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The Handmade Process Behind My A5 Book Covers
How It All Began I started making handmade book covers because I love bullet journaling and wanted to make my A5 notebooks more beautiful and unique. I thought others might enjoy making their own notebooks beautiful too, so I began refining my designs to share them. Each cover tells a story—I carefully choose the fabric, trim, and ribbon to create a cohesive vibe that brings the cover to life. From Idea to Materials Everything begins with an idea. Once I know the concept I want to create, I head to... Read more...
The Story Behind Rachelle Designs
In 2018, I decided to give sewing a try after seeing how much my sister was enjoying it. Her kind mother-in-law heard that I was interested in learning and generously gave me one of her many sewing machines that she had inherited from family. It’s a Kenmore, and it has become so precious to me. My very first project was the Stockholm Dress and Shirt pattern from Ikatee. I found a beautiful green fabric with tiny white dots at a shop in Ottawa called Fabrications. I still remember how confused... Read more...