This clutch reminds me of an envelope. It is slim and would be great for coupons or just a cell phone and keys. I made the interior out of a bright yellow fabric and sewed a couple of pockets. It has a magnet closure. I would like to show some tutorials of my projects, but when I finally get time to sew, I’m going as quick as I can. I should take the time to document my steps!
I made this plush quilt for my cousin and I loved the fabric. I used chocolate colored minky fabric for the back and did a simple top of strips of cotton sewn together for a striped effect. I think any more baby blankets I make I will be using minky for the back. My little one loves to cuddle with his blanket!
I made this ruffled clutch a few months ago, but I still haven’t completely finished it yet. We just moved and I don’t have my sewing machine and all of my supplies unpacked and organized yet. I am looking forward to reorganizing everything. I think that I need to finish all of my projects that are started before starting anything else. I have really been in the mood to sew, so hopefully I will get it done soon!
These are just a few more pillows that I have made recently. My sewing streak has came to an end. Life. Busy. Missing it. I can’t wait until my next sewing spree and will be planning everything I have to make. Yes, have to make. Some things are like that for me, I can’t pass it by! As you can tell from the pic, I’m really into ruffles right now. Good thing they are in style! Hopefully they won’t be out for awhile!
I made this felt poinsettia to wear over Christmas. I like working with felt and it is a versatile medium. I made five flower shapes, keeping the sizes just a little bigger from the previous and two leaves. I attached them altogether in the center then hand sewed the silver beads. I didn’t have time to actually sew on a pin on the back so I used a large safety pin. It was my pop of color to my black dress for the holidays!
I finally followed a pattern! Let me say that if I had not been sewing for a couple of years now and sewed handbags, I don’t think I could of figured out the pattern on my own. So, I need to follow another pattern and keep trying! I have never sewn a clutch or handbag in this shape before and I really like it. I used a cloth napkin and a placemat for the fabric! I also want to enlarge the pattern for a over sized clutch.
Super easy and super fun blanket for kiddos! What it takes: half a yard of fun fabric for the front. I used cotton, but flannel is another great option. Second, half a yard of minky fabric, or flannel. I love how plush minky fabric is for little ones. All that has to be done is sew right sides together, leaving a 4 inch gap to turn right sides out. Hand sew gap closed. You can be done at this step if you want or you can machine stitch around the sides. Easy! I love seeing my little one rub his blanket to his face! He loves his blanket!
I really need to start making patterns of what I make so when I want to make it again I know where to start! I make this mistake all of the time. I should at least write down the dimensions for cutting the fabric out! I’m super happy with the way this organizer turned out and now want to make more! It has a large pocket for magazines and two smaller pockets for mail or keys or a phone. It hangs right on the door handle!
After finding some cool blocks on etsy, I decided to order them and put photos on for some artwork. It was great because they came with holes in the back already to hang. I cut and glued the photos on and then started putting thin layers of diamond glaze. I have never used diamond glaze before and was having issues with bubbles. I tried popping them and using a blow dryer on low and nothing seemed to work. Finally I stated layering on regular mod podge and it helped! Still a few bubbles, but not bad. I gave these to my husband for Christmas and made a set for my brother. Hopefully I am able to use my huge bottle of diamond glaze on some other project in the future.
