This is one of the fabrics from Michael Miller that I’ve been sewing with lately. It’s a heavyweight cotton oxford that just says classy to me. It’s called Dandy Damask. I’ve seen it in a quilt-weight cotton at my quilt shop as well. First up, a wall pocket.
Some dandy office accessories. Modpodged, of course. 
Next up, a Seamstress Apron.
And lastly, a diaper bag.
I didn’t anticipate how totally different this bag looks with all one fabric. But the big prints are great for centering on this bag. I also have started sewing lines on my straps. It gives them more texture, or umph or something.
A few people have asked if the diaper bag pattern would be good for a beginner. The answer is, I don’t really know. It certainly isn’t rocket science, but there are a lot of pieces to keep track of. One customer thanked me for a bag that she was able to whip up in one evening. I was in awe. This bag consistently takes me 4 hours at least – longer if I have children running around. Any thoughts from those of you who have made it?
Like the textured handle thing.
I love that fabric and it looks great in each project!!
I like the modpodged desk set. Very much.
I like the sewing apron, tonight I am going to make one. That is exactly what I have been looking for, thanks for sharing. I love your work.
I love the bag! Everything looks great!
I love that fabric too! I love the office supply idea, I am off to find my mod podge!
One of my favorite prints right now too. I love it on the diaper bag. That fabulous diaper bag. I’m looking forward to seeing what others say about making it.
Beautiful. Just bought the diaper bag pattern … can’t wait to try it!
I love this fabric and the projects look great. What a great idea for the handle. It the details that set you apart.
Hi Linda,
I love the fabric and all the projects. Still need to find that Modge Podge stuff, though. I’ve been telling myself I need to sew more lines on my handles, too – although I always forget until after the project is over.
I would say that a new sewer might want to try to either make a simpler handbag or another project using a pattern that is a little less complex. The pattern is written well enough for anyone to use. Having been fairly new to handbags and patterns when I sewed my first one, I know that having a little previous experience made it lots easier because you’re right, it is a lot of pieces. Of course, I also had a finished bag in hand, so that helped me out a lot.
Blessings to you!
That is a really pretty fabric and I love everything you made with it! The desk accessories are very cool!
Your projects are all beautiful! I’ve been resisting buying new fabric, but you’re making that hard to do!
That’s one of my current favorite fabrics. I have it in white on black and just love how it looks.
Very lovely
I like the diaper bag in one fabric. I have a pregnant friend, and was waiting to find out the sex of the baby before I made her some gifts. But I can make a diaper bag, and colour it to her tastes. Baby boy but a pink and chocolate brown diaper bag would work right. My friend is mad about pink.
fabulous creations! love that fabric.
From an office supply junkie, I love those accessories!
That is great fabric. You’ve used it so nicely in a variety of projects. (I like the sewn lines on the straps. Great detailing.)
Love the diaper bag in that fabric!! And the seams down the handle—fabulous!!!
Very Dandy! I DO like the lines in the handle. I’ve done small bags with and without the lines and I like the lines better. It really does give them a little something extra!
Also loving the other projects you did. Wow, I need to get into my sewing room!
I love the modpodge stuff! I’ll have to try it sometime. I haven’t made your diaper bag, but I would say it would take me a while. But maybe four hours is “an evening” to that particular customer.
Is it bad that I dont know what MODPODGED is? Regardless–I love it all! SO CUTE!
I love that fabric, it looks great made into your diaper bag pattern!
I have a lot of trouble with embellishments too. I am working on it though. Next on my list of things to learn is embroidery so we will see how it goes.
Love this fabric and everything you’ve made with it. Looks great.