Drawstring Shoes Bag 鞋袋

My sewing project was put on hold for some time. If you read my previous post, you would probably know why. Anyhow, thankfully, hubby is now back to his normal self and has fully recovered.

These shoes bags were long overdue. I finally managed to finish it and sent over to the ballet centre. I managed to utilise the remaining fabric (from the previous project) to make 10 pieces with four different colour combination this time around. I really love this ballerina fabric and now it's all being used. Mixed feelings. Sometimes, I will be a bit reluctant to use a certain fabric just because it's too beautiful to be cut into pieces. But there are also another part in me asking me to use it else the fabric will be just sitting my storage box and it's a pity. I guess it's something that I have to learn to overcome.

These drawstring bags can be used for many purpose, not only to keep shoes :)  I like things that are multifunctional so I hope to make things that are not only beautiful but practical at the same time. Hope the girls at the ballet centre will find these bags useful.

Sweet pink

Elegant purple

Charming blue

Refreshing green

Four beautiful colours, each has its own character

Good for keeping shoes

Can be used to put spare clothing too

Birthday Gift for My Favourite Sister In Law - 幸福包包

It has been a while since I last updated my blog. The past two weeks has been very tough for my family. Hubby had high fever and was admitted to the hospital on the 4th day. He was diagnosed with dengue fever. His blood platelets count dropped on the 5th day to 58,000 microliter. We all know there is no specific treatment for dengue infection. He was put on drips and was given fever medicine and some vitamins. Doctor said it would depends on hubby's body immune system to fight the virus off. 

I have heard of a few alternative therapies for dengue fever before this. But the most well-known alternative treatment for dengue I think, is the papaya leaf juice. It was even published in the local newspaper on how to prepare it. I was determined to find papaya tree. I have asked my brother and friends to help find the plant. Luckily, we managed to find it around our neighborhood. They are always around us just that we have never take noticed of them! Two pieces of large size leaves only gave about 3 tablespoons of juice. Those who wish to find out more about papaya leaf juice can read about it at the link here. 

Thankfully, hubby's blood platelets count improved on the 8th day and doctor allowed him to rest at home. Though his condition is stable now but he is still fatigue and is not fit to go back to work yet. 

That's the story about what happened recently. Before hubby fell ill, I made a bag for my sister in law for her birthday. She adores cats and always carry lots of stationery with her. So I made her a cat theme large size tote bag :). We share a lot of same interests and both are crazy about vintage junk. I'm so blessed to have such a sister in law who always lend an ear whenever I need to talk. These photos were taken by her at her lovely house. Happy birthday HL!

Cat theme tote bag

Large rooms inside the bag to keep books & stationery

Her favourite stationery

I'm glad the owner of this bag is very happy with it

Simple Yet Charming Handmade Bag 简单优雅的手作包包

这个包包是好朋友订制的。 要送给她的老朋友。我在之前也用了这款布料制作了手缝书的封面。真的好喜欢这款布。100% 棉布，图样的颜色鲜明，是朋友帮我从美国买回来的。好朋友的眼光果然也和我一样，选了这款布料订制包包，哈哈！

简单且优雅的托特包

包包的另一面

包包的侧面附有袋子

100% 手作品