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Welcome to Trend-mix! My name is Laura, I'm a math nerd by day and handbag designer by night specializing in wedding and occasion handbags. On this blog I can teach you how to sew through easy to follow along tutorials and DIY's. Sewing not your thing? All completed projects will be posted on my Etsy store! So, if you are new to sewing or want to look on for inspiration I hope you stick around. Happy sewing!:)
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Project: Black-Tie Affair
Trend: Black Tie Happy February everyone! I have a fancy bag tutorial for you today. One of my best friends is getting married this month so naturally I had to make a bag to wear for the big day (don’t … Continue reading
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Project: Holiday Wristlet
Trend: Holiday I cannot lie; I love this time of year for all its sparkly cheesiness. The fashion becomes glitzy and glamorous as we get ready to welcome in a New Year and my design inspiration is at an all … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessories, DIY, Fashion, handbags, Holiday, Style
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Project: Plaid Satchel
Trend: Plaid This bag is unique, soft, plaid, and most important of all, it’s easy to make! The bag really came to life once I added the gold metal zipper and chain handle. Sometimes it’s all about the hardware. Think … Continue reading
Project: Rose Cosmetic Case
Trend: Roses Hello fashion friends! I do not have a typical DIY for you this week but I do have some big news, at least it’s big news for me. I have succumbed to peer pressure and have finally opened an … Continue reading
Project: Brocade Clutch
Trend: Brocade As summer comes to an end, fall is just around the corner which is a great time for fashion! We get to see richer colors and work those ankle boots. One big trend coming up this autumn is brocade. This is … Continue reading
Project: Tropical Wristlet
Trend: Tropical Lately I have been on the hunt for a wristlet that can actually fit my cell phone. As I seem to come up empty handed every time, I thought why not make own!? I started out with a … Continue reading
Project: Polka Dot Satchel
Trend: Polka Dots Happy Wednesday! I have another handbag tutorial for you. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure how this bag was going to come out, but I sort of ended up loving it! It’s the perfect summer bag and since … Continue reading
Project: Gingham Flap Over
Trend: Gingham/Bows So I’m not sure if you noticed but I cannot stop using gingham fabric. This is the third gingham bag that I’ve made. Anyway, I didn’t want to bore your with yet another tutorial on gingham. Therefore, this week … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessories, DIY, Fashion, Gingham, handbags, Style
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Project: Gingham Frame Clutch
Trend:Gingham I know I just made a tote using gingham but I just love this material! The hardest part of this tutorial might be finding the frame. You can usually find this sort of handbag hardware in the sewing section … Continue reading
Project: Gingham Tote
Trend: Gingham Spring is finally here (at least it’s supposed to be)! Now is the time for spring trends and florals galore! One of my favorite trends this spring is gingham, it’s such a fresh pattern that can go with … Continue reading