Yesterday I thought I have to skip today's #NeedleworkMonday but here I am with my entry. Lucky me, I was able to finish two of my sewing machine mats, that I started working on two weeks ago. Unfinished projects are not my thing but I had other things to do. Let's look at the bright side, better late than never and now I've got two new products to list in my Etsy shop. So first I'd like to show you what I've been working on and then I'll show you what I've sold.
Patchwork Sewing Machine Mat
It's been a few months since I started making denim bags and no matter how careful I am with the fabrics, there are leftovers that I don't want to throw away. My goal is to recycle, upcycle and use whatever I can so it doesn't go to waste.
These pieces are perfect for a patchwork piece and I'm not the only one who like patchwork.
For this one I used two pockets. The problem with pockets is that a pair of jeans has two pockets and the bigger the size, the bigger the pockets.
I don't mind big size jeans as I get more fabric but the huge pockets are hard to use.
Squares
My sewing machine is made of squares and I love it. I thought I'd make one for my Etsy shop and here it is.
These are 12cm x12cm squares with 1cm allowance. For this one I had to create the pockets, so I thought I'd make three pockets, with red lining.
Also used a label from a pair of jeans to make it more interesting.
Tomorrow I'm going to list them and see who's going to adopt them.
My First Sale
My Etsy Shop is pretty new, not to mention I've been busy and had no time for marketing, so I wasn't expecting anything, but here it is, my first sale. This bag is on it's way to the United States, shipped last week.
I'm hoping to show you some bags next week as I've got a few jeans, colorful fabric, perfect for what I want.
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Hostesses (admins): @muscara, @shanibeer and @marblely
Please feel free to check out my Etsy store.
Check out my other sewing posts:
- The Bag I'm Not Proud Of
- How To Save €35
- DIY - Denim Coasters
- Handmade Sewing Machine Mats
- DIY - How To Use Every Single Piece Of Jeans - Denim Upcycled Sewing Machine Mat/Organizer
- Bold, Crazy Or Both? I Need Some Feedback Here
- My Etsy Shop And A New Bag
- Change It On The Go - How To Find The Right Solution
- My First White Denim Tote Bag With Pink Lining And Levi Strauss & Co.
- Changing Style - Another Bag, Different Style
- New Supplies For My Hobby And A New Bag - #MarketFriday
- Sewing Machine Cover And A Question
- DIY - How To Use Every Piece Of A Pair Of Jeans And Shirt - Part 2.
- DIY - Upcycled Denim Bag With A Funny Lining, Plus Damage Control
- DIY - How To Use Every Piece Of A Pair Of Jeans
- Upcycled Denim Sewing Machine Organizer Made Of Leftover Denime Pieces
- Golden Heart Pocket Upcycled Denim Bag
- Classy Golden Stitch Upcycled Denim Bag
- Fake Pockets Upcycled Denim Bag And Some Treasures
- Upcycled Denim Tote Bag
- #Upcycled Initiative And A New Upcycled Denim Bag Made Of Bits And Pieces
- Two Toned Upcycled Denim Bag
- Handmade Mask - Experience and Necessity
- Upcycled Denim Zipper Bag
- Upcycled Double Pocket Tote Bag, My 3rd One
- Upcycled Double Pocket Denim Bag
- My First Bag
It is very original I love it, I am going to make this idea that I always lose the scissors, Thanks for sharing
Thank you.
Congrats on your first sale! Your bags are so creative :D
Many thanks. I'm trying to be creati but I'm at the beginning still, at the beginning of the year I had no idea how to use the sewing machine 😂
Congratulations on your sale!
I have a now empty Etsy shop too - it was fun while it lasted. My biggest mistake in selling was ignoring the marketing and expecting sales to
come from within the site.
Lots of luck to you and may you sell lots.
Thank you very much! What's happened to your shop?
I grew out of my original one, I had a lot of fun with it though. I was selling mail art and sometimes tarot readings.
The one I am building now has some ebooks and is part of my next project.
It's such a great feeling to make a sale!
Nothing like that first sale! I remember how excited I was.
Lol, you're right, it feels good to know someone liked your work enough to pay for it, right?
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