I promised a finished craft project and craft tutorial every month and it will be slightly delayed this February. Not forgetting today is February 29th, a leap year!! It may not make any difference to our routines but I still feel that today is a special day, especially to those who are born on February 29th! I digress…

I sent my trusty Brother sewing machine to the Brother service center today. My bobbin stopped winding and I used my MagLite and saw that some rubber part had melted (after trying to dismantle and remove the cover, and being unsuccessful, and loosening two nuts that I couldn’t put back without removing the cover). Had to lug it all the way to Beach Road on my own on public transport, the 1-hour bus ride really made me sick. It will cost $30 for servicing + extra money for any parts replacement.

So anyhow, I only have part of a zipper pouch tutorial today.

Step 1: Cut your fabrics
I’m making a rounded pouch today and I’m using a 7″ zipper. You will need something that has a BIG circular base to trace the curved shape of the pouch. Prepare 2 pieces for your “outer fabric” and 2 pieces for your “inner”/lining fabric.

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Finally, the 10th and final listing for the 10 days $10 zakka books sale. For information on buying, please refer to this post.

This is the other brand new craft book which I bought in Japan, you’ll be getting a new copy in a sealed plastic bag (I scanned my own copy). Issue 2 is all about felting and there are felting ideas, techniques as well as patterns in the book.

Alright, this is the last chance for you to bid on the craft books! Last comment on Monday, 18th February 2359hours, +8GMT.

• #09: AVRIL's Playing with Yarn NO. 1 (2)
• #05: Sack Dolls (Glove or Sock Dolls) (0)

Tags: avril, felt, felt beads, felting, for sale, handmade, ideas, japanese craft book, pattern, Shop, techniques, zakka books sale

BOOK SOLD!

This is a brand new craft book which I bought in Japan, you’ll be getting a new copy in a sealed plastic bag (I scanned my own copy). I thought that this was a funny book because it teaches you how to knit and crochet with your fingers instead of the regular needles! There are instructions with photos so you can follow even if you don’t read Japanese. Also included are patterns for making scarves, bags and camisoles with your fingers!

• #10: AVRIL's Playing with Yarn NO. 2 (0)
• #06: Bag & Pouch (5)

Tags: avril, bag, camisole, crochet, handmade, japanese craft book, knitting, learn crochet, pattern, scarves, Shop, sold, with fingers, zakka books sale