I have been working on my Kirei wristlet/clutch pattern for quite some time and I have finally got it to where I'm satisfied enough to list a few in my Etsy shop and see how they go. Kirei is Japanese for beautiful and/or clean. I think that is the perfect name for this little cutie. I might still make them a bit bigger, but the size I have it now works out perfect on a 44"-45" fabric. It also works perfectly on a fat quarter. I try to make my patterns "work" well into the fabric size so that there isn't so much waste. I may also use a lighter batting since I have been spending so much time cutting the batting from the seams to reduce the bulk. Very tedious and timestaking work, not to mention boring. I would also like to explore a different shape for the flap. I think I may have it follow the body of the clutch and flare out a bit on the sides. Check back later for updates.
Sales have been steady, I'm averaging at least 1 sale a day. Last weekend I sold 6 bags and spent the better part of this week fulfilling those orders. Trying to work in new patterns is tough when all your time is spent fulfilling sales, but I was able to complete 2 Kirei bags yesterday and another one today. I used Amy Butler's Nouveau Trees for the first one. I had purchased that fabric several months ago but felt that the color and pattern were "too much" for a large slouch bag. I think it worked very well in the Kirei size bag.
I also made the Hedgehog bag yesterday and the Russian Nesting Dolls one today.
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