Little Makes

Little Makes

Artisan-made handbag, wallets & accessories. 🖐 Crafted in NZ . Little things make a big difference. So when deciding on a name this felt perfect.

I am a busy Mum with ME/CFS so this is something I do as a hobby when time and health permits, I love making pretty things for my Daughter and whanau, and I struggle with anxiety & found sewing a wonderful thing to do for my mental health . I started with clothes, then our daughter needed a school bag, I was hooked I loved learning the new skills it takes to make them and wanted to keep going keep

18/07/2024

Pet post- This is Sarge. Sarge doesn’t realise he’s big 🤣. He’s also discovered he can sit on the back of the lazy boy to watch the Birds.
He’s the reason we can’t have nice things 🤣🤣🤣

18/07/2024

OMG it Friday tomorrow seriously where did the week go! What a busy wee week it has been as well. All unfortunately non sewing related. Might see if I can sew something after work tomorrow and finish off on Saturday then I will be at the Putaruru Street Market Sunday morning hopefully not freezing my butt off lol.

Then the following weekend after that (Sunday 28th July) is my normal hang out Tirau Markets.

Not sure how much I will be able to get done between now and then as Miss 13 also needs more clothes and I have one customer order to do as well. Speaking of Custom orders. If you have been thinking of getting something for yourself or someone in your life now is the time people. As very soon I will be busy sewing up a storm for the silly season.

Stay well, be kind to yourself and others and most of all do something that makes you happy...

xoxo Jenni. (Little Makes Maker)

Photos from Little Makes's post 13/07/2024

When I saw this beautiful big flower print vinyl I just knew it wanted to be a Passionflower Tote by 😍😍.

I haven’t made one in a while I forgot how much I love its wrap around strap design features ! Exterior vinyl, interior waterproof canvas.

Wear using the detachable adjustable crossbody webbing strap . Or use the handles over arm or over shoulder.

She’s a larger size bag with dimensions- 13” W x 11 1/4” H x 5 1/4” D

Next market - Sunday 28 June Tirau War Memorial Hall 9-2pm

07/07/2024

How was everyone's weekend? I spent it resting mostly and pottering about decluttering my craft room it was a job I had been putting off. And yes about halfway though I felt extremely overwhelmed and regretted my decision lol. But I pushed though and now it's done 🥳 and It feels so much better now.

Have a great week everyone I've got a few goodies lined up this week so don't forget to give my page a like if you haven't already and keep an eye out for my posts.

Have a great week!!

05/07/2024

Tell me you have a 🐰 as a sewing buddy without saying you have a bunny🤣

Photos from Little Makes's post 02/07/2024

More Dragon goodness ❤️ 🐉.

Simplistic Sling - Oro Rosa pattern
Exterior is Navy Mora faux leather with scales print for the back and this gorgeous panel print is sublimation. Complimented with antique bronze high quality hardware from

Interior is a combination of waterproof canvas and canvas for the pockets.

Dimensions- 18cm W x 25cm H x 7.5cm D (7”x 10” x 3”)

Photos from Little Makes's post 30/06/2024

Rosie Sling goodness. Love how this bag turned out. Such a good gender-neutral bag pattern ❤️. Front panel is a sublimated design, exterior is Green scale vinyl from A favourite of mine. Lining is waterproof canvas from .zen .

Available for sale or Tirau market. Please DM for more details

✂️❤️

30/06/2024

I squeezed in another bag because I really wanted to see it finished. It did not disappoint. Pretty phots tomorrow when I can get out in the daylight but I had to share my lastest Rosie Sling. ❤️

Photos from Little Makes's post 29/06/2024

Now that the customer has seen it I get to share it with everyone else.

This bag just brings me joy I can’t help but smile when I look at it. Soon to be jet setting off to Australia.

Thanks Debbie Rouse for trusting me to make you a special bag I enjoyed this make!

Approximate finished dimensions: 28 x 26.5 x 7.5cm (11” x 10 ½” x 3”)

26/06/2024

Ooh la la just waiting on approval from the customer for this combination but I’m very excited about it. That flamingo panel printed so lovely

25/06/2024

How exciting a second Little Makes, Make is heading overseas today. This time heading off to the States -Alabama.

Thank you so much I do hope you love your new wallet as much as I do.

24/06/2024

🤣🤣🤣🤣. I feel like I might need to ring

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Photos from Tirau Markets's post 22/06/2024

whos coming today, it may be wet but we are all inside nice and dry and warm. Come support some local makers,

Photos from Little Makes's post 21/06/2024

Been awhile so thought ild make another CZAW. Have to say super happy with it. Just loving these wolves.

Photos from Little Makes's post 20/06/2024

Another bag ready for the market table on Sunday. A very cute modified Mav crossbody.

Photos from Little Makes's post 19/06/2024

Wow what a busy week it’s been and it’s only Wednesday!! Sadly I’ve not had much time to get into the sewing room but I did manage to get up early this morning before work and finished these two little phone slings off to add to the market table this Sunday - Tirau Markets .

13/06/2024

Hot off the sew table. I introduce the Betsy bowler bag. My June challenge. More pictures tomorrow…

Photos from Little Makes's post 09/06/2024

Bit of a creative day today stocking up on a few more key rings. Just got to add the key chain bits tomorrow.

Pics of front and back sides.

08/06/2024

I made a couple more fishes 🥰.

Photos from Little Makes's post 07/06/2024

Having seen these little fish pouches all over my sewing pages I just had to give some ago. Seriously though how cute are these. This one I used some fun UV colour changing vinyl

Photos from Little Makes's post 02/06/2024

Im still deciding on what sort of cross body strap I’m going to do but otherwise she’s all finished and she’s so gorgeous.

This bag pattern is called The Samaren by one of my favourite pattern designers. Lavender & twine. Check out her curves !such a unique design I’m in love and plan to do more .

Dimensions:

14”W (10.5”W at Base) x 5.5”D x 11”H
36cmW (27cmW at Base) x 14cmD x 28cmH

01/06/2024

Just had to take a moment to appreciate how pretty this back panel of the current make is 😍

Photos from Little Makes's post 30/05/2024

I throughly enjoyed making this commissioned bag. Though I may be a bit biased cause Border Collies are the best!

Enlarged Christy crossbody with a modified Gadget slip pocket.

Photos from Little Makes's post 26/05/2024

May challenge bag -Rosie Sling bag ❤️. Also for bonus points clear TPU (seriously though those Dalmatian’s 😍 🐶 🐾)

I would call this sling a small bag perfect for a just need to carry a few things ,bag. Featuring a very cool 3D front pocket design, interior slip pocket and a 38cm/1.5” wide adjustable webbing strap for comfort.

Exteriors is plum mora , lining is waterproof canvas.

Dimensions- 7.5”w x 11.5” h x 3.5”d
19.5cm x 29cm x 9cm.

Retail available 🥰

26/05/2024

Sneaky peak of my lastest make. Pretty pictures tomorrow.

24/05/2024

Ok BC lovers check out this amazing vinyl that’s just arrived from an Australia suppler 😍🤩. It’s been specially orders for a custom piece but there may be some left over so if your keen message me. Alternatively I may just surprise you with a make at some stage so keep an eye on my page for future posts.

Photos from Little Makes's post 22/05/2024

This beautiful bag is now all ready to package up and courier to its new owner tomorrow 🫶. Thank you once again I really appreciate your kindness and supporting my little business.

Yes you do see 3 straps 😁 cause when choosing is hard you choose all 🤣🤣

I hope you love your new bag and it treats you well, I’m in love with the colour combinations with this one I think you chose well!

Photos from Little Makes's post 21/05/2024

Whew that feels better I finally felt well enough to get into some sewing.

So this year I joined a sewing facebook group where they challenge you to sew at least one pattern that you have in your stash but not made, each month.

This month I need to do two as I missed Aprils. First up is this stunning little crossbody. Pattern is The Aires by Knotted Thread. It’s a very clever design. She’s a small bag (about the size of a A5
but with many compartments that surprisingly hold a lot.

Dimensions-: 10.5" W x 6" H x 3.5" D

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