Bazaar Stalls in August!

We tried out the Sculpture Square and the Expo flea markets in July - crowds were so-so . Darling son said we must sell at more bazaars so we will be at the following places this August.

FLEA-TIQUE!
Date: 9th August 2009, Sunday
Location:Singapore Art Museum (National Day Open House)
Time: 11am to 7pm

FASHIONISTA - SERIES 2
Date: 22nd August 2009, Saturday
Time: 1pm to 8pm
Venue: Singapore Management University, Concourse

See you there!

Purses n Wallets

Hi everyone! We are now selling our handmade fabric card purses and wallets. Most will be available on our Etsy Store. We are also offering a customising service as well where first, you choose the design you want, then you select the fabrics from the fabric chart, make payment and you will receive your customised item in 10 working days! I'm still working out on how to get the charts and selection menu on the blog and website. In the meantime, drop me an email if you want to customise a wallet or pouch.

Sewing Patterns Out Now!

CASIE Card Wallet PDF Pattern and Instructions #0367 - S$7.80/US$6.00
CASIE Card Wallet #0367 Printed Sewing Tutorial, Instructions in Black & White - S$9.80/US$7.50 + Postage

CASIE is fully interfaced for body & structure and is set with a prong snap fastening. The original CASIE design is provided in this computer-drawn pattern sheet and instructions with diagrams and photos. The dimensions of the finished wallet are approximately 11 x 7.5cm closed and 11 x 15cm opened.

This is a pattern suitable for the beginner sewer. Simple and fast - a wallet can be completed in 2 to 3 hours, from pattern layout, cutting, ironing and sewing.

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MAISIE Card Purse/Wallet PDF Pattern and Instructions #0366  - S$7.80/US$6.00 

MAISIE Card Purse/Wallet #0366 Printed Sewing Tutorial, Instructions in Black & White - S$9.80/US$7.50 + Postage

MAISIE is fully interfaced for body & structure and is set with a prong snap fastening. The original MAISIE design is provided in this computer-drawn pattern sheet and instructions with diagrams and photos. The dimensions of the finished purse/wallet are approximately 11 x 7.5cm closed and 11 x 15cm opened. BONUS! A free bonus Design Variation Pattern Sheet is included. Now you can sew another purse/wallet design! This second pattern uses the same instructions for the original MAISIE purse/wallet.

This is a pattern suitable for the beginner sewer. Simple and fast - a purse/wallet can be completed in 2 to 3 hours, from pattern layout, cutting, ironing and sewing.

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JOSIE Zip Pouch PDF Pattern and Instructions #0370  - S$7.80/US$6.00 

JOSIE Zip Pouch #0370 Printed Sewing Tutorial, Instructions in Black & White - S$9.80/US$7.50 + Postage

A quick and easy design - JOSIE Boxy Zip Pouch comes with lining and can be either be interfaced for body & structure or used with fusible wadding for a padded or quilted feel. Use JOSIE as a cosmetic pouch, tool pouch or even a shopping pouch. The dimensions of the finished zip pouch are approximately 14.5cm (Length) x 14cm (Height) x 4cm (Width).

The original JOSIE design comes with full-size computer-drawn pattern sheets and instructions with diagrams and photos. This is a pattern suitable for the beginner sewer. A JOSIE pouch can be easily completed in 3-4 hours or shorter, from pattern layout, cutting, ironing and sewing.

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KATIE Boxy Zip Pouch PDF Pattern and Instructions #0369 - S$7.80/US$6.00 

KATIE Boxy Zip Pouch #0369 Printed Sewing Tutorial, Instructions in Black & White - S$9.80/US$7.50 + Postage

A truly adorable and easy design - KATIE Boxy Zip Pouch comes with lining and can be either be interfaced for body & structure or used with fusible wadding for a padded or quilted feel. Use KATIE as a cosmetic pouch, tool pouch or even a shopping pouch. The dimensions of the finished zip pouch are approximately 12.5 x 7 x 7cm.

The original KATIE design is provided in this computer-drawn pattern sheet and instructions with diagrams and photos. This is a pattern suitable for the beginner sewer. A KATIE pouch can be easily completed in 3-4 hours or shorter, from pattern layout, cutting, ironing and sewing.

BONUS !!! I have included an extra LANIE Long Boxy Pouch Pattern with KATIE. You are getting 2 pattern designs for the price of 1! LANIE uses the same instructions as KATIE.

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CRISSY Tissue Holder PDF Pattern and Instructions #0365 - S$6.50/US$5.00 

CRISSY Tissue Holder #0365 Printed Sewing Tutorial, Instructions in Black & White - S$8.50/US$6.50 + Postage

Do you use tissues but dislike the plastic packaging? With this pattern, you can sew tissue holders the way you like it using the 2 different designs and 3 different methods of sewing that are provided in this computer-drawn pattern sheet and instructions with diagrams and photos.

The dimensions of the finished tissue holder are approximately 11 x 8.5cm or 4.5" x 3.25".

This is a pattern highly suitable for the beginner sewer. Simple and fast - a tissue holder can be completed in 1 to 2 hours, from pattern layout, cutting, ironing and sewing.

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We're on Etsy too!

Amidst all the designing, writing, drafting, sewing, teaching and screaming, I forgot to mention that we have a shop at Etsy.com too. It's www.barangshop.etsy.com. Some stuff offered there are not offered on the barangshop.com website yet, so come along and have a look. By the way, the prices on Etsy are in US dollars.

Bazaar Stall in July!

Ok, my son's been pestering me to get a bazaar table for him to "sell things and money" and I've folded. We've got a table at Sculpture Square's H.E.A.R.T Market on 11 and 12th July 2009 - Saturday and Sunday. We'll be selling bags, purses, pouches, wallets, some jewellery and of course, our Sewing and Crafting Supplies, Patterns & Kits... So do come and visit us and of course buy from us!

Ladder Stitch

ok, I'm stuck. I just cannot move on to the tutorials that I have to write. I'm staring at the screen, and 5 mins later, I'm still staring at the empty screen. So, I dug out a diagram on ladder stitch for those of you who have no idea absolutely how to do it.

Bear Making Lessons

Hello everyone. Bear Making Classes will also be starting from mid April 09. They are in the following formats :

• Mini Bear Making Class (up to 4 inches) = Instructions of 3-hour blocks for any one of the patterns sold by barangshop. Every 3-hour class costs S$28. Most Mini Bears usually take just 3 hours to make especially if the tracing, cutting & some basic sewing is done before the class. Please note that hand-sewing is usually required for mini bears. Depending on the complexity of the patterns, some patterns may require 2 X 3-hour classes. Patterns & Materials to be purchased separately. Class location is at Serangoon. More details will be provided upon enrolment.

• Mohair Bear Making Class (Bears Larger than 4 inches) = Instructions of 3-hour blocks for any one of the patterns sold by barangshop. Every 3-hour class costs S$28. Most small Mohair Bears usually take just 3 hours to make if the tracing, cutting & some basic sewing is done before the class. Bears bigger that 4 inches can usually be machine stitched but some handsewing will still be required. Depending on the complexity of the patterns, some patterns may require 2 X 3-hour classes. Patterns & Materials to be purchased separately. Class location is at Serangoon. Sewing machines will be provided. More details will be provided upon enrolment.

Please email me at barang888-info@yahoo.com.sg or sms me at (65) 81239583 your interest in signing up for the classes which will be held on weekday afternoons, Saturday mornings and afternoons.

Sewing Lessons

Hello everyone. Classes for the bags and accessories making are available. They are in the following formats :

• Pattern Project Class = Instructions of 3-hour blocks for any one of the patterns sold by barangshop. Every 3-hour class costs S$28, materials not included. Depending on the complexity of the patterns, some patterns may require 2 X 3-hour classes. Patterns and Materials to be purchased separately. Class location is at Serangoon. Sewing machines will be provided.
  

• Accessories Basic Sewing Class - Level 1 = 4 X 3-hour Lessons - S$100. 4 Basic Projects will be taught. Materials to be purchased separately. After the first lesson, please note that some sewing will have to be completed before turning up for the next lessons. Class location is at Serangoon. Sewing machines will be provided.

Please email me at barang888-info@yahoo.com.sg or sms me at (65) 81239583 your interest in signing up for the classes which will be held on weekday afternoons and evenings and saturday afternoons.

Patterns & Kits - Works In Progress......

O man.... I'm so way behind on the revision of the teddy bear patterns, not to mention the pattern sheets & instructions for the new bag & sewing patterns & kits. Jewellery patterns are in the works too...

I need 8 arms, 5 heads, 4 coms, 1 TV & 48 hours in a day. Heeheehee... 1 head and 1 TV to watch dvds while working...

Here's a sneak peak at some of the sewing patterns as well as the bear patterns that are ready.

Tissue Holder Pattern - S$9 (Printed)/ S$8 (PDF)

BonBon Mini Bear Pattern - S$9 (Printed) / S$8 (PDF)


Alf Bear Pattern - S$9 (Printed) / S$8 (PDF)

More can be found at My DIY section at www.barangshop.com. or at www.barangshop.etsy.com . These patterns came in Printed Format or PDF file. Prices are the same. If you choose Printed Format, please add S$0.80 for local Singapore postage.

Back to my drafting and typing again...

For Sale - Hand-Beaded Shoulder Bags

Design No.2 - S$10

A Shoulder Bag in Indian Cotton fabric with simple hand beading, zip top opening and lined. Size : 34cm W x 21cm H, Handle Length : 53.5cm.

Design No.4 - S$10

A Shoulder Bag in Indian Cotton fabric with simple hand beading, zip top opening and lined. Size : 34cm W x 23cm H, Handle Length : 68cm.

Design No.3 - S$10

A Shoulder Bag in Indian Cotton fabric with simple hand beading, zip top opening and lined. Size : 32cm W x 23cm H, Handle Length : 69cm.

Design No.1 - S$10

A Shoulder Bag in Indian Cotton fabric with simple hand beading, zip top opening and lined. Size : 33cm W x 23cm H, Handle Length : 69cm.

Local Postage = S$1.80 each, please add S$2.24 for registered post