Aida - a pop of color

I'm really happy and excited to share my latest project.
Last week I posted prototype Aida,...after some modification I finally manage to produce Aida in 4 solid color.

I've made 2 different length for the sling strap, the shorter length is just nice for a petite lady like myself. The longer strap measuring 48" and the shorter strap is 39"

Dark brown Aida

Blue Aida,...already booked.

Red Aida

Green Aida,...my favourite.

The corners of the flap is slightly straight and sharper compared to the prototype.

The top side is folded and being held by 1 1/4" round loop,...which also hold the sling strap.

Here I used p.u piping along the seam,...had some difficulties sewing it initially,... but got the problem solved and I am very happy with the result.

The hand handle is being held by a strap sewn along the top of the flap,..secured with 9mm antique rivets.

Dark brown/green paisley print lining for green and red Aida.

Dark brown/blue print for brown and blue Aida.

Pretty Aidas in a row.

Aida

A new design that I managed to complete last week. This bag was inspired while on a trip back to K.L. Managed to spend some quality time with Kak Noy and family, Jam and Aida.
Driving back to Penang, I was thinking to name this bag Aida, to remind me of the wonderful time I had.

The red canvas that I used here,...have that linen look, hence it gives a casual smart appearance.
The closure is a twist lock on dark brown leather trimming. The patterns of this bag is the same as Fav,..but here,.. I sew in piping in the seam. The piping gives a more defined a structured body.

I like the idea of multiple handles in Ayu,..so I made Aida with 2 functional handles.
This short hand handle is double fold 3/4" witdth, trimmed with brass hardwares.

Close-up of the twist lock closure on the bag flap.

As all my other bags,..this bag interior have a zip pocket, an open and a mobile pocket.

A long sling leather strap,.. 1" width.
I am really happy with the outcome of Aida,...but still there are some modification to be made . There will be changes on the flap outline shape and the hand handle.

Already 50% done , now in the process of preparing the straps. Will post them on the blog when they're ready.

Dark Chocolate Ayu

This dark chocolate Ayu is for a friend,...and anyway I need an excuse to play around with this material. Previously I've made Ayu with similar material but of different color combination. Somehow this Ayu,.... reminds me of dark moist chocolate,......yum yum yummy.

Siti's reason to have Ayu in this dark color is because she wants easy maintenance. Tak cepat kotor.

For this Ayu I left out the long sling strap as requested by Siti. Simple and smart for her. Less fussy.

Full leather base for easy maintenance and durability.


Will come out with more exciting designs,
just wait and see......

Layla

A sling bag for Layla. Found this vintage printed cotton at Corine's pondok and I could already imagine a design to make. This design was inspired by Fossil collection.

Dark brown leather trimmings and 1 1/4" cotton strap.

My reluctant Layla modeling her bag in a sling manner.

Worn cross - body
Bag measures L 13" x H 10" x W 3"

Mono fabric - Ayu

Having made 5 Ayu bags with the patchwork fabric,...I am curious to see one in a mono fabric.
These 2 Ayus was done by mid-February.

Turquoise background with woven patterns. Material has a slight sheen which contributes a little luxury look.

Dark brown base with oval motif all over.

Both mono Ayus side by side.

Charming.

Early years in Penang,... I got myself busy into making little boxes as small gifts, for any special occasions. My boxes were well received and I started making new friends. I even started to get request for boxes of bigger sizes and various dimensions. I also get to experiment the cladding with different type of materials. I am happy and thinking,.... life won't be so bad here after all.

Below are the first few boxes that I made. These boxes are small but they make charming little gifts.

5 different colors of my favourite material, which I used again later for my handbags.

Close-up view,.... nice eh!
Made this for teacher's day. I fill it up with yummy chocolate.
Measures - 7 cm x 15 cm x 4.5 cm.

I came across these beautiful velvet material in Kamdar. Made them into these square boxes,..10 cm x 10 cm x 4. 5 cm.
Lovely idea for wedding favours,... with a thick slice of delicious fruit cake inside.

Thru' the years my crafts have help to keep me busy and happy. :)

Indian Cotton

I'm taking a break from bag making this week,....I'm going to make some tops and dresses for me and the girls.
Till now,.. I still cut out and save images that inspires from all sources. I will then paste them in a scrap book or on my mood board, so that I can view them at any time conveniently.

I've got labels like LV, Tracy Reese, Hugo Boss, Peter Lim, Escada on this mood board. I like to pick up the lovely details and apply them on my own creation.The decorative details such as pin-tucks, applique and embroidery are very interesting and they could easily be applied on.


Recently I acquired a few pieces of lovely Indian Cotton. Alin, took us to this home boutique in PJ and ohh.... wow what a collection there is before my eyes. Every pieces are unique and beautiful and they cover the walls and floor. We spend hours to choose,.. luckily there are 4 of us to discuss and vote on which to take home. These pieces may not be suitable for the ideas on the mood board but I like to share them with you,...anyway.

Lovely Indian motifs in vibrant colors on bronze background

Rather simple modern floral motif in a dreamy subtle color combination. Pastel turquoise with brown outlines on off-white background.

Instinctively Indian floral motifs and colors on bright azure blue.

Clashes of strong colors of Indian motifs on ambiguous background.

Sparsely spaced bright print on fresh light green, with interval weave of metallic silver thread


Each piece comes in 4 meters,....enough to share among us,... me and the girls.