I finally finished the Birdie Sling!

Finished Birdie Sling, originally uploaded by SewLaTea. It took me weeks, lol….one step here and there….in between kids and working, I finally got it done. Amy Butler is amazing…and I just love her fabrics and patterns. This was my first bag and one of the first times (or the first?!) using a pattern at all! [...]

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Finished Birdie Sling

Finished Birdie Sling, originally uploaded by SewLaTea. Its big, but I love it….

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Birdie Sling Pleats and other business

Birdie Sling pleats, originally uploaded by SewLaTea. This pic is a bit dark…about to start the pleatIng…but just hung up on where to stitch here…I’m guessing 1/4 ” from the top, across from folded edge to the pin(which is where the pleat marks line up)…. can anyone confirm this? I’ve been so busy lately, hardly [...]

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Birdie Sling Inspiration…

Birdie Sling Inspiration, originally uploaded by SewLaTea. while I’m still working on my own! I love seeing what others chose for fabrics. I fell in love with the fabrics on the cover of the pattern, and lazily decided to go with those. Now seeing all of these amazing choices, I am thinking I will be [...]

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Look what I got in the mail

Look what I got in the mail, originally uploaded by SewLaTea. I’m so excited! I’ve been wanting to order this kit from My Eclectic Mess on Etsy and I finally did. I can’t wait to start! A little nervous because I’ve never made a bag before, but I’m up for the challenge

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