Zip Mask Case

In my previous post, I mentioned that I'd tested another pattern. This time it was another one by Erin of Dog Under my Desk, the Zip Mask Case. Her patterns are always very detailed and easy to follow, and this one was no exception. It was fun to make, because it was so quick and easy (kinda what I needed after sewing two garments and doing another bag pattern test). Even the curvy zipper was easy, thanks to Erin's know-how.

Here is my little mask case, shaped just right for those masks we're all supposed to be wearing these days.

It has boxed corners to give it a bit of depth.

It also has an inner pocket (which might be hard to see in this next photo) to hold a small bottle of hand sanitizer, gloves, and/or a plastic bag for used masks.

There's a loop at the end of the zipper where you can add a swivel clasp hook like I did... or a D-ring... or leave plain for hooking a carabiner.

So there ya have it, a very handy little pouch. Actually, it could be used for a lot of things besides masks, too. I'm sure I will be making more.

Here's another photo for size reference.

Erin has also written (in her very detailed, easy-to-follow way) a couple of FREE patterns for two different mask styles, with several options for elastics, nose wire channels, filter pockets, etc., and tips for tweaking to get the best fit. The patterns come in sizes from extra small to extra large, so a size for everyone.

Here is my fitted style mask...

... and this is my pleated style one.

Both patterns can be found here [plus there is a "Tip Jar" (requested by her followers) just in case you really appreciate all the work Erin's gone to in making these FREE patterns the same quality as her other ones and want to contribute something].
 

McCall's Marina dress

The fabric print in this post might seem familiar to you. It's the same as on the sweatshirts I showed you in this post, only the color and fabric are different. The sweatshirts were made from french terry, but Cloud9 Fabrics decided the print would also look good on rayon; it certainly does, and in a new color - orange! Of course this thrilled Jess, Ms. HowAboutOrange herself, so she had to have a dress made from it. She chose the McCall's Marina dress pattern (M8090). It was pretty easy to sew, although gathering and pinning the ruffles was somewhat time-consuming. 

Here she is modeling it. She describes the fabric as "so light, soft, comfy, and orange!"

(Nice that she had coordinating flowers for the photo shoot, right?)

Yes, I made her a mask to match, because when wearing something this pretty, your "accessories" must coordinate, right? :)

Well, writing this post went pretty smoothly. Maybe Blogger is getting the kinks worked out? Good thing, because I have another garment to blog about (still awaiting pics). Aaaand I may have tested another pattern that I want to show you, too. Come back and check later.....

Bend and Snap Clutch

No, I haven't quit blogging yet, but I'm very, very close to it. I'm having even more trouble with this post than I had the last time, and I'm doing it on my computer. I wasn't about to attempt it on my iPad again at this point.But let's get on with it before Blogger gives me a migraine.I recently completed another pattern test for Linds Handmade Designs. That Lindsay has really been cranking out the patterns... and they're good ones! Great ones, in fact! This one is called the Bend and Snap Clutch (if you've seen the movie Legally Blonde, you'll make the connection). It has three zipper pockets, six card slots, and a clear ID window. It can be used as a crossbody bag, carried as a clutch or by the handle at the top, or it can have a short strap and be used as a wristlet. Here is my version, made with one of Jess's barkcloth designs on the exterior and faux leather on the inside. It bends in the middle and snaps closed with magnetic snaps. There are also a few extra rivets to add some bling.Since I can't figure out how to get my cursor down below the photos at the moment, I'll finish up here, and you can just enjoy the photos. The pattern can be found here.I hope I can get one more post in before I give up blogging entirely, because I've made a couple of garments and am just awaiting photos of them being modeled. Soon, hopefully!