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August 23, 2026

Behind the Sewing Machine: Making a 4-Slot Fabric Fountain Pen Case

As a fountain pen lover, I wanted a case that wasn't just functional, but also told a story through beautiful fabric. Every piece I craft is designed to keep your precious nibs safe from scratches while looking aesthetic on your desk. In my latest ...

May 09, 2026

The Art of Precision: Blue Asanoha Update

I used to make this pen case entirely out of the Blue Asanoha fabric. While I love the pattern, it is incredibly challenging to cut! Because the geometric lines are so precise, I can’t just cut the fabric randomly; I have to align everything perfect...

"Top-down view of two handmade fabric pen cases: one in blue Mt. Fuji print and one in black with gold floral patterns, displayed next to a cream-colored notebook."

May 09, 2026

4-Slot Pen Case Reimagined: My Story of Recovery and New Stitches

After several months of rest and recovery, I am so incredibly happy to be back at my dining table (yes, that's my work desk, haha). Hearing the hum of my sewing machine again feels like coming home. To celebrate my return, I’m finally releasing a p...

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April 19, 2026

Fabric Corner Bookmark: My thoughts about making your own fabric bookmark

I know most people think that corner bookmark is a nice project to clean out your scraps of fabric. However I don’t see it this way, of course it’s a good way to use up the scraps but bookmark itself is a cool item to work on. I love making p...

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January 22, 2026

Belated Happy New Year 2026

Happy New Year 2026, everyone ^V^~~~~! I apologize for the belated wishes, but I’m so excited to share that I’m on the mend from my left hand injury. This year, I’m determined to be even more active than last! I’ve got some amazing content lined up,...

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July 04, 2025

What a bad month....my sewing machine broke down, so as my left hand...

How's everyone doing? Can't believe that it's July already! Em....seems that 2025 is not a good year... Few days ago, my sewing machine suddenly broke down. Then few days later, my left hand can't function properly. The doctor said it was mainly bec...

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April 21, 2025

Temporary Goodbye to my friends in USA

As you know from the news, we are all suffering from the crazy trade war.US gov requests a tariff of US$100 on parcels from Hong Kong. According to news, Hongkong Post would reject US-bound surface mail parcels with immediate effect, while parcels t...

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March 19, 2025

March update-How's everyone doing?

Hi~! How's everyone doing?I was not doing great, not as smooth as expected I guess.In the 2025 new year plan, I planned to launch a new 4 slots pen case by Feb but now...it's already mid of March!I am so behind the schedule!!!The good news is, I fina...

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March 08, 2025

Happy International Women Day

Happy Women's Day I just read an article about The 26 Different Types of Women in Psychology, Dating, & Literature. I rarely think what kind of women I am. People may think that sewing is a very feminine thing but I never think in this way. Among...

March 01, 2025

A sad moment of 2025

As some of you may know I am from Hong Kong.Today, one of a great musician I love passed away, he was born in Hawaii and debut from Hong Kong.His name is Khalil Fong.His songs are always on my play list. When I was working on photo editing at night, ...

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February 25, 2025

Huge Declutter: say goodbye to my Japanese Fashion magaznie

As some of you may know, I am living with my family in Hong Kong. It's a 800 feet apartment which is a "nice size" in terms of Hong Kong's living.And yes, space is very limited but that's how we live.Since I am working hard for my handmade shop, I ne...

February 03, 2025

BouSi Daily: After a long break, did I forget how to sew?

BouSi Daily: After a long break, did I forget how to sew?Before Lunar New Year, I stopped sewing for a few weeks and worked on super deep clean!And then I had a short break in Lunar New year.To be honest, I do afraid that I will forgot how to sew, ha...

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February 03, 2025

Happy Lunar New Year 2025! Here is the new fabric fountain pen case ^^

[Happy Lunar New Year, I am back to work!]Hi~~~Happy Lunar New Year! In Lunar Calendar, today (3rd Feb, 2025) is the beginning of spring!I wish everyone will have a Happy Snake year.Just pick this Taisho style Purple Cat Print Pen Case to be our 1st ...

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January 19, 2025

New Triple Pen Case Collection is here!

Hey~~~~! How are you doing?I am happy to announce that the NEW triple fountain pen case collection is now available in BouSi online store! Here is the Blue collection. I always have a special love towards Navy & Blue. The lucky cat fabric was ver...

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November 08, 2024

No Etsy? What platform do I use for my handmade shop.

Hi everyone! Today I would like to share my experience of using ebay & Payhip for my handmade business. Actually, I never thought that I would write a blog post like this. Once I decided to start my handmade business, I opened the Etsy shop as my...

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October 05, 2024

New Pen Cases are coming soon!

Hi~How are you doing, my friends!I have been busy working on making new fountain pen case. Here is one of the new pen case, a super cute rabbit sakura 3 slots pen pouch.And there will be Christmas blind box coming soon.Some special pen cases will be ...

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July 19, 2024

What to do...To Do List~!

To be very honest, I am a lazy person who has no discipline at all.Feeling lost and lack of energy has been my daily problem since I was a kid. I would only work on something I really love and interested in : Drawing & playing Guitar.After ...

March 28, 2024

Travel with your Fountain Pen: Fuji Mountain 3 slot pen case

As a Japan enthusiastic geek, Fuji mountain will always in my design collection. I really wish to visit Japan this year but it seems so difficult to do so. My mum is suffering from great pain at her back and I have to help out at home.The ultimate dr...

March 16, 2024

How do I plan my trip to Japan? 4 major steps of planning my perfect Japan Trip.

Hi everyone~!Welcome to my blog. Today I would like to share my way of planning my Japan with you. And you can download my travel planner for FREE. (link is at the bottom of the post)I have loved Japan since I was a kid. My Dad loves Manga and Japane...

March 02, 2024

Thinking about this blog-what will I do here

After studying for awhile, I noticed that this blog doesn't provide tag or content label services. Em...I believe that I will keep on writing blog but here is a copy and paste one.I will rebuild my blog in blogger, some posts are hidden now.And ...

February 28, 2024

We were doing good in Etsy...and got shut down!

Hello everyone! I am Alice, the founder/designer/making/marketing/shipping of BouSidesign. (Basically, it’s only me working in the small handmade brand but I feel a bit weird of saying I, so let’s say We.)Why are we here at Payhip?We are a small hand...