Sewing for a very important cause

I was inspired this weekend as I walked around Joann Fabrics. There were so many beautiful fabrics out. I knew that I could not bring anymore fabric home to create bags, but I was still drawn to a certain fabric. My daughter who is usually very inpatient looked at me and says," Mommy, you haven't made me a dress in awhile." That was very true. It has been over a year since I made her any clothing. The last thing I made was a cute denim blazer in Fall of your Second Grade year at school. She is now going on double digits (10 years old) and doing well in Fourth Grade. I quickly went over and picked out a cute dress pattern for her. It was labelled an "easy" pattern so I said, "Perfect, it'll take me no time to crank this dress out."

Well it too longer than "no time" to make it, but I was very satisfied with the work. It's been a long while since I made any clothing. It's always good to create things for myself. I feel good walking around in a pair of pants or a dress that I made. I know that it is made from good quality fabric, the construction is superb and it fits me the way it should.

Needless to say, my daughter loved her new dress and wanted to wear it Monday morning. She didn't get to wear it Monday, because it's Gym day, but Tuesday she was extra happy and proud to be wearing a beautiful dress that "mommy" made.

I am hoping to continue on this trend of creating more goods for my daughter, for as long as she lets me. I know there will be a time in her life when "homemade" clothes are not going to be "cool" and I am happy to accept that.

~Michaela

http://mylasbags.com

New Style: Lexi

I have been wanting to create a new shoulder bag for a long while now. I sat down months ago and drafted up a pattern for what is now the "Lexi" bag. Originally, this bag had rectangular wooden handles and was deeper. I played with the size for a long time. I knew I wanted a rectangular bad that could hold a lot, but most of the samples came out too short. I thought that I had a lot of bags that were deep, so I shortened it to the height of the Mimi handbag but made it the length of another bag that I own.

I am very satisfied with the way it came out. I thought that it would have been too long, but it's just perfect. It's tall enough for you to securely place your items in, but not too deep that you lose them in the bottom. Since the bag is wider, you have plenty of light and room to look for items that may have been floating at the bottom. This bag is 7 1/2 inches high by 17 inches long and 3 inches deep. There's a flap and snap closure. The straps are a generous length with an 11" drop so that it fits snugly under your arm.

I am going to enjoy creating this new bag and hope to receive lots of custom orders for it this holiday season.

Michaela

http://mylasbags.com/

Honeymoon Sale - Sept. 30, 2008- Oct. 11, 2008

Hi All,I am getting ready to go away for my honeymoon. Hopefully once I get back I will be excited to get back into sewing up some new bags for my online store.

Before I go, I wanted to offer some specials for everyone. I am offering 15% off + free shipping for everyone who make a purchase from today until Friday October 3 midnight. Just use coupon code Honeymoon08 for the discount and I will send a revised invoice to remove shipping charges.

After Friday, October 3rd the discount will still apply, but you will have to pay shipping charges.
All items purchase before Friday,October 3 will be shipped out before we leave Saturday afternoon. Anything purchased after that will be shipped out when I return on Friday, October 10.

Please spread the word and thank you for your support.


Michaela
Owner/Designer of Myla's Bags
http://mylasbags.com
www.mdbdesigns.ecrater.com
www.mylasbags.blogspot.com

Oh That's So Cute

I received a wonderfal package in the mail yesterday. This package came from the Owner of "Oh That's So Cute", Pamela Council. If you haven't already, you must visit her website on Etsy. Pamela sells hand drawn and hand colored greeting cards, note cards and gift tags. What you see online doesn't compare to the product that you will receive from her.

She was the winner of the Red and Yellow Floral Massie. She created a thank you card that is to die for. The little girls shirt and bag are made to match the print of the Red and Yellow Floral Massie.

Here are a few blanks ones she sent. I just love the one with the little boy and girl on the swing. I am debating on giving the card with the dress to my niece for being the flower girl in my wedding. I know she will like it, and although it's only been a day, I've grown to love it and don't want to part.

Stop by www.ohthatssocute.etsy.com to see what Pam has to offer. I am sure you will find something that you will fall in love with!

Multipurpose Pouch

For all you that have read the article on "Handbag Undies" this is the perfect accessory for you is the multipurpose pouch.

The pouch is perfect for all your everyday needs and some. The large one is long enough to hold a few pens and pencils, maybe some makeup. I don't know about you, but how often do you find yourself looking for a pen to fill out a check while you are in a store?? The large multi is the perfect size for carrying your checkbook and pen.
The small multi pouch holds are your small daily essentials, your credit cards and some cash. I always have a few in my possession to hold my many coupons for the grocery store and those "shopper's club cards".

Come by my website and my store to see all the different colors there are. I am sure you will find one that you love. As always, I can do a custom one to match any of the bags online, all you have to do is ask!