Josephine Sews

Won't do my normal post because I am so far behind on my postings.  I still have items I have made in 2025 that I have not posted. Shiloh Crossbody, Sling, Hip Bag I had a birthday party to attend and needed a gift for the birthday girl.  Didn't know what I would make and as usual waited until the 99th hour to decide.  I am determined this year to use what's in my stash. Pattern Used I joined Bag of the Month Club and totally forgot until I got a new email with February's bag.  I took a look at January's bag and figured it would be simpler and quicker to sew.  January's bag was Shiloh . Materials Used The materials suggested did not include cork, but I chose to use it for the exterior since I had it on hand.  Cork and shoulder strap came from  Sallie Tomato .  Zippers and zipper pulls came from  Zipper Valley   The interior is a quilting cotton that I applied wax ( Greenland Wax ) to so that it would be water/stain repellant. Changes I u...

My sewjo is trying to leave me so I am fighting hard to find things that are easy for me to sew.  The Mia crossbody fits the bill.  This bag is so freakin cute and easy to sew.  I consider it a date night purse because you can only put the absolute essentials in it.  The finished size is 9" wide, 6" high, and 2 1/2" deep. Mia Bag How I Did It The fabric is a fairly recent purchase from Hobby Lobby.  I knew at some point it would be used for a bag of some kind.  The cork was purchased about 2 years at a quilt show.  The hardware and pattern was purchased from Missouri Star Quilt Co. You can only buy this pattern from Missouri Star Quilt Co. - it is an exclusive.   It's exclusive and very popular - I had to wait about a week before it was back in stock.  Missouri Star Quilt Co also carries kits for this pattern and they are also very popular because every one of them is out of stock. Fabric The top of the bag is a beautiful flower print ...