Xaria Charm (October 2024)

Sewfisticated Xaria Charm

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Draw inspiration from the exceptional skills of 16 talented bag makers worldwide! Explore the sewing machines and fabrics they utilized. May their stunning creations ignite your creativity as much as they have mine.

 

Sew along with Samantha Harris from Made by Erillant

Sew along Jenn Hoopert-McGinn from Jenn's Homemadeology

 

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Tester - Jenn Hoopert-McGinn, Pennsylvania from the USA
Shop Link - Jenn's Homemadeology; IG Jennshomemadeology 
Machine used - Vintage domestic Sears Kenmore 158.17550
Recommended Skill level - Beginner
Cut and Sew - Cut time: 15mins, Sew time: 45mins, Total time: 1hr

1- golden suede vinyl from sewfisticated supplies, clock print from J&R Edwards, lining wpc. Black twill from Sewfisticated Supplies for handle 2) green vinyl from fwd, poinsettia print and red cw from Joann’s, red twill from Sewfisticated supplies 3) ghost dog cw from J&R Edwards, navy blue Lux from Sewfisticated Supplies for lining and handle. 4) unicorn vinyl from J&R Edwards with stain for lining and top accent, red twill for handle

 

 

Tester - Sam Harris, NSW from Australia
Shop Link - Made by Erillant; Made by Erillant (IG)
Machine used - Domestic/Vintage - Singer 201K
Cutting Machine - Cricut Maker
Recommended Skill level - Beginner
Cut and Sew - 1 hour

Checkerboard Vinyl from Sewfisticated Supplies, Waterproof canvas from Inkings and the Kraken, VibrantVue lining from Sewfisticated Supplies.

 

Tester - Gladys Tan, Singapore
Shop Link - Chavanthandmade IG, Chavanthandmade FB
Machine used - Semi industrial. Janome HD9
Recommended Skill level - Beginner 
Cutting/Sewing Time - 1.5 hours
Material used - 

Polycanvas and vinyl for exterior. WPC 70D for lining.

 

 

Tester - Susi Schuegraf, Mexico
Shop Link - Jungle Pearls
Sewing Machine used - Industrial Juki du 1181n and Bernina 790
Recommended Skill level - Beginner
Cut and Sew - 1.25 hours
Material used - 

Tied-dye vinyl with VibrantVue and Sewfisticated Twill; Checkerboard from Sewfisticated Supplies.

 

Tester - Taliah Brell, Australia
Shop Link - Brell Designs
Machine used - Industrial SMA GC0323
Recommended Skill level - Beginner
Cut and Sewing - 30 minutes

Vibrant Vue, Woven, Vinyl

 

  

 

Tester - Karen Tay, Singapore
Shop Link - TK Embroidery
Sewing Machine used - Brother PQ1500SL
Cutting Machine used - Cricut Maker 3
Recommended Skill level - Beginner
Cutting/Sewing Time - Cut/Preparation 10-15mins / Sew 30mins+

Top Accent - WPC from Chinese Online Shop / Bottom Vinyl / Lining VibrantVue / Handle SCD 600D

 

Tester - Mui Yan, Singapore
Shop Link - Aderry Craft
Machine used - Domestic. Juki HZL-LB5100
Recommended Skill level - Beginner
Cut and Sewing - 1.5 hours 

Exterior: vinyl and woven cotton. Interior: Waterproof twill

 

 

Tester - Kerrie Isaac, Australia
Shop Link - Cork and Cotton Creations FB; Cork and Cotton Creations IG; Cork and Cotton Creations
Sewing Machine used - Janome 6600P
Recommended Skill level - Beginner
Cut and Sew - 1 hour

The bottom exterior is cork, the top accent and lining are quilting cotton. I didn't use any hardware.

 

 

Tester - Milena Hunt, England
Shop Link - Pink Panda Creations
Sewing Machine used - Domestic Pfaff Select 4.2
Recommended Skill level - Beginner
Cutting/Sewing Time - 1.5 hours

Blooming Fabric Shop water resistant canvas "Doodle experiment", Crackers Fabric Faux; Quilting cotton by Timeless Treasures, shimmer faux from Rockstar fabrics; Little Fox Laminated Minky by Wattle and Slate, Crackers Fabric Faux

"Brilliant, quick and very satisfying as well as addictive pattern that has so many uses!"

 

 

Tester - Yin Ying, Malaysia
Shop Link - Sew Muji
Sewing Machine used - Domestic Juki DX7
Recommended Skill level - Intermediate
Cutting/Sewing Time - 15 hours 

Vinyl from Estika, Interior - 210D and cotton with foam.

 

 

Tester - Ryan Pollock, California from the USA
YouTube Link - Creative Sister Designs Etsy; Creative Sister Designs IG; Creative Sister Designs FB
Sewing Machine used - Juki DU-1541
Recommended Skill level - Beginner
Cut and Sew - 1 hour
Material used - 

Sewfisticated Oxford 600D for bottom, tied-dye wpc and cotton woven for interior fused with sf101.

 

Tester - Tina Alanis Carbajal, California from the USA
Shop Link - lilysminime
Machine used - Brother Innovis Essence VM5200 and Projector to cut
Recommended Skill level - Beginner
Cut and Sew - 1.5 hours
Material used - 

 Top exterior: WPC from Oh So Lovely Fabric, bottom exterior: Mint Jelly Roll from @Wonderground Fabrics, lining: VibrantVue in Aquamarine from Sewfsticated Supplies, Nylon cord and stoppers from Amazon

 

Tester - Megan O'mera, Michigan from the USA
Sewing Machine used - Babylock Soprano (Domestic)
Recommended Skill level - Beginner
Cut and Sew - Two hours start to finish, including adding embellishments to the leather
Material used - 

Red leather and quilting cottons from a local shop

 

 

 

Tester - Leanne Clay, Australia
Shop Link - Sew Over Everything
Machine used - Domestic Bernina Qe570
Recommended Skill level - Adventurous Beginner
Cut and Sew - 1.5 hours 
Material used - 

Exterior- print is canvas from Spotlight, interior cotton drill from Spotlight, vinyl from collection

 

 

Tester - Binny Scott, Queensland from Australia
Shop Link - Brymaxx Precision
Machine used - Bernina Virtuosa domestic 
Recommended Skill level - Beginner
Cut and Sewing - 1 hour

Vinyl - Vinyl World, wpc - Australian Bag Making Supplies

 

Tester - Nikki Wendland from the USA, Florida
Shop Link - Resin Melody FB; Resin Melody IG; Resin Melody
Sewing Machine used - Vintage 1948 Singer 201-2
Recommended Skill level - Beginner
Cut and Sewing - 1-1.5 hours
Material used - 

Exterior base: Sewfisticated Supplies 300D WPC; Exterior top & handle: CW from Joann Fabrics; Lining: Sewfisticated Supplies Twill; Drawstring: 3mm Nylon Cord from Amazon

 

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