Sisters are DIYing it for Themselves

Christmas is all sewn up for crafty chicks who are making their own Christmas presents this year. They're leaving the big crowds in malls and heading to their trusty sewing machines for inspiration for the perfect gift.

New York, NY (PRWeb) December 5, 2006 -- According to Sarah Beardshall, owner of Tall Poppy Craft Products (TPCP), a lot of new customers have been ringing her to find out how to get started in sewing. "What we are recommending to people who are calling us that are new to sewing is our little coin purses. They're the most popular product this Christmas for new sewists because you don't even need a sewing machine to make them. You can just hand sew them and you only need about 6 inches of fabric."

Most of TPCP's regulars actually make their own handbags for selling at craft shows or on eBay. They buy their supplies from TPCP, like bamboo handbag handles, and magnetic snap closures, sew it all together and then hit the craft circuit.

Some customers, like Cassandra, have actually started their own fashion label. "I started by using my grandmother's old sewing machine and I love making handbags because they are so small it makes it quick and easy to do."

There are free patterns on TPCP's website (www.tallpoppycraft.com) and beginners can sew a coin purse in just a few hours. Christmas demand is strong this year so orders need to be placed early to avoid disappointment. So get your supplies, dust off grandma's sewing machine and stitch up a storm of Christmas presents for friends and relatives. Call Tall Poppy Craft Products on 212.813.3223 or visit the website at www.tallpoppycraft.com.

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About Tall Poppy Craft Products - TPCP is a specialist provider of professional purse making supplies in the craft industry. TPCP provides professional handbag and purse components to home sewists and independent fashion labels, products that are otherwise hard to find in bricks and mortar stores. Founded in 2003, TPCP has its head office in Sydney, Australia, with a satellite office in New York and customers from as far away as Portugal and Finland. For further information please visit the company's web site at www.tallpoppycraft.com.

Media Contact:

Sarah Beardshall

Tall Poppy Craft Products Pty Limited

212.813.3223

sarah.beardshall @ tallpoppycraft.com

www.tallpoppycraft.com

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