Made By Inagaki

I need a clasp purse. I had tried to make one many times ever since I got the frames.
Previously I did this:-

Looks great, but it doesn't function well. The opening is too small. I had not gone back to this purse yet, I will try to figure it out later.

Today, I made this:-




I was trying to follow komihinata's simple style. BUT I just couldn't resist some lace and an applique!! (Is that the reason why I'm the owner of a sewing embelishments shop???!! Just so I can stock alot of them and not feel guilty..heh..)

I made the pattern for this after looking for some on the internet. Not entirely happy with the shape, but I guess I will settle for this one, for starters!

I made a (usable) clasp purse AT LAST!



The blue and pink checks fabric is on sale at my shop on etsy here, and more black velvet appliques are found here.


Thank you for looking! :)

Free Download : Vintage Luggage Tag

As mentioned on my facebook page, this is an editable pdf version of the lovely vintage luggage tag found at Just Something I Made. Cathe Holden, the original designer, has generously allowed me to share the pdf version with you.



Link : Vintage Luggage Tag - pdf version

Link : Vintage Luggage Tag - jpg version





Instructions for download:

1.)Go to the menu bar near the top left hand corner.
2.)Click "File" for the drop down menu.
3.)Choose "Download original".
4.)Open the file with Adobe Reader.
5.)Key in your details in the 4 fields, Name, Address, Tel No. and email ( at the bottom) and print.
6.)At printing, scale it down to 50% for the right size and smooth lines.


There are 2 files at this link. The pdf and blank jpg version. The jpg file is a clean file without personal details, it can be found above the pdf file. You can use it for more freedom in text placements.

Note : If you click the file to go into the doc, it will show you a very low resolution file, that is not the true resolution of the actual file, so do not be deterred.


Have fun!

Out of eight, I have sewn four. The resultant workmanship had been satisfactory. Which one do you like best? :)

Cute Pin Cushion

This pin cushion cracks me up.

Giveaway Day at Sew Mama Sew!

There's a HUGE giveaway list at Sew Mama Sew! Be sure to check out all 3 FULL LISTS of blogs with many giveaways. There are hundreds of lovelies to try for. Good luck!

Ideas for Wristlets

I have an order for some wristlets for Teacher's Day (1st Sep 2011), and am brainstorming ideas for the designs. Here are two of them:-






I hope they will turn out nicer in fabric than on screen!

Inagaki's Shop News : NEW! 10% discount for 5 or more items.

Sometimes I get big orders of several items of 7 or more and feel like smooching the customer. Not just for giving me more business, but also it's sharing the joy of someone liking the things that you have chosen. It's immense joy in that respect.

So I can't anyhow smooch the customers. But let me start small by giving out quantity discount.

From today onwards, Inagaki's Shop will offer a 10% discount to total (before shipping) for orders of 5 or more items. Please utlise discount code "5ormore" when checking out to enjoy smooth and fuss free discount.

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Please visit my etsy shop Inagaki's Shop for zakka sewing accessories fabric.