughter, who immediately claimed this one!
I'm hoping she might take some more of the Harry Potter phone cases back to her university to see if fellow members of their Harry Potter Soc will purchase them.
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I'm hoping she might take some more of the Harry Potter phone cases back to her university to see if fellow members of their Harry Potter Soc will purchase them.
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Tuesday, 15 April 2014
Harry Potter phone case
I found some fabulous Hogwarts inspired embroidery patterns online and couldn't resist them. This first one was claimed by my elder daughter. Despite being a medical student, she still loves Harry Potter!
The colours shine through, and I am so pleased with this design.
I bought the design from Canstralian embroidery
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The colours shine through, and I am so pleased with this design.
I bought the design from Canstralian embroidery
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