Hi everyone! I get asked all the time how to resize the Hippo Hobo pattern to make a smaller/mini version, so I thought it was about time I wrote a blog post about it! You can actually use this method on any of my patterns to make them smaller, but I will use the Hippo Hobo Bag as an example for the purposes of this post When you print your pattern as the pattern states, you will want to chose “Actual Size” or “Custom Scale: 100%” This will ensure you create a FULL SIZE version of the pattern. If you want to reduce the size you will just want to change the number you place in the box… For e ..read more

Hi everyone! I have been blown away by your enthusiasm for my new pattern the Zip Me Up Hippo Foldover Clutch. Thank you all so much for you support of this pattern!  As a thank you I thought I would share a little tutorial on how to add a shoulder strap to this great little bag So lets get to it! You will need: A scrap of Leather. 2 x 1/2″ (1.2cm) d-rings, I used these ones. 2 x Large Rivets (9mm cap x 12mm post), I used these ones. Chain strap or make your own fabric strap. Your finished Zip Me Up Hippo. Step 1 Cut 2 strips from your leather scrap, measuring 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ (1 ..read more

Hi everyone! I am so super excited to share my first pattern for 2018 with you today <3 This pattern is a long time coming, but I’m so happy to be sharing it with you all! Introducing the Zip Me Up Hippo Foldover Clutch… The Zip Me Up Hippo Foldover Clutch is the perfect bag for a night out on the town. This Foldover Clutch can be made both classy and casual depending on your fabric choices.       Best of all this amazing Clutch can be made in a REALLY short amount of time! Who doesn’t like a quick scrap busting project?! Don’t you just LOVE this cutie! The finished size o ..read more

Hi Everyone! I can’t believe we are already in FEBRUARY of 2018!  Where did 2017 go?!  My little men are slowly getting back into routine after a long summer holiday break.  I actually think this was the best holiday break we have had in the last 3 years since M came along – even though we spent part of it toilet training Life with a 3 yr old is slowly getting easier…and it helps that both the 6 yr old and the 3 yr old get along together much better now than they used to Anyway, I know I have been MIA here on my blog since September 2017.  2017 was a tough year for me emo ..read more

Hi Everyone, I LOVED all the entries onto this last round of the Mystery “Bag” Challenge so much that I thought you would all enjoy a more in-depth look at each of the entries  So here is the line up: August 29th – In-depth look at Mel’s Entry  September 5th – In-depth look at Liz’s Entry  September 12th – In-depth look at Annika’s Entry  September 19th – In-depth look at Christine’s Entry September 26th – In-depth look at Lynn’s Entry – TODAY This was Lynn’s Entry… She entered her creation in the following category:  Category 1: De ..read more

Hi Everyone, I LOVED all the entries onto this last round of the Mystery “Bag” Challenge so much that I thought you would all enjoy a more in-depth look at each of the entries  So here is the line up: August 29th – In-depth look at Mel’s Entry  September 5th – In-depth look at Liz’s Entry  September 12th – In-depth look at Annika’s Entry  September 19th – In-depth look at Christine’s Entry – TODAY September 26th – In-depth look at Lynn’s Entry This was Christine’s Entry… She entered her creation in the following category:  Category 1: De ..read more

Hi Everyone, I LOVED all the entries onto this last round of the Mystery “Bag” Challenge so much that I thought you would all enjoy a more in-depth look at each of the entries So here is the line up: August 29th – In-depth look at Mel’s Entry  September 5th – In-depth look at Liz’s Entry  September 12th – In-depth look at Annika’s Entry – TODAY September 19th – In-depth look at Christine’s Entry September 26th – In-depth look at Lynn’s Entry This was Annika’s Entry… She entered her creation in the following category:  Category 2: Design a free/paid pattern that incorpora ..read more

Hi Everyone, I LOVED all the entries onto this last round of the Mystery “Bag” Challenge so much that I thought you would all enjoy a more in-depth look at each of the entries So here is the line up: August 29th – In-depth look at Mel’s Entry  September 5th – In-depth look at Liz’s Entry – TODAY September 12th – In-depth look at Annika’s Entry September 19th – In-depth look at Christine’s Entry September 26th – In-depth look at Lynn’s Entry This was Liz’s Entry… She entered her creation in the following category:  Category 2: Design a free/paid pattern that incorporates the m ..read more