Behind the Seams Blog
Some musings on the elastic issues and how they fit into the bigger picture!
We’ve all experienced the toilet paper shortages. When I saw the explanation for why it was happening it made more sense. If you trace it back to the manufacturers it turns out there are home use TP makers and commercial TP makers. With so many more people at home there is more of a…
Read MoreFace mask update, the wait for elastic continues!
The slow travels of Johnny Elastic! I have never tracked anything as closely as I have this elastic! LOL I have some coming from 4 different sources at this point. USPS is telling me one order will arrive today. Late in the day. It’s only 20 yards, the smallest quantity I have on order. I…
Read MoreUpdate on the face mask progress
Face mask update. Zee Plan ( so far anyway!) I ordered two rolls of elastic from two different suppliers last Friday. One shipped immediately and has been in Denver (1/2 hour away) since Monday ? The other shipped on Monday and doesn’t look like it has moved at all. ? It’s in LA. However I…
Read MoreFace masks in the works
I have had inquires asking if I will be making face masks. So I set to work figuring out a design on Friday. I worked on Sunday afternoon making numerous versions of one design and ended the day by saying nope to it! I made another style and I think it will be the one…
Read MoreA custom wallet on a string in its natural habitat!
Many thanks to Shannon for sending this great pic of her new wallet on a string “in its natural habitat” next to her on the seat in her car. You can find more wallets on strings in the shop here Please contact me for a custom order Here’s a look at the features of…
Read MoreLarge flat drawstring bags for shoes, lingerie, travel and knitting too.
This is my Flatie drawstring bag. It was originally designed as a shoe bag, but is also great for other travel purposes like lingerie and will function as a good sized knitting bag too. At 16″ tall and 14″ wide it provides lots of room for your storage needs. The drawstring has a…
Read MoreShamrocks accessory bags to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
I have a new shamrock print in stock, called Fancy Shamrocks in time for that St Patty’s Day celebration in March. A Scooter zippered bag is so useful for organizing purses and bags and a Raven coin purse is handy not only for coins but for gift cards and even stitch markers or golf tees.…
Read MoreMahjong storage bags and Yazhi!
Many thanks to Lynn for sharing this great photograph of her collection of Zoe’s Bag Boutique’s mahjong bags with Yazhi at the center! Ready to get rid of that hard, boring mahjong case and replace it with something pretty and easy to use? I have zippered soft sided tote bags for your racks and pushers…
Read MoreZippered flat bottom bags for cosmetics and toiletries, craft supplies, purse and desk organizing and more.
I am sure you will find many more uses for these handy little bags too. Time to get rid of that beat up plastic bag and replace it with a Zini, a bag that makes you happy to use. Find more Zinis in the shop here. Do you need a larger size? I have you…
Read MoreThunder easily adding cuteness to a customer’s Zoe bag.
Many thanks to Noah for sending this great pic of Thunder, who is sweet and whose pink nose is his trademark! Such a handsome and serious boy.
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