Little Owl's Goodies Bag

Last Saturday, I made a goodies bag for Christmas present.  I chose this cute owl design fabric.  

Step 1: Decide on the size of your bag.  Don't forget to allowed for the seams.

Step 2: Pin it to secure it before cutting.

Step 3: Cut 

Step 4: Use overlocker or choose stitch no: 04 to do seaming

Step 5: Adjust the setting on your sewing machine

Step 6: Sewing the edges of the fabric

Step 7: Fold down the top edge, pin and sew about 3cm from the edge (depending on the size of your string/ribbon). See the straight stitch.

Step 8: Sew an opening in the middle of width of the fabric below the straight stitch for the string/ribbon to thread through.

Close up of the opening.

Step 9: Make a cut in the centre of the opening

Step 10: Pin up the corners of the 3cm edge to make the other opening for the string/ribbon

Step 11: Fold the fabric in half and sew the bottom and side of the bag with straight stitch (Note: the bag should be inside out)

Step 12: Sew the ribbon or tight the string to make a circle.  Make two.  Thread through the openings.  Leave one ribbon hanging longer at each opening for pulling once the bag is finished.

Step 13: Place the ribbons/strings in under the 3cm edge.  Secure with pin if necessary.

Close up look on the opening with ribbons threading through.

Step 14: Sew a straight stitch below the ribbon but be careful not to sew the ribbons as well otherwise you won't be able to pull the ribbons.

Step 15: Glue some deco ribbon over the straight stitch to hide the stitch (optional).  

So next time when you want to give someone special a personal gift, why not make one of this which is reusable and practical.

Sashimi @ Kakuson

If you are hunting for fresh Sashimi in Brisbane, you should try Kakuson Sushi @ Kuraby.
This restaurant is no 5 star cuisine but is very generous with their serving size.  I went there last week for a friend's birthday dinner and I was impressed with their food.  Definitely a place where we will visit again especially if you love Sashimi.

This large size Sashimi which costs $39.99 is more than enough for 2 girls and just enough for a couple.  

Their Sushi rolls costs around $15.  This one is their Prawn tempura roll.

Unagi rolls.  Presentation is beautiful too.

Soft shell crab roll.

 A birthday is not complete without a beautiful birthday cake.  A friend who owns a Homebake business made this beautiful Macha Chiffon Cake with cream cheese frosting.  Herself being a diabetic always bake cake that is Yummy but Healthy.

Kakuson Sushi Japanese Restaurant

07 3423 1889

Shop 2, 1307 Beenleigh Rd,

Kuraby, QLD

Birthday party on the beach is actually nicer than I thought.  Along Shorncliffe Beach, there are lots of picinic tables and shelters which are ideals for gatherings.  Shorncliffe is 40mins drive north of Brisbane.

Last Saturday, the tide was really low that there was not much room for swimming but is ideal for young kids playing in the shallow water.

This is a Yummy Cake made by my friend for her beautiful 4 years old gal.  Love the fact that it is all homemade and healthy minus all the preservatives.  I am amazed at her pipping skills.  Trust me lots of work gone into this cake and the kids love it.

Plenty of space for kids to play.