tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-121047402024-03-17T22:02:16.668-05:00A Photo's WorthGrandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.comBlogger2285125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-15063102538923766682024-02-28T18:52:00.001-06:002024-02-29T08:00:08.030-06:00Courtney’s creations<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I promised I wouldn’t wait five months before posting again, and I didn’t, but the time has sure been flying by and I’m so good at procrastinating! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Soooo… Courtney did some Christmas sewing. She wanted to make a few zipper pouches. Here’s her very-first-ever zipper pouch! She did a fine job!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCekZtgXiV05HBnuCAp2AXQD5d2rpKwITHyVs37iCXOfPciPpsOYxjsVUkCG8JEqyZXslFk3f5xl-XxwLV5SIlZeWuyCI5aDfsTwsU6HmmxfLSl9capj8BRuN5luH9s-7qhy6DH-hbigcPxPWyPIomI06_lGv_VL0qHCguWZQL8PX2dazw8-GvA/s3024/IMG_8392.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCekZtgXiV05HBnuCAp2AXQD5d2rpKwITHyVs37iCXOfPciPpsOYxjsVUkCG8JEqyZXslFk3f5xl-XxwLV5SIlZeWuyCI5aDfsTwsU6HmmxfLSl9capj8BRuN5luH9s-7qhy6DH-hbigcPxPWyPIomI06_lGv_VL0qHCguWZQL8PX2dazw8-GvA/w400-h400/IMG_8392.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That fabric was some she chose from my stash. For the rest of the pouches, I happened to have three already cut out for a project I was supposed to sew for Cloud9 Fabrics at one point, with the fabrics being chosen and sent by them. But then they changed their minds and wanted something else, so these fabrics have been sitting for several years, with me thinking I’d still sew them up someday. I didn’t, but it turned out to be a good thing for Courtney. It saved her a lot of time, which was scarce as it was, so all she had to do was the sewing part. So she made 3 more pouches in short order!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmC5qRbd8IivrBkphUwMidfXzScLgrm2gPMuE_2t1zX9tV93EDkKI7esNh-aVQBcECNi5HJQ5VIcduZfSwAl68QJyZEoiMuhhErPm5vCct82OpoRIXLjTX-7uTExpSO7HUyvFOHkDtyoR79epWvUyLilw56OQevYpXOhpdtsBiAEgCTkLPFRPKjQ/s3024/IMG_8448.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmC5qRbd8IivrBkphUwMidfXzScLgrm2gPMuE_2t1zX9tV93EDkKI7esNh-aVQBcECNi5HJQ5VIcduZfSwAl68QJyZEoiMuhhErPm5vCct82OpoRIXLjTX-7uTExpSO7HUyvFOHkDtyoR79epWvUyLilw56OQevYpXOhpdtsBiAEgCTkLPFRPKjQ/w400-h400/IMG_8448.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Great job again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next up was a Christmas gift for her dad. Months ago I’d gotten a tiny ratcheting screwdriver set for myself, mainly for getting at some of those awkward screws on my Sailrite sewing machine. It’s been a great help, and when I showed it to Nate at one point, he said he might need to borrow it sometime. I mentioned it to Courtney, thinking it would be something she could get him for his own, and she liked that idea. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then I thought it’d be handy if it had a case to store those little things in. So I made this prototype for my tools so I could get the size down and help Courtney make one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEKZbI3yZfn_nAZ5xEJNFvb961vBJgyfZVEDOv11yJtuoBs5HGikW6NNDF3bVV7nhjT_9QCiIRlhe0bWjHyleD-vY3DsylBo39LstdcPJSU1aYFXLXytNWarQMLM39vTsA_B_93ZTmzWdaD8VuiV6P3QC-fDY4aN2NCWerJQLdVFszK6PVH-nBzg/s4032/IMG_8441.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEKZbI3yZfn_nAZ5xEJNFvb961vBJgyfZVEDOv11yJtuoBs5HGikW6NNDF3bVV7nhjT_9QCiIRlhe0bWjHyleD-vY3DsylBo39LstdcPJSU1aYFXLXytNWarQMLM39vTsA_B_93ZTmzWdaD8VuiV6P3QC-fDY4aN2NCWerJQLdVFszK6PVH-nBzg/w300-h400/IMG_8441.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzZs95lGRZeMy3skIIfxsAt9uDgJKvsK0uswr6Q5pUw5k1NmKjM6bvhmdBg4pPswSP8EufZNVBOSKcXOeB37JyneF3BYfJECUhmhCFPKA9Ano41SVzMRk2PsF6zqUmQDp63ngfNG0uwz45kKTIMILdBmHwNXdbxVnq4s9Nda_6uniPtHRLwlMQ0g/s3024/IMG_8442.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzZs95lGRZeMy3skIIfxsAt9uDgJKvsK0uswr6Q5pUw5k1NmKjM6bvhmdBg4pPswSP8EufZNVBOSKcXOeB37JyneF3BYfJECUhmhCFPKA9Ano41SVzMRk2PsF6zqUmQDp63ngfNG0uwz45kKTIMILdBmHwNXdbxVnq4s9Nda_6uniPtHRLwlMQ0g/w320-h320/IMG_8442.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I’d made it out of waxed canvas. She chose another color of waxed canvas for the one she made, and here it is. She even got the new experience of installing a metal snap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaTBJatnrrd3OirMCaz9RESw1jIlZfixyike99tNLlxjnThahkQ2Nb2Op1Wz7Z4-vT8h3ebrSrxFqKTMcIiyL4Kcza4MHDWC5_i3loJKrhzRgagXL4OSNUX80BW7drQwcB5dqDIDbIkcxuxpS-_9gWIB7-ELRE9enQWwrKUTfOahe9hz_6uGJ_g/s2696/IMG_8449.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2696" data-original-width="2696" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaTBJatnrrd3OirMCaz9RESw1jIlZfixyike99tNLlxjnThahkQ2Nb2Op1Wz7Z4-vT8h3ebrSrxFqKTMcIiyL4Kcza4MHDWC5_i3loJKrhzRgagXL4OSNUX80BW7drQwcB5dqDIDbIkcxuxpS-_9gWIB7-ELRE9enQWwrKUTfOahe9hz_6uGJ_g/w400-h400/IMG_8449.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacjcBVbhDVeg-jFxasRXAZEIl5s8z3T8FZlf3aTAxN77X6Mkdoe-oyB9R-9oMVUzR2X_46snZ5CqAM9p6Lf7X23Tntqg6f4uiWRWJMeNNvNrwVUH1W324mbOxt_hqFIbi2ieJS2AI0aVcrUpC9ZdKBUQjtjLbQjh6dxYVVtq66AHuJsYrYnH2qw/s2820/IMG_8450.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2820" data-original-width="2820" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacjcBVbhDVeg-jFxasRXAZEIl5s8z3T8FZlf3aTAxN77X6Mkdoe-oyB9R-9oMVUzR2X_46snZ5CqAM9p6Lf7X23Tntqg6f4uiWRWJMeNNvNrwVUH1W324mbOxt_hqFIbi2ieJS2AI0aVcrUpC9ZdKBUQjtjLbQjh6dxYVVtq66AHuJsYrYnH2qw/w400-h400/IMG_8450.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She sewed that on my Kenmore, so since I needed something to do so I’d be close by in case she had questions while she was sewing, I decided to make another Tiny Bin on the Sailrite machine. I used both those waxed canvas fabrics, and since those are Alex's colors, I gave it to him. Hopefully he found a use for it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVBGmN6L-au5GUYV7YFT0c5x20T42rLRNslTa2lrF4-ovTdlezDxc7rDPfDAsN8ScINzwPvEo2LfVHDbYcKnkzdpes6HsgU6hR9vlT3c9rK4gstj0RYShEVuHGyKY4Hv-tj81kyYgl59rqtczwFFX_XfrtyjSQLLoOrWwj_52xqZVVkkhS7mTvA/s2900/IMG_8452.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2900" data-original-width="2900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVBGmN6L-au5GUYV7YFT0c5x20T42rLRNslTa2lrF4-ovTdlezDxc7rDPfDAsN8ScINzwPvEo2LfVHDbYcKnkzdpes6HsgU6hR9vlT3c9rK4gstj0RYShEVuHGyKY4Hv-tj81kyYgl59rqtczwFFX_XfrtyjSQLLoOrWwj_52xqZVVkkhS7mTvA/s320/IMG_8452.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here it is with my original <a href="https://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2023/04/lsz-1-and-tiny-bin.html" target="_blank">Tiny Bin</a>. Cute, huh?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqCC3APo0nDveo-DAK8iWimBkDjbNfZVBlBUNuHUSR053rveA83uD7gIKlPzlbrI7q0QY80bXJEa9iOt2CEn0tebNHFbSGB7o0pEwKRGdQ9SVARzkIEgWO4Soh90M4cew4DAbz-fh6m5679dS7P0LBYriqB22mduD3hdnP_Y_kT0GEtYjDUWeCw/s3024/IMG_8453.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqCC3APo0nDveo-DAK8iWimBkDjbNfZVBlBUNuHUSR053rveA83uD7gIKlPzlbrI7q0QY80bXJEa9iOt2CEn0tebNHFbSGB7o0pEwKRGdQ9SVARzkIEgWO4Soh90M4cew4DAbz-fh6m5679dS7P0LBYriqB22mduD3hdnP_Y_kT0GEtYjDUWeCw/s320/IMG_8453.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Courtney has also taken up crocheting! She’s made so many cute things… I wish I had pics of them all. Here’s what she gave me for this past Christmas - a sea turtle! I think it’s super cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGL6wC4LSbPtBG3muOROrIl-nrwEx2ux6zEJQjBD7R4uxdwVfGI87Iz4fGImcAAmuN3EGPM-6jny30YvCgDlOR4zI77Tw8AIuDKY7ClEgKYmEPT3PR3nDcvWQvfwQwhhg6TC5k3fdIBJQW4cncLJkI5Wy-mKRIxQ3xoP7frV8i4Zive-dLkFMVcQ/s4032/IMG_8481.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGL6wC4LSbPtBG3muOROrIl-nrwEx2ux6zEJQjBD7R4uxdwVfGI87Iz4fGImcAAmuN3EGPM-6jny30YvCgDlOR4zI77Tw8AIuDKY7ClEgKYmEPT3PR3nDcvWQvfwQwhhg6TC5k3fdIBJQW4cncLJkI5Wy-mKRIxQ3xoP7frV8i4Zive-dLkFMVcQ/w300-h400/IMG_8481.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Christmas before, she’d given me a caterpillar, so here are the two friends together. So fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9PLX6gyyjsXVYl-YCUSeNOaAitihLPSEXfKf3hrKWOf9tmK2QvsHyJok1vkgldCK48IOROWNqM1fnJSW3Anv1rmbmWNuCRTJtJ0Hugb70C18pQ5_ukOp2H-8ZPHsGQaraIwkz8YDd3FHszpwpj10HCoLOWtB9jCvCEkW7YmSbPivv7SLVxClElg/s3024/IMG_8483.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9PLX6gyyjsXVYl-YCUSeNOaAitihLPSEXfKf3hrKWOf9tmK2QvsHyJok1vkgldCK48IOROWNqM1fnJSW3Anv1rmbmWNuCRTJtJ0Hugb70C18pQ5_ukOp2H-8ZPHsGQaraIwkz8YDd3FHszpwpj10HCoLOWtB9jCvCEkW7YmSbPivv7SLVxClElg/w400-h400/IMG_8483.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She’s also made a walrus, several hedgehogs, a toucan, and a few other things she’s mentioned but I haven’t seen. My favorite of all her crocheted things is a huge lion. It’s so awesome, and she took it to the State Fair last summer and received a blue ribbon! She’s a girl of many talents, and I’m soooo proud of her!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-53374659763992691212024-01-10T12:38:00.007-06:002024-02-05T18:38:03.974-06:00The Rosie Sling<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I almost gave it up. Blogging. Yesterday. Aside from all the procrastination since my last post, and thoughts of quitting, I trudged on and started this post yesterday, determined to write at least this one more, because this is such a cool bag that I wanted it out there. Then Blogger INSISTED that some of my photos upload sideways. WHY DOES IT DO THAT?!?!???! I wasted so much time fighting it yesterday! Finally a little googling brought me to a solution. It’s rather a pain, but it worked. For each photo that uploaded sideways, I had to go into my photo library, edit the pic to be other than the proper orientation, save it, then go back and edit it again, making it the way I wanted it, then saving it again. Then it would upload correctly. But it had to be the 2-step process; I couldn’t just edit once. So even knowing how to get the pics to upload correctly, it still took a long time because of all the steps it involved. Ugh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All that aside, here is my last major sewing project, <a href="https://knottedthreadsco.com/products/rosie-sling-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">The Rosie Sling</a>, from the pattern by Shannon Timchula of <a href="https://knottedthreadsco.com/" target="_blank">Knotted Threads Co.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVUO9z8yCozzzAFwE5b7v-PYYIwrNE-6y8PB4zsA8GZ6OStZq7lY7nDdxwfHoUooXuhAHrqMI2QIk56q7YF5BTncd2do9Haw0l2IYscWqrUImkdI1A1r61C9RTgP_JT0eRomgrue-H5_0_DqVj_MMD8y5Rr1Pn3YldQnWqaD-XIecQAyKC6RddOQ/s1280/AD6A5EF0-98A3-44D1-AD68-8E55FBD0F68A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVUO9z8yCozzzAFwE5b7v-PYYIwrNE-6y8PB4zsA8GZ6OStZq7lY7nDdxwfHoUooXuhAHrqMI2QIk56q7YF5BTncd2do9Haw0l2IYscWqrUImkdI1A1r61C9RTgP_JT0eRomgrue-H5_0_DqVj_MMD8y5Rr1Pn3YldQnWqaD-XIecQAyKC6RddOQ/w300-h400/AD6A5EF0-98A3-44D1-AD68-8E55FBD0F68A.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I so loved the bag from <a href="http://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2023/08/aries-crossbody-bag.html" target="_blank">my previous post</a> and how well-written its instructions were that I decided to get her latest pattern and make that one, too, even though I didn’t have any use for it nor know anyone who did. I sewed it just for the pleasure of doing so, plus I’d heard that Shannon had a fabulous method included for doing binding, and I wanted to learn what it was.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are some progress pics. The entire bag, except for the outer layer of the exterior pocket, was made from waterproof canvas. I used fusible foam on the front and back exterior pieces. It wasn’t in the pattern (fusible fleece instead), but Shannon had suggested it in her Facebook group, so I wanted to try it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-qsci6Qb2_jPU0UyleuoYuXd9QuEwJhbF1P0vvtsGRZi-nde1kPZQO3DHQeDBNHowB1bCSU-C2FhYMWDxPkPhwsxmeulRrOEiFFfvcfc6MRjEMTEttfRpyxAlLUvC_e8IOSMG6ybTg_5EZ-8A3th2WzD11-3p9kHMEZtmsD8bVg-O2tTup6ExQ/s1280/9F0F7106-B1DD-4534-9DFC-DA239D148E4F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-qsci6Qb2_jPU0UyleuoYuXd9QuEwJhbF1P0vvtsGRZi-nde1kPZQO3DHQeDBNHowB1bCSU-C2FhYMWDxPkPhwsxmeulRrOEiFFfvcfc6MRjEMTEttfRpyxAlLUvC_e8IOSMG6ybTg_5EZ-8A3th2WzD11-3p9kHMEZtmsD8bVg-O2tTup6ExQ/w300-h400/9F0F7106-B1DD-4534-9DFC-DA239D148E4F.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(Just a note on fusing to waterproof canvas… the fusible fleece worked just fine, other that wanting to slide around prior to hitting it with the iron. It adhered very well. The foam fused, using a longer time with the iron and quite a bit of moisture, but I found it didn’t stay fused well. I could have easily peeled it off at any point, but I handled it carefully so that it stayed on long enough to get the bag sewn together.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There’s an interior slip pocket, and I even remembered to add my label (for a change).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh39nE653T6_UQBqMr8srAqW25gesK8Hh7zFTpwgTto_rMeNGH84itgQfm1trNUySkl9qOQdVV5rmInlVsie1H4RxCsfe_GnyJP3iuh_I1uK_QMLg_gfRY-oKQBQwFgFBu6M3K-E7eavFq2tNYbe1gWh5Qrm-4L13rGC98wrl6H0nbsRaeZlgvxlw/s1280/A3806D93-9245-4101-B4FF-7D24F272C5A4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh39nE653T6_UQBqMr8srAqW25gesK8Hh7zFTpwgTto_rMeNGH84itgQfm1trNUySkl9qOQdVV5rmInlVsie1H4RxCsfe_GnyJP3iuh_I1uK_QMLg_gfRY-oKQBQwFgFBu6M3K-E7eavFq2tNYbe1gWh5Qrm-4L13rGC98wrl6H0nbsRaeZlgvxlw/w300-h400/A3806D93-9245-4101-B4FF-7D24F272C5A4.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As always, Wonder Clips were a necessity. Mine are getting kind of old and have had a lot of use, and I’ve been breaking one after another lately, so I bought some new ones from Amazon. They are not official Wonder Clips, but they seem just as good. In these two pics they’re holding down the binding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6a_AMomOA5UsCRJ7IYpSAYqfnHCkzsOfy2oS7obD91rMNsWTSyZ8BM2OVjhlyZIHK3t40fVIN2vqpiu8kFCNVL9QdMtXb8dn1zLNxJroV5SlHfaHvZn9YEuJq7wMuoLZShOqcarpRNcY-jkU9AAxlzLEA4Ej7GYnTrJwCDIKjfWLyH1OIc28uPw/s1280/1C102AF6-FA4C-4E42-BECE-5AC53E74E7FC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6a_AMomOA5UsCRJ7IYpSAYqfnHCkzsOfy2oS7obD91rMNsWTSyZ8BM2OVjhlyZIHK3t40fVIN2vqpiu8kFCNVL9QdMtXb8dn1zLNxJroV5SlHfaHvZn9YEuJq7wMuoLZShOqcarpRNcY-jkU9AAxlzLEA4Ej7GYnTrJwCDIKjfWLyH1OIc28uPw/w400-h400/1C102AF6-FA4C-4E42-BECE-5AC53E74E7FC.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBrnbeNYd035Pr9FOAXCzbszg7eMHQxFW0r44T6Ai0jyxEjjTbh-a-A9pxC7X_nPVtuKCWKAKibreFo1xWgmZVkbZKkGiJ-Vwdd5IGhzFYc-jTik0ihYbq2qQ3Q_2MRMW4VDNPunpdQSfrhq2nSSsNjGnfy6Fxbq0Bg5RJt8uFSvoMBU8ppJNYcQ/s1280/96C250D6-F514-4E6B-904C-E7E56F0F3570.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBrnbeNYd035Pr9FOAXCzbszg7eMHQxFW0r44T6Ai0jyxEjjTbh-a-A9pxC7X_nPVtuKCWKAKibreFo1xWgmZVkbZKkGiJ-Vwdd5IGhzFYc-jTik0ihYbq2qQ3Q_2MRMW4VDNPunpdQSfrhq2nSSsNjGnfy6Fxbq0Bg5RJt8uFSvoMBU8ppJNYcQ/w300-h400/96C250D6-F514-4E6B-904C-E7E56F0F3570.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Below is the result using Shannon’s method. I have to say, it’s the best I’ve ever had binding turn out! I’m so pleased, and I’ll definitely be using that method on any future projects with binding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIYnW2oLPqqJgGo24ZG1NQW5Dh7BB0oTymnrPiCBWN2KCHhPBkcADoGbsDvS-BCqmW3pq0ze-HGygK0X359_V7THoLO7HYreR423fEQj4sH-MKQpPk3rhQTNupbK3K4amAqGmtBjgqvGXcw3O21tNjuTgVwaDeMKcoAExPzqwWJrHWImfOflrMYQ/s1280/BB8AB3FD-D5DA-4200-9566-537A224F3345.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIYnW2oLPqqJgGo24ZG1NQW5Dh7BB0oTymnrPiCBWN2KCHhPBkcADoGbsDvS-BCqmW3pq0ze-HGygK0X359_V7THoLO7HYreR423fEQj4sH-MKQpPk3rhQTNupbK3K4amAqGmtBjgqvGXcw3O21tNjuTgVwaDeMKcoAExPzqwWJrHWImfOflrMYQ/w300-h400/BB8AB3FD-D5DA-4200-9566-537A224F3345.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here’s a closer look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcaVGCuwsHttRO0WVuRExhdF_1k4RPNFFHFCsJJ8z7uqcO3Gnzi6dZ-ln9QEg95OoqFav9N8_COqo5GK3bhQ-A_Vj0aUx6XUCuM6E1pJUXuQNm-VCrX_sM0d6K7WYNZo2Nq8r-fFSUszTTlRpoNUtVk3-NVU6-VRN5PtcYUXOGqaJ3ofqSbnJ6A/s1280/9EF39481-030F-40E5-B159-7C8D4B5AC53A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcaVGCuwsHttRO0WVuRExhdF_1k4RPNFFHFCsJJ8z7uqcO3Gnzi6dZ-ln9QEg95OoqFav9N8_COqo5GK3bhQ-A_Vj0aUx6XUCuM6E1pJUXuQNm-VCrX_sM0d6K7WYNZo2Nq8r-fFSUszTTlRpoNUtVk3-NVU6-VRN5PtcYUXOGqaJ3ofqSbnJ6A/w300-h400/9EF39481-030F-40E5-B159-7C8D4B5AC53A.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nice, huh?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnE0sVNo9MQAd_O5I6DtUlO6KivZQivJggeVJ0rOua__aMQSxK-M4dPSdnOYcrvigpW8ttMtJcMFNDLpeR9bh9E9Dv_06pNM800966jw-bRLWUG0qEWrRO6ewDSYiG7aHIUTFpQUVmy7fZIndpRmG-J2oZxxyd7aoFaZXaAnB-f0qCzxQ_x-bb_A/s1280/FC81B373-2C96-4951-95D2-8CD12ED47794.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnE0sVNo9MQAd_O5I6DtUlO6KivZQivJggeVJ0rOua__aMQSxK-M4dPSdnOYcrvigpW8ttMtJcMFNDLpeR9bh9E9Dv_06pNM800966jw-bRLWUG0qEWrRO6ewDSYiG7aHIUTFpQUVmy7fZIndpRmG-J2oZxxyd7aoFaZXaAnB-f0qCzxQ_x-bb_A/w300-h400/FC81B373-2C96-4951-95D2-8CD12ED47794.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The bag has a slightly taller back than what the front is, to give it a nicer shape when worn. It has darts in the outer pocket, so there’s plenty of room to slide your phone and/or whatever inside. Yet it’s deep enough that nothing’s apt to fall out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy25m5hcxI2S__yM2mHK_1ElxY7TqtLV5W1Dt4uxbRi1Wz61NvBWTUhCqNfsMccuT_RZSaBQNDCKMwy55ZIJR1yONw2vyA568q7MNsPpLfWDvCByJj84nCbOn3zCaBBWa8pse_h5w9mdZvD4z0NHb0892KhUXSUIA3r4YXquefoEFXOp-mNH-gAw/s1280/9E7D5AB7-F842-49AE-A6F2-1261CCE411EA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy25m5hcxI2S__yM2mHK_1ElxY7TqtLV5W1Dt4uxbRi1Wz61NvBWTUhCqNfsMccuT_RZSaBQNDCKMwy55ZIJR1yONw2vyA568q7MNsPpLfWDvCByJj84nCbOn3zCaBBWa8pse_h5w9mdZvD4z0NHb0892KhUXSUIA3r4YXquefoEFXOp-mNH-gAw/w300-h400/9E7D5AB7-F842-49AE-A6F2-1261CCE411EA.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It can be worn on front or back, and there’s a D-ring at each side of the back bottom so it can be worn on the left or right side, per the wearer’s preference. Here are a couple pics of me with it on the front (taking pics of it on my back were too challenging!). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQyky-dPP15YFYwol2eHPpNqfQx5au7q4s3Kt3eOGMswqMy9nkkNhJQa2R7rPXr8pXR42vxifnWUrAVduq5GRip-zeNbhfKOWjyk2-ZcRd6sRFoGstgtGfhkHBhFz-iRR2VuMKaU_qGpW-sp5SVKlJKnW6bYY-9KmCyMB_Ubu-pTQzs8FvjqOTw/s1280/74F21BB5-DE87-483F-A061-045EBCBCEA51.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="1280" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQyky-dPP15YFYwol2eHPpNqfQx5au7q4s3Kt3eOGMswqMy9nkkNhJQa2R7rPXr8pXR42vxifnWUrAVduq5GRip-zeNbhfKOWjyk2-ZcRd6sRFoGstgtGfhkHBhFz-iRR2VuMKaU_qGpW-sp5SVKlJKnW6bYY-9KmCyMB_Ubu-pTQzs8FvjqOTw/w320-h277/74F21BB5-DE87-483F-A061-045EBCBCEA51.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It’s bigger than something I would wear on the front, but some people like the convenience of it being right there with their phone so handy. I can also see how it would be nice to use on one’s back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The sewing pattern can be found <a href="https://knottedthreadsco.com/products/rosie-sling-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">here</a>. If you like this one that I made, it’s available for purchase. Just send me an email via the link on my sidebar. I do have to say that it’s a very sturdy bag, especially with that foam in there; it actually feels like a piece of luggage. I wish I had a use for it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That’s all I’ve sewn in the last few months, other than a couple of very quick, very little items. I’ll show you in my next post (and I won’t wait 5 months to do it!). Also, Courtney sewed some Christmas gifts, and I’ll post them, too. She did a great job! So I’ll be back. Once more, at least. After that, we’ll see. But I do have another pattern test coming up very soon, sooooo……<span> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-22677642220188615652023-08-28T18:27:00.003-05:002023-08-28T18:33:47.100-05:00Aries Crossbody Bag<p>When I first saw a sample of this bag, before the pattern was even released, I thought that it would be the perfect purse for me! I bought the pattern at a discount on launch day, which was months ago. Then came the part that often takes me the longest… deciding fabrics, etc. It was mulling in my mind as I made all the rayon garments. I’d gotten some luscious vinyl in a grab box, and since it was blue, I knew I wanted to use that. I had several choices for linings, and as I was sorting fabrics in my old sewing room, I kept finding more possibilities so I kept changing my mind. 🥴</p><p>The hardest decision was what to put on the front of the bag for a trim. I did a lot of searching and finally settled on ribbons. I ordered three different blue ones from an Etsy shop. They were all beautiful, and with lots of thought plus some consultation from Jess, I/we decided this combo of two of them would be just right. </p><p>So here’s my new purse, the <a href="https://knottedthreadsco.com/products/aries-crossbody-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Aries Crossbody Bag</a>, from the pattern by <a href="https://knottedthreadsco.com/" target="_blank">Knotted Threads Co</a>. It turned out just as I had pictured it, and I LOVE it!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZzOKhbthclz6GjLeompqzZCYLI6ZdXJu37f-QK1z3MKEhSAVlKUGwwoeR6P7qYtcV-hRmJd-4ZjZ63e5-qffq0E4P9hPyWZhgx3ECDhCe8DbstfbqGEquiTPxjcS1yRP7CqcopllU-SXCA1elRjoXCWra4aOAC032c1yIkSHMPEpSL8pQbIi4Q/s1280/A893CA46-DECE-4ED9-AE96-69354A383523.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZzOKhbthclz6GjLeompqzZCYLI6ZdXJu37f-QK1z3MKEhSAVlKUGwwoeR6P7qYtcV-hRmJd-4ZjZ63e5-qffq0E4P9hPyWZhgx3ECDhCe8DbstfbqGEquiTPxjcS1yRP7CqcopllU-SXCA1elRjoXCWra4aOAC032c1yIkSHMPEpSL8pQbIi4Q/s320/A893CA46-DECE-4ED9-AE96-69354A383523.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTmYBvQlL-Oi52ZWuA0LlxaeQ093iS_hOP4IlgXdoO0fn_HkwPSaDEnwA_wWCoF51uzPTxTGd4-KXirhDZXHcVxIG-EwWAWFu5-PiU-G4vs21qlqEfFbzyXnFwwixPkDVZVtptfLaPQu0mJkC0IyNSearYowRh53-eYa18QJ9qlbf2YJJgVmm4Q/s1280/098CDDBA-1DEF-4F46-8777-936494BC44D5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTmYBvQlL-Oi52ZWuA0LlxaeQ093iS_hOP4IlgXdoO0fn_HkwPSaDEnwA_wWCoF51uzPTxTGd4-KXirhDZXHcVxIG-EwWAWFu5-PiU-G4vs21qlqEfFbzyXnFwwixPkDVZVtptfLaPQu0mJkC0IyNSearYowRh53-eYa18QJ9qlbf2YJJgVmm4Q/s320/098CDDBA-1DEF-4F46-8777-936494BC44D5.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It has three zippered pockets… one on each side plus one in the center gusset area which is held closed by a tab with a magnetic snap. So there are plenty of options for organizing all the things. That center area should be ideal for keeping a phone handy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSvEeZUckeM3eCW2SIEZI2VZy-W5sBA1XbYcN3x0BAezoqCsMI7NxpvYjvwQOtvswdaNTC9IAGG9GPiOFrY_zLKhPakKRxD2oTWD1RfoXNtEMoyb-fPFQ3x0CizxSR8TwQ6jlfTW4n-vq3LjsZmMtPDAxJGx3QWxPbMUPhY99bjn-JlrlRu2xnA/s1280/F464FB42-A599-4B38-859F-D344B985F40F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSvEeZUckeM3eCW2SIEZI2VZy-W5sBA1XbYcN3x0BAezoqCsMI7NxpvYjvwQOtvswdaNTC9IAGG9GPiOFrY_zLKhPakKRxD2oTWD1RfoXNtEMoyb-fPFQ3x0CizxSR8TwQ6jlfTW4n-vq3LjsZmMtPDAxJGx3QWxPbMUPhY99bjn-JlrlRu2xnA/s320/F464FB42-A599-4B38-859F-D344B985F40F.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are some close-up details. I am still thrilled with how my new <a href="http://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2023/04/lsz-1-and-tiny-bin.html" target="_blank">Sailrite sewing machine</a> does topstitching!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKK2_T9xzCpoIJ6kRlwHRnEjHHAElmWaZZ2bzxwnlBiWamu6F2L-YyZ9VIFMoVkQaq92R47L4MnkCcTLj_6cTvOPqqfTv0GkLfpp76UXVXM2BlbdgpboLN_e8dlONBm97abmiOgyMgOZ01z58gbWGvfQ47sKM4CiYWzNUz2hY4_lGcZqa5rAIr8A/s1280/6B215A7A-EAF7-41EF-B702-76B12286EDE0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKK2_T9xzCpoIJ6kRlwHRnEjHHAElmWaZZ2bzxwnlBiWamu6F2L-YyZ9VIFMoVkQaq92R47L4MnkCcTLj_6cTvOPqqfTv0GkLfpp76UXVXM2BlbdgpboLN_e8dlONBm97abmiOgyMgOZ01z58gbWGvfQ47sKM4CiYWzNUz2hY4_lGcZqa5rAIr8A/s320/6B215A7A-EAF7-41EF-B702-76B12286EDE0.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRMaBlHp-gPHc7DqueCjlfO_AExaIvQhfV3-dAoa2FwTEEmU_Kt4T7jrzl0BN-dmE08uShCr5raJcPGwruJAtrAnTyXZDLqHzxDgNw-ieXjHRR5Die6cgd6g-IbNWVmaaSep8Alpt2o5eMmL1RnSjODv8wTDzy-RbNtstm-C3FGv43NTVYxAudiQ/s1280/E0056959-B7D8-4880-B255-6AE0878F32C0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRMaBlHp-gPHc7DqueCjlfO_AExaIvQhfV3-dAoa2FwTEEmU_Kt4T7jrzl0BN-dmE08uShCr5raJcPGwruJAtrAnTyXZDLqHzxDgNw-ieXjHRR5Die6cgd6g-IbNWVmaaSep8Alpt2o5eMmL1RnSjODv8wTDzy-RbNtstm-C3FGv43NTVYxAudiQ/s320/E0056959-B7D8-4880-B255-6AE0878F32C0.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think that little flower zipper pull is going to go. As Jess said, it’s too “cute” to really go with the elegant flowers on the ribbon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I even remembered to add my tag. It wasn’t necessary, since the bag is for myself and I know who made it, but I like it there (and I still have a couple hundred of them to use up!). 🙂</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3VDy53KpTM_HNHWkmVYI24Y9gUvwgsT53BtIGboQCV4_DrfCEIqWFpCxJNrOSSOWctL5SJxjpF3LtcASrFo6FBpvMoFtoxXpXgZ0nTG7xIujedJU6glw9pnZszKeDruWVna1gw8wP4erlVQe2Y-ElKoZnMDGfN8y4w7ihtsEfqw0q8rfxPGqAyA/s1280/F14361C1-ED8D-40DA-A493-7649EB921B71.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3VDy53KpTM_HNHWkmVYI24Y9gUvwgsT53BtIGboQCV4_DrfCEIqWFpCxJNrOSSOWctL5SJxjpF3LtcASrFo6FBpvMoFtoxXpXgZ0nTG7xIujedJU6glw9pnZszKeDruWVna1gw8wP4erlVQe2Y-ElKoZnMDGfN8y4w7ihtsEfqw0q8rfxPGqAyA/s320/F14361C1-ED8D-40DA-A493-7649EB921B71.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The pattern was excellent, very detailed with lots of good tips, and it had an accompanying video which was also great. I followed it pretty much to the letter because I wanted it to be as perfect as possible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did take just a few pics along the way. Below are the D-ring tabs and the snap tab that holds the center pouch closed. I was in the process of edge-painting them. I used 3 coats of base coat and 2 coats of color. It was very quick to do but did require some drying time between coats.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8ay9RT5ZMkljo8oHI6YBJ5NOS_PG0Ia0tgGcVpQ8mcjOeZuFraQ9my0YwoMoKOFYwBI7HTDXnoCgO3T_y6D6FPmA8sBCYRJ7V-4pERAnjdQD3sp1YLMWPE8lEfyseos0mX82Nx9QD_iX0jIzDMB0I-MeeGSfm8H9uTVbggDFbtJQu3wkFPn_Lg/s1280/9A343E4E-15B3-4436-A678-CCC6F11C48F3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8ay9RT5ZMkljo8oHI6YBJ5NOS_PG0Ia0tgGcVpQ8mcjOeZuFraQ9my0YwoMoKOFYwBI7HTDXnoCgO3T_y6D6FPmA8sBCYRJ7V-4pERAnjdQD3sp1YLMWPE8lEfyseos0mX82Nx9QD_iX0jIzDMB0I-MeeGSfm8H9uTVbggDFbtJQu3wkFPn_Lg/s320/9A343E4E-15B3-4436-A678-CCC6F11C48F3.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here’s my Sailrite machine at work on the topstitching. I used the left zipper foot, and underneath it here is just a makeshift fabric “hump jumper” to keep the zipper foot level with the center foot (necessary to prevent skipped stitches).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERDS7A3ICxUdI3XwJA-Whvfk9bwAFy28JEi4NAiqSW3XaJpJmEHDhIUXntJHQgigB3owpYbjPt3oEwCV38tuiZYpilxuqoH7XrZBs_2pqB-2VDql1EJ1q6F2mCbI1q1YGGoXXbEvxv-b5IF1smPL0DwtTdSr1ZDWB7c9IS5eT78k-NdGXNEsYXA/s1280/05AED7A2-2B23-4801-B3CA-1147DC85A127.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERDS7A3ICxUdI3XwJA-Whvfk9bwAFy28JEi4NAiqSW3XaJpJmEHDhIUXntJHQgigB3owpYbjPt3oEwCV38tuiZYpilxuqoH7XrZBs_2pqB-2VDql1EJ1q6F2mCbI1q1YGGoXXbEvxv-b5IF1smPL0DwtTdSr1ZDWB7c9IS5eT78k-NdGXNEsYXA/s320/05AED7A2-2B23-4801-B3CA-1147DC85A127.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Beautiful result, right?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc2Ti3Fr6yY5D4ntGbv8TFbvRafI8E8hR7s3OOgsXacouxie7XsInlccN3EfHq9MpReB1b4KSMy427pmTbQ_4izv3gtCDkA7QbEWljtbPOf54wPVt-C37gp1B3f5l_qnqokMNCZ7zFCz9xypdt1Kv1nJOWaFrXVTDyRznU6A6QGVVxeRm3SaXgBQ/s1280/ADAD92F4-6329-43F7-9683-D757DD96BCD9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc2Ti3Fr6yY5D4ntGbv8TFbvRafI8E8hR7s3OOgsXacouxie7XsInlccN3EfHq9MpReB1b4KSMy427pmTbQ_4izv3gtCDkA7QbEWljtbPOf54wPVt-C37gp1B3f5l_qnqokMNCZ7zFCz9xypdt1Kv1nJOWaFrXVTDyRznU6A6QGVVxeRm3SaXgBQ/s320/ADAD92F4-6329-43F7-9683-D757DD96BCD9.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Everything went very smoothly (if you don’t count running out of bobbin thread on the strap… I had even checked it first, but I forget that because the thread is thicker, there’s not as much left on the bobbin as it looks like 🙄). The scariest part was sewing on that ribbon, because it needed to be right the first time around. I used double-sided tape to secure it first, and the walking foot did the rest of the job to perfection. Yay!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG640JUKEgtOxapYOPw3lx-f3ZtOPr1ik4OWYupIARArJ_n2VpKzUr52VGjk_vMo6NJzsLZjj3h8Th6B1QfpVH3OyhP15iVAeq_WHPk_yu6UmWg5nGchusAq5OVFVJEXd2nvhqbUCl8MM1zEaRGgw2UMUTYGhcN-GJ51LSbPghgEUXKKbto670eQ/s1280/9E56738C-A473-4CD6-ADFA-6B9BB4277500.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG640JUKEgtOxapYOPw3lx-f3ZtOPr1ik4OWYupIARArJ_n2VpKzUr52VGjk_vMo6NJzsLZjj3h8Th6B1QfpVH3OyhP15iVAeq_WHPk_yu6UmWg5nGchusAq5OVFVJEXd2nvhqbUCl8MM1zEaRGgw2UMUTYGhcN-GJ51LSbPghgEUXKKbto670eQ/s320/9E56738C-A473-4CD6-ADFA-6B9BB4277500.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It’s a smallish bag, which is what I like nowadays. I don’t feel the need to carry the kitchen sink along anymore. You can get an idea of its size here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0JyzrcqcyrS2jvRFgCcuFICIHFGySgF7BAmBvTNdnHjvTL9zmmgvJatepStdnc6-1SJB37IQhinIC-rL16_eCvBh0IGsGH9849Qbpbc57C5JFi2u6SR3frOO41w3dehJkALqcnr-f3_IeWlXP_sWrLOCXLCRyGNlyRnvHoURYRaWXxJLjPpzug/s1280/44D4DD45-D397-46C9-98AC-B211E7526D1A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0JyzrcqcyrS2jvRFgCcuFICIHFGySgF7BAmBvTNdnHjvTL9zmmgvJatepStdnc6-1SJB37IQhinIC-rL16_eCvBh0IGsGH9849Qbpbc57C5JFi2u6SR3frOO41w3dehJkALqcnr-f3_IeWlXP_sWrLOCXLCRyGNlyRnvHoURYRaWXxJLjPpzug/s320/44D4DD45-D397-46C9-98AC-B211E7526D1A.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love it (have I said that already?) and can’t wait to take it on its first outing! I also loved the pattern. It gave my brain a bit of a workout, mainly in keeping my pieces straight so I didn’t mix things up with those two outer pockets, but exercise is good! I’d happily make another bag like this someday, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-51847967387197832442023-08-01T18:28:00.002-05:002023-08-01T18:34:43.782-05:00Fiona Foldover Bag<p>When I was waiting for a pattern to arrive to make the dress in the previous post, I thought I might have time to work on a pattern (which I’d already proofread) test bag for <a href="https://lindshandmade.com/" target="_blank">Linds Handmade Designs</a>, so I quickly put together a selection of fabrics. Now, ‘quickly’ doesn’t usually happen for me when I’m choosing fabrics for a project. Normally it takes me a long time, because I keep changing my mind, always looking for the perfect combination. This combo just seemed to jump out at me. However, the pattern arrived too soon (there was no tracking to forewarn me), and I didn’t even get to begin cutting. I put everything aside until later. Well, later happened! This is Linds’s latest, the <a href="https://lindshandmade.com/collections/pdf-patterns/products/fiona-foldover-pdf-sewing-pattern-includes-svgs-a0-files-and-video" target="_blank">Fiona Foldover</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUzd-sWq2FSgXqsIMCOGWsACy7ChUbR-hXusMSucRdx6YzviInqTzh9r90ppf_cr_F79vCmU7qEsIW9G6nGVWA_CHVAz_rcVrpZE46zHXh_GuIYLFgzA0UMyLLxWOfPnvwHrvHfSI56PsemdEp3WsIQA57dPNirlTstINpsNHAf2w90cxO-iUbA/s1280/2B7C817E-8FAB-4B7F-9587-3D70D6D6D669.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUzd-sWq2FSgXqsIMCOGWsACy7ChUbR-hXusMSucRdx6YzviInqTzh9r90ppf_cr_F79vCmU7qEsIW9G6nGVWA_CHVAz_rcVrpZE46zHXh_GuIYLFgzA0UMyLLxWOfPnvwHrvHfSI56PsemdEp3WsIQA57dPNirlTstINpsNHAf2w90cxO-iUbA/s320/2B7C817E-8FAB-4B7F-9587-3D70D6D6D669.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was a pretty straightforward bag to make and easy to sew. I used both of my machines so that I didn’t have to change tensions for the different thicknesses of fabric. My Sailrite machine still thrills me with the topstitching it does… here on the D-ring connectors…..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihURW30tCMAuD42JNuQRJ6ST9XIfeGm2R_OZr0UMtZDhLwK1Swo_8IxOLGLApV67gvcGB9F1Ana2taSBJ2eNhTlDeaHFb-Q8EK45Ar-FwA4ukWnLRkVP2IMWYOZQxSMoSAgEyIzMcAcTHKUP92SVtkmZUGZbiSXt76ygUA33P4sgsCojls2Dmo5Q/s1280/F7A6E4B0-6B8F-4E3E-A6BF-BE4E81EEC528.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihURW30tCMAuD42JNuQRJ6ST9XIfeGm2R_OZr0UMtZDhLwK1Swo_8IxOLGLApV67gvcGB9F1Ana2taSBJ2eNhTlDeaHFb-Q8EK45Ar-FwA4ukWnLRkVP2IMWYOZQxSMoSAgEyIzMcAcTHKUP92SVtkmZUGZbiSXt76ygUA33P4sgsCojls2Dmo5Q/s320/F7A6E4B0-6B8F-4E3E-A6BF-BE4E81EEC528.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">… and along this zipper! Gorgeous, huh?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJHl8ZdwRwwptym0IA0YsmSZ8awwvT1w5eup1Se_fRbtPeYajsT-J_wrQrMHZ2AZ_b6ah21CT9JfmSRl8sxnGtMG-QkX2wJ6nATplK8C_TOmJGjTX_0uezNkYOAXi96FEu_hDJYnH5wlJN1ovAgC_IXVvZ0K5-WidtwIrjL9uvCivvnYjhrjq9A/s1280/1F101345-DE5F-4E4C-B552-7493E3815A37.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJHl8ZdwRwwptym0IA0YsmSZ8awwvT1w5eup1Se_fRbtPeYajsT-J_wrQrMHZ2AZ_b6ah21CT9JfmSRl8sxnGtMG-QkX2wJ6nATplK8C_TOmJGjTX_0uezNkYOAXi96FEu_hDJYnH5wlJN1ovAgC_IXVvZ0K5-WidtwIrjL9uvCivvnYjhrjq9A/s320/1F101345-DE5F-4E4C-B552-7493E3815A37.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I tried something I’d never used before on this bag. The pattern was written for a hidden magnetic snap to secure the flap to the main body, with instructions also for using a regular magnetic snap. I have some hidden ones in my stash, but I really wanted to try out the magnetic snap RIVETS I’d bought awhile back (along with the dies to set them with). It was fun, and made attaching that snap so simple! Here’s what each side of the snap looks like. The back is just like a rivet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqJ4XZ3Foo5uqlZWX4toy6o24LqmpIt0FAAbrB5Z48ioJYl6FgyZZTOP9BlovGRhq6J_YYtX7s4HDfxME8i6Igx_JjbIzrLW8KtYgCVvByhxTkMvtBoWQDk2kihbKtsgtg7kgeC-xLI1IbzpDO39ATgIovXWZnRIHMw-LpTToqDuPEmL76HDoeQ/s1280/5C92F1CE-46F9-4733-A13A-331C1227E7E4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqJ4XZ3Foo5uqlZWX4toy6o24LqmpIt0FAAbrB5Z48ioJYl6FgyZZTOP9BlovGRhq6J_YYtX7s4HDfxME8i6Igx_JjbIzrLW8KtYgCVvByhxTkMvtBoWQDk2kihbKtsgtg7kgeC-xLI1IbzpDO39ATgIovXWZnRIHMw-LpTToqDuPEmL76HDoeQ/s320/5C92F1CE-46F9-4733-A13A-331C1227E7E4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There’s a zipper pocket inside the main body of the bag. It’s trimmed with a piece of the outer vinyl, and I even edge coated it to make it look nicer. The zipper I decided to use was a wee bit short, but it’s one that Jess bought me in Japan a few years ago, and this seemed like a great place to use it. The tape is a clear vinyl, so the blue of the pocket lining shows through. I like the pull, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8p_OeG7U8ApyUA-7wZF0B9ZAodINE8wgcX5rGo_0cAKTAIjDstnDQ2hnn4hZq4aCkfd02he7G5dxXzjiXpfO6kwZ57SZ9v5QVMNmq1x9eOGo2vCOczRK8ayu4Pc3ifQX19xDy7QSf_WcxaTIFPAwDFEU7hD3LMXDEUBbDqJCU9DbyvStTmG4Rig/s1280/CE3FD93D-CC9B-45A6-A8F7-A7AED929751B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8p_OeG7U8ApyUA-7wZF0B9ZAodINE8wgcX5rGo_0cAKTAIjDstnDQ2hnn4hZq4aCkfd02he7G5dxXzjiXpfO6kwZ57SZ9v5QVMNmq1x9eOGo2vCOczRK8ayu4Pc3ifQX19xDy7QSf_WcxaTIFPAwDFEU7hD3LMXDEUBbDqJCU9DbyvStTmG4Rig/s320/CE3FD93D-CC9B-45A6-A8F7-A7AED929751B.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The only trouble I had was the final topstitching. The vinyl was pretty thick and had kind of a spongy-like backing (see snap photo above), and with all those layers at the D-ring connectors, it was just too thick to even fit under the presser foot on my Sailrite (though I’m sure it could’ve sewn through it if it had fit). It would’ve fit under the Kenmore one, though I didn’t even consider it at the time (photo below right was taken after the bag was completed), but I think it would’ve struggled with all the layers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1B0CXb0HNhfYRVqoNghniFzgS3VcPxNZjoF8Iv8UDglzjsqqrZPThloV8E9W1m3-ezQxger13agaQd1iqQLx66wg6BLRvw8V0iHSP-ytOgqx0daWQR8Ia_wlhZQS34pYSGYLNd6hGOKxyD4JoPYgpZ7RWkB8Tv6xQMeQFSV3UCHKliWd8jBBLw/s1280/695F0195-71F9-4FB2-BF0A-AB43FF96D830.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1101" data-original-width="1280" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1B0CXb0HNhfYRVqoNghniFzgS3VcPxNZjoF8Iv8UDglzjsqqrZPThloV8E9W1m3-ezQxger13agaQd1iqQLx66wg6BLRvw8V0iHSP-ytOgqx0daWQR8Ia_wlhZQS34pYSGYLNd6hGOKxyD4JoPYgpZ7RWkB8Tv6xQMeQFSV3UCHKliWd8jBBLw/s320/695F0195-71F9-4FB2-BF0A-AB43FF96D830.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So I opted to use rivets for added security in that area (too bad I didn’t get them even. 😏) They are 8mm rivets, and they just barely made it through even below the thickest part of the seam! I’m not sure they’ll even hold, but I used a press, so with the spongy vinyl, maybe they sank in far enough to hold. If not and they start coming loose, I’ll just replace them with 10mm ones (which I still need to order to have on hand).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2NY2gv6E4_Va15t__SxD0WQh91JcOykF0jte9DNxBEDpDBCg-0gKxmgBResvo4UvnDI9BwIudXKgV0ajkEumkhyY9CACGNcSkX0irHf0Mdvg4E9ZCXZx_a-mOeSohfO9OfJZ5QPxmSIZSxw5Foie8xQjReI4fYfH1X3InkCki1rxKqNJjbwWZA/s1280/949451BD-37BC-4328-B627-443B97CCD904.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2NY2gv6E4_Va15t__SxD0WQh91JcOykF0jte9DNxBEDpDBCg-0gKxmgBResvo4UvnDI9BwIudXKgV0ajkEumkhyY9CACGNcSkX0irHf0Mdvg4E9ZCXZx_a-mOeSohfO9OfJZ5QPxmSIZSxw5Foie8xQjReI4fYfH1X3InkCki1rxKqNJjbwWZA/s320/949451BD-37BC-4328-B627-443B97CCD904.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here’s a selfie of me so you can get an idea of the size. Ignore my baggy pants of the day and the baggy, wrinkly skin on my old arms. 🥺</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9ovbQnMScL9qJ7zcBZzCEplxxsMPi_6yZN1-Fu3WElA3rHJmPLJXv1x449RLDG9qCGph89xhhQ1RmOKmPC6QXg6tprA9xhPYDN0MzhGVTfa76wnvKaUvdpbZyxv1WNb4E7NnTMSqhxcAmRi-5aAMkNBD4jv2Y0W2W3Qc0CsASRSZCHD4ioe9IQ/s1280/ED8C2D03-166F-46B6-92D2-0E00D11F1205.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9ovbQnMScL9qJ7zcBZzCEplxxsMPi_6yZN1-Fu3WElA3rHJmPLJXv1x449RLDG9qCGph89xhhQ1RmOKmPC6QXg6tprA9xhPYDN0MzhGVTfa76wnvKaUvdpbZyxv1WNb4E7NnTMSqhxcAmRi-5aAMkNBD4jv2Y0W2W3Qc0CsASRSZCHD4ioe9IQ/s320/ED8C2D03-166F-46B6-92D2-0E00D11F1205.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think the bag would look better if it had a strap made out of the same vinyl as the body. I wanted to do that just to be able to see all that beautiful topstitching, but I was afraid I might run out of thread! I could still do it someday, though, and just swap out the straps and save the webbing one for something else. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I’m already planning another bag. I bought the pattern weeks ago when it first came out, but I think this is going to be MY perfect bag, so the decision process on fabrics, etc., has been a long one. I think I’m about ready to start cutting finally. However, I’ve told myself I MUST organize my fabric stash and everything that came out of my new sewing room and got moved to the old one first! I’ve been working on it the last few days and making progress. It’s not easy! Organizing is not my thing. But I do want there to be a nice guest room for the next time Jess and Alex come… good incentive! 💕</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-23575281134924871912023-07-17T12:00:00.002-05:002023-07-17T17:18:29.873-05:00Vintage Simplicity 8146<p>How about a short and sweet post for a change? This is my final (for now, at least) project from Jess’s latest modal rayon designs that she did for Cloud9 Fabrics. This is the Magic Touch print from her <a href="https://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/orderly-fashion/" target="_blank">Orderly Fashion line</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqGKh1lBFrzKDWwWMp1HPxvGXPwKPvgJFmTtac10rm2OpAeZegK2uro4P3BsZAdRw_ewOVPkHKJ6uZBXk99pfYq-iqi50D0wFMjRmXWblob2DaQEA-AvhrB0aLTP5cx562pH61IDyx6va2Dgm0GMnfF_SEPjhcr_Ju3hYsQqluZq1TmqJlScCPw/s1280/C4FB5D47-D6F0-47A6-9EB3-9A78CD024876.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqGKh1lBFrzKDWwWMp1HPxvGXPwKPvgJFmTtac10rm2OpAeZegK2uro4P3BsZAdRw_ewOVPkHKJ6uZBXk99pfYq-iqi50D0wFMjRmXWblob2DaQEA-AvhrB0aLTP5cx562pH61IDyx6va2Dgm0GMnfF_SEPjhcr_Ju3hYsQqluZq1TmqJlScCPw/s320/C4FB5D47-D6F0-47A6-9EB3-9A78CD024876.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The pattern I used was vintage Simplicity 8146. It has an elastic waist and not really a lot of fitting to it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhq5cho4vRkZNteALeYYlOoDYGHA6eF4TdvP9h6F79UVTCm0H5l_oUdXBbg9y-vAoeaWQHbrRTK9cNJszXnaZewPo1ffjUtn6rC8lJRANoaHN7tL_-7uQlNAooPvfeY4Op7Jt1duXYuace8D4njXitudJ8sOKZpvKWkSBjjuDtAqtaffMb37LfLA/s1280/6BE3A758-5248-4CB3-BF6C-B67821BA56E8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhq5cho4vRkZNteALeYYlOoDYGHA6eF4TdvP9h6F79UVTCm0H5l_oUdXBbg9y-vAoeaWQHbrRTK9cNJszXnaZewPo1ffjUtn6rC8lJRANoaHN7tL_-7uQlNAooPvfeY4Op7Jt1duXYuace8D4njXitudJ8sOKZpvKWkSBjjuDtAqtaffMb37LfLA/s320/6BE3A758-5248-4CB3-BF6C-B67821BA56E8.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She wanted an above-the-knee length with no ruffle. Easy. So the only adjustment was the usual 2” added to the bodice to accommodate her long torso. Here we have it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAH3FvTO9__MukDDm9t8p6X6fvJLh_CDBdPlElZGBmO6Siepd1bcdeqz5WZGU6Z6Ewt7luzi7OQB9MpYkYlIy3-S87phqNJyfv2Znr_av9zaweSuuRrawv6TOPMtabB-xvrlcW_37yCQs3WkdhqAzJzLhr1BYSphv02R0VGeqpzcGPOgtP7r4F0g/s1280/5AEEC65C-4F3C-41FC-8847-D093D72DD73B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="964" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAH3FvTO9__MukDDm9t8p6X6fvJLh_CDBdPlElZGBmO6Siepd1bcdeqz5WZGU6Z6Ewt7luzi7OQB9MpYkYlIy3-S87phqNJyfv2Znr_av9zaweSuuRrawv6TOPMtabB-xvrlcW_37yCQs3WkdhqAzJzLhr1BYSphv02R0VGeqpzcGPOgtP7r4F0g/s320/5AEEC65C-4F3C-41FC-8847-D093D72DD73B.jpeg" width="241" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The only real detail was the opening at the top of the back, which fastened with an elastic loop (think hair elastic) and a cute little button that happened to be perfect for that print.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRS2Hmaf2Nhjk8OidCEtqIDQ2HAMwCuK48JdCLADZ_nsRhIuXjnXST6WUoPlVyP4b-aXprWXZy4YlSoeLNR18Z-o3rn7cojL1GVyAjWG-jWnG_HpUJrwnRnbbUngr1kGfv2ipgbmpweJRMSe1MRYyPrGRVHMX8RtG3VjB3ecNL3yEz8SPGPEKP0A/s1280/68A99CBC-080F-4AB3-A4BE-F2243C590BEB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRS2Hmaf2Nhjk8OidCEtqIDQ2HAMwCuK48JdCLADZ_nsRhIuXjnXST6WUoPlVyP4b-aXprWXZy4YlSoeLNR18Z-o3rn7cojL1GVyAjWG-jWnG_HpUJrwnRnbbUngr1kGfv2ipgbmpweJRMSe1MRYyPrGRVHMX8RtG3VjB3ecNL3yEz8SPGPEKP0A/s320/68A99CBC-080F-4AB3-A4BE-F2243C590BEB.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That back detail turned out to be the hardest part of the pattern, and actually it could’ve been omitted because Jess said she didn’t need to use it to get into the dress. 🙄 But it’s worth it for the cuteness factor, plus she’ll never have a problem determining the front from the back. Ha! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She loves the dress, it fit perfectly, and to quote her, “It’s so comfy and breezy to wear!” Yes, that modal rayon is a great fabric for summer. I love the dress, too - it’s my favorite outfit that I’ve made from these fabrics.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I’m caught up blogging my sewing completions now. I have a bag project in the works, but I think my brain has lost some of its bag construction thinking. I’ve made the dumbest mistakes ever since I started it! Nothing that wasn’t correctable, thankfully… just gave my seam ripper a good workout. That’s what they’re for, right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-79138964079614124982023-07-05T18:20:00.004-05:002023-07-07T14:18:36.352-05:00Bonnie Woven Top #2 with Fumeterre Skirt #3<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I made the first <a href="https://www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-patterns/bonnie-woven-tops/" target="_blank">Bonnie Woven Top</a> that I showed you <a href="http://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2023/05/bonnie-woven-top-in-orderly-fashion.html" target="_blank">here</a>, I mentioned that Jess said it was wearable but was just a bit small across the back and the armholes were also slightly small. We had plans for me to make another one out of a different print from her <a href="https://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/orderly-fashion/" target="_blank">Orderly Fashion line of rayon</a>, so I enlisted some help from a friend who drafts her own patterns, since I could only guess on how to do it myself. She KNEW, and she was gracious enough to tell me how to alter the pattern for a better fit. So here’s the second Bonnie Woven Top in the Day Shift design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHsiXd-vf4erRtvb9n5FUknf_gbFQToxuYQmdpmyny8W4jmR5OI3WfdTjB1_mnBThzTjrXu6R0FJ2DTKm4r4y710Uw6UAwMxX_Jqkfm5p7RK3_HokLNtVtc0NYCQrWWW8mCiPgwTWLS4IBpTAdlRipKLwTLpynpOegPqhkvtnAn2ir4zBzaq0Sw/s1280/491E5B92-FB20-4737-BB9C-4B10E798B72B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHsiXd-vf4erRtvb9n5FUknf_gbFQToxuYQmdpmyny8W4jmR5OI3WfdTjB1_mnBThzTjrXu6R0FJ2DTKm4r4y710Uw6UAwMxX_Jqkfm5p7RK3_HokLNtVtc0NYCQrWWW8mCiPgwTWLS4IBpTAdlRipKLwTLpynpOegPqhkvtnAn2ir4zBzaq0Sw/s320/491E5B92-FB20-4737-BB9C-4B10E798B72B.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first top I made was flared a little at the bottom, and Jess thought it’d be better if it had straight sides for wearing with a matching skirt. That part was easy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRWnUfjtVKhlN9XgmCh9LglnqJEvokNhdR6-3r5o_opWzO00s0L_hR_GzwZXMqLSpBLTUCH3lc8_GtqgBa2JrEuc8II2e4nm0G6p7Vp7QheqzUs9xabwkI6lyFhQiQEFzRdwIOYEd2EsMe6jAmXL-W9b2D52fquTIUhCoUvF9YT9KFUen7kmZZw/s1280/2CBF1FF2-DA5B-4D1C-A996-AF33C1121773.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRWnUfjtVKhlN9XgmCh9LglnqJEvokNhdR6-3r5o_opWzO00s0L_hR_GzwZXMqLSpBLTUCH3lc8_GtqgBa2JrEuc8II2e4nm0G6p7Vp7QheqzUs9xabwkI6lyFhQiQEFzRdwIOYEd2EsMe6jAmXL-W9b2D52fquTIUhCoUvF9YT9KFUen7kmZZw/s320/2CBF1FF2-DA5B-4D1C-A996-AF33C1121773.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">BTW, that print match-up in the back was totally accidental! I love when that happens!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here’s my third Fumeterre Skirt. If you recall, I made two of them last summer, which you can see <a href="https://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2022/07/fumeterre-skirts.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWQTazI0FyINWRUHopjv3ffEpm1rcLBA-XN5Gsr15IJJzyijthaMF5kQ4iQ2XYkcOzbHMTlGYNbrs7oH9FRUJWUz-Uh-Tm2iidDSac9evKSr3U64vduUPKaTQVwBHHfIFDkjChsr6MU9YUlOourqgRR4JtjcUG_sRE1n46kSlsQUXtMYpQbXjog/s1280/A01D3C8D-500D-417A-854D-0B298A263096.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWQTazI0FyINWRUHopjv3ffEpm1rcLBA-XN5Gsr15IJJzyijthaMF5kQ4iQ2XYkcOzbHMTlGYNbrs7oH9FRUJWUz-Uh-Tm2iidDSac9evKSr3U64vduUPKaTQVwBHHfIFDkjChsr6MU9YUlOourqgRR4JtjcUG_sRE1n46kSlsQUXtMYpQbXjog/s320/A01D3C8D-500D-417A-854D-0B298A263096.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This one is shorter, otherwise the same as the tiger one. I like that pattern, as it goes together so nicely. It’s a lot of sewing and seam finishing, because there are eight panels, but it’s easy. I was quite pleased with the zipper installation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPiD8itNdMYvJQLsjNXoT9Atk0tCcqrM9ZK7Oz9YrTsPCjYKZ8XomRwG4aaEyayd8I_ER-sr85-L3y0gbaprVezhmqlFGYFoAkZYmOF7qy0AxirOqJjeKwUrm7hPxLoSmS2T6NWOmkwlNGc5ZGYqr0bMsghcL2h_PHmGOKBmwanrF0DAmhyH6Q-Q/s1280/81E712BA-6403-4A65-A998-304A50118C23.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPiD8itNdMYvJQLsjNXoT9Atk0tCcqrM9ZK7Oz9YrTsPCjYKZ8XomRwG4aaEyayd8I_ER-sr85-L3y0gbaprVezhmqlFGYFoAkZYmOF7qy0AxirOqJjeKwUrm7hPxLoSmS2T6NWOmkwlNGc5ZGYqr0bMsghcL2h_PHmGOKBmwanrF0DAmhyH6Q-Q/s320/81E712BA-6403-4A65-A998-304A50118C23.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyUU3KgxCeqiT1OKh9rKgkyZnVc49BmhODpUSH8nu-XATmhkM4UWR9zcijzrEDgkbZRdky_HGIS0C_5JAJOh9_YgKC_GUInFONVh_TqD_JqsL5nB8uplHdd2N3_pIsyRZgrKXRo5so6E_tnOHrIgrbbRuKQ-ArgVChvMQDpn8Ct20zq-6Mb-eJg/s1280/157B24E0-8CED-4855-B142-381C00873904.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyUU3KgxCeqiT1OKh9rKgkyZnVc49BmhODpUSH8nu-XATmhkM4UWR9zcijzrEDgkbZRdky_HGIS0C_5JAJOh9_YgKC_GUInFONVh_TqD_JqsL5nB8uplHdd2N3_pIsyRZgrKXRo5so6E_tnOHrIgrbbRuKQ-ArgVChvMQDpn8Ct20zq-6Mb-eJg/s320/157B24E0-8CED-4855-B142-381C00873904.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Below is the photo I took at home before mailing it to Jess.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOlh76Dow1QnajniKNsquBe3u0iMIjYg5YhNylm9KAZTxify5pvwLFVLUiQx7XzvcxYBCAhbmP1Yzyms0g_n6kVPqyJAyyD0rFxW_iDcSsVFCIn-3GgSR7XQOIy7tDctUUO7K73YA4kg9AwSF-q9Crm--BUoyG5E8X6OFpdp9OXZ_wX2tbdVnwSg/s1280/2B600D7B-2F79-4A10-A1EA-8A3C67CF3D5E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOlh76Dow1QnajniKNsquBe3u0iMIjYg5YhNylm9KAZTxify5pvwLFVLUiQx7XzvcxYBCAhbmP1Yzyms0g_n6kVPqyJAyyD0rFxW_iDcSsVFCIn-3GgSR7XQOIy7tDctUUO7K73YA4kg9AwSF-q9Crm--BUoyG5E8X6OFpdp9OXZ_wX2tbdVnwSg/s320/2B600D7B-2F79-4A10-A1EA-8A3C67CF3D5E.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then it was quite a long wait to get photos from her. Unfortunately, she and Alex both got covid - UGH! So of course Jess didn’t feel much like modeling. They didn’t get terribly sick, thankfully, and they’re well again now. Here she is, modeling the outfit which turned out to be a perfect fit - yay!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhffiKX_7jMvoQIhbmfPkT_4VMC2MbsdfqQB-CLSw2kPemDG3Avgi4kFw-3uqENusLznr2jEeHr2vqd3dil42U5f0PsyV99pJ3KDDYGF9aET1BD-aHxiEvhaKTnFBO-F72df7ShLT8oLFDN_kOINio40FFut2UvLWE7BzjBhQ16Yf3hvDg7ZRkltQ/s1280/3F4D0685-1F2C-4E99-A7DC-E2E8D84D4BBD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="914" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhffiKX_7jMvoQIhbmfPkT_4VMC2MbsdfqQB-CLSw2kPemDG3Avgi4kFw-3uqENusLznr2jEeHr2vqd3dil42U5f0PsyV99pJ3KDDYGF9aET1BD-aHxiEvhaKTnFBO-F72df7ShLT8oLFDN_kOINio40FFut2UvLWE7BzjBhQ16Yf3hvDg7ZRkltQ/s320/3F4D0685-1F2C-4E99-A7DC-E2E8D84D4BBD.jpeg" width="229" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the pic below you can see that there’s just enough room in that armhole.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW75hsPybfubrlqFZJ5HiZcbo9HC-RhL8PRPpN1EmVu8kA3UdqkoeeTulk6NrxQ7EaMU5dEyH9zIar7Z4L8dNyWb64DPULpPY2ta74v91RuFj5bpm-kZY9RCvpuEetjPr0vPfZlPz3WDisHHv3-M95omfN25Pz1g5baaLYKZYFo91pZ9stL5qvJg/s1280/00935DB7-2663-4285-B9FD-572C1949FF8B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW75hsPybfubrlqFZJ5HiZcbo9HC-RhL8PRPpN1EmVu8kA3UdqkoeeTulk6NrxQ7EaMU5dEyH9zIar7Z4L8dNyWb64DPULpPY2ta74v91RuFj5bpm-kZY9RCvpuEetjPr0vPfZlPz3WDisHHv3-M95omfN25Pz1g5baaLYKZYFo91pZ9stL5qvJg/s320/00935DB7-2663-4285-B9FD-572C1949FF8B.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now that I have the pattern adjusted to fit, I’d gladly make the top again, as it goes together easily (thanks to the StyleARC update mentioned in that <a href="http://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2023/05/bonnie-woven-top-in-orderly-fashion.html" target="_blank">earlier post</a>).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So that’s done… AND so is the next project in Orderly Fashion! It’s on its way to Jess right now, so hopefully I can show it to you before too long. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now I’m really feeling like making another bag. My new machine has been sitting pretty idle during all this rayon sewing, and it needs a workout! I already have a pattern and fabrics chosen. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-91925593206203726202023-06-21T21:03:00.001-05:002023-06-21T21:03:17.050-05:00Divi Boxy Pouch<p style="text-align: left;">I finished the most recent rayon project for Jess, and while I’m waiting for photos from her, I thought I’d sneak in a quick post about a different project I’d started before getting the rayon fabrics. I finally got to finish it yesterday during a pause between the last Jess project and the upcoming one.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I had somewhere come across the free tutorial for the <a href="https://www.myhandmadespace.com/shop/patterns/pattern-designer/mhs-pattern/divi-boxy-pouch-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">Divi Boxy Pouch</a> by My Handmade Space. I thought it looked pretty cool. Here is my version, made from the same fabrics as I used for Jess’s <a href="http://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2023/05/two-zip-hipster-bag-3-modified.html" target="_blank">Two Zip Hipster</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzfk5oW-pq0lq31cxwMe3IfQqlHxLJxbRcALQg_xsgIPyb-Zs90N8EnV6Z8zEUCCexM77FZ2yHAZwapZKUdGbBFGkAWh33hXc8wbCvIliC9nTXf7eryA8kOgt1_raAVXHUtyTcHguKM8P62q_DPFwCtZTz88t4HsqBtJQJfbVCmZKvSUo3iQN7bw/s1280/84267691-97B8-41BC-BFA4-2C347C06A83E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzfk5oW-pq0lq31cxwMe3IfQqlHxLJxbRcALQg_xsgIPyb-Zs90N8EnV6Z8zEUCCexM77FZ2yHAZwapZKUdGbBFGkAWh33hXc8wbCvIliC9nTXf7eryA8kOgt1_raAVXHUtyTcHguKM8P62q_DPFwCtZTz88t4HsqBtJQJfbVCmZKvSUo3iQN7bw/s320/84267691-97B8-41BC-BFA4-2C347C06A83E.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This gave me some more practice on my <a href="https://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2023/04/lsz-1-and-tiny-bin.html" target="_blank">new sewing machine</a>, and it was again learning experience. My first zipper ended up a bit wavy, but the second one was better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The tutorial calls for double-pull zippers, but I only used one pull on each because I wanted to save the last two pulls I have for something else. It might not look as cool, but it’s still functional.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgp8-coMvdeB3MKNTK1WixnigubakTr4yGR8-69Bu6FLot6b9ohtFveYC3S97U9cm5BmZu1k-UryYxdUeCTwg3CGLtnBeKf2NBvEKoIoaTkPChNgWk3pvvCEM90Tin-nZBg4vVq8bTsEFRQBmEeJ1kgG_DtY5lpZZ28HKx9vZbxlvV12gSSbdNg/s1280/ED89225F-2309-4060-B399-8E46FDBC61CD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgp8-coMvdeB3MKNTK1WixnigubakTr4yGR8-69Bu6FLot6b9ohtFveYC3S97U9cm5BmZu1k-UryYxdUeCTwg3CGLtnBeKf2NBvEKoIoaTkPChNgWk3pvvCEM90Tin-nZBg4vVq8bTsEFRQBmEeJ1kgG_DtY5lpZZ28HKx9vZbxlvV12gSSbdNg/s320/ED89225F-2309-4060-B399-8E46FDBC61CD.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made this for myself, and will likely use it for sewing tools or something. Here it is with a scissors for size comparison.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsj9y-P7B6suJkLxTvwi-baPSlasvCN1vZE9LKtEIQHQr9eDTQ_o3KRZhJAxHxeNGkweLzrFVobI2N0wjYFekyNqW8gtIg6jf9wsIDw4LXxe9v9tbWAiNYWbnekS54nAMTOw4hVfzcL8ne1FZfqsaAnHIEbBeZTk3kdLG9KW5ZEbpNnY6WCR-lWw/s1280/1948708B-79DA-4501-A507-009E02C251EB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsj9y-P7B6suJkLxTvwi-baPSlasvCN1vZE9LKtEIQHQr9eDTQ_o3KRZhJAxHxeNGkweLzrFVobI2N0wjYFekyNqW8gtIg6jf9wsIDw4LXxe9v9tbWAiNYWbnekS54nAMTOw4hVfzcL8ne1FZfqsaAnHIEbBeZTk3kdLG9KW5ZEbpNnY6WCR-lWw/s320/1948708B-79DA-4501-A507-009E02C251EB.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found the instructions to be the bare minimum, so I suggest you be somewhat familiar with making boxed pouches before trying to make this. As it was, I wasn’t totally sure I was making it correctly. I just did what I thought the instructions meant. In the end, it all had to be turned right side out through one of the holes for the boxed corners in the lining. I was kind of doubtful that I was going to end up with a pouch that looked like it was supposed to! Here’s a quick video showing what it looked like before I “birthed” it. Note that little hole at the end that it all had to go through!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx8BLFJUz6SSdineW7JIpqYlJ_d8tAOKKlpf0XVMWPprW1Fv3e6aSB-uKA27qBk4wmYjK77NB0w22I' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Since I’ve birthed bags made of stiff fabrics before, I knew I’d better warm this with a hair dryer to soften things up before attempting to turn it. Here are a couple of shots of the birthing in process:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1vpZCMeBN-HyfkRH4t0br1u2XmOct2V6GBGdTrUgbudmhwa5kCBkUpWzFmRCxxdB2kkWMXILKyVlZiMWiczpINb-pQ8ti8gmEKgNQtbLvPxyLykB0ezRUSPPFM0RzpIPZjSHEuc-Y0ZtrUQne1vqk1vgTjErhaP1t7bI31WaEUaFabvBC0CE_w/s1280/4F44C2B3-FA63-42E3-BE39-6FD52F51870D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1vpZCMeBN-HyfkRH4t0br1u2XmOct2V6GBGdTrUgbudmhwa5kCBkUpWzFmRCxxdB2kkWMXILKyVlZiMWiczpINb-pQ8ti8gmEKgNQtbLvPxyLykB0ezRUSPPFM0RzpIPZjSHEuc-Y0ZtrUQne1vqk1vgTjErhaP1t7bI31WaEUaFabvBC0CE_w/s320/4F44C2B3-FA63-42E3-BE39-6FD52F51870D.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxSaBym0_hPJe9bB7Hh7zdDmnZaldMhIIq-laVfrRe7r_pXY34B5P3dXEZf1J13lhkFjo0mL8jqEgbS85Hxsfyh3BJ0StpKD2qDfp0Uh4frh4YTmx7p6oM8ds2kxup1_jWGWT3CG9SnIUMevr6qL_KLudMkQ0uiC7qwbry3RS1fcW75E2K3An0zQ/s1280/6CE8EC44-238B-422A-AA07-2D0F69361C5E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxSaBym0_hPJe9bB7Hh7zdDmnZaldMhIIq-laVfrRe7r_pXY34B5P3dXEZf1J13lhkFjo0mL8jqEgbS85Hxsfyh3BJ0StpKD2qDfp0Uh4frh4YTmx7p6oM8ds2kxup1_jWGWT3CG9SnIUMevr6qL_KLudMkQ0uiC7qwbry3RS1fcW75E2K3An0zQ/s320/6CE8EC44-238B-422A-AA07-2D0F69361C5E.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It worked, as you can see from my first photos above! In fact, it wasn’t as hard to turn as I thought it was going to be. I was super delighted (and relieved!) to have it turn out like I’d imagined! Now that I know for sure how it’s supposed to work, I might even be tempted to make another one someday. But one more rayon project first…….</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-71898170978451529582023-05-23T18:15:00.001-05:002023-05-23T18:19:45.067-05:00Bonnie Woven Top in Orderly Fashion<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A little over a month ago, I received a package containing these gorgeous goodies in the mail!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8DprLDDLQJobauGlqURRVRjXDwVAX7X1bneBJ54qlQXGw-JkzKFI5FW7y9wplLet4s4n9_aYutYSY_2SmCiv54nFBEx5K-zzFcbdb5zttoU12ErgzfX6rz6Eyo3DtLS4LXSobnxzKymbvYloodlqbDWNdy_AfYN8bYdm2c_QppDLYjPXcoHY/s2379/055AB770-A4DB-4444-9D17-0ECA10550729.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2379" data-original-width="1961" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8DprLDDLQJobauGlqURRVRjXDwVAX7X1bneBJ54qlQXGw-JkzKFI5FW7y9wplLet4s4n9_aYutYSY_2SmCiv54nFBEx5K-zzFcbdb5zttoU12ErgzfX6rz6Eyo3DtLS4LXSobnxzKymbvYloodlqbDWNdy_AfYN8bYdm2c_QppDLYjPXcoHY/s320/055AB770-A4DB-4444-9D17-0ECA10550729.jpeg" width="264" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Looks like a work assignment for me, right? Right! Well, sort of. To me, it’s more fun than work. But yes, it’s a number of sewing projects, because <a href="https://www.jessicajonesdesign.com/" target="_blank">Jess</a> has a new line of modal rayon fabrics out that she designed for <a href="https://cloud9fabrics.com/" target="_blank">Cloud9 Fabrics</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course rayon fabrics mean garments, which are usually larger projects than bags, so for the first time I needed to flip up the other leaf on my new cutting table and see how everything fit in the room. It actually worked quite well… close, but still with room to maneuver.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSjHAUJ9PM1IeE4nwLQLg3TD-EiTw4dn3bYfPJpEdTagQDULGOCEDSf4vDzOqOqgd91nLzeXfz3dKc1VbI4srCHCNNK63Q1tZhTeSHdUs5CosYpl10smZgoI5iQ7RZi9Fqh9hSgklzfquoWVZefpl9aABr2oj7HAashiRCixqRLuQ6ncgqys/s4032/5FE43D3D-6A23-4427-B537-608C281F56B8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSjHAUJ9PM1IeE4nwLQLg3TD-EiTw4dn3bYfPJpEdTagQDULGOCEDSf4vDzOqOqgd91nLzeXfz3dKc1VbI4srCHCNNK63Q1tZhTeSHdUs5CosYpl10smZgoI5iQ7RZi9Fqh9hSgklzfquoWVZefpl9aABr2oj7HAashiRCixqRLuQ6ncgqys/s320/5FE43D3D-6A23-4427-B537-608C281F56B8.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, I proceeded in <a href="https://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/orderly-fashion/" target="_blank">Orderly Fashion</a>, which just happens to be the name of the fabric line. See the selvage?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlt50LorTeLJ0mBlS7ulcvHe_qOaIXE4ibKTHCCY_yfXlDzVq40aONgvH21GqpcnOHSQ2HVoaNAbS5isy3DPpJA74rSPqg2SokHjk7SvxrDCuu5b8M1C7o_Kh956aOY-NN_VeiICilrfQElWj_UauA3mPCKknuEOo1EdbNVTmsBMt575zZW0c/s4032/69F344D6-C6ED-476C-AE7C-DEEACDB3A3F6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlt50LorTeLJ0mBlS7ulcvHe_qOaIXE4ibKTHCCY_yfXlDzVq40aONgvH21GqpcnOHSQ2HVoaNAbS5isy3DPpJA74rSPqg2SokHjk7SvxrDCuu5b8M1C7o_Kh956aOY-NN_VeiICilrfQElWj_UauA3mPCKknuEOo1EdbNVTmsBMt575zZW0c/s320/69F344D6-C6ED-476C-AE7C-DEEACDB3A3F6.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This first fabric design that I worked on is called Nevermind. As you might (or might not) guess from looking at the pattern pieces above, the first project was a top, the <a href="https://www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-patterns/bonnie-woven-tops/" target="_blank">Bonnie Woven Top by StyleARC</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided the best (and quickest) way to finish the seams and all those facing pieces was to serge them, so that’s what I did.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4q7ZCozu2I2b3aihRlS_U_hkC63amp5jZQzrrkC4aF1Wa6X9TlDwsvixdDFxd7dv4uhQ6SovOYadcZf1DKkgKnJHO7tueE3aRLFEeKxlrPfQXBoDbgPlsTPCTU-AIFTBhrn-1QnsQLUKIaYD_52k6WaeTOS8XpaAGtxAfkRvoQ0wqmErJMkA/s4032/EA6F13BA-009F-407B-98B8-A25EA76A0080.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4q7ZCozu2I2b3aihRlS_U_hkC63amp5jZQzrrkC4aF1Wa6X9TlDwsvixdDFxd7dv4uhQ6SovOYadcZf1DKkgKnJHO7tueE3aRLFEeKxlrPfQXBoDbgPlsTPCTU-AIFTBhrn-1QnsQLUKIaYD_52k6WaeTOS8XpaAGtxAfkRvoQ0wqmErJMkA/s320/EA6F13BA-009F-407B-98B8-A25EA76A0080.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was a pretty simple top to sew. However, the instructions in the pattern were minimal, which I guess StyleARC is known for. That was okay, because I’ve sewn lots of garments, and something like this should’ve been fairly easy… but the way they said to connect the back neck facing to the center back had me tearing my (also minimal) hair out, because I simply could not figure out what they meant to do! I did some googling to see if others had had problems, and sure enough, there were some frustrated sewers. Most had gone ahead and done it their own way, and the ways varied, which was visible in the photos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I figured out what I ‘thought’ the instructions meant and did it that way, which seemed to work out okay and looked right. I also, out of curiosity, emailed StyleARC and asked them about it. I received a very helpful reply the next day, and it turns out that the pattern has an update, which they sent me the pages for. That made all the difference in the world! I wish they’d sent the update to their wholesalers right away (the pattern is several years old - not like it was something just discovered). It would’ve save a lot of frustration. Also, as it turned out, my method was not correct, making the center back fold in the wrong place. Since it was too late to redo it by then, I had to do a little “fudging” when adding the buttonholes and buttons. But it turned out okay and is not really noticeable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So here’s the Bonnie Woven Top… front…</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OLN_JWLbZ3Lclgle8ulS-kqDcfy1GcrlXqyqeMzkguar4WkxiIa5qTe1-gW7RBndr6armU0Ga8-4J_pubZyiHi-1X5QoLNypiMFonfmWCde_N-Xkbe13rDQCTGO2WzvUb9n7zIVL1ID8p0es97BKdtgH2b2XJwRoTEQXWqpZ-COt0150rGU/s4032/919DDCF7-1864-4107-94E6-B6B7ED42D564.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OLN_JWLbZ3Lclgle8ulS-kqDcfy1GcrlXqyqeMzkguar4WkxiIa5qTe1-gW7RBndr6armU0Ga8-4J_pubZyiHi-1X5QoLNypiMFonfmWCde_N-Xkbe13rDQCTGO2WzvUb9n7zIVL1ID8p0es97BKdtgH2b2XJwRoTEQXWqpZ-COt0150rGU/s320/919DDCF7-1864-4107-94E6-B6B7ED42D564.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">… and back:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQK2Nhpgyu8DyAx-UxrtABl40izpl26Io0NPFgXpnfB3LSbg0oBxMLt4sX9YBrIcV59Kl2cH9-j3ExHokKfbSijg-hiD76GB3eLZcEWYFFS8SFnDmXl1ClP3GU1z0rrYOu1y3N2ZVXBtT226Csl8zfCN5LvaIvHOSR75GBcscJhHnRWTZoLg/s4032/5C12230F-EB71-4452-A3B1-00AEB448933D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQK2Nhpgyu8DyAx-UxrtABl40izpl26Io0NPFgXpnfB3LSbg0oBxMLt4sX9YBrIcV59Kl2cH9-j3ExHokKfbSijg-hiD76GB3eLZcEWYFFS8SFnDmXl1ClP3GU1z0rrYOu1y3N2ZVXBtT226Csl8zfCN5LvaIvHOSR75GBcscJhHnRWTZoLg/s320/5C12230F-EB71-4452-A3B1-00AEB448933D.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is Jess modeling it:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzg_DlscUWZUTJyt3cRiU_gkO2grzWzBVzn0uNCGsIQiPsIIlm6UqrNakVPJAHGLmWObzZO_LiWO3o6kschgYmOomlCCg9bbBymVlAdcHbsXHu6Avm3S0Gy-dvNBfk-cd4AWKpwZD9CUOpj7RKc-u1hzju3W216PciOfZvwnOfuCmNOasNaE/s779/9FA399E6-0AB0-41A4-9387-07636DD29989.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="779" data-original-width="779" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzg_DlscUWZUTJyt3cRiU_gkO2grzWzBVzn0uNCGsIQiPsIIlm6UqrNakVPJAHGLmWObzZO_LiWO3o6kschgYmOomlCCg9bbBymVlAdcHbsXHu6Avm3S0Gy-dvNBfk-cd4AWKpwZD9CUOpj7RKc-u1hzju3W216PciOfZvwnOfuCmNOasNaE/s320/9FA399E6-0AB0-41A4-9387-07636DD29989.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRS0bKvTj8TwDNmUWRfTk4esGMsKGxq73CMgkEr5hJFLbp_mN6ZhUOZ084XuuPEN5vCOTMtqaFoeVh6yLK2iffuMVHF_eMZyUdtQ7wxfsEEaPS45ckezC3MKWDPlpTVa0sQpm5gIfyLF1wwa9nt043eUndYh3QDX8WH0AjmaWFPlU7v6su5Ps/s818/79594409-9603-4640-9B45-BCF3336A6732.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="818" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRS0bKvTj8TwDNmUWRfTk4esGMsKGxq73CMgkEr5hJFLbp_mN6ZhUOZ084XuuPEN5vCOTMtqaFoeVh6yLK2iffuMVHF_eMZyUdtQ7wxfsEEaPS45ckezC3MKWDPlpTVa0sQpm5gIfyLF1wwa9nt043eUndYh3QDX8WH0AjmaWFPlU7v6su5Ps/s320/79594409-9603-4640-9B45-BCF3336A6732.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It’s wearable, although the armholes are a little bit snug and it’s a tad small across the back. I’ll be making another one in a different fabric soon, and hopefully my plan for adjusting it will make for a better fit. Thats’s the trouble with having Jess live so far away. Fittings for garments aren’t very handy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bag making is fine, though, and when I mailed the top to Jess, I sent the Two Zip Hipster (see my previous post) along with it. She loves it, and I guess she likes the fabric/strap combo so much that… well… have a look for yourself:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL1WZluTy3T_fkcuDOiTm5wwTwjq5HzuGsd1FwBGufTOw4bLhfzNQOlpTkTdEtHunZXtjRiE0sQyu4-6ziIy6xs6FtqXCOaB_kiO8ZpHj43nXwf_z6xS5sRsUFIrHiRHsn7smUhkjg2gUB6dUWO4ADSu5W9z6qsKNibUveD989pXz74sKfEUc/s4032/B3BB5AB1-592B-430A-AB77-CDF01D0F770B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL1WZluTy3T_fkcuDOiTm5wwTwjq5HzuGsd1FwBGufTOw4bLhfzNQOlpTkTdEtHunZXtjRiE0sQyu4-6ziIy6xs6FtqXCOaB_kiO8ZpHj43nXwf_z6xS5sRsUFIrHiRHsn7smUhkjg2gUB6dUWO4ADSu5W9z6qsKNibUveD989pXz74sKfEUc/s320/B3BB5AB1-592B-430A-AB77-CDF01D0F770B.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fun, right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Part of my next project is completed, but I won’t be showing you until it’s ALL done. So I’d better get at it. By the way, all of this rayon sewing is being done on my faithful old Kenmore. My Sailrite could do it (except for the buttonholes), but it would mean a lot of tension adjusting, and I’d rather leave that machine set for heavy fabrics. I do still enjoy sewing on the Kenmore, anyway.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-42043591217504027222023-05-05T19:11:00.002-05:002023-05-05T19:44:00.462-05:00Two Zip Hipster Bag #3, modified<p>A few years ago (oh gosh, it’s been over 11 already!), Jess asked me if I would make her a <a href="https://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2011/12/two-zip-hipster-bag.html" target="_blank">Two Zip Hipster bag</a> from the <a href="https://www.dogundermydesk.com/collections/pdf-sewing-patterns/products/two-zip-hipster-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">pattern by Dog Under My Desk</a>. I did so, and it was such a great pattern that it began my love for all DUMD patterns, most of which I ended up testing after they were written. She then thought it would be fun if I made a second Hipster out of another of the canvas fabrics she designed. Since I thought it’d be fun, too, I agreed. So <a href="https://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2012/01/two-zip-hipster-bag-2.html" target="_blank">this one</a> is the bag she carried for many years until it finally wore out (she had gifted the first one).</p><p>Fast forward 11 years, and she asked me if I’d like to make her another Hipster! Who am I to say no? Ha! This time she’d seen some fabric I’d gotten in a terrific grab box I’d come across, and she asked if she could have it for the bag… even though it was blue, which was MY favorite color and hers is orange. 🤔 She had an idea of how she wanted it to look. Sure, why not?</p><p>The fabric turned out to be some really tough water-proof stuff. It was a good choice for sewing on that new machine of mine. I just love the perfect stitches it produces!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYiHmsaMxwpS6mN102Q__JGks5VAc8n4hcDoDQnmvLKusVkJdQ7NQlPrwWD9f3i848VITjl59slXLbXbc1Va8vpwY1ohEmX1D-cpZAMHTVDuL9ODDReK6jDft8gZhSebi-c1bPXxC75kUCBVWqTyU1SWhlbqD5qN_9nqEziDQt1mbIvKi_jk/s1280/F7E6A29B-E7CE-466E-9AC6-55F84C2541E8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYiHmsaMxwpS6mN102Q__JGks5VAc8n4hcDoDQnmvLKusVkJdQ7NQlPrwWD9f3i848VITjl59slXLbXbc1Va8vpwY1ohEmX1D-cpZAMHTVDuL9ODDReK6jDft8gZhSebi-c1bPXxC75kUCBVWqTyU1SWhlbqD5qN_9nqEziDQt1mbIvKi_jk/s320/F7E6A29B-E7CE-466E-9AC6-55F84C2541E8.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I kidded Jess that the fabric/zipper combo matched the machine so well that I could hardly see what I was doing. 🤣</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7lz2ruyhf4paLgy6rVhQkOvquBQ5v4mfIy_Zwl9GCf5hQjbxHtGc0kToDLunFbNwPSZua7suj34LdPCXU9Qh6rOJco4eHHtM4tX6WJGlEDGqKeg4OGyLX5P2eVUVfItJRotlqFvEw619JpRCk66sF9b1UFfTAO9OhI3A7GTooW7UOcQx_w3c/s1280/528972BA-6094-4E34-8C21-938AE6AE846C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7lz2ruyhf4paLgy6rVhQkOvquBQ5v4mfIy_Zwl9GCf5hQjbxHtGc0kToDLunFbNwPSZua7suj34LdPCXU9Qh6rOJco4eHHtM4tX6WJGlEDGqKeg4OGyLX5P2eVUVfItJRotlqFvEw619JpRCk66sF9b1UFfTAO9OhI3A7GTooW7UOcQx_w3c/s320/528972BA-6094-4E34-8C21-938AE6AE846C.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jess wanted this new bag to be two inches shorter, which was just a matter of shortening the rectangular pattern pieces - super easy. It came together so beautifully.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9OylW9GZ1vP2XUIHej9uZ-2s68d4RxZ_lDUmfFOrjHKQzgj5IZgN6uGFGXgTyCTgQdDJ7oCyIDmpz4Q4ZwjTZwJSnqYCStuX9mNEc5WAgq09V7ZP5ZpEa7km7KmN1Dtnsa_KMBZ9_A6ev4tHNd0PP2eD6SZpeGfLvan6g50oqN1N1z3sH44/s1280/8B9054E2-52CD-4794-B944-50D36437E3EC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9OylW9GZ1vP2XUIHej9uZ-2s68d4RxZ_lDUmfFOrjHKQzgj5IZgN6uGFGXgTyCTgQdDJ7oCyIDmpz4Q4ZwjTZwJSnqYCStuX9mNEc5WAgq09V7ZP5ZpEa7km7KmN1Dtnsa_KMBZ9_A6ev4tHNd0PP2eD6SZpeGfLvan6g50oqN1N1z3sH44/s320/8B9054E2-52CD-4794-B944-50D36437E3EC.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just look at those perfect stitches!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyJ-p9zY4d8wmG53n3L3pIvfhopSaO3ZCPw013rO8VWk9GUdUvRMW3-XF_nMvQyKJ3A1Ryir9EBXSQs64AwJaw8EexvlbUGbbhoDIoZhfV06pyCtcdPbrj-jhuBpu2FX4xROrmEjrmq_eAeYS8d94kTBPNZAv7QUe_4SB86vB-djoKPn5wwg/s1280/9BAB33FE-BB5A-4185-964C-692F296B6C4E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyJ-p9zY4d8wmG53n3L3pIvfhopSaO3ZCPw013rO8VWk9GUdUvRMW3-XF_nMvQyKJ3A1Ryir9EBXSQs64AwJaw8EexvlbUGbbhoDIoZhfV06pyCtcdPbrj-jhuBpu2FX4xROrmEjrmq_eAeYS8d94kTBPNZAv7QUe_4SB86vB-djoKPn5wwg/s320/9BAB33FE-BB5A-4185-964C-692F296B6C4E.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There’s a little secret tucked inside the bag. 🤫</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRa1MRtlsFJIr04Ap5bDru95Os2GnY7qhPIiL719Z_jevMZ_MBgssY2afbywrOF-fzF2hP1HKjoXuRcJKWuMwhjQuYnEMq-Z8mm5_N1rFsZj1qwHwcmuTFSQIneoLbwTTdacUL6-DP0hfV06D6IQ0D8vweRQAMM7WiFq0EZZoB93zybFsPk5Y/s1280/10B19DCE-9938-4C73-AFD3-91119DF57A71.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRa1MRtlsFJIr04Ap5bDru95Os2GnY7qhPIiL719Z_jevMZ_MBgssY2afbywrOF-fzF2hP1HKjoXuRcJKWuMwhjQuYnEMq-Z8mm5_N1rFsZj1qwHwcmuTFSQIneoLbwTTdacUL6-DP0hfV06D6IQ0D8vweRQAMM7WiFq0EZZoB93zybFsPk5Y/s320/10B19DCE-9938-4C73-AFD3-91119DF57A71.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Apparently the sew-in interfacing I used also makes good pattern pieces. Haha. I’d gotten it from Jess’s friend, Rachel, who owns a fabric store and was cleaning house and gifted me a bunch of fabrics and interfacings she had no more use for. I thought this would be appropriate for Jess’s bag. Here’s a closer look at what it says. It was just funny to my mind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEghF9ii60yDpf6ABV4DOLQvJsiv1QMT1fW3rkOeixnhR7vumEfPpCYm77bkfN2foHExM0e8sdSQJej0k8eb6evDaYk7tpWE1HLS4XiXoHjPInC7xAXF_3XgcU9WT12Y16-00ia9w6t7_AClNOhVJUAsS01-pNVHmU8LVUs5dLaB-cW6f-sok/s1280/2F6B6DC4-BC97-4D64-951C-8B7AAAC5842D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEghF9ii60yDpf6ABV4DOLQvJsiv1QMT1fW3rkOeixnhR7vumEfPpCYm77bkfN2foHExM0e8sdSQJej0k8eb6evDaYk7tpWE1HLS4XiXoHjPInC7xAXF_3XgcU9WT12Y16-00ia9w6t7_AClNOhVJUAsS01-pNVHmU8LVUs5dLaB-cW6f-sok/s320/2F6B6DC4-BC97-4D64-951C-8B7AAAC5842D.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jess had in mind a striped strap made of webbing, so she ordered this from an Etsy shop. It was designed by Tula Pink for Renaissance Ribbons. It saved me the trouble of making a strap for the bag. All I had to do was cut it and attach it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8SNOBpSpAxa1xDSiNYY_Rd4DGhVx2jVnGT5TzdqMZTOI7AKUsAzNISWMtYYwGzoIpoZQYINUjXLNAgXKn6xZ8O7WPw0_BDc9exRO-bXL-l_D9kEokeDXkj-5NE3kdHQJkYMFccaqC34aDhc_1F1wAUfsWuGd1lNsvgvRzQryeB4bawPq2n4/s1280/D16511D1-9046-42FF-B6E7-BBDC3DCF2910.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8SNOBpSpAxa1xDSiNYY_Rd4DGhVx2jVnGT5TzdqMZTOI7AKUsAzNISWMtYYwGzoIpoZQYINUjXLNAgXKn6xZ8O7WPw0_BDc9exRO-bXL-l_D9kEokeDXkj-5NE3kdHQJkYMFccaqC34aDhc_1F1wAUfsWuGd1lNsvgvRzQryeB4bawPq2n4/s320/D16511D1-9046-42FF-B6E7-BBDC3DCF2910.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here’s the new Two Zip Hipster, shortened to be almost perfectly square.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQp0zMxmZcfxxlMxLjtzYIM9lH6NPTiSGpvZSj7yLgbjWYAycgek5J0plIfi-0B5Dmig-CfMFhyqAOV0boS29ccAeJlT3YDWOjzIj7cmQta9_i7ufFqxivE-ZOUOU2JvHJL3ci00Cxd-8yw_ENM-KY9a8r1hYnuJsRaLSwFYYu0PSx7pcFLCo/s1280/70F35F88-B977-44EF-9D90-4D64B3951753.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQp0zMxmZcfxxlMxLjtzYIM9lH6NPTiSGpvZSj7yLgbjWYAycgek5J0plIfi-0B5Dmig-CfMFhyqAOV0boS29ccAeJlT3YDWOjzIj7cmQta9_i7ufFqxivE-ZOUOU2JvHJL3ci00Cxd-8yw_ENM-KY9a8r1hYnuJsRaLSwFYYu0PSx7pcFLCo/s320/70F35F88-B977-44EF-9D90-4D64B3951753.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used silver waterproof canvas for the lining. With that and the sturdy outer fabric, no other interfacing was needed besides the sew-in. Also, the bag is so tough that it just might last Jess the rest of her life! Or MY life, anyway. 😅</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6IcuKgLFitynIiVpfgHn578azJBhgX4aEOCqzUNZdQwZk4FFN5XNCyLEAp5wmJaNamGTNJis_JbmLNNhvnDOZZgTp9smfP98UGL9cQXMH-_edXgeTr9kblpit65XYOqWxEgiLwJhe_abPQDcR8qiAIKI8aDN_3RJxWgeVszyMczB2FNQhyU/s1280/389EE4B0-132C-48ED-949E-845831E7EF49.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6IcuKgLFitynIiVpfgHn578azJBhgX4aEOCqzUNZdQwZk4FFN5XNCyLEAp5wmJaNamGTNJis_JbmLNNhvnDOZZgTp9smfP98UGL9cQXMH-_edXgeTr9kblpit65XYOqWxEgiLwJhe_abPQDcR8qiAIKI8aDN_3RJxWgeVszyMczB2FNQhyU/s320/389EE4B0-132C-48ED-949E-845831E7EF49.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just more pretty stitching:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7e8nN1cxb-Budujd6TRojtmYkFK_m9J2a7ML09FHbyhea5RH_y7mQ6CifVKX5-adWZie_jSEqwQofkA1N0XvgkdHn4b5QnbPFrpOODQlzlgTh6B8H5hIi-RILwcEZVyRx5t6nnpCIS34rg9xG4wDdPXFkJs-F1yKc1P3wXwlL1sTyFnvd-N8/s1280/A20E8411-F4EE-4A6B-A6F1-AE5FBD34325F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7e8nN1cxb-Budujd6TRojtmYkFK_m9J2a7ML09FHbyhea5RH_y7mQ6CifVKX5-adWZie_jSEqwQofkA1N0XvgkdHn4b5QnbPFrpOODQlzlgTh6B8H5hIi-RILwcEZVyRx5t6nnpCIS34rg9xG4wDdPXFkJs-F1yKc1P3wXwlL1sTyFnvd-N8/s320/A20E8411-F4EE-4A6B-A6F1-AE5FBD34325F.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So that’s my second-to-last sewing finish. The last one is on its way to Jess right now along with this bag. I’ll give you a clue… it’s made from her new line of rayon fabric. I’ll post after she receives it and tries it on… and Alex finds time to take some photos. Three more projects are in the queue out of the same rayon (in different designs), so I’d better get busy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">P.S. There’s still enough of that blue fabric left for something for myself, which I might also have in the works. 😉 And there’s still more left!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-74977399239074747042023-04-13T12:03:00.006-05:002023-04-21T10:58:18.559-05:00LSZ-1 and Tiny Bin<p style="text-align: left;">If you read my last post, you’re probably curious about that blue machine sitting in my new sewing room. First and foremost… no, I did not replace my faithful 52-year-old Kenmore that I bought new all those years ago! I could never part with that machine. I’ll probably take it with me to the grave. (Not really. I think it’ll be inherited by my sewing protégée, Miss Courtney. She’s already experienced in using it.) It has served me well and made it through everything I asked it to, albeit sometimes with some hand cranking and an occasional lockup and/or broken needle when the seams got too thick. I still love that machine.</p><p style="text-align: left;">That being said, I’d thought long and hard about getting a heavy duty machine for those thick seams I mentioned. It would just make my life easier. Bags nowadays seem to be calling for more thick fabrics, particularly vinyls, and of course they make the seams bulkier. I had gone so far as to check out some heavy duty machines online, and I had picked out the one I’d hypothetically get. Then came Black Friday last November. It had a pretty good sale price! I thought some more, even debating until the last day of the sale. I could resist no longer and went for it. I also bought the made-for-it table that it’s sitting in.</p><p style="text-align: left;">So here it is, the <a href="https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V" target="_blank">Sailrite LSZ-1</a> (now upgraded and just called LSZ).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFCzEBimYvzoanhDN8T6MVTpPdt8kf1-QPoyV4kvdka_O4XXwgpT3Q6dz_yPuNHjLhEKQWH5au0qEKF_-DBul9P6Iks4dbimDUvSEoRAFXbP4OW-hbROig9Od1YZ3c3xdaa95xAq4yqz6CZZIK2GfEjes85cvjmZdblwmyL08ybVp-KG1W0-Q/s1280/F041F901-B04B-40FD-B487-21A591488D7F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFCzEBimYvzoanhDN8T6MVTpPdt8kf1-QPoyV4kvdka_O4XXwgpT3Q6dz_yPuNHjLhEKQWH5au0qEKF_-DBul9P6Iks4dbimDUvSEoRAFXbP4OW-hbROig9Od1YZ3c3xdaa95xAq4yqz6CZZIK2GfEjes85cvjmZdblwmyL08ybVp-KG1W0-Q/s320/F041F901-B04B-40FD-B487-21A591488D7F.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It can sew straight or zigzag stitches. It’s a beast! Those pieces shown below are the samples they used to test the machine before they shipped it. In my hand is 6 layers of naugahyde or some kind of heavy vinyl like that. The black sample is 8 layers of something thinner but very tough. The piece is nearly stiff as a board sewn together like that. I sewed some practice stitches on both those pieces, and it just sailed right through them! So fun! So amazing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTw62eZPNgV9Kz4ZAMc8uhFcX9UZAU1EFf-5xlSaxnntp5vzefqY85iawtFlfWMKQ7v5gAM3v2kU_mFcBkdYbUnv1SdHJR-WoALfO4iWIs0wMru_IAWUPZKeD2h9L28IDdWl617UE6q0ptApKIM1lIJdj4fM55iog-saTG1F9hGw3Zw-NLTRQ/s1280/5A6B0FE7-4422-47A7-8ABF-872176F17320.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTw62eZPNgV9Kz4ZAMc8uhFcX9UZAU1EFf-5xlSaxnntp5vzefqY85iawtFlfWMKQ7v5gAM3v2kU_mFcBkdYbUnv1SdHJR-WoALfO4iWIs0wMru_IAWUPZKeD2h9L28IDdWl617UE6q0ptApKIM1lIJdj4fM55iog-saTG1F9hGw3Zw-NLTRQ/s320/5A6B0FE7-4422-47A7-8ABF-872176F17320.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The light you can see in the first photo came with the machine. Although the arm is flexible and can be moved around, I still needed something more, so I ordered (from Amazon) the LED strip light you see below. Much better. (They’ve upgraded their machines now and include a light that fits inside and shines right down on the needle. I could purchase it and add it to my machine, but I don’t think I need it now.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-8r_L7DdMTDJnyBV99yH4FTwoq7e20KI7KSlkVjzfKmhdW_JwVXq8sQtCpf67He3d2-0OZWGJ5UGcf9SQNGyTdcmw432DQgfX8zTJZQg_Xosjnv6Ef_aDE4UNnsQzIPoFEUg96dFQ6dfdUT2rCeEgRGmMK_y0hGIV4spQysX12rzXpr8aFk/s1280/73EB9BA0-6489-41D4-BBCF-A0237A5F0F48.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-8r_L7DdMTDJnyBV99yH4FTwoq7e20KI7KSlkVjzfKmhdW_JwVXq8sQtCpf67He3d2-0OZWGJ5UGcf9SQNGyTdcmw432DQgfX8zTJZQg_Xosjnv6Ef_aDE4UNnsQzIPoFEUg96dFQ6dfdUT2rCeEgRGmMK_y0hGIV4spQysX12rzXpr8aFk/s320/73EB9BA0-6489-41D4-BBCF-A0237A5F0F48.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of the selling points of the machine for me was that it’s portable. It comes with the case below. So if Jess ever comes up with a project needing some heavy duty sewing, I could take it to her house. It does weigh a ton, though, so Grandpa would have to carry it, but it’s doable. The table it sits in folds up flat and is portable also.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7QIIlSRxgb4kg5pDSN8G-HBxDCyPJCnT4cIrs77X15yl-MofSl1EAkrleDmKU-s7wBreh34un6d7rhSwRXI5k_jlim9z5zBdetthgtRw2xBr2JojVwpjT7M9r6BJSj1hCR5WYJcZkgIBUDvxRYr4aH9rx96DEuKuQMVYp9rc3enhXyY6I9w/s1280/EDBA5FDE-F16C-47A0-BEDA-FEFEAE23025F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7QIIlSRxgb4kg5pDSN8G-HBxDCyPJCnT4cIrs77X15yl-MofSl1EAkrleDmKU-s7wBreh34un6d7rhSwRXI5k_jlim9z5zBdetthgtRw2xBr2JojVwpjT7M9r6BJSj1hCR5WYJcZkgIBUDvxRYr4aH9rx96DEuKuQMVYp9rc3enhXyY6I9w/s320/EDBA5FDE-F16C-47A0-BEDA-FEFEAE23025F.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The machine is entirely mechanical, just like my Kenmore. In fact, they have a lot of similarities, so that’s made it easier and less intimidating for me to get used to using it. I’ve already posted the first project I made on it, the <a href="http://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2023/02/andrew-trifold-wallet.html" target="_blank">Andrew Trifold Wallet</a>. After that I made this Tiny Bin, from <a href="https://www.michellepatterns.com/" target="_blank">Michelle Patterns</a>. It was quick and easy, and good practice. (I got the pattern free by signing up for her newsletters, so I don’t know if it’s available anymore.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpL62Bxo26TYTjLf_9Pioq1LHHCBZfI8WiCIlrLSm5OCmjeOPEB1o3d4YmBpoqyYjJBka54sG_xyjTFTm7m9VgvubN48cafChUUzcJ3BwsR0YIFXVecjX_av-_4vGWj8aqh-yR71VocxvYnkXgVsifPe-zkcLMAn-8ZF9ysJxyEYereiFoj0/s1280/9DC663DA-B887-4176-9570-14AE95169A7A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpL62Bxo26TYTjLf_9Pioq1LHHCBZfI8WiCIlrLSm5OCmjeOPEB1o3d4YmBpoqyYjJBka54sG_xyjTFTm7m9VgvubN48cafChUUzcJ3BwsR0YIFXVecjX_av-_4vGWj8aqh-yR71VocxvYnkXgVsifPe-zkcLMAn-8ZF9ysJxyEYereiFoj0/s320/9DC663DA-B887-4176-9570-14AE95169A7A.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Isn’t it cute? So tiny!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzCHRPccfD7eBHvWr_m5EAF49HhJbUhmttQ_L3e7UOA9u1BmXgKB6CR83np34oX84Q98e2ONIuHoG7KaGKWGonF0B5sM131KBe1dH_0FljczS5UBS3yIU8Yu9vm3KNj96rzQJ1VIIubdHJQIK9bOodVLwK5sZICq81oCpsW8RGPCf2KuTdmLs/s1280/BF5DD1E6-FF39-4C88-953A-BED253D4D339.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzCHRPccfD7eBHvWr_m5EAF49HhJbUhmttQ_L3e7UOA9u1BmXgKB6CR83np34oX84Q98e2ONIuHoG7KaGKWGonF0B5sM131KBe1dH_0FljczS5UBS3yIU8Yu9vm3KNj96rzQJ1VIIubdHJQIK9bOodVLwK5sZICq81oCpsW8RGPCf2KuTdmLs/s320/BF5DD1E6-FF39-4C88-953A-BED253D4D339.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like how it matches my machine. I decided for now that it’s going to hold some of the extra parts I’ve purchased, like this knurled presser foot and feed dog set that will be used for fabrics that are apt to show marks from the original more aggressive feet that came on the machine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh__K-_dIKxGLBBzxgEHOiv3KC61cxWlNFnFYka5xgbpIsYG9XEkE167enTn1lzHJiDDyZ8zoriwGb-PNXNQe4X9lIDpOk1oSWfQ4Ge7twMG9hdUkfkbRQIeQWveeSVLSIuFfvTLByw51DQe0DRNDiBUmxdYHWGSCWzjMkgAKO0ic1Hh-3wrI/s1280/6F74A058-C176-4460-BEA0-DAAD3E1ECC21.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh__K-_dIKxGLBBzxgEHOiv3KC61cxWlNFnFYka5xgbpIsYG9XEkE167enTn1lzHJiDDyZ8zoriwGb-PNXNQe4X9lIDpOk1oSWfQ4Ge7twMG9hdUkfkbRQIeQWveeSVLSIuFfvTLByw51DQe0DRNDiBUmxdYHWGSCWzjMkgAKO0ic1Hh-3wrI/s320/6F74A058-C176-4460-BEA0-DAAD3E1ECC21.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So there you have it. That’s my new heavy duty sewing machine… in my favorite color, no less! 💙 I’m still getting used to it, learning new things as I go. My Kenmore will still get plenty of use. I’ll need it for buttonholes, blind hemming, etc. I’ll use it for projects requiring lighter weight fabrics, because although the Sailrite can sew them, it takes major adjustments to the tensions, so I’d rather just leave it set for the heavier stuff.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Speaking of lighter weight fabrics, Jess has a brand new line of rayon prints! So my Kenmore will be getting a good workout soon. Fun! Meanwhile, I have one more completed project that I made on the new machine, and I’ll show you soon.</div>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-78816062748190862382023-04-08T20:32:00.003-05:002023-04-08T20:36:00.986-05:00I moved!<p style="text-align: left;">Grab a cup of coffee… this is a long post!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Did you notice the title? Yes, I moved… my sewing room, that is. I’d been thinking about it, for years really, of how I could make things handier. My sewing room was in our downstairs bedroom, which was also our guest room, so when anybody (namely Jess & Alex) came to stay, it required monumental effort to rearrange and pack away stuff so they could get at the bed have a reasonable amount of room to set their things and move around. Then when they left, I’d have the task of making it into a sewing room again (and trying to remember where I’d stashed stuff to get it out of the way). It was not a good arrangement at the best of times, crowded and always with a bed in the way (although the bed usually held a lot of fabric, so there was that) and a NordicTrack skier that I use regularly. It could be tricky just getting from the sewing machine to the ironing board.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I thought of getting a futon or something to replace the bed. That way it would be folded up and out of the way in between visits. But that still would make for a lot of moving stuff around for visits. My other thought had been to get rid of the twin bed in the third bedroom upstairs and make that into my sewing room. No one ever used that bed anymore; it served more for holding fabric, as the room contained most of my fabrics… and other stuff that was just stored in there. The question was, was the room big enough to hold everything I needed it to? I wanted to add a cutting table so that I’d no longer have to use our dining table and put whatever I was working on away every time we needed to eat. </p><p style="text-align: left;">I was discussing this with Jess one day before Christmas, and she said Alex, being the engineer, loved to arrange rooms, and she volunteered his help. He arrived last Christmas armed with graph paper and ready to get to work. He drew out the room to scale, and then he and Jess made to-scale drawings of everything on my list that I had made of sewing room essentials and their measurements. Here’s the tentative room with its arrangement:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv7B82U3cEkz3UaAkR3xA7jF8ECPQM3wvwdROYawYjUSM346dJWGASIAhcfK-dwt7I4ASyIluqNdxQVG9qZVexOMWc8u0MpLT3C7Jqg0yUeYscgRbTNykzyeJza61J90HFvO78CcZAyJbLeHzLCJaC1au0wN-cBsFZk3FHIx5aA3TIXti2Xo/s1280/2E2A971E-E72B-4B57-BE48-9CE3FE48A595.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv7B82U3cEkz3UaAkR3xA7jF8ECPQM3wvwdROYawYjUSM346dJWGASIAhcfK-dwt7I4ASyIluqNdxQVG9qZVexOMWc8u0MpLT3C7Jqg0yUeYscgRbTNykzyeJza61J90HFvO78CcZAyJbLeHzLCJaC1au0wN-cBsFZk3FHIx5aA3TIXti2Xo/s320/2E2A971E-E72B-4B57-BE48-9CE3FE48A595.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It looked like everything would fit! So….. was I brave enough to go through with it? It was now or never, while I had the help of the whole family being together for Christmas. I decided to go for it! Everyone got to work and emptied out the room entirely, including the closet. It all went into the living room. Yikes!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbRIPp4JtJID3ZJJVGswOzRCfDid_gZq5e9S_8o6oOl1C0iXO2fuj_ynkB5upj_zwrqT5PAf4HqbVXLiQoTySn5zvdyna7jKusoZbDuP4dwXrlQkyjuPsSrBUMJffpliQJn_AVKfEK5S_ggq-EDMdgvQZP8zkYd8wpOGqgEIx9dWZd645FK0w/s1280/9FD78A3B-9DCA-44C4-BCF8-B522800DA393.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbRIPp4JtJID3ZJJVGswOzRCfDid_gZq5e9S_8o6oOl1C0iXO2fuj_ynkB5upj_zwrqT5PAf4HqbVXLiQoTySn5zvdyna7jKusoZbDuP4dwXrlQkyjuPsSrBUMJffpliQJn_AVKfEK5S_ggq-EDMdgvQZP8zkYd8wpOGqgEIx9dWZd645FK0w/s320/9FD78A3B-9DCA-44C4-BCF8-B522800DA393.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had already purchased the cutting table I wanted from Amazon. Courtney was Grandpa’s assistant in putting it together. I think she made sure he followed the directions. 😉</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxgYOFs5GgrxujcR2nKvar7-97tdQPpiqCnZzEqTkYaio7M94TYuE5PpClEW5E1WDW3z3f3nF2soFegx30quFkNx-E9o00cF34msot8n3RTs04SAm23CAc3BtVUz8Ebs6_dJdHGQjF15ZJ-EozNxXGYQi8djOodKxqNutcF8hLCNvAl4aIaE/s1280/FED907F9-951E-4BBC-8E01-9339D61D261F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxgYOFs5GgrxujcR2nKvar7-97tdQPpiqCnZzEqTkYaio7M94TYuE5PpClEW5E1WDW3z3f3nF2soFegx30quFkNx-E9o00cF34msot8n3RTs04SAm23CAc3BtVUz8Ebs6_dJdHGQjF15ZJ-EozNxXGYQi8djOodKxqNutcF8hLCNvAl4aIaE/s320/FED907F9-951E-4BBC-8E01-9339D61D261F.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can’t quite tell if she was having fun here or not. It was quite a task, but they got the job done!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxuNqfYQpnzP3nGVkEtv7xNmZUselJ-IZdGEbQaD-5PkyKVcAdki2CC5mg2O2ODelr8J0Vf9leGtIrz_qHlqaVOEHqL89LH8XkscpUCTHxzlpPH_wipeujJYBucdKravrFGA2fR5wGmlRGhb2B4fztbX-FFuAABwL9gmEsvzUDaYkhBRmBgLE/s1280/B0623B1D-67D4-48D6-9069-D726E1EAFBE2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxuNqfYQpnzP3nGVkEtv7xNmZUselJ-IZdGEbQaD-5PkyKVcAdki2CC5mg2O2ODelr8J0Vf9leGtIrz_qHlqaVOEHqL89LH8XkscpUCTHxzlpPH_wipeujJYBucdKravrFGA2fR5wGmlRGhb2B4fztbX-FFuAABwL9gmEsvzUDaYkhBRmBgLE/s320/B0623B1D-67D4-48D6-9069-D726E1EAFBE2.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The rest of us got to work moving stuff up from the basement and putting it into its new home. I rearranged some of pieces of the original plan, but at least I knew it was all going to fit somehow. Long story short, here is what it looks like after everything was completed. I took this photo a couple weeks ago, and I’d been doing some sewing, so it’s got extra ‘stuff’ in there. But I figured I’d better take some pics before it got worse. Nothing stays neat very long. If you’re a sewer or a crafter, you know, right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZ4wpnlNGba2AKnEtJFXx0xHeOaY6ob_Qh1z3Ch69AS9kX2dejm3EwHjZYfAQhFmZZ5i9kOqNb0NLrQ74F-_0ozXF-7JNrd8CPjUvHXu1Qvj6HH9WUh9LieQ55Ta9Zt3wNKuyD6hpSlZx8JeZH4GzILvC9F_Zp5q0GAncjqeF9Wc5mYp0OF4/s4032/43017982-2DF2-42D4-80ED-3458BBF380C7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZ4wpnlNGba2AKnEtJFXx0xHeOaY6ob_Qh1z3Ch69AS9kX2dejm3EwHjZYfAQhFmZZ5i9kOqNb0NLrQ74F-_0ozXF-7JNrd8CPjUvHXu1Qvj6HH9WUh9LieQ55Ta9Zt3wNKuyD6hpSlZx8JeZH4GzILvC9F_Zp5q0GAncjqeF9Wc5mYp0OF4/s320/43017982-2DF2-42D4-80ED-3458BBF380C7.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now I’ll give you a closer look at some things. You can see the cutting table above. One half of it is folded down, but that extra half can easily be folded out to double its size. It should be sufficient for the bigger projects (and I have some lined up to give it a good test). Underneath that folded part are a shelf and a couple of hanging baskets for storage. Very handy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRaHaO5-5Ib5WsGbsJe021QgR_g-nQKgqJpGiNmITvSvA4CnP8mcnlbG6J24uZvObyMWvSbRsHjrYfkcB5A7ELflyO8owAu48akAE-mBnkB-yI1lPmYPVv-tcCMAeqPHprYmnZmUfoV3UmDcXBhHmHf4eCjMf0bfxii_UbiCnLlaNGLnZ0Cm4/s1280/68E66BAA-949D-4A86-BCCA-A510B78A24A5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRaHaO5-5Ib5WsGbsJe021QgR_g-nQKgqJpGiNmITvSvA4CnP8mcnlbG6J24uZvObyMWvSbRsHjrYfkcB5A7ELflyO8owAu48akAE-mBnkB-yI1lPmYPVv-tcCMAeqPHprYmnZmUfoV3UmDcXBhHmHf4eCjMf0bfxii_UbiCnLlaNGLnZ0Cm4/s320/68E66BAA-949D-4A86-BCCA-A510B78A24A5.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Against the one wall is my 52-year-old ever-faithful Kenmore. Above it hangs a photo-on-canvas of my favorite housecat ever, Willow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3sVYtybtvCX0CSmdCSJpXi1_6VTDr-gExgZrCOgrzv_2qnwIX4SFVdBd8k8fXE5e5AeCL8QgNy_YCJ896FgUEgfoUnK_qi4mVIVmza9NUCRea-3gTY1fBgf1eoYSo9jthLC4Qc-ZNSKmVW4Q-Gf7wEhjOAhNqryGEeS86RMXHGVaBqoyd8rY/s1280/77B24F83-2AF8-4F2B-8B26-02ED0AA6AE4A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3sVYtybtvCX0CSmdCSJpXi1_6VTDr-gExgZrCOgrzv_2qnwIX4SFVdBd8k8fXE5e5AeCL8QgNy_YCJ896FgUEgfoUnK_qi4mVIVmza9NUCRea-3gTY1fBgf1eoYSo9jthLC4Qc-ZNSKmVW4Q-Gf7wEhjOAhNqryGEeS86RMXHGVaBqoyd8rY/s320/77B24F83-2AF8-4F2B-8B26-02ED0AA6AE4A.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To the left of the Kenmore is a stack of drawers that hold all kinds of miscellaneous but very necessary items, each drawer with a label that I’d made some time ago. On top are a speaker that I bluetooth with my iPad or phone… and a hot pink <a href="https://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2015/06/without-further-ado.html" target="_blank">kangaroo</a> that I made a few years ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjJAKTO-Zo69XqqTLPWiT4sjUppvd-bj6Kg_XZ0kw5bRmLB8X_ns12I6RlVpFG-Gaka9G_IlCF5RWOUldtu25fVyOt4IY0YxxrVEE-xXWY4tkscPAymSCDHW01VSG_uGxTRyo0f6it_fXWe8uS_xiWXNjafIYQASMgopK3slq4Ysa9Xe7Hfs/s1280/662F6062-D67E-4551-B896-7CCA41837F87.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjJAKTO-Zo69XqqTLPWiT4sjUppvd-bj6Kg_XZ0kw5bRmLB8X_ns12I6RlVpFG-Gaka9G_IlCF5RWOUldtu25fVyOt4IY0YxxrVEE-xXWY4tkscPAymSCDHW01VSG_uGxTRyo0f6it_fXWe8uS_xiWXNjafIYQASMgopK3slq4Ysa9Xe7Hfs/s320/662F6062-D67E-4551-B896-7CCA41837F87.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Below the fold-out arm of the Kenmore cabinet is a new cabinet that I bought to hold my serger. When I need to sew with that, I can roll the cabinet out and set the serger on top. It’s also the perfect height for my rivet/snap press, since that requires some leverage on the handle. I bought this cabinet from Amazon also. I started putting it together myself when Grandpa was away. I had it all figured out and could’ve finished it, but with all the screws that needed to go in, I knew it would take forever. So I called my son and he came with an impact driver, and saved me a whole lot of work! I think it turned out great and will do its job nicely. It sticks out into the room a bit, but it’s not a problem to go around it. We’ll see, though, how it works when the cutting table is fully opened.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6N8LMd4g2a8mPrSC87R00tVtW4ZfZ6zRRxSWp7no_u-pOZ9QyxSZ_QWwiwNBf0N4BwURL4WMmGVBcL_NkI5Vi8WC5ljp2qPrhWzAGEP4nLZipCRuH4gKiNlwSGKW6ZxnnXyoWqKeGjnLdL9kr9K9l9D5OYdL9lUS6OJcupytDXimOirmgHM/s1280/FA4319F1-6387-4DEC-9441-481D0EF662CB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6N8LMd4g2a8mPrSC87R00tVtW4ZfZ6zRRxSWp7no_u-pOZ9QyxSZ_QWwiwNBf0N4BwURL4WMmGVBcL_NkI5Vi8WC5ljp2qPrhWzAGEP4nLZipCRuH4gKiNlwSGKW6ZxnnXyoWqKeGjnLdL9kr9K9l9D5OYdL9lUS6OJcupytDXimOirmgHM/s320/FA4319F1-6387-4DEC-9441-481D0EF662CB.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This stool holds lots of tools in the <a href="https://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2017/04/80-pieces-part-2-finished.html" target="_blank">Honeycomb Basket</a> I made a few years ago. On the bottom step are bobbin cases, and below that on the floor are a couple of cases full of various colored threads. That colorful coaster next to the Kenmore was handcrafted and gifted to me by Courtney. 💕</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmLlqErAyE6FPYvnych4FLjpQOqLjBDn3Cv_OCWpbQmvL0tweP4xJmOshbun_0ETkmtXxXeflvVz7nBpjI5R4HbuVkjtEKTQxF-8bUsrF6excDiGmaJa6i1t6rSnT9vrZcfijddle0Vz3Jyl1wuByFiLknsvDe4Y-yvh1S-zayb1GkSQnG6o/s1280/48634948-9AF2-4C3B-8C33-A7894165C153.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmLlqErAyE6FPYvnych4FLjpQOqLjBDn3Cv_OCWpbQmvL0tweP4xJmOshbun_0ETkmtXxXeflvVz7nBpjI5R4HbuVkjtEKTQxF-8bUsrF6excDiGmaJa6i1t6rSnT9vrZcfijddle0Vz3Jyl1wuByFiLknsvDe4Y-yvh1S-zayb1GkSQnG6o/s320/48634948-9AF2-4C3B-8C33-A7894165C153.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The little rolling cart below used to belong to my grandmother. It holds my sewing basket and lots of various ‘stuff’. It’s nice that it’s on wheels because I can just grab it and move it to wherever I need it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjsaxhzWuLXygdKBIV1ZhA2qtSUPeEHR7pSvQI6edhE0C-wPSC9t5Mn1PxIJUhaRnMhOethhySVRC66Ou0n8K39O5R1Ss5PFSD7Nr0GOICvVIYjS2RxQM-pTvs_TXQCQJbdidwWRf-oOjwkjgWQyKs3LRovxHFDKN2FTp8rzttL4xifGtIBfU/s1280/C95EC1F5-8367-4EB7-8E9B-5A661F9843F1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjsaxhzWuLXygdKBIV1ZhA2qtSUPeEHR7pSvQI6edhE0C-wPSC9t5Mn1PxIJUhaRnMhOethhySVRC66Ou0n8K39O5R1Ss5PFSD7Nr0GOICvVIYjS2RxQM-pTvs_TXQCQJbdidwWRf-oOjwkjgWQyKs3LRovxHFDKN2FTp8rzttL4xifGtIBfU/s320/C95EC1F5-8367-4EB7-8E9B-5A661F9843F1.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Behind that cart, against the wall and next to the cutting table is a cabinet full of little drawers that hold all my bag hardware in various sizes. I made labels for all those drawers, too, as well as sorted and organized all those little bits to make them more convenient to find. That was a task in itself, but I’d done that a year or more ago.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAic8zdGn4FG12s5Fu4pTA6g9jPp05UlIJ9yYD5T_C14cSOmjNMJsYpfZVcDLDz5YvKjiUloaUTdocV0tk5AlkgqjzKXOXJkpEBKeOoHpuB40L-dktVdytbQm8qW8JlxnhgJeqR9WZZVjtX3jyjZjBQOh_gp8cmad7-HA6KeVlT1_Mf-S3o8M/s1280/AD3DBB96-7D51-4F37-80C7-D2F582A4AFE4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1048" data-original-width="1280" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAic8zdGn4FG12s5Fu4pTA6g9jPp05UlIJ9yYD5T_C14cSOmjNMJsYpfZVcDLDz5YvKjiUloaUTdocV0tk5AlkgqjzKXOXJkpEBKeOoHpuB40L-dktVdytbQm8qW8JlxnhgJeqR9WZZVjtX3jyjZjBQOh_gp8cmad7-HA6KeVlT1_Mf-S3o8M/s320/AD3DBB96-7D51-4F37-80C7-D2F582A4AFE4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Below you can see a cabinet which gets used to store a lot of household stuff that seems to have no other place to go. On top is my crockpot. And two <a href="https://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2010/05/proud-daddy.html" target="_blank">chickens</a>. My clothes baskets reside in the room, too, for lack of a better location for now. The closet contains Christmas decorations, among other things, some of which are bags I’ve made that I don’t know what to do with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVhidVJQvtwDvTRx_yMXxqrcq2JNENjyOjl-PA2Rwf_CpH10zd0fSxvfEOa0Q7yYbd3U8tEvj_7NZCg_L_PZCLEIsVlAaFM_sXTvhwDKZyIxvBQ-vES3c3IF9OmLdjEqAZa83HYB0JwcbP3CfGIX8Kyyq814Frc4ufktzk2a8SRsrBGlVdbU/s1280/6FA99920-2EB3-49E7-8621-0532F1B46C1A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVhidVJQvtwDvTRx_yMXxqrcq2JNENjyOjl-PA2Rwf_CpH10zd0fSxvfEOa0Q7yYbd3U8tEvj_7NZCg_L_PZCLEIsVlAaFM_sXTvhwDKZyIxvBQ-vES3c3IF9OmLdjEqAZa83HYB0JwcbP3CfGIX8Kyyq814Frc4ufktzk2a8SRsrBGlVdbU/s320/6FA99920-2EB3-49E7-8621-0532F1B46C1A.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My ironing board has a nice bright spot by the windows, so lots of good light for ironing and to brighten the room. It’s also good for my only two houseplants which had been in this room all along and I don’t seem to have a better place for. I know an ironing board isn’t an ideal spot, but they’re not too difficult to move around to other temporary spots. They do love the light there. I just don’t want them out where the cat can get at them. She is not allowed in this room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRjTlrDRXpb2bpZyUdKq2TtmHzsGut6W_unoRyviXqGJpsB5CnY-OigkzrX2PGV70fyj1F2R-UaTQNJOCHYJS0xzPUp4XfBvIaaVORlznSxq6K3uYTyX-OHn1BLb5Q4Y_vUdIBj2eN3hNdDgArfkP8r8DTRQpOPoaSJwR4SCOY4w07wc3XV9A/s1280/35439452-F541-4A3E-8E8E-73BE4B96D51A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRjTlrDRXpb2bpZyUdKq2TtmHzsGut6W_unoRyviXqGJpsB5CnY-OigkzrX2PGV70fyj1F2R-UaTQNJOCHYJS0xzPUp4XfBvIaaVORlznSxq6K3uYTyX-OHn1BLb5Q4Y_vUdIBj2eN3hNdDgArfkP8r8DTRQpOPoaSJwR4SCOY4w07wc3XV9A/s320/35439452-F541-4A3E-8E8E-73BE4B96D51A.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On another wall is a second photo-on-canvas, and it’s a favorite. That’s little Courtney walking along our driveway with some companions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMSvR9ljGkav_UzAjlzb9Y3TDIFjH-9KLrLq4eKCDji60i9RQHdW70Ssh5Vxx-pUJxu94fPL7EpVF0kJG3k4Z0Zow7-ft9OrgSOABx835nr_smrM-y75xLbbased_YjN7cvCu7Lc2s12bJJjD1JZGLBqBjdtKWKCjNJNwQmFMlOxADtne1K0/s1280/7A7A3E7B-13B2-4472-954D-5DC18E5DEF56.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMSvR9ljGkav_UzAjlzb9Y3TDIFjH-9KLrLq4eKCDji60i9RQHdW70Ssh5Vxx-pUJxu94fPL7EpVF0kJG3k4Z0Zow7-ft9OrgSOABx835nr_smrM-y75xLbbased_YjN7cvCu7Lc2s12bJJjD1JZGLBqBjdtKWKCjNJNwQmFMlOxADtne1K0/s320/7A7A3E7B-13B2-4472-954D-5DC18E5DEF56.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I guess I must like cats. I have a kitten calendar on one wall, too. 🐈</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also have a clock in my sewing room. Mainly it’s for the cuteness factor. It’s battery-operated, and it gets stuck a lot, so it rarely has the correct time. 😑</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixuYjPAaTq8k0Yg-1gnIoafZ5wpJrePiXXw4IS_IPfA1Il1FvVKV3ESXqMlwaTy_Pp96d5pc59FxjSqJDXj_OO1jDQuDzZYxgPuFJPOUBIg7WXeKpTCYNUa1estCGbxdEKKcMjQRQ0PIemjDUxZhFiW9NVf_fh2xUUcs2fD_HMil2p0yJQxDQ/s1280/3540DEFD-0D46-4F71-B91A-904AC040B100.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixuYjPAaTq8k0Yg-1gnIoafZ5wpJrePiXXw4IS_IPfA1Il1FvVKV3ESXqMlwaTy_Pp96d5pc59FxjSqJDXj_OO1jDQuDzZYxgPuFJPOUBIg7WXeKpTCYNUa1estCGbxdEKKcMjQRQ0PIemjDUxZhFiW9NVf_fh2xUUcs2fD_HMil2p0yJQxDQ/s320/3540DEFD-0D46-4F71-B91A-904AC040B100.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">NOW… if you’ve been very observant, you may have noticed this in one of the other photos:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KZ0J-Yz6hdfyxvpsVNwa29kqdJsEmcjUVv_4gnBwawVguXs-aVTTMFJuQK36fnQIHPEEeAl4xc1vO9bsm6e88FJOrj0UExKUeHaYop7uOyval-l-2dyAv1dDFuAg15rb391BA8TFhWsjWdkaW7ALzoc8H04M0q49ZqWvJfB_II3cHtyIxuU/s1280/744278E4-EB4E-4CC6-8C36-84FF188ED348.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KZ0J-Yz6hdfyxvpsVNwa29kqdJsEmcjUVv_4gnBwawVguXs-aVTTMFJuQK36fnQIHPEEeAl4xc1vO9bsm6e88FJOrj0UExKUeHaYop7uOyval-l-2dyAv1dDFuAg15rb391BA8TFhWsjWdkaW7ALzoc8H04M0q49ZqWvJfB_II3cHtyIxuU/s320/744278E4-EB4E-4CC6-8C36-84FF188ED348.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is not my Kenmore. It’s newly acquired, as of December! I’ll save the details of that for another post. Soon, I promise! This one is too long as it is. But I hope you’ve enjoyed getting a glimpse into my sewing space. I am thoroughly enjoying it! I love having it upstairs, and although it’s close quarters, it’s not inconvenient. Everything is very handy! I love it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My fabrics are now in the basement bedroom. Presently they’re awaiting sorting and storage. I’m much better at procrastinating than I am at organizing. 😣 At least once I get done, they won’t have to be moved every time Jess and Alex come. The living room is emptied of its excess except for about three boxes of things that I have to clean out a place for. It’s all a never-ending process!</div></div><br />Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-5562365628450548202023-03-04T17:40:00.001-06:002023-03-04T17:40:58.000-06:00Mav Pack<p><a href="https://lindshandmade.com/" target="_blank">Linds Handmade Designs</a> has done it again! She already has another new pattern out, just released yesterday, in fact. I’d like to see inside that mind of hers… it must be constantly swirling with ideas for new bags that just MUST come out into a pattern!</p><p>I was fortunate once again to be able to test the latest, the <a href="https://lindshandmade.com/products/ma-pack-pdf-sewing-pattern-includes-svgs-and-a0-file" target="_blank">Mav Pack</a>. It’s a smallish (about 7”x5”x2”) sling bag that can comfortably be worn on one’s front or back. It’s even a fun size to use for a child. Here’s the front view of mine.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTd2XH0n8psLTxho_ns4gAWnDf6zyYqDb1UtJTE4U7PsrbCag2AsnU0_e3OmvxcMVh_gqw4Vm6LA7l44iEYKklxYxYtC6xKsMtvu0_pS_rgBIHkmkobutUVe6HcV65uEfGGJsLQYazz6QxkiVdjJIwVk-BaE8w3mt5HFAUPv3Iln-geDPrA5s/s1280/5AA8A851-1C26-45A1-91AF-DF20151E489F.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTd2XH0n8psLTxho_ns4gAWnDf6zyYqDb1UtJTE4U7PsrbCag2AsnU0_e3OmvxcMVh_gqw4Vm6LA7l44iEYKklxYxYtC6xKsMtvu0_pS_rgBIHkmkobutUVe6HcV65uEfGGJsLQYazz6QxkiVdjJIwVk-BaE8w3mt5HFAUPv3Iln-geDPrA5s/s320/5AA8A851-1C26-45A1-91AF-DF20151E489F.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The fabric is a barkcloth, gifted to me by a friend who was destashing. So cute, right? Here’s the back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPcp7ydU-0KjQL_D5yJda6d6EPpndEUdk9wTSou7LDWazQiFX8Q_vQ1MoEkQnFl1XWXtqV5kSs3N-0ciaLCL-1x8NmTD0Xc1UHvUWBmx9hmzr2JdLWORzW4TsyrmKeWTxnHAA28DJXeyR3SxC4YiWRglaAYeZE-riBgPZVKzbPim5wS17vrWQ/s1280/FAE4FF75-0BBC-4281-85FF-504772FD1177.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPcp7ydU-0KjQL_D5yJda6d6EPpndEUdk9wTSou7LDWazQiFX8Q_vQ1MoEkQnFl1XWXtqV5kSs3N-0ciaLCL-1x8NmTD0Xc1UHvUWBmx9hmzr2JdLWORzW4TsyrmKeWTxnHAA28DJXeyR3SxC4YiWRglaAYeZE-riBgPZVKzbPim5wS17vrWQ/s320/FAE4FF75-0BBC-4281-85FF-504772FD1177.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The side view, with a better look at the cool strap ends made from faux leather.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAGWr8a0BQCq4ben0j5XTcpbnx2BNgrTCqymcBM_UfaNf7vL-xxxswEHjYTLDKrEEmToNFuV9hgQF5p-MPyq1g-Bc-gh_9KQqioKUUpf9sUJ-FjlV0fjTfOzVYHh0NQjvTMqDFFgr2PDkWy35GammGSvhCgpgZ-nLVNJ8wtdOez43o3-yMHw/s1280/13EDFA57-E993-4565-97B4-DEA92A9AB768.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAGWr8a0BQCq4ben0j5XTcpbnx2BNgrTCqymcBM_UfaNf7vL-xxxswEHjYTLDKrEEmToNFuV9hgQF5p-MPyq1g-Bc-gh_9KQqioKUUpf9sUJ-FjlV0fjTfOzVYHh0NQjvTMqDFFgr2PDkWy35GammGSvhCgpgZ-nLVNJ8wtdOez43o3-yMHw/s320/13EDFA57-E993-4565-97B4-DEA92A9AB768.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There’s one zippered pocket on the inside. The fabric I used is a piece I’d bought on sale 30 or so years ago, thinking I’d find a use for it someday. I was right! Ha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpLS8eyweQayCQi4Tji3FSqIHspeyUkrH03zyyCgoYB5byTdeNIdwWcDO58KuBUtE226soNnInKHNcaoDIHOZwcO_E1hIHYD-yZFCp7-tD8Be0JxfkgCdW81aPrsPMqKwfTiK3X81YMf9-jgSdg-ilwfMAwUqLIxvWGmVhSFOuTnFxojYoBFw/s1280/D4C69020-9534-4B78-9912-62D9E9A4A9FA.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpLS8eyweQayCQi4Tji3FSqIHspeyUkrH03zyyCgoYB5byTdeNIdwWcDO58KuBUtE226soNnInKHNcaoDIHOZwcO_E1hIHYD-yZFCp7-tD8Be0JxfkgCdW81aPrsPMqKwfTiK3X81YMf9-jgSdg-ilwfMAwUqLIxvWGmVhSFOuTnFxojYoBFw/s320/D4C69020-9534-4B78-9912-62D9E9A4A9FA.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The pattern suggests webbing for the strap, but since I only had one in the right width but not the right color, I decided to make my own strap. The khaki-colored twill seemed a bit boring, so I added a couple extra lines of stitching to give it a hint of color to match the bag some more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqgPVYX0QcBH0KwzGyVjl6yUoGvL03ana4IA23FuZOZ7kIGtAMnsdDOI6H-tjZseQ9ezWgWP6NdneCK3mIBO_232IrxkgCGJlafLajZI_1cflTpMU33woQt_Sp5tvDRGOGiegrlLn9DmC47QJyLM9I-VPe7lScsPnrfLhp18RNSyieNwztE4/s1280/81C4D60E-B9CA-4587-A9F5-9329D969C7BB.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqgPVYX0QcBH0KwzGyVjl6yUoGvL03ana4IA23FuZOZ7kIGtAMnsdDOI6H-tjZseQ9ezWgWP6NdneCK3mIBO_232IrxkgCGJlafLajZI_1cflTpMU33woQt_Sp5tvDRGOGiegrlLn9DmC47QJyLM9I-VPe7lScsPnrfLhp18RNSyieNwztE4/s320/81C4D60E-B9CA-4587-A9F5-9329D969C7BB.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As Linds said, wearing it in front is so handy because all your stuff is ‘right there’ and easy to get at.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLe6njjMpLXoADkbtEWO1wahHDCT6kNe-FmMSbBjiSSiFKHwFoli7HLSgX9IW77Fm6mByV7dOD0H0NqseFr-EiM4ntph_ncXL5d3GHjjL-jT-Q8HGiSGW6KbYWBYCu2mNqgoR2baMgL7ukNOJGsL4LMdplBkhcylvlYIEBS20gYlYIex_9-k/s1280/F8E52B8F-3079-4381-905C-4A6BB8DEF0A4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLe6njjMpLXoADkbtEWO1wahHDCT6kNe-FmMSbBjiSSiFKHwFoli7HLSgX9IW77Fm6mByV7dOD0H0NqseFr-EiM4ntph_ncXL5d3GHjjL-jT-Q8HGiSGW6KbYWBYCu2mNqgoR2baMgL7ukNOJGsL4LMdplBkhcylvlYIEBS20gYlYIex_9-k/s320/F8E52B8F-3079-4381-905C-4A6BB8DEF0A4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(Don’t you love how my shirt and bathroom colors are so coordinating? 😁)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you ever tried to take a photo of your back? Let me tell you, it ain’t easy! I deleted many shots before I finally got one I could crop to make work!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYpV0ZwOyGOVjLKfvMBDnQkruYFciCgt314TxOoax_uVqdRpw7KL4Z_EjgUWqvyw5DCvy5rmsrJx_i5jZZNjq4MTAax42Y_cFwBSW-Fbx2Xhwy0TCRvsPQVCmSXR1Zf4YoWqPPTLfqbqOx5KWlDUGqiaz0uXZRsRTihyUGaJTWUcdWllfycDg/s1280/B537A171-E554-4FD1-B903-7DBAF9550F92.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1078" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYpV0ZwOyGOVjLKfvMBDnQkruYFciCgt314TxOoax_uVqdRpw7KL4Z_EjgUWqvyw5DCvy5rmsrJx_i5jZZNjq4MTAax42Y_cFwBSW-Fbx2Xhwy0TCRvsPQVCmSXR1Zf4YoWqPPTLfqbqOx5KWlDUGqiaz0uXZRsRTihyUGaJTWUcdWllfycDg/s320/B537A171-E554-4FD1-B903-7DBAF9550F92.jpeg" width="270" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>This time I got my post written in time that you can take advantage of the pattern (as well as everything else in her shop) being at a 20% discount through tomorrow (3-5-23). I believe she has some of the many samples she made for sale, too, if you’re not a sewer yourself. So head on over to <a href="https://lindshandmade.com/" target="_blank">Linds Handmade Designs</a> to take a look!<p></p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-12873536540781240032023-02-06T12:42:00.002-06:002023-02-07T10:56:49.962-06:00Andrew Trifold Wallet<p>Whoops! I guess it’s been a while since I posted anything (again). Let’s remedy that right now!</p><p>This is the only thing I’ve sewn since the last post. (Christmas and other things got in the way.) It was another pattern test for <a href="https://lindshandmade.com/" target="_blank">Linds Handmade Designs</a>. Want to guess what it is?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-EiJw_mu-V5e0Z2pnv_alfdeBfeICej-zABSbbykYfQrSsWLI1yJ-jYDPhXWERRTs6t75OjqxX7cJX9uup5CMxLrg7ETYWwr1IjhtDBzhHYJOVka56YRPCsE9qfch_bsgFVs66VbgwtIU5TE32xYuepEYt9bxUEL6DHsDeRxJoliSIllr2KM/s1280/210866DF-ED66-4621-B8CC-D968D67FB5C6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-EiJw_mu-V5e0Z2pnv_alfdeBfeICej-zABSbbykYfQrSsWLI1yJ-jYDPhXWERRTs6t75OjqxX7cJX9uup5CMxLrg7ETYWwr1IjhtDBzhHYJOVka56YRPCsE9qfch_bsgFVs66VbgwtIU5TE32xYuepEYt9bxUEL6DHsDeRxJoliSIllr2KM/s320/210866DF-ED66-4621-B8CC-D968D67FB5C6.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Maybe this folded-up version of the above will help.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-MDa465rjPAUDky5kPnatEGNvqEJQHDOBPBG9qeSYO5yx-LLli-THpHdRjR6Ykax9x2Ni-ZJSQLOkErhFBcbxCm4zS2kIICOGZEe4Qfom5NaybMT317LfQSoZFeCseCghZrjTEFOMNfrYw2lsB_9PMf0XsbwqsJaB3gG1TwcMHDE9xctkiA/s1280/287F012B-AA33-4090-91D8-CB812121E4A3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-MDa465rjPAUDky5kPnatEGNvqEJQHDOBPBG9qeSYO5yx-LLli-THpHdRjR6Ykax9x2Ni-ZJSQLOkErhFBcbxCm4zS2kIICOGZEe4Qfom5NaybMT317LfQSoZFeCseCghZrjTEFOMNfrYw2lsB_9PMf0XsbwqsJaB3gG1TwcMHDE9xctkiA/s320/287F012B-AA33-4090-91D8-CB812121E4A3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you guessed a wallet, you were correct. Of course the title of the post might have helped you out a bit, too. Ha.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here’s what it looks like on the inside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkLPJXlKn9USunpBsfQbij0eNLwHhVaK2AMhoELTxZG6kXLsKkTPIyztk_y-ue9Ejn8zvzApw1vgYiZ09AuiU1PAG5NAS-bS7KCPSTFz_aAiXzuUNrf5Q4odnionR7wI_2yB02pVz8W8f4_6rZrUwyQ_eAY-v0352QdpnFDi_tLbbAqY7wHg/s1280/C868E606-B526-4331-8B9C-51C828C0C078.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkLPJXlKn9USunpBsfQbij0eNLwHhVaK2AMhoELTxZG6kXLsKkTPIyztk_y-ue9Ejn8zvzApw1vgYiZ09AuiU1PAG5NAS-bS7KCPSTFz_aAiXzuUNrf5Q4odnionR7wI_2yB02pVz8W8f4_6rZrUwyQ_eAY-v0352QdpnFDi_tLbbAqY7wHg/s320/C868E606-B526-4331-8B9C-51C828C0C078.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Loaded up it looks like this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCN4YKPaRSLslMFcRLHw2qiphZzKnU3IJHmTeVaFcap0Mw9YlqC3OnyG-94DNWO_Zo2ceWiudCJdShP8n6KlLjALE-O_ykZqxe6JO-je-a3me-FU8nuHVANyOLj0IqfnQbVPmQXREOSzODFWKQ7pkIkPjFPBlqKgYC-smZE3H38XcIa9lPmcY/s1280/2E22D6E7-550F-4CA8-8DA5-3AE5A273F113.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1045" data-original-width="1280" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCN4YKPaRSLslMFcRLHw2qiphZzKnU3IJHmTeVaFcap0Mw9YlqC3OnyG-94DNWO_Zo2ceWiudCJdShP8n6KlLjALE-O_ykZqxe6JO-je-a3me-FU8nuHVANyOLj0IqfnQbVPmQXREOSzODFWKQ7pkIkPjFPBlqKgYC-smZE3H38XcIa9lPmcY/s320/2E22D6E7-550F-4CA8-8DA5-3AE5A273F113.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It has a zippered pocket for cash, a zippered coin pocket, two card slots, and a clear vinyl ID pocket. Linds designed this with her young boys in mind, so the important things ($$) are secured, including the entire wallet which snaps closed. (There is also a velcro closure option in the pattern.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The pattern is designed for non-fraying fabrics like waterproof canvas (which I used in mine), cork or leather, as there are raw edges inside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Linds suggested that a D-ring could be added so that it could hang from a wristlet strap or lanyard. I gave this wallet to Courtney (to hold her newly-acquired DRIVER’S LICENSE!!), and she chose to have a lanyard for it. I managed to get a quick photo of her wearing it when we were over celebrating her <b><u>16th</u></b> BIRTHDAY last night! (The years keep going by faster all the time!😅)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcUsYGK4eztHSwxzlav2VEypdFCyfIBJ5sXfN6_v0KDogqkpWFxwzcqyNoFOMRq3-2BSBCxP4YQtn5By8UIojfv2V6yFbY3YhN73jMoAOUJYo8Nh8Fy6EWTWlDYhq_r4yVl_y1Z-zGvY3QobHndtTOIFvXCpnYl6xpJBy1wV1yROmbEHuttI/s1280/8E519D80-6556-4F40-ABB0-ED2B884DF9BD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcUsYGK4eztHSwxzlav2VEypdFCyfIBJ5sXfN6_v0KDogqkpWFxwzcqyNoFOMRq3-2BSBCxP4YQtn5By8UIojfv2V6yFbY3YhN73jMoAOUJYo8Nh8Fy6EWTWlDYhq_r4yVl_y1Z-zGvY3QobHndtTOIFvXCpnYl6xpJBy1wV1yROmbEHuttI/s320/8E519D80-6556-4F40-ABB0-ED2B884DF9BD.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Andrew Trifold Wallet is a quick, easy sew, and it’s domestic machine friendly using waterproof canvas. The pattern can be found <a href="https://lindshandmade.com/products/andrew-trifold-wallet-pdf-sewing-pattern-includes-svgs-and-a0-files" target="_blank">here</a>. Try one… it’s fun! You may find you need to make more than one. 😁</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-73978493253198450042022-11-30T11:45:00.003-06:002022-11-30T20:35:50.958-06:00Ashley Clutch Wallets<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My latest sewing project was another pattern test for <a href="https://lindshandmade.com/" target="_blank">Linds Handmade Designs</a>. When she asked, in her Facebook testers group, who would be able to test this round, she didn’t even show us what we would be making! I was a bit hesitant to agree to test sight unseen, but I was assured it would be quick and easy. So of course I had to take the challenge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was indeed a quick sew (although for me that meant not quite as slow as my usual😜). It was fun to sew! Until I got to the gussets. I have to say they were a bit of a challenge, especially since I’d chosen to make my first one using faux leather. Those seams were thick and in small areas. They required lots of Wonder Clips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiv0Yxh9Bb_LjVMcmQ4jQuhtPZbLGw-gkFA6mIHiODXt8UnohvH1Glp9khvt-gAE-Ugo4GBiAZdXeqsM0BELG6lIjExABJg8mv3mI_UtlDB-_SQgokQMX4LUNvPoDDyKzwsGyCUoV0G08H5Z8nvHrjNntjWkHpHVJNI_7SzcxfDzorQQGYnI4/s3645/1C1C5F10-DB7D-41FC-A005-92B786C10AFF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2190" data-original-width="3645" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiv0Yxh9Bb_LjVMcmQ4jQuhtPZbLGw-gkFA6mIHiODXt8UnohvH1Glp9khvt-gAE-Ugo4GBiAZdXeqsM0BELG6lIjExABJg8mv3mI_UtlDB-_SQgokQMX4LUNvPoDDyKzwsGyCUoV0G08H5Z8nvHrjNntjWkHpHVJNI_7SzcxfDzorQQGYnI4/s320/1C1C5F10-DB7D-41FC-A005-92B786C10AFF.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But my faithful 52-year-old Kenmore and I made it through, with some patience, hand cranking, and a big (#16) topstitching needle. I loved the final result! Here is my <a href="https://lindshandmade.com/products/ashley-clutch-wallet-pdf-sewing-pattern-includes-svgs" target="_blank">Ashley Clutch Wallet</a>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQHDcLjGhwbce8ECUvjNg4gv4-nUxSwFuhjj6LIqMos2U7ifF9ywe1_1LWNE7Zf71FCt7_9jpG1ZgBHqPlkKzEGyAQLXOI4L0er5PJ2PbS_UAbYVSTdP0XWfz2SSGKKbg0gDShFfFuTr4p98VQrd5KLNfG4xqPF2iObK0JZo5zWvZRaNh4Xo/s1280/DA926432-0C5F-48ED-B2F6-6FFA659D5A2F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQHDcLjGhwbce8ECUvjNg4gv4-nUxSwFuhjj6LIqMos2U7ifF9ywe1_1LWNE7Zf71FCt7_9jpG1ZgBHqPlkKzEGyAQLXOI4L0er5PJ2PbS_UAbYVSTdP0XWfz2SSGKKbg0gDShFfFuTr4p98VQrd5KLNfG4xqPF2iObK0JZo5zWvZRaNh4Xo/s320/DA926432-0C5F-48ED-B2F6-6FFA659D5A2F.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It’s a small bag, as you can tell by my hand. It is secured with a bar clasp, and it has a chain shoulder strap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjghJIteygkhYqjyBoUNWfgLlaxkBk6IpXDwHnY3Pzbb_cwtXeTFaDqiNAFo4qVRg_24uCzdhcYjMU3inGLao9et93K1igbr9qhls3urrweW3kPfRFmaSuRyLGF8pQSRnUT0o2XNLx6petQwMDwrbv7xGmfBlEnZStirB94O7ve5gnF9ZonUw/s1280/6ECD9EEB-42A0-4EC3-A67D-196B7A342918.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjghJIteygkhYqjyBoUNWfgLlaxkBk6IpXDwHnY3Pzbb_cwtXeTFaDqiNAFo4qVRg_24uCzdhcYjMU3inGLao9et93K1igbr9qhls3urrweW3kPfRFmaSuRyLGF8pQSRnUT0o2XNLx6petQwMDwrbv7xGmfBlEnZStirB94O7ve5gnF9ZonUw/s320/6ECD9EEB-42A0-4EC3-A67D-196B7A342918.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The inside has three card slots and a zipper pocket on each side.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6uOgQ6U4pKKVpkswGoTpiF9Fv1uEQIcd_TDxtOeuoUL5tDygKoE9qJVwIzNGpKPzQgLU1sqESsSFXuEzzegdP1_7ziA2h0c2fSQHk8D4P9CrCIw-SH9gSWM1KlG1QYtZBO9glj0AVRmRY6lMrcfs35EiRPoKG1Ac_HJiT6uPkYsNGnAp8TMU/s1280/B80C85A7-B6E0-4F57-A9AE-E65FCE7AC7DA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6uOgQ6U4pKKVpkswGoTpiF9Fv1uEQIcd_TDxtOeuoUL5tDygKoE9qJVwIzNGpKPzQgLU1sqESsSFXuEzzegdP1_7ziA2h0c2fSQHk8D4P9CrCIw-SH9gSWM1KlG1QYtZBO9glj0AVRmRY6lMrcfs35EiRPoKG1Ac_HJiT6uPkYsNGnAp8TMU/s320/B80C85A7-B6E0-4F57-A9AE-E65FCE7AC7DA.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It’s just big enough to carry your cell phone and a few essentials on that fancy night out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcMfSebskV6HQE9_VgqtG-mlhqMWC5ifA7k72ICeUpq28FIUS37iWJ3xVASUog2JsJ_ob_8E3TKaBq5HU8w64AnnDxTkrK6lyUimLyE0Erbrg8bGlFQug6FXwQeG1nwjJVHC35dbQBLynQ99Rk6RKPy5BllFwDN6VVGU354rZTDuKyEdJwaQ/s1280/39BBB091-FE3B-4E1F-8088-13F3CEEF7183.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcMfSebskV6HQE9_VgqtG-mlhqMWC5ifA7k72ICeUpq28FIUS37iWJ3xVASUog2JsJ_ob_8E3TKaBq5HU8w64AnnDxTkrK6lyUimLyE0Erbrg8bGlFQug6FXwQeG1nwjJVHC35dbQBLynQ99Rk6RKPy5BllFwDN6VVGU354rZTDuKyEdJwaQ/s320/39BBB091-FE3B-4E1F-8088-13F3CEEF7183.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made those card slots from waterproof canvas. The other fabric is one of Jess’s barkcloth designs, with quilting cotton in the pockets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After I finished that one, I decided to try another using cotton fabric to see if the gussets would be a lot easier to sew. They were indeed less challenging… but I still wouldn’t call them “easy”. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here’s my second Ashley Clutch Wallet:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWD7ZsmnVgAyj-UmQ-bXTICmO4QeJu3bM3SGyLwTQ2TaHaK3ds0v25mMhR1QuGIvxzShndMlDNkIR3tbts3bTFGmrnw7kdv2O8vgguR9Dd3YiVQRgH_X2sK5UqaaCjMfvtdwqWU-gOmmryZZRAX2_qrzsUJEp4DNpDaqqREHqu5m5V9wcnow/s1280/97B4DD8D-060B-4D7C-AD1C-35BF3C9A7A7E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWD7ZsmnVgAyj-UmQ-bXTICmO4QeJu3bM3SGyLwTQ2TaHaK3ds0v25mMhR1QuGIvxzShndMlDNkIR3tbts3bTFGmrnw7kdv2O8vgguR9Dd3YiVQRgH_X2sK5UqaaCjMfvtdwqWU-gOmmryZZRAX2_qrzsUJEp4DNpDaqqREHqu5m5V9wcnow/s320/97B4DD8D-060B-4D7C-AD1C-35BF3C9A7A7E.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The fabric is left over from a dress I’d made for Jess around 30 years ago. I’ve always loved it and was glad to find a good use for more of it. I again used WPC for the card slots. It makes such a great lining for bags, and it also adds some sturdiness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRyhGTp_F1pJB5tK06qAMzhOwywl-_ebeTu1Cg7OT2_2gVfJLZPyJhxy8l0QzH9B35MKMD6IYFg7JZfZPba11pka3d9xhu7SitVr-JcOiCd8qgL1cXNX2h2gb_CTKUpZz-gYg2F3StwBuQ7j4hfASF9QpNenZh2LYKGIIRRs9nYrGtHIChP0/s1280/198E452B-DCA0-4D1E-A0CC-F2C823124E78.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRyhGTp_F1pJB5tK06qAMzhOwywl-_ebeTu1Cg7OT2_2gVfJLZPyJhxy8l0QzH9B35MKMD6IYFg7JZfZPba11pka3d9xhu7SitVr-JcOiCd8qgL1cXNX2h2gb_CTKUpZz-gYg2F3StwBuQ7j4hfASF9QpNenZh2LYKGIIRRs9nYrGtHIChP0/s320/198E452B-DCA0-4D1E-A0CC-F2C823124E78.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I didn’t put a strap on this one, so it’s just a clutch. It’s for me. Do you think I’ll ever have a fancy date to take it on??? Okay… I won’t wait that long to use it. 😄</div><div><br /></div><div>I got my chain and bar clasp from Amazon. I wanted something less expensive for experimenting. The chain is very nice. The clasp is just okay.<br /><div><br /></div><div>You can find the Ashley Clutch Wallet pattern <a href="https://lindshandmade.com/products/ashley-clutch-wallet-pdf-sewing-pattern-includes-svgs" target="_blank">here</a>. It includes SVG files for those who have cutting machines, and as with all of Linds’ patterns, there’s a video tutorial that goes with the pattern. ALSO, now a number of Linds’ patterns are available in print form, including this one, for those who don’t have printers or just don’t like printing and assembling patterns.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p></div></div>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-34153776219521832302022-11-15T17:13:00.003-06:002022-11-15T17:13:59.884-06:00Geranium Top #3<p style="text-align: left;">A few weeks ago I finished a project that I couldn’t show you until it had been received, because it was a gift for a very special recipient. It had to go all the way to eastern Canada, so that took nearly two weeks. Since then I’ve just been procrastinating on writing this post. Sound like me? Yup.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The gift was something I’ve sewn a couple of before: the top version of the <a href="https://www.made-by-rae.com/geranium/" target="_blank">Geranium Dress</a>, from the pattern by Rae Hoekstra of <a href="https://www.made-by-rae.com/" target="_blank">Made By Rae</a>. The fabric is Jess’s babywale corduroy that she designed for Cloud9 Fabrics a few years ago. Here is the Geranium Top!</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQJ9udua2jwxLPC3xHTOIZ7k2b_5n4xFueLjikPLtLmfVU3gjoI4tt95eOmiyrqxQSDD0ommNwAr7e80sn9PvthkGsxAi70NU8RhYcNiKVXeTaiqZutl4ZlkzuPPGsIxoV2bndIZ2qwezzT3-41ZRI1bfRhSlX4fhBLFnt5gqPcZgpsSgecY/s1280/679461B1-541B-4D08-B6A0-DED241CCFA00.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQJ9udua2jwxLPC3xHTOIZ7k2b_5n4xFueLjikPLtLmfVU3gjoI4tt95eOmiyrqxQSDD0ommNwAr7e80sn9PvthkGsxAi70NU8RhYcNiKVXeTaiqZutl4ZlkzuPPGsIxoV2bndIZ2qwezzT3-41ZRI1bfRhSlX4fhBLFnt5gqPcZgpsSgecY/s320/679461B1-541B-4D08-B6A0-DED241CCFA00.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgHFh9aawr8UPkhPpA9jMiEMdf_QrWNmqNoXmZJwLXMOfipiNiATCSEqo7Nk_zjVt6fK7tcp45v-ddHXbrLf_fli_9rXHerLOPrleDstU-Wp7Bz09rPPXgkzlZU2kp_cI6qk7ifObQ1YzkA5mUqlq0xVud8zvRyZD7Wnc0gNnOeyIgORt_h8/s1280/EB598048-5B8A-4758-86DA-C0FB731B31F0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgHFh9aawr8UPkhPpA9jMiEMdf_QrWNmqNoXmZJwLXMOfipiNiATCSEqo7Nk_zjVt6fK7tcp45v-ddHXbrLf_fli_9rXHerLOPrleDstU-Wp7Bz09rPPXgkzlZU2kp_cI6qk7ifObQ1YzkA5mUqlq0xVud8zvRyZD7Wnc0gNnOeyIgORt_h8/s320/EB598048-5B8A-4758-86DA-C0FB731B31F0.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I happened to have some KAMsnaps that were perfect for the back closure. Here’s a closer look:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfGJze9jZh66KOqgmdvg3H9j0YzxrxEBKtBGOH7a6ebby8elmT-rrzpuOvkL6qeaAe4-EWm23oPDHbvb0qxIAGAXVRj3ildPyxS7fPd02z_LAp0C90fR64qIqjDi6J6BqP9XK0Y-5h-sRk7Yti_wG8WsSTpflevrBhuMuse0TELZaATEPmAA/s1280/5E095449-025B-40B8-A9AD-82E976C0CCE4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfGJze9jZh66KOqgmdvg3H9j0YzxrxEBKtBGOH7a6ebby8elmT-rrzpuOvkL6qeaAe4-EWm23oPDHbvb0qxIAGAXVRj3ildPyxS7fPd02z_LAp0C90fR64qIqjDi6J6BqP9XK0Y-5h-sRk7Yti_wG8WsSTpflevrBhuMuse0TELZaATEPmAA/s320/5E095449-025B-40B8-A9AD-82E976C0CCE4.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just for fun, I took a photo of it on my American Girl doll… so you have something for size reference. I used the 6-12 months size of the pattern. Yeah, it’s a little big on her. :)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXV5JLc-6biTLkcUdCVaKO0KG2Pe-wNmjEphos708l1LTLQknAMdjMJdtEhakJiflQrx77i3mUahzPiIoi7yT8eNR4_TkzRkmXWGtKYhZ8duIUHaT2M_BsClbWbHG0u4PbypimaA_OFcLyIr9EXgHAwG0mOEIbdN4mpLQ4KvtrvAYIIyIl_Y/s1280/D95BCA24-6170-4473-9DA2-48C22CF1D117.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXV5JLc-6biTLkcUdCVaKO0KG2Pe-wNmjEphos708l1LTLQknAMdjMJdtEhakJiflQrx77i3mUahzPiIoi7yT8eNR4_TkzRkmXWGtKYhZ8duIUHaT2M_BsClbWbHG0u4PbypimaA_OFcLyIr9EXgHAwG0mOEIbdN4mpLQ4KvtrvAYIIyIl_Y/s320/D95BCA24-6170-4473-9DA2-48C22CF1D117.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But guess what?! You get to see it on the real baby, who is about 4-1/2 months old in these pics. It fits her pretty well now, as a dress, over a onesie. So she should be able to get use out of it for quite a while. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD9vj3Ln-Wzu1_X7OoSsGgbxWuHe2arTg-u5w3yCC2H-P-WSI0EKOM7m2Tm_FPSWKR2ykBr4LH-Ye8ujCaOXFjgSiQW7fu6I-x1r3dAPqZKA2npMKd9k0jS2HHXuMbejaUkcDTJMQasmfKHis4OIT3VLNm4tD-xGasvKvcsT-8Y6qEgenf_zw/s1020/7A4F05FB-9A64-4AC2-B737-A84F6918693D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD9vj3Ln-Wzu1_X7OoSsGgbxWuHe2arTg-u5w3yCC2H-P-WSI0EKOM7m2Tm_FPSWKR2ykBr4LH-Ye8ujCaOXFjgSiQW7fu6I-x1r3dAPqZKA2npMKd9k0jS2HHXuMbejaUkcDTJMQasmfKHis4OIT3VLNm4tD-xGasvKvcsT-8Y6qEgenf_zw/s320/7A4F05FB-9A64-4AC2-B737-A84F6918693D.jpeg" width="241" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What a cutie, huh? Speaking of the onesie, did you notice how perfectly it goes with the top, with the little white flowers on it? I did not plan that. It was totally coincidental that her grandma had gotten it for her shortly before my gift had even arrived. Amazing! I love it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDiL1ZpeDTF5g5NgYMcT8Rehxq9OBUFnNEolcJsdjf6NKc-s3n2_ruJTfbb2XyWHf0PQGS5_qgFHqavF5OKUyQNkNhQ6kPGYMUolCziev1Zp40qQ8vY4uP2m1RJFSpE1m5FzWkj6YxbJPSVWGk4EKSEfb2nWzeltctaGys2cOHyIAmwd8VF-4/s1020/04173425-7722-428C-98C6-B8C23A4617E0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDiL1ZpeDTF5g5NgYMcT8Rehxq9OBUFnNEolcJsdjf6NKc-s3n2_ruJTfbb2XyWHf0PQGS5_qgFHqavF5OKUyQNkNhQ6kPGYMUolCziev1Zp40qQ8vY4uP2m1RJFSpE1m5FzWkj6YxbJPSVWGk4EKSEfb2nWzeltctaGys2cOHyIAmwd8VF-4/s320/04173425-7722-428C-98C6-B8C23A4617E0.jpeg" width="241" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">CUTENESS OVERLOAD!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you want to see the other two tops I made from the same pattern, you can find them <a href="https://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/search?q=Geranium+dress" target="_blank">here</a>. They are also made from Jess’s corduroy, just different prints from that line.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-78219361521897181292022-10-23T11:58:00.003-05:002022-10-23T12:01:13.647-05:00SnackPack<p> I made a backpack!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvlychWX2lzAFQDBHQD4i74woi9WJvjLvmGgnYunQOvirypnDSB_TMh0qw7glvH18SKNXI0ZI4iAq4ragooJcr8-8ZViRiHpOTnQf8_ypQ4hxOy8SsQCvy74AMCw9dvQaPl_5nLk5OLuMTuAFEovQtUo49xcSAHx3mtGaisz1Brxs3TrPrCo/s1800/40012A51-20D3-4DD8-A8F7-C4923ADEAC6A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvlychWX2lzAFQDBHQD4i74woi9WJvjLvmGgnYunQOvirypnDSB_TMh0qw7glvH18SKNXI0ZI4iAq4ragooJcr8-8ZViRiHpOTnQf8_ypQ4hxOy8SsQCvy74AMCw9dvQaPl_5nLk5OLuMTuAFEovQtUo49xcSAHx3mtGaisz1Brxs3TrPrCo/s320/40012A51-20D3-4DD8-A8F7-C4923ADEAC6A.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOYOZCV2SNUj9mz2Qu-7viYLHSH7XbZIi7otQULCrO_AakPUj-CJuVXykpCP7vwsRvvcaIR3zD7zK4qbQZ4tJ65McQXW7n4zfd098KhD8RSzZx6dV3ploLggvsyi9gN4LbGrqEIrQc8hug1KdIkDdUFkmCbdmpFFvF_7HoEoONRy9kYmX3T0/s1800/3A7B98FD-40B7-4E16-8FFB-7614A2F677E3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOYOZCV2SNUj9mz2Qu-7viYLHSH7XbZIi7otQULCrO_AakPUj-CJuVXykpCP7vwsRvvcaIR3zD7zK4qbQZ4tJ65McQXW7n4zfd098KhD8RSzZx6dV3ploLggvsyi9gN4LbGrqEIrQc8hug1KdIkDdUFkmCbdmpFFvF_7HoEoONRy9kYmX3T0/s320/3A7B98FD-40B7-4E16-8FFB-7614A2F677E3.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Okay, it’s actually a mini-mini backpack. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYs_-Rn-Us8MeYzM8EDVXNCac_8NlS9HHQc_zwayJLeXn6gvsswEV3reNBrOfZu0VeZloqychX27KuJCYBEjFbtbFUxqBqWsCfUGoj6fH_Ffw3VWQ0HJNdvwYvX8GOOT5yOZmHE5q7-rgS4z9AIEBfz8i1iyhcXeQXCVXR6Idh9D8IK_N4z3w/s1800/686926DE-CB9B-40C8-B295-98782D3DD66E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYs_-Rn-Us8MeYzM8EDVXNCac_8NlS9HHQc_zwayJLeXn6gvsswEV3reNBrOfZu0VeZloqychX27KuJCYBEjFbtbFUxqBqWsCfUGoj6fH_Ffw3VWQ0HJNdvwYvX8GOOT5yOZmHE5q7-rgS4z9AIEBfz8i1iyhcXeQXCVXR6Idh9D8IK_N4z3w/s320/686926DE-CB9B-40C8-B295-98782D3DD66E.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It’s not really even a backpack, but instead a <a href="https://www.dogundermydesk.com/collections/pdf-sewing-patterns/products/snackpack-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">SnackPack</a>! The straps are just for cuteness… or to use as grab handles. It’s insulated and has a mesh pocket that can hold an ice pack to keep your snacks/water cold, or just hold the snacks themselves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUwFlXZ-SMyjqhuvj91TGCNhwqjqHdZMRZOxnS2ecrCMVnr5E6e3F47PP5bSYYqtVGnUb8xULOH-J7RqqH1laHUPQWtXU0O0_oUwHlXuOq4o21Uj3h2otNjoBh0DcYeDn8Nz7Y9UuUxeULAREhXc6LU464yQidROA5wdNsBWGU-QnffcAoCw/s1800/E0D5D2D8-CA45-464F-8EF9-0AC9A7F388BC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUwFlXZ-SMyjqhuvj91TGCNhwqjqHdZMRZOxnS2ecrCMVnr5E6e3F47PP5bSYYqtVGnUb8xULOH-J7RqqH1laHUPQWtXU0O0_oUwHlXuOq4o21Uj3h2otNjoBh0DcYeDn8Nz7Y9UuUxeULAREhXc6LU464yQidROA5wdNsBWGU-QnffcAoCw/s320/E0D5D2D8-CA45-464F-8EF9-0AC9A7F388BC.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It can hold quite a lot, actually. Here it is holding a few things I had handy, but it could hold plenty more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDCn3zoLZj9zultfKWT8BNevZbQfyW2L0vSRKuNlvmDGvPJtQiRjKqKuPiTb8bISPQ4_W2nFyZnkVV6kvG-2rNHAw00m35PLkJbbp01kGTTM-XpM9hkd3P0R3j0W237grKEioTDpplje3-_MXb0SdmeLid2KRyDOSWuKkXESPDBAJSmkogGk/s1800/F4C71A87-B960-49D6-8CF6-FE0D8FDAE656.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDCn3zoLZj9zultfKWT8BNevZbQfyW2L0vSRKuNlvmDGvPJtQiRjKqKuPiTb8bISPQ4_W2nFyZnkVV6kvG-2rNHAw00m35PLkJbbp01kGTTM-XpM9hkd3P0R3j0W237grKEioTDpplje3-_MXb0SdmeLid2KRyDOSWuKkXESPDBAJSmkogGk/s320/F4C71A87-B960-49D6-8CF6-FE0D8FDAE656.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It wouldn’t even have to be insulated, and it could have a multitude of uses. I know of someone using hers to hold her taller cosmetics.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was actually a pattern test for <a href="https://www.dogundermydesk.com/" target="_blank">Dog Under My Desk</a>, and the SnackPack pattern can be purchased <a href="https://www.dogundermydesk.com/collections/featured-patterns/products/snackpack-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">here</a>. Now would be a great time to buy it as well as other patterns, because everything in <a href="https://www.dogundermydesk.com/collections/pdf-sewing-patterns" target="_blank">the shop</a> is discounted 20% through Halloween!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The fabrics I used are from Jess’s Typography collection of quilting cotton that she designed for Cloud9 Fabrics a few years ago. The hardest part of making the bag was choosing the fabric/zipper/zipper pull/elastic combo from supplies I had on hand. That always takes me almost longer than making the bag itself!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I’ve had my bag done for a while, but just as Erin was about to launch the pattern, she and her whole family got covid. Ugh… covid! But thanks to being vaccinated, no one got overly sick. Hurray… vaccinations!</div><p></p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-61540972470549252692022-09-22T18:13:00.000-05:002022-09-22T18:13:23.991-05:00Courtney’s Two Zip Hipster<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You’ve maybe been holding your breath waiting to see Courtney’s 4-H project that I mentioned in my last post (well, maybe one of you, anyway - ha!). I’m sorry it’s taken so long, but I only got the final photos I wanted yesterday. But here we go…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She decided to sew a bag instead of a garment this year, which I was happy about, because a bag doesn’t have to ‘fit’, right? 😉 From experience, I knew that <a href="https://www.dogundermydesk.com/" target="_blank">Dog Under My Desk</a> patterns would be very doable for her because they’re explained so well and have actual photos instead of diagrams to show the process. She chose the <a href="https://www.dogundermydesk.com/collections/pdf-sewing-patterns/products/two-zip-hipster-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Two Zip Hipster</a>. I gave her a little guidance along the way, but she did all the work herself, from the cutting out, to the fusing interfacing…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRciBtYuZUUtco3o74pf9nMWcwvbUTPnbngw_3g6YyKri5fsnKqjBbqzM0an-b9KazAhWl74W4ZK-aqlWeVoSMV1sJOqS8e1_8yia1vHYU0Pky90OapDVBsbxy-mHYzdBAATZRhB4TnrNFnGype0hrp97o-I8w33d21cJB36EtLpiB-JzTq1k/s1142/9AE5EC49-15DF-475A-9FFF-32EF7D5E04F9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1142" data-original-width="1142" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRciBtYuZUUtco3o74pf9nMWcwvbUTPnbngw_3g6YyKri5fsnKqjBbqzM0an-b9KazAhWl74W4ZK-aqlWeVoSMV1sJOqS8e1_8yia1vHYU0Pky90OapDVBsbxy-mHYzdBAATZRhB4TnrNFnGype0hrp97o-I8w33d21cJB36EtLpiB-JzTq1k/s320/9AE5EC49-15DF-475A-9FFF-32EF7D5E04F9.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">… and of course all the sewing. Below she’s working on her very first zipper installation.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibLuLd24xfP2W9nbj-ASmGwegaFAISHK1QE6xhhoifJVrGqztgzZqx5QlKRz2UovFTDNilZBTtFI131uOCDL3EbK7D4gMH5iZQwIMWdEIN18lRNPXKpLyeSdtxT5o1FzCpzNuOP1lZShfXUdgqvnTOQFXahE8Ko6EKyIPhGcUVW88cGMbsDtk/s1280/1338630D-5E5B-4D69-8EE2-523B58E42400.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibLuLd24xfP2W9nbj-ASmGwegaFAISHK1QE6xhhoifJVrGqztgzZqx5QlKRz2UovFTDNilZBTtFI131uOCDL3EbK7D4gMH5iZQwIMWdEIN18lRNPXKpLyeSdtxT5o1FzCpzNuOP1lZShfXUdgqvnTOQFXahE8Ko6EKyIPhGcUVW88cGMbsDtk/s320/1338630D-5E5B-4D69-8EE2-523B58E42400.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now she believes me when I say that zippers are easy to sew in bags. Look at what a beautiful job she did!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghduEeaNA_T_0xAMIOAu8wjlS2JhHqSMy79tfnqgKAIizbYs2EmUajeSSbTbWhg2i7bag4CHb3cPqs5jL4xaKxViVizPx4CX3lxIBvrxkGm0u35ZwdFTAx3Vh40BkvUeKd1Khx1hv23zvrowlp5Ri5qhsxZpMmtlFPa3-lAcn9sF2fQliVQUk/s1280/6E84592B-2FAD-4FA9-881F-2C302398ED55.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="884" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghduEeaNA_T_0xAMIOAu8wjlS2JhHqSMy79tfnqgKAIizbYs2EmUajeSSbTbWhg2i7bag4CHb3cPqs5jL4xaKxViVizPx4CX3lxIBvrxkGm0u35ZwdFTAx3Vh40BkvUeKd1Khx1hv23zvrowlp5Ri5qhsxZpMmtlFPa3-lAcn9sF2fQliVQUk/s320/6E84592B-2FAD-4FA9-881F-2C302398ED55.jpeg" width="221" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here she is modeling her finished Hipster:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBi0bOw3VXupCbf7kDdmJGJ8h8R6Y6vA42HrvghRcqJC1rr_BXWrL-TvFN5RNZtmQDHI71HGLBUarO1568OxRhTN7Jnbr_v4-ScQOP7ghYl4jxhkH7hxchrU0YNhIn5RVy0z9JTDC7Y2NgvZXo8_KUKMYkA3gQu7Fdf3Gn1jT5GCHWbe8zPb0/s1280/FB41EFC0-3227-48F6-9B54-8EA7A0F25ED1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBi0bOw3VXupCbf7kDdmJGJ8h8R6Y6vA42HrvghRcqJC1rr_BXWrL-TvFN5RNZtmQDHI71HGLBUarO1568OxRhTN7Jnbr_v4-ScQOP7ghYl4jxhkH7hxchrU0YNhIn5RVy0z9JTDC7Y2NgvZXo8_KUKMYkA3gQu7Fdf3Gn1jT5GCHWbe8zPb0/s320/FB41EFC0-3227-48F6-9B54-8EA7A0F25ED1.jpeg" width="222" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Below is a closer look at some of the details. I love the fabrics and zippers she chose! And just look at that great stitching!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EVtV0WUVMAY_qEV4ew9J4VxukldyOMHXK9yHXELKPQNgmLSO3zB8sgzlId1Ho_mA3Iu4UrC5P819SaldImmtC2Sn2CarAagraGLhFNPbZTs6pAqTT22r6E7X6NFdQLafuII9iLZqWE2UCfSTUOsYXKBuONTt0lDvFGsQRxIqcH-Go7vii9U/s1280/E7D1CBD6-3574-46E3-82A1-2A9F1DDA2FC8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EVtV0WUVMAY_qEV4ew9J4VxukldyOMHXK9yHXELKPQNgmLSO3zB8sgzlId1Ho_mA3Iu4UrC5P819SaldImmtC2Sn2CarAagraGLhFNPbZTs6pAqTT22r6E7X6NFdQLafuII9iLZqWE2UCfSTUOsYXKBuONTt0lDvFGsQRxIqcH-Go7vii9U/s320/E7D1CBD6-3574-46E3-82A1-2A9F1DDA2FC8.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I’m not the only one who thought she did a fabulous job. She got the grand prize in that category at our local county fair, which qualified her to take it to the MN State Fair. She did so and won a blue ribbon there, which is awesome, considering how many entries there were!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2_Csds_IonZhvayWHLy8vnV9TV-YvfcbsLh_4FVf79CPmW3DXR3bZrMdEcZ0zGB0e7SZs-ejQh44lw2rsU06lzGErWg-qHHiVGivQsXC9J2De9_USq4S1nH3PcK9B-dG7mLa1LDj4lLXyRi5RLzmp6NEfaiFLRl-2Kgb7OrRpHH9inU1feo/s1280/84BAC015-9F78-4987-AA8F-4F4D6724E9B4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2_Csds_IonZhvayWHLy8vnV9TV-YvfcbsLh_4FVf79CPmW3DXR3bZrMdEcZ0zGB0e7SZs-ejQh44lw2rsU06lzGErWg-qHHiVGivQsXC9J2De9_USq4S1nH3PcK9B-dG7mLa1LDj4lLXyRi5RLzmp6NEfaiFLRl-2Kgb7OrRpHH9inU1feo/s320/84BAC015-9F78-4987-AA8F-4F4D6724E9B4.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Do you think I’m a proud grandma? Haha… you bet I am! I look forward to seeing her make another bag(s) in the future, which she says will definitely happen! Hurray! 💕💕</div>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-45266006720193573962022-07-30T18:33:00.001-05:002022-07-30T18:33:19.612-05:00Monarch Mini Crossbody Bag<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I mentioned in my last post that we’d been to visit our daughter and hubby in the Cincinnati area. While we were there, their neighbors/friends got a new puppy, and we got to meet him before we left. He’s an aussiedoodle (a cross between an Australian shepherd and a poodle), and isn’t he just super cute?! He’s only 9 weeks old here, so he’s going to be a BIG dog!</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibg1FANQhoVaanA8i6gJH6yrnsj1l7kk6y99XEZKimhcE1gNhnDn0lSZ0CB4psbDABRUqJ0arGVlmHDp5Qhe7CEaUGiA0q6_FTLNCuVzTwECuS-x5oQTp8VXy7Qp2eqcff2R5Cl8zVXsBeWepQCn4L4AeJJPSZPts04ac5egHZwIYok1RAVZo/s2048/AB6D105E-7CD1-4665-950A-03F6B834CA86.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="2048" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibg1FANQhoVaanA8i6gJH6yrnsj1l7kk6y99XEZKimhcE1gNhnDn0lSZ0CB4psbDABRUqJ0arGVlmHDp5Qhe7CEaUGiA0q6_FTLNCuVzTwECuS-x5oQTp8VXy7Qp2eqcff2R5Cl8zVXsBeWepQCn4L4AeJJPSZPts04ac5egHZwIYok1RAVZo/s320/AB6D105E-7CD1-4665-950A-03F6B834CA86.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fast forward to our being back home again, and I got a new pattern to test from <a href="https://www.dogundermydesk.com/" target="_blank">Dog Under My Desk</a>. This was designed to be a dog-walking bag, but could also be useful for other things. I was just going to make it for myself and leave off the doggie parts, but then I remembered the puppy and thought it’d be fun to make it for his owners. I consulted with Jess about it, and she thought it was a great idea. The pup’s name is “Cowboy”, and she said they’re going all out with the western theme. She said it’d be fun to make it with some kind of western-type fabric, but then said “but why would you have any of that?”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ha! I occasionally buy grab bags of fabric, and I remembered that I did indeed have a western print… of all things, cowboys! Perfect, right? So then I decided waxed canvas would be just right for a western-type bag. Here it is:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz5B2eyGMw1c5B-_j33LSWb3KeT1T_m1V3IZhJQVfEWEXbIxvjsAl571dOkJpvSeed6wYanZUAXTYvLRUzV0g8nRGYAlYzHEvDdCLlUlcSV6rovB-_EtXnfIbjNYzNRCjaVtXd89gLtLUl106ei15mXxYm1tr0Ng9PvCcxSB6yFjCGl2la0U/s1280/71256707-ED71-4A3C-BEA2-6839D2D19D8F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz5B2eyGMw1c5B-_j33LSWb3KeT1T_m1V3IZhJQVfEWEXbIxvjsAl571dOkJpvSeed6wYanZUAXTYvLRUzV0g8nRGYAlYzHEvDdCLlUlcSV6rovB-_EtXnfIbjNYzNRCjaVtXd89gLtLUl106ei15mXxYm1tr0Ng9PvCcxSB6yFjCGl2la0U/s320/71256707-ED71-4A3C-BEA2-6839D2D19D8F.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The front has a zipper pocket as well as a slip pocket behind that.The back has another slip pocket, plus triangle rings so that you can remove the strap from the crossbody position, shorten it, and clip it on to the rings to change the bag into a waist pack. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSmTNUkkceUehuoGgtqvM4usTS0L6SZktKyILF1tB6AIEoMFpBtNzanWufVVDYk8JvkmSsRMGgL1ZIy06zfoU9mA9mDEJyCnujsHziQqoz16f8klKSxtQbg8BarKfNaIg8tBLn31vw6NeJMIJQknS1vlUUWHqZZgefuzIZhHBVlCrkWdJ1SNQ/s1280/6D390785-0545-4637-A287-59746B8E7024.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSmTNUkkceUehuoGgtqvM4usTS0L6SZktKyILF1tB6AIEoMFpBtNzanWufVVDYk8JvkmSsRMGgL1ZIy06zfoU9mA9mDEJyCnujsHziQqoz16f8klKSxtQbg8BarKfNaIg8tBLn31vw6NeJMIJQknS1vlUUWHqZZgefuzIZhHBVlCrkWdJ1SNQ/s320/6D390785-0545-4637-A287-59746B8E7024.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There’s a mesh pocket on one side that holds a small water bottle (in case <i>the dog</i> gets thirsty), and on the other side is a pocket to hold poop pickup bags that come on a roll and can be fed out through the hole to be very handily accessible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vBz4VtHaeb8TdGheUIdbOiPnxTQrjf7R-x1hA5MITEVN9AfyVU-UKLA32sVN5D43XEGI_NkGzQl3eSEiyMLDFACpR0ewBZAnbbE4Sz8FPctN_NTtVvhJhTMzEXpz7w8LDa7mNcM2fqsRT4ZMMBlp0VdivoLa64TACn5rzj6y57JEkEBAm1s/s1280/1BDBFD77-92A5-4536-B025-88B22AB5CA0D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1278" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vBz4VtHaeb8TdGheUIdbOiPnxTQrjf7R-x1hA5MITEVN9AfyVU-UKLA32sVN5D43XEGI_NkGzQl3eSEiyMLDFACpR0ewBZAnbbE4Sz8FPctN_NTtVvhJhTMzEXpz7w8LDa7mNcM2fqsRT4ZMMBlp0VdivoLa64TACn5rzj6y57JEkEBAm1s/s320/1BDBFD77-92A5-4536-B025-88B22AB5CA0D.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The inside of the bag opens wide with a recessed zipper and is big enough to hold treats and maybe a toy or two. I used as much of the cowboy fabric in there as I could, to get it used up, because I doubt I’ll ever have another appropriate project to use it for.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lQCbdRo1QEFzO0LN2vJOtHlqK_OEMhILKOZclA63FqQi4cmmlG_U5SLH-_JsFTpMf8pu2vNlfnMnRopYfKZLPazFubAPfzxcWG7sI9ylsb-Tq-xauJHLCLBZi0ARoJZlMbA0cZ0USMbrR5PyEkMfdlNKMJ75-f4NiOMlvcDR6SvnleFjgjs/s1280/B4C57E8D-8298-4C52-A92D-60CBD7310C0C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lQCbdRo1QEFzO0LN2vJOtHlqK_OEMhILKOZclA63FqQi4cmmlG_U5SLH-_JsFTpMf8pu2vNlfnMnRopYfKZLPazFubAPfzxcWG7sI9ylsb-Tq-xauJHLCLBZi0ARoJZlMbA0cZ0USMbrR5PyEkMfdlNKMJ75-f4NiOMlvcDR6SvnleFjgjs/s320/B4C57E8D-8298-4C52-A92D-60CBD7310C0C.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did have just enough fabric left to make a bandana for Cowboy. I had my favorite model, Miss C, model the whole ensemble for me before I shipped it off to Jess to give to their friends.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwWgoiNv85BRUeR7BA8AP51qpxYZzY1G1G8MjXIZK1igJ9Y1HNI-nNeh5_iHFZF0sug1pNJ_zy3YdgMc-eHD_qlPQxnjhIAARi_CfsbtmNQ2zfpVqPt49lfDfK2cm4NLriqmgZgHU5OHya0yTVrWyMgykJvnwMu2N77zBEl6ZOLGQmJRB9w0/s1280/AC68ED5A-5BC9-4050-8E62-EBDB379C514D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwWgoiNv85BRUeR7BA8AP51qpxYZzY1G1G8MjXIZK1igJ9Y1HNI-nNeh5_iHFZF0sug1pNJ_zy3YdgMc-eHD_qlPQxnjhIAARi_CfsbtmNQ2zfpVqPt49lfDfK2cm4NLriqmgZgHU5OHya0yTVrWyMgykJvnwMu2N77zBEl6ZOLGQmJRB9w0/s320/AC68ED5A-5BC9-4050-8E62-EBDB379C514D.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(How did she ever grow up so fast?!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So there you have it… the whole long-story-not-shortened. The bag was very happily received a couple of days ago. Jess said a photo would hopefully be coming of Cowboy modeling his own bandana… once they can get him to hold still long enough… and not try to eat it. LOL He <i>is</i> a puppy, after all. I hope they enjoy their walks in the future.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyxiF97daVzlLardtaIfKbfQZznLshvgXRqiUY4b6Ptlp6Fr_Aw8Tgbvlh0J-UWfD7sBHfwyNmEM3caQ5PioaERCYt4TxZu5MQWpYuYufu-G6L7bXW_hG881J9VKeVh7jk7ntUZq7EMWJ-rg4puKhKe0yZ9YlAdS3QvsR2TXVN5Dg0NhXq8g/s1280/2A5AAD2A-9CCF-4E92-B8C1-3C203508ED90.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyxiF97daVzlLardtaIfKbfQZznLshvgXRqiUY4b6Ptlp6Fr_Aw8Tgbvlh0J-UWfD7sBHfwyNmEM3caQ5PioaERCYt4TxZu5MQWpYuYufu-G6L7bXW_hG881J9VKeVh7jk7ntUZq7EMWJ-rg4puKhKe0yZ9YlAdS3QvsR2TXVN5Dg0NhXq8g/s320/2A5AAD2A-9CCF-4E92-B8C1-3C203508ED90.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Now I’m considering making a bag for myself from the same pattern, minus the side pockets. The hardest part is always choosing fabrics. Meanwhile, if you’re interested in making one for yourself, it’s called the Monarch Mini Crossbody bag, and you can find it <a href="https://www.dogundermydesk.com/collections/featured-patterns/products/monarch-mini-crossbody-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">here</a>. This new pattern and all the others in the shop are at a 20% discount through August 3rd!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In my last post, I also mentioned that I was helping Courtney with a 4-H sewing project. She finished that about a week ago, and it only took three very focused afternoons of sewing. She did a beautiful job, and I sure wish I could show it to you right away… but it’ll have to wait. Judging is August 6th, if I remember right, so not terribly long to wait. The fair starts on August 17th. Anyway, you can be sure I’ll show you and brag on how great her project turned out! ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-35648964945868646592022-07-20T18:50:00.002-05:002022-07-30T18:38:11.394-05:00Fumeterre Skirts<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What would you do if you received yards and yards of two different fabrics in the mail?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQUbEJt6h5e5clpeWH4-2078JHNkOpZjBLU45N9oSfErbB73IMpv6Fy5EGzp3HXvoQOjA45Bvfvp3DKRXwsJ9Tle3dKC08T-S6cC9tpik9hwo8xoOPOluE0lzfobVWkeMp5UZPWQibsQgPvbSLKiVXr3TzrKvaYdVvuJIxXz6ZdnIoq_mUm0o/s800/01221878b8ae3e3d0c92eae627acf1a2e032c2a5b7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQUbEJt6h5e5clpeWH4-2078JHNkOpZjBLU45N9oSfErbB73IMpv6Fy5EGzp3HXvoQOjA45Bvfvp3DKRXwsJ9Tle3dKC08T-S6cC9tpik9hwo8xoOPOluE0lzfobVWkeMp5UZPWQibsQgPvbSLKiVXr3TzrKvaYdVvuJIxXz6ZdnIoq_mUm0o/s320/01221878b8ae3e3d0c92eae627acf1a2e032c2a5b7.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Just look at those tigers! What would YOU make out of fabric like that?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTuAXVvOYWlXm3it5sxuCcWRbEeBORs0GsKQS_JLxOnofBC9xfVPTlkE1vOgB-AZ_vKRZZ1fZ90GjBst6FdCtIc9gDEcFpE_D8rbDo8-_fLSbOZJ6-B2M4FkWuj-9DCrKSUyjDLJLz1IJv9kOlcn7kpQGgfS0N2qGlo1xtPq6EvY7EELHU_0/s800/01d589104c1c4d0e5b9fb45bde67d46ff1ff14c315.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTuAXVvOYWlXm3it5sxuCcWRbEeBORs0GsKQS_JLxOnofBC9xfVPTlkE1vOgB-AZ_vKRZZ1fZ90GjBst6FdCtIc9gDEcFpE_D8rbDo8-_fLSbOZJ6-B2M4FkWuj-9DCrKSUyjDLJLz1IJv9kOlcn7kpQGgfS0N2qGlo1xtPq6EvY7EELHU_0/s320/01d589104c1c4d0e5b9fb45bde67d46ff1ff14c315.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Well, if you had a daughter like mine, you'd make her a couple of skirts... at her request, of course. She wanted something besides shorts and capris to wear for summer... something cool and comfortable. This fabric fit the bill - it's very light and floaty cotton (the gray is chambray and the tigers one is lawn). It came from <a href="https://oakfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Oak Fabrics</a> (again at Jess's request), along with a <a href="https://shop.deer-and-doe.fr/en/sewing-patterns/25-fumeterre-skirt-pattern.html" target="_blank">Fumeterre Skirt pattern</a> by <a href="https://shop.deer-and-doe.fr/en/12-sewing-patterns" target="_blank">Deer and Doe</a>, plus all the needed notions. (Thanks, Rachel!) </p><p>There are two versions of the skirt, one with a button front, the other with a fly front and pockets. I made the button one first. There are eight panels in the skirt, and I did french seams! That's a lot of miles of stitching, but it gives a nice professional touch, especially for such light fabrics.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDwyAjWcb1DXRJVtWpBZajkszO94M6WfvdCeJETmaJFRhA4fQfo8D_6ohQRxvRLCs0hZ_wpaEm_OReU0MM2QzJ6L2tuQAq44gbT4awEwz9fQcft8n3RLgvqxahrH8H03qCLz82KanyBISfeH1kJfQigBrN7V04ZPVx5bNiVUbhqO9YioH2NE/s800/01bf4c24390d19db01f518e6f32ed046f0941cc989.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDwyAjWcb1DXRJVtWpBZajkszO94M6WfvdCeJETmaJFRhA4fQfo8D_6ohQRxvRLCs0hZ_wpaEm_OReU0MM2QzJ6L2tuQAq44gbT4awEwz9fQcft8n3RLgvqxahrH8H03qCLz82KanyBISfeH1kJfQigBrN7V04ZPVx5bNiVUbhqO9YioH2NE/s320/01bf4c24390d19db01f518e6f32ed046f0941cc989.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Here's a closer look at the fabric and waistband-in-progress.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgne0ilSfLm5FdO3zBC_BFc-igWqjT6LSrBqfbquo08d2QKN7PjIbyq152dg0fcg0vI4_eZGcnvkaH8ywhiALMedEIR_cbkJxp_gpQZEL0MgHGyDvrzwrCXmOTM4CaAiw3eIswDFiKGIXA8lC3NE54L2TLQnbmBGHBxHjavH7dIA3u9IYXYMkk/s800/01153a4366547927d65d912d4b61bb5b7441252ee9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgne0ilSfLm5FdO3zBC_BFc-igWqjT6LSrBqfbquo08d2QKN7PjIbyq152dg0fcg0vI4_eZGcnvkaH8ywhiALMedEIR_cbkJxp_gpQZEL0MgHGyDvrzwrCXmOTM4CaAiw3eIswDFiKGIXA8lC3NE54L2TLQnbmBGHBxHjavH7dIA3u9IYXYMkk/s320/01153a4366547927d65d912d4b61bb5b7441252ee9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I got it finished except for the hem and sewing on the ELEVEN buttons. Then I cut out the other version out of the tiger fabric. The next day I packed, and the following day we headed to Jess's in Newport, KY! Here's the yellow bridge that means we're almost there.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0Q9RC2fkkrSJqc1Frg5Khk6liJbg4S5nsvMgi4Ntr8GHGSlUWavMD04LGcwnn_CetBl--s0qdjER5IxBpMyY7Uop-fmU405uSl9Z3974kgndYhNqSATlJ91BNWpmc6NCqPWan_DI7kuVlLrZtgNeFKKIXDoJWzPx8AGA57Ni4Wa3SCTxf_s/s800/01a3064f04e2ee0b2d4de97138a4b34b004222474e.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0Q9RC2fkkrSJqc1Frg5Khk6liJbg4S5nsvMgi4Ntr8GHGSlUWavMD04LGcwnn_CetBl--s0qdjER5IxBpMyY7Uop-fmU405uSl9Z3974kgndYhNqSATlJ91BNWpmc6NCqPWan_DI7kuVlLrZtgNeFKKIXDoJWzPx8AGA57Ni4Wa3SCTxf_s/s320/01a3064f04e2ee0b2d4de97138a4b34b004222474e.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Voilà, the completed skirt!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5n56ul6jKP8zfajnKQLT2ffZyw0OtEXlHjJ1V4bHw41LYIwuUPLrLh2pnDHxBGj3QLGCxoPts6F6LTGrCVHgbUN31j6EhaAYWHx_gbxJreSURfYBVHqCAS95Il7eSSEpLPi-Cs_BYQjcIe2bXfZVNBU-R4-MbXgBpDmIA43G6goed00Jd9RU/s800/0186443d687dc2c5b1c4f7f0bd9b6859f4d8ba82bd.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5n56ul6jKP8zfajnKQLT2ffZyw0OtEXlHjJ1V4bHw41LYIwuUPLrLh2pnDHxBGj3QLGCxoPts6F6LTGrCVHgbUN31j6EhaAYWHx_gbxJreSURfYBVHqCAS95Il7eSSEpLPi-Cs_BYQjcIe2bXfZVNBU-R4-MbXgBpDmIA43G6goed00Jd9RU/s320/0186443d687dc2c5b1c4f7f0bd9b6859f4d8ba82bd.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKRSVpioSb7UpipjzoAlZ6r-AfjgHyAE_3t2CzD026aiY5n36LzmGWU2ekGCt8kB7pORETHAQUSR7Quyx6DU8bVaY6-8twdj7OUg-0Ov-SfF1r5gesnA8UUy8RN-3EAwx_-0oTqPcF08vIbEHfLCzArWyesJUQuanptIvF_4SNdz-MNa9silU/s800/015f3656f5e5f302f3d96a32c9bd1556da7e44757d.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKRSVpioSb7UpipjzoAlZ6r-AfjgHyAE_3t2CzD026aiY5n36LzmGWU2ekGCt8kB7pORETHAQUSR7Quyx6DU8bVaY6-8twdj7OUg-0Ov-SfF1r5gesnA8UUy8RN-3EAwx_-0oTqPcF08vIbEHfLCzArWyesJUQuanptIvF_4SNdz-MNa9silU/s320/015f3656f5e5f302f3d96a32c9bd1556da7e44757d.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><p>Jess did most of the work on the second skirt, including the french seams. Here's proof!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEv48lgatHx-2G7vOefq8D_rp3zt5rH4lPyDOkFHWEkoeQxOm9aD78wSu0py5te4RBrXI_uVB7Q5PMoX0TRTWXQIUYt3EUlrPz8SwNDerExhAm3hQ7KXAHsjUYyh6B-K65XoUVi1vWkoLLG0-zWEnvb5EQmjeg2Q_wwyoPrNgBJzb4x0R1duE/s800/Fumeterre%20Skirts-002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEv48lgatHx-2G7vOefq8D_rp3zt5rH4lPyDOkFHWEkoeQxOm9aD78wSu0py5te4RBrXI_uVB7Q5PMoX0TRTWXQIUYt3EUlrPz8SwNDerExhAm3hQ7KXAHsjUYyh6B-K65XoUVi1vWkoLLG0-zWEnvb5EQmjeg2Q_wwyoPrNgBJzb4x0R1duE/s320/Fumeterre%20Skirts-002.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><p>The buttonholer on her machine wasn't very cooperative, though. We wasted half a day trying to get it to make a nice buttonhole, but it didn't like the seam allowances underneath, so we gave up and I made one just using zigzag stitching. It turned out acceptable. But thank goodness I'd done those ELEVEN buttonholes on my machine at home!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4H9MvcNNbO8wP7yTLqldNrsdF74E-3vM80axU-8pBx6CkctKghkblK3sdy8EaxCRB0bwZ31b4INiM2h2KvPZ7eaRMRLHt0LrV3Zoi92bAVOAc_bTxSiaQ4QH_yX1bNJm_A5BcI5o2KbCubZyNmSvv0qGfXVeYKBYu7F-uvI0ZGNllZ5GK60/s800/Fumeterre%20Skirts-001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4H9MvcNNbO8wP7yTLqldNrsdF74E-3vM80axU-8pBx6CkctKghkblK3sdy8EaxCRB0bwZ31b4INiM2h2KvPZ7eaRMRLHt0LrV3Zoi92bAVOAc_bTxSiaQ4QH_yX1bNJm_A5BcI5o2KbCubZyNmSvv0qGfXVeYKBYu7F-uvI0ZGNllZ5GK60/s320/Fumeterre%20Skirts-001.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><p>After all was said and done, we had some fun doing a photo shoot between their house and the neighbors'.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXk3sAJe7OpuM1kJddQSoj3W7MvxDXBDGsBcHzvFHs_cn_hPT8jynUq0dcurCX-eYAQw1JZrFTwqN2Q4XVbb8-Jbis9eDB6EZSUTJepQsB0YnSMXqrY_lpu3_lNewwSI6KfckBhBkfifw-Sbgf8DWWk6nvegsKfSd0N7O71yXQXdR62EO4-s/s800/Fumeterre%20Skirts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXk3sAJe7OpuM1kJddQSoj3W7MvxDXBDGsBcHzvFHs_cn_hPT8jynUq0dcurCX-eYAQw1JZrFTwqN2Q4XVbb8-Jbis9eDB6EZSUTJepQsB0YnSMXqrY_lpu3_lNewwSI6KfckBhBkfifw-Sbgf8DWWk6nvegsKfSd0N7O71yXQXdR62EO4-s/s320/Fumeterre%20Skirts.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><p>We spent nearly a week there and had a lovely time! After we left, Jess and Alex headed south for a vacation of their own. They stayed in a very cool, artsy hotel where Alex took some "glamour shots" of Jess in the tigers (which she loves and seems to be her favorite of the two).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUt-CrZg5ZYfXy5yECu2fXzhIAhJhDYzZ4aub88Cofp4SolnxY3mIDX26nfXRyEQYEHnKWVhi-UYIVDoaV1qMwLj3JCSOaoE_CScXzsQQPiQ9HrtG_JtGCuirvAOv80PyuehVHgf7pRNM0W2TPnnjkdSyz6X6NR_tPZ13PPFVKw-WjnHptuDQ/s800/01057bb0fa618d7030004d67dfeb2d9314e2d165f3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUt-CrZg5ZYfXy5yECu2fXzhIAhJhDYzZ4aub88Cofp4SolnxY3mIDX26nfXRyEQYEHnKWVhi-UYIVDoaV1qMwLj3JCSOaoE_CScXzsQQPiQ9HrtG_JtGCuirvAOv80PyuehVHgf7pRNM0W2TPnnjkdSyz6X6NR_tPZ13PPFVKw-WjnHptuDQ/s320/01057bb0fa618d7030004d67dfeb2d9314e2d165f3.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><p>Below I think she's showing how the two front panels just happened to end up with matching tigers side by side. Not preferable, but who's gonna notice (or care)?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKilin9U0_8672u9VBGgL2ktYb3WAq9QOpH0GipODJ-X5pg0pFsTYB1z8OXfm7Gtf1ecNmSemWws9ORhWqTLlVa3uwF6AqJOeeqdLtxMP31Q79NhWVE4INyixWNeaw2xCvhMdyysqC0okjZBlTrnnKnzkCA4pmjRwftmSMLKsuflxIPMs6b4o/s800/0143e3a7f98560c2bf96ac8328e09ae46324f9449a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKilin9U0_8672u9VBGgL2ktYb3WAq9QOpH0GipODJ-X5pg0pFsTYB1z8OXfm7Gtf1ecNmSemWws9ORhWqTLlVa3uwF6AqJOeeqdLtxMP31Q79NhWVE4INyixWNeaw2xCvhMdyysqC0okjZBlTrnnKnzkCA4pmjRwftmSMLKsuflxIPMs6b4o/s320/0143e3a7f98560c2bf96ac8328e09ae46324f9449a.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQzBpoRYTerrhYOYt4y6YxFnUk7IFnj0sr02-8kt12CLQ59Odv8Q1e3veXl_0NVNenvt0X-2awRlrGllBUgBRZBPJtCtqZKvqyMjW6W2hazNp-G3p8Nf5TV9pt-MdDHTRegfMlw0zNuIBeeItzfg-cQiFb-T6a5g5feaGgs_e0ii188UynpTc/s800/0170e59f171227bab632a05039e31f94f21badaa06.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQzBpoRYTerrhYOYt4y6YxFnUk7IFnj0sr02-8kt12CLQ59Odv8Q1e3veXl_0NVNenvt0X-2awRlrGllBUgBRZBPJtCtqZKvqyMjW6W2hazNp-G3p8Nf5TV9pt-MdDHTRegfMlw0zNuIBeeItzfg-cQiFb-T6a5g5feaGgs_e0ii188UynpTc/s320/0170e59f171227bab632a05039e31f94f21badaa06.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><p>They also visited a beautiful vineyard. Jess's red accessory may look familiar. If not, just back up a blog post. :)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoaivt9CW_6EO6aphelxxI7869FgDIg0ImmPhnXL0thCjZFGvsgO4LdQ18v92m76rN4zyUrop-zMpSacLzJkHHBDXcndHPqTwYahigXLBQQLbTPlgalyHeG4V0mi4yy3a4WaJ1tTO-qZTrrglUfKzFOBRk1tNiLEIF4ABY0LzLg3-M7pXXnlY/s800/0115ab4e15afb7a57e2a155dc8ce7191138d1f6112.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoaivt9CW_6EO6aphelxxI7869FgDIg0ImmPhnXL0thCjZFGvsgO4LdQ18v92m76rN4zyUrop-zMpSacLzJkHHBDXcndHPqTwYahigXLBQQLbTPlgalyHeG4V0mi4yy3a4WaJ1tTO-qZTrrglUfKzFOBRk1tNiLEIF4ABY0LzLg3-M7pXXnlY/s320/0115ab4e15afb7a57e2a155dc8ce7191138d1f6112.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />I really enjoyed working on those skirts. The pattern was easy to sew, and I'd gladly make another one. <p></p><p>However, I've already finished another pattern test, the results of which I'll show you once the pattern is released. AND... Miss Courtney started working on another 4-H project here yesterday, and I'm helping her with that. You'll have to wait till county fair time in August before I can show you, though. Clue: It's something sewn, but it's not a garment! :)</p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-50579786005664707602022-04-27T18:32:00.001-05:002022-04-27T18:32:54.137-05:00All Well Full Moon Bag<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A few weeks ago, I was in between pattern tests and wanting to sew 'something'. I mentioned this to Jess, and she said she'd been thinking that a little round, red bag would be fun to wear with some of her black-and-white outfits. I figured I could manage that, so we searched around for a pattern and ended up with the tutorial from <a href="https://allwellworkshop.com/" target="_blank">All Well</a> for the <a href="https://allwellworkshop.com/full-moon-bag" target="_blank">Full Moon Bag</a>, which you can get free by signing up for their newsletter. (I did that, and the newletter is not bothersome... I've maybe gotten two so far.) The instructions are easy to follow, even for a beginner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I happened to have a solid red canvas on hand, as well as a matching zipper and everything else needed, so over a few weeks, and when I was in the mood to sew, I worked on it. It was just nice not to have the pressure of 'having' to get something done by a deadline! Here's my little Full Moon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjie40GdyLPsojZUoRkFPYy0SFyFrZdQUIQsA_Qzo039sFp4w14-WFs5-rxTDSv11YADB91UD-bSinESBkKpAxtehBeI0D9kNdeUwgHOrfufQiPE5Okdyqn3Z1L8RtygTISnJ2Af6ktq3m2OKn714uzeAw9HBvnG9ZsmboSqJbMtTHYIIzOCxY/s800/01a717b6ef88c1d5b18a4670b9c4b1841849515fb8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjie40GdyLPsojZUoRkFPYy0SFyFrZdQUIQsA_Qzo039sFp4w14-WFs5-rxTDSv11YADB91UD-bSinESBkKpAxtehBeI0D9kNdeUwgHOrfufQiPE5Okdyqn3Z1L8RtygTISnJ2Af6ktq3m2OKn714uzeAw9HBvnG9ZsmboSqJbMtTHYIIzOCxY/s320/01a717b6ef88c1d5b18a4670b9c4b1841849515fb8.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>The tutorial includes pattern pieces for two different sizes, 9" and 6.5". Jess wanted one somewhere in between, so I did some calculating and ended up printing the pattern at 85%, which made it a little over 7.25". The tutorial did not include interfacing or a lining, but of course I had to have both. I used some Decovil Light and woven fusible interfacing, which gave it just the feel I wanted. I thought quite a while on the best way to do it so as to not have to bind those inner seams (because I hate doing binding)...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0f4Hxr-Brod3EQd4Tpdymh32SIByD8w5Fj-H-Yh0auJsdoJ-41MZvuPnooGfINwpFCaj-dePOagp-3kyj3h6c54nX8Z-O7HALuK8cJYqEQrmGFgdhjflyKYAj5-HKsvsreLWaUyxnEw48fpxp51MqeaHqG0X55BAUBdTtTnL0OW278T5pD0/s800/01aa0c26b4d69b1ecab8b0b21241d6cad928e8aaa1-001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="798" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0f4Hxr-Brod3EQd4Tpdymh32SIByD8w5Fj-H-Yh0auJsdoJ-41MZvuPnooGfINwpFCaj-dePOagp-3kyj3h6c54nX8Z-O7HALuK8cJYqEQrmGFgdhjflyKYAj5-HKsvsreLWaUyxnEw48fpxp51MqeaHqG0X55BAUBdTtTnL0OW278T5pD0/s320/01aa0c26b4d69b1ecab8b0b21241d6cad928e8aaa1-001.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><p>... but binding turned out to be the simplest way, so bind it, I did. I didn't happen to have any store-bought seam binding on hand that would even come close to matching, so I made my own out of the lining fabric (which was gifted to me by Jess a couple years ago). There are lots of tutorials for making bias binding, and although I'd done it other ways before, I'd bought the tools for making it in different sizes a year or so ago, so this gave me a chance to finally try one out. They're pretty simple to use once you get the hang of it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FfankVoyEDtp5pkjaFLOMedK__bCOlmu_8W86GdfheaLlrjdHcDApbAXT6WMEent6v-jRVHjfiE2q8ve6AVuBOs57vkPXTb212vEMnaUafGH0zx10sxpB54PwEsX7z_NPEU_0wEmGfS4fF3Mx-umk7dYKr-21YY_Qj7N5MlhE1fUsW0aTps/s800/01dccaea78a3057abd78fdb1b966e2419d20d0ca9c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FfankVoyEDtp5pkjaFLOMedK__bCOlmu_8W86GdfheaLlrjdHcDApbAXT6WMEent6v-jRVHjfiE2q8ve6AVuBOs57vkPXTb212vEMnaUafGH0zx10sxpB54PwEsX7z_NPEU_0wEmGfS4fF3Mx-umk7dYKr-21YY_Qj7N5MlhE1fUsW0aTps/s320/01dccaea78a3057abd78fdb1b966e2419d20d0ca9c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>My binding job was not neat in any way, but at least it's hidden inside where nobody will see it, anyway. </p><p>There's also a pocket inside the bag...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSXMXzl_wmf59oKWHWvjbfE8q2cA4tyUYEv_wP4Fh2yBrQbwt7oaGOuJPMVjIV3kJs7L8lBqearU_q8W24jRMMCruotm9xW0Xs8MRNUZ-Ye8dLAt767KyV-fNsJ-FNnhGv1AmjxbQtJbAQ4EEGc-kTm2AEdCqzbpZGlW_eBcOy3CxPyxucN0/s800/0161901c306649de416c94a3c6838adcc28e55dff4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSXMXzl_wmf59oKWHWvjbfE8q2cA4tyUYEv_wP4Fh2yBrQbwt7oaGOuJPMVjIV3kJs7L8lBqearU_q8W24jRMMCruotm9xW0Xs8MRNUZ-Ye8dLAt767KyV-fNsJ-FNnhGv1AmjxbQtJbAQ4EEGc-kTm2AEdCqzbpZGlW_eBcOy3CxPyxucN0/s320/0161901c306649de416c94a3c6838adcc28e55dff4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>... as well as the one on the outside. Neither is quite big enough for a cell phone, but the inner one could hold your keys or anything that might scratch your phone in the main compartment.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMeraDB-yMouF0WSybSCc1HIztg9Q95DRRFBi1qJNbjzTh0J7De0Q1ZJZt63w8hJRqvS1And1YvHX5TqJqs1E36Od69Lm4G2c_ztfhVsa9Kjg6Nsyx8oMjWlpIwGSNDyAaJ8uuqLVT2fDIhAGYLz3XHpsrI_vCJWIkfFAN4HVqbbSEkkhUN9A/s800/011208cd09d040c65deab76ec89ff476718ff88633.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMeraDB-yMouF0WSybSCc1HIztg9Q95DRRFBi1qJNbjzTh0J7De0Q1ZJZt63w8hJRqvS1And1YvHX5TqJqs1E36Od69Lm4G2c_ztfhVsa9Kjg6Nsyx8oMjWlpIwGSNDyAaJ8uuqLVT2fDIhAGYLz3XHpsrI_vCJWIkfFAN4HVqbbSEkkhUN9A/s320/011208cd09d040c65deab76ec89ff476718ff88633.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I attached the straps a bit differently than instructed and fastened with a couple of rivets for interest.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUERmECWKh4ntfT-CkDkddxl2mXah7juICkh-s11CrsL2Uhc7J6_v8aGu2NB_uxzqknY31h8vMXiSD2Mw25v7-TLA4BkZ1-kQ9naziWk3OKMgOX6BVkCGdslj2qvQTSsx0zRA9PhjWpBBcCfbicxOo0fg7RsCIFCY2gYiVHnS9aPhMdx_djVw/s800/011730e29c505960cd98d8e1571b1d784284c63689.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUERmECWKh4ntfT-CkDkddxl2mXah7juICkh-s11CrsL2Uhc7J6_v8aGu2NB_uxzqknY31h8vMXiSD2Mw25v7-TLA4BkZ1-kQ9naziWk3OKMgOX6BVkCGdslj2qvQTSsx0zRA9PhjWpBBcCfbicxOo0fg7RsCIFCY2gYiVHnS9aPhMdx_djVw/s320/011730e29c505960cd98d8e1571b1d784284c63689.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The zipper went in very neatly, and it goes across the entire top of the bag.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7g-Arz1QTd9i42KXKPYgleo5YkwD7DQl1gIUtS3PWFQk5RqcII4J7BSCzP_CfUr2Z2dgFM1wTzwLO1hInNjIjUE1mZ-lfsUk4nmAYPyFdiHukJZvGbv76Oe_Eu5MdG8kM0yC8uYtYfpQUjsHkAEdq4cMWcOgMeBcV7OXwdMiTMjyTk1cIa4Y/s800/014a11af8a3ca5b102004cbe56206f4e79254dddc4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7g-Arz1QTd9i42KXKPYgleo5YkwD7DQl1gIUtS3PWFQk5RqcII4J7BSCzP_CfUr2Z2dgFM1wTzwLO1hInNjIjUE1mZ-lfsUk4nmAYPyFdiHukJZvGbv76Oe_Eu5MdG8kM0yC8uYtYfpQUjsHkAEdq4cMWcOgMeBcV7OXwdMiTMjyTk1cIa4Y/s320/014a11af8a3ca5b102004cbe56206f4e79254dddc4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>It's a small bag! Here's Josie, my assistant, trying to be helpful (or snoopy) in giving you some size comparison.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7X2s16NmlQoQ_Os0GsFti4Evr1jmlJvuXAnVwvax8DGwVefNwHZIiwZmQN5p-2Bs06q2G1owgafVEZUdZMqX6jbp7R8VvC8VGjcHDy28iGs68nXBeRpVu2iJo_jXn0mO8FeV6KDYLWX3gV8N-YO1egko0xD7h-h0YakiTsoqHh8VnQ0Niw-I/s800/01d09f41eeea54359faa25f47ce3bda69a8a39c9bf.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7X2s16NmlQoQ_Os0GsFti4Evr1jmlJvuXAnVwvax8DGwVefNwHZIiwZmQN5p-2Bs06q2G1owgafVEZUdZMqX6jbp7R8VvC8VGjcHDy28iGs68nXBeRpVu2iJo_jXn0mO8FeV6KDYLWX3gV8N-YO1egko0xD7h-h0YakiTsoqHh8VnQ0Niw-I/s320/01d09f41eeea54359faa25f47ce3bda69a8a39c9bf.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If that chair fabric looks familiar, it's barkcloth that Jess designed a few years ago, and she did the <a href="https://aphotosworth.blogspot.com/2015/12/what-weve-been-up-to.html" target="_blank">re-covering job</a> on the chair for us. I thought it was a good background for the bag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I took a selfie, too, for more size reference.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznZvK2EWr6cMoKlLbHZHaDfdNY40l41wnx22-JRQREvY2CuFcgjSfUSzkOSIu6qWGnRq3DyPjeQhH-a5stYYbfD9IUc6couFU4_qKRnZCvu18zmk7poEDaERjbuKFVvkCWtfr8uoKSBMJ-nMt52Fsiuc73oxqztrFJiw98YwceRYbGfu7Ymg/s800/019ef3b0ca19649f60a022c05a7d5d7ed027963e48.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznZvK2EWr6cMoKlLbHZHaDfdNY40l41wnx22-JRQREvY2CuFcgjSfUSzkOSIu6qWGnRq3DyPjeQhH-a5stYYbfD9IUc6couFU4_qKRnZCvu18zmk7poEDaERjbuKFVvkCWtfr8uoKSBMJ-nMt52Fsiuc73oxqztrFJiw98YwceRYbGfu7Ymg/s320/019ef3b0ca19649f60a022c05a7d5d7ed027963e48.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>But here are the cute pics of Jess with the bag. (Doesn't it go just perfectly with her Marimekko pants?) I am happy to say she is very pleased with it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnuvl2XBOdrbf4KNVBHfFn8c7pRv6ygovPoA9dnwvFhutKr7b5iQfoHD_QZxrsqfA7COE93xNz-EYZVaOjkcKy3I4bg6TVaqxAanEd41z3Yps-5g4AvAdixEcqqHWpEfFQTvU6y80M37hDG1tC78GAsAG9EvU-EpyZ1ucGFsjeTbxLj1C56c/s800/0177b6dcdb1bcb8bf44cf5e65d50f6ca8f013182f8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnuvl2XBOdrbf4KNVBHfFn8c7pRv6ygovPoA9dnwvFhutKr7b5iQfoHD_QZxrsqfA7COE93xNz-EYZVaOjkcKy3I4bg6TVaqxAanEd41z3Yps-5g4AvAdixEcqqHWpEfFQTvU6y80M37hDG1tC78GAsAG9EvU-EpyZ1ucGFsjeTbxLj1C56c/s320/0177b6dcdb1bcb8bf44cf5e65d50f6ca8f013182f8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xTu2umVVRI7qAfvRNnkoDKihgOfOqXhr2JUV3IcH4Vmr_Xo7EkhjU6ty9X4sZqOoyXbHeQtfMq8GvA-5fGrDpYkCBfQXymNBBDGL1ZyXV5YBLstklzWR4YaBiUqz_A3Ri0YALg7lvxWrRIDD3QMieR3oFKZMvYGHUDinnhLA5g6cCYv7-1o/s800/0165196d806bfa1416c2b9716772fdda6b36d9294b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xTu2umVVRI7qAfvRNnkoDKihgOfOqXhr2JUV3IcH4Vmr_Xo7EkhjU6ty9X4sZqOoyXbHeQtfMq8GvA-5fGrDpYkCBfQXymNBBDGL1ZyXV5YBLstklzWR4YaBiUqz_A3Ri0YALg7lvxWrRIDD3QMieR3oFKZMvYGHUDinnhLA5g6cCYv7-1o/s320/0165196d806bfa1416c2b9716772fdda6b36d9294b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUGFIuDsUmU-4UFUD-ZXZJX6BCME0xJZg04hnLCE8vFv2R3AF7IgGP8vSMRnSklBEBAiVdjjjSDXM6pZPBpLKz0HpvT4Lsrub78CKmRJZh9kf9ctQhGUbgE5r9_6vVqV8LrlfBJQ3RMEoXLvma6SqA6ywEjHKHf8Zyw4ehZGZKBBbZd6MwUZA/s800/01fd0a0f84daa0967952797a63e75715019ccd45c1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUGFIuDsUmU-4UFUD-ZXZJX6BCME0xJZg04hnLCE8vFv2R3AF7IgGP8vSMRnSklBEBAiVdjjjSDXM6pZPBpLKz0HpvT4Lsrub78CKmRJZh9kf9ctQhGUbgE5r9_6vVqV8LrlfBJQ3RMEoXLvma6SqA6ywEjHKHf8Zyw4ehZGZKBBbZd6MwUZA/s320/01fd0a0f84daa0967952797a63e75715019ccd45c1.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p></p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-62344268616033826852022-03-31T18:48:00.004-05:002022-03-31T18:56:49.758-05:00Unflappable Messenger Bag<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was happy to once again be able to test a new bag pattern by Erin Gilbey of <a href="https://www.dogundermydesk.com/" target="_blank">Dog Under My Desk</a>. This one is called the <a href="https://www.dogundermydesk.com/collections/pdf-sewing-patterns/products/unflappable-messenger-bag" target="_blank">Unflappable Messenger Bag</a>, because it's messenger bag size but obviously doesn't have the usual flap that most(all?) of the others do. I'd also say it's an "unflappable sew" in that you won't be apt to get perturbed or frustrated when making it. It goes together very smoothly, and it sews without problems on a domestic sewing machine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is my version, front view:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieoAzZVHpi1_q-iogr1vQqnDq0iH0XFOBCipuha1HSp9ds8KFCPvXs4yM5qiUNps6Q6Fn5U4KBpJU3-WKvmZkOeb3yLniCYfWV1ybJbL_aRJbTUCwJWDftNSNBMioWQFIiFArN9uLt1u6K9FYnHzP0q9ov6XhD82k2qX1B1fPGqXaWRiYj3RQ/s800/01cb75b2dd7773846c898b516c570c1dcba4da3f82.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieoAzZVHpi1_q-iogr1vQqnDq0iH0XFOBCipuha1HSp9ds8KFCPvXs4yM5qiUNps6Q6Fn5U4KBpJU3-WKvmZkOeb3yLniCYfWV1ybJbL_aRJbTUCwJWDftNSNBMioWQFIiFArN9uLt1u6K9FYnHzP0q9ov6XhD82k2qX1B1fPGqXaWRiYj3RQ/s320/01cb75b2dd7773846c898b516c570c1dcba4da3f82.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Back view:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJWF1bBycy2LoiRPSES3ROi_chiqwEsUDV_xKHmELSEQWhB0uJYI3hnmurwIaw-1BJiKQ3UFcq9VXJ8Xkoysvj7MOsUfLIhkzZ-5uIZAH0TpzVEx81089jfgx0kdMhmE4IZJp31ChgJtqZDLo5FcbDrXnLFW_LUjz1uHhFFxgYJ2RT_Wrtsg/s800/01bc9b936e58d242c1b5e3624001ad20a928104243.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJWF1bBycy2LoiRPSES3ROi_chiqwEsUDV_xKHmELSEQWhB0uJYI3hnmurwIaw-1BJiKQ3UFcq9VXJ8Xkoysvj7MOsUfLIhkzZ-5uIZAH0TpzVEx81089jfgx0kdMhmE4IZJp31ChgJtqZDLo5FcbDrXnLFW_LUjz1uHhFFxgYJ2RT_Wrtsg/s320/01bc9b936e58d242c1b5e3624001ad20a928104243.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The pocket on the back is a slip pocket, but you could optionally divide it or even add a magnetic snap closure. </p><p>One of my favorite features is the front pocket with a hidden zipper for extra security:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiynlbhDgsYbJUK3yxSNCC1n8w3TvG7Fbi3btPa0N2Oz4oi57Qb9h7gS5462uJzb59aFnpy9WIqfQhvV8-vC8Sne0_5yx3s1VC7ExwDhJWrOuhamPT6gyXHcaIFwJzL6HrQvQaq5GRgiymrdQcwP1e197zcc63WD0Iz_Fq0XjQnxEBnyJPSQes/s800/01bd1d122df38bcd3625271c40994234ba1cb03816.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiynlbhDgsYbJUK3yxSNCC1n8w3TvG7Fbi3btPa0N2Oz4oi57Qb9h7gS5462uJzb59aFnpy9WIqfQhvV8-vC8Sne0_5yx3s1VC7ExwDhJWrOuhamPT6gyXHcaIFwJzL6HrQvQaq5GRgiymrdQcwP1e197zcc63WD0Iz_Fq0XjQnxEBnyJPSQes/s320/01bd1d122df38bcd3625271c40994234ba1cb03816.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5sHjODnG9-EXHOE0TFpwDADdEpNDRnQPTo4eLezpYmTI-KTKrfh02gGZ5qZpvyNH8HIL1FdpTjv2Lz07_hkdxMFnMnYV1dTtrmATIuFFBe4Ux4UU3ytFYTJFxGnDNZ-lQ_HQwGL--CHQ5fAuNUTFKb-jxjPggLrl350JEc48AVqYhtPBr4Yc/s800/01e2d76400dc6be57bd4811eeec6eb316f7f79a5fd.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5sHjODnG9-EXHOE0TFpwDADdEpNDRnQPTo4eLezpYmTI-KTKrfh02gGZ5qZpvyNH8HIL1FdpTjv2Lz07_hkdxMFnMnYV1dTtrmATIuFFBe4Ux4UU3ytFYTJFxGnDNZ-lQ_HQwGL--CHQ5fAuNUTFKb-jxjPggLrl350JEc48AVqYhtPBr4Yc/s320/01e2d76400dc6be57bd4811eeec6eb316f7f79a5fd.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The bottom of that pocket also has darts to give just a little bit of extra room.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj299egtH7RGAbN6kDa-pQ2pnlpkSG2UC34s4zSzZNtT3oKCzJgGWf0nUz7_N5ObbrIX2vTEMSz0NUSJDDDBzSa8TQDTfVIuBo_qv_1LAt1IezHs5daPcZzB-HGIFmxBB_cwKRRivOHIa_UJrcS-A-HeH1156WOsMbV74ushVZMQLPKeMquYOg/s800/01043243f28c727e7e92ba4b04043ab0b48421fd58.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj299egtH7RGAbN6kDa-pQ2pnlpkSG2UC34s4zSzZNtT3oKCzJgGWf0nUz7_N5ObbrIX2vTEMSz0NUSJDDDBzSa8TQDTfVIuBo_qv_1LAt1IezHs5daPcZzB-HGIFmxBB_cwKRRivOHIa_UJrcS-A-HeH1156WOsMbV74ushVZMQLPKeMquYOg/s320/01043243f28c727e7e92ba4b04043ab0b48421fd58.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The inside has a divided slip pocket on one side...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3DfXvsjgE0ur8Uzr7fN4gd-Be1wm7birsDOdwS30v4mCrcmnsSSTQ-5CUrP_7FEQDcnFdFFbKvAmki_2RHSgxlwrBCGzDnyuL24c7ksxurtw84saJ3W2A4OGYZeABo1DLB7otEzPfLktcotsAjwHTg5xsoxo_eB6PxeQydvbE0cVLYZxTQCE/s800/013066dd0468d94c23792d3f3a033e7b9f55d0bca3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="798" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3DfXvsjgE0ur8Uzr7fN4gd-Be1wm7birsDOdwS30v4mCrcmnsSSTQ-5CUrP_7FEQDcnFdFFbKvAmki_2RHSgxlwrBCGzDnyuL24c7ksxurtw84saJ3W2A4OGYZeABo1DLB7otEzPfLktcotsAjwHTg5xsoxo_eB6PxeQydvbE0cVLYZxTQCE/s320/013066dd0468d94c23792d3f3a033e7b9f55d0bca3.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><p>... and a zippered pocket on the other. The pattern also includes a water bottle sleeve at one end of the inside, but I chose to leave that off.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0nj95xMbiGf9YV5q-dy4JGmH5cpkBwgQ4g18qgJApvhK5Iw3WLI2suav5MgM7sXBOSohLGtmeuQJZ4caDUJPWyI5AgBJsgG7fYvJRyCsHaEl_qGTFcNVBkHjO3Wqh5M0iGLZ-gsPzCtwSTDIBHVkbAjv0HmBQAAMgciXUnW6S8OlnFeSMG3Y/s800/01428b1822599a89a27dba596865f56e5e38341db7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0nj95xMbiGf9YV5q-dy4JGmH5cpkBwgQ4g18qgJApvhK5Iw3WLI2suav5MgM7sXBOSohLGtmeuQJZ4caDUJPWyI5AgBJsgG7fYvJRyCsHaEl_qGTFcNVBkHjO3Wqh5M0iGLZ-gsPzCtwSTDIBHVkbAjv0HmBQAAMgciXUnW6S8OlnFeSMG3Y/s320/01428b1822599a89a27dba596865f56e5e38341db7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>There's a zipper across the top, too, to keep all your things from falling out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikzUbqI9LaLhBVo4BA9pfNCaPFyHL9S9fVUmNwPr6eSpmMjCU4_Y0oqZNe6-jMuGY1vKgU1Kom6Uf9Vn6_myxcDbkO8gMqVRcvgbGEq9PxtzGg3TNt6_MmAlcA5GJ1ZsG2asrCYoF5QRiSt6eqoEtfLcaORnKunaWeTALDu9R41caFLbdPDUA/s800/0175cff80a19ba4147f22b06ddd056286b2d90b708.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikzUbqI9LaLhBVo4BA9pfNCaPFyHL9S9fVUmNwPr6eSpmMjCU4_Y0oqZNe6-jMuGY1vKgU1Kom6Uf9Vn6_myxcDbkO8gMqVRcvgbGEq9PxtzGg3TNt6_MmAlcA5GJ1ZsG2asrCYoF5QRiSt6eqoEtfLcaORnKunaWeTALDu9R41caFLbdPDUA/s320/0175cff80a19ba4147f22b06ddd056286b2d90b708.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>It's a good sized bag that'll hold lots of stuff, and even big enough for a small laptop in the outside pockets. Here's a selfie for size reference. However, I would normally carry it crossbody, since it's such a large bag. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJuHcwQjcTVwyD6byWaw_x-_P0OFE3_HiUTZq0pJ6aqM_3vlh_G7kkJiYJJmtyGiKicOg9KjMHQpQtAJ8ptwuWmoYANooRUcf1jPq_-iBRK-V9bsL4ycK07cwpqn657nrAXDtiw2upVBsHoqRXyERT21wmI9zJ5GhCNnyEk37-5n1J0gZFjtw/s800/01f8cd5da57afb445baba42006164915c8335113a2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJuHcwQjcTVwyD6byWaw_x-_P0OFE3_HiUTZq0pJ6aqM_3vlh_G7kkJiYJJmtyGiKicOg9KjMHQpQtAJ8ptwuWmoYANooRUcf1jPq_-iBRK-V9bsL4ycK07cwpqn657nrAXDtiw2upVBsHoqRXyERT21wmI9zJ5GhCNnyEk37-5n1J0gZFjtw/s320/01f8cd5da57afb445baba42006164915c8335113a2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The solid fabric I used on the outside is a lightweight canvas, and the crazy print is an African wax block print that I got in a fabric grab bag and wondered what in the world I'd use it for. :) I think it made a great accent for this bag! The lining fabric is a twill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The pattern was just released today, and it's on sale through Tuesday, April 5th. (The discount price will apply automatically at checkout.) So if you're looking for a big bag to carry 'all the things', or just a pleasant pattern to sew, head on over and grab this pattern while it's on sale: <a href="https://www.dogundermydesk.com/collections/pdf-sewing-patterns/products/unflappable-messenger-bag" target="_blank">Unflappable Messenger Bag</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-35218882841768828622022-02-15T18:58:00.000-06:002022-02-15T18:58:10.410-06:00The LindSling<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hmm... I started this post almost 2 weeks ago. I guess I should finish it, huh? Can you tell I'm not very excited about blogging anymore? However, I do like to keep a record of more of the details of a project than what I put on Instagram, so here is where they shall go... when I get around to it. Ha.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is from the newest pattern by <a href="https://www.lindshandmade.com/" target="_blank">Linds Handmade Designs</a>, the <a href="https://www.lindshandmade.com/product-page/lindsling-pdf-sewing-pattern-diy-anti-theft-style-bag" target="_blank">LindSling</a>, which I tested. As the name states, it's a sling bag. The fabric I used is babywale corduroy, designed by Jess (a.k.a. HowAboutOrange) for Cloud9 Fabrics several years ago. The strap is cotton webbing, and the grab handle is made from a scrap of faux leather.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAVTQXtlLQqF1U8xQDOM9oxhsHizPnkTM72MuxwUNZrIL2Enuhwlll4F8OhpqseJ2PXaxHU6Gyk4r3AtE2h_UexbQdoNDwyQeGciGgQxCMn04V61A9NDHagmdoq75M9NWtLEdrKWiLS_Nc8jDpA9PqDg-pd3r582V4yFgCMG2MFejj3DnhPmw=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAVTQXtlLQqF1U8xQDOM9oxhsHizPnkTM72MuxwUNZrIL2Enuhwlll4F8OhpqseJ2PXaxHU6Gyk4r3AtE2h_UexbQdoNDwyQeGciGgQxCMn04V61A9NDHagmdoq75M9NWtLEdrKWiLS_Nc8jDpA9PqDg-pd3r582V4yFgCMG2MFejj3DnhPmw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It has a zippered pocket on each side, perfect size for a cell phone or anything else you might decide to use it for.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIftHjYL4ni3rMGPe_LIOdXjaRiigkZyCOKNW7pxLpzYkN_bUWBftxmjCKcX4nXd9foBITFwhmNVQkStE17gl8-ZOQ8S2l3VaP9KgfUCXl8Ujcuw3VYy7Y4aT0MJ6IBVUjnPN68q3BOD-3uY35xvq6KCARIgagGo91XakoIuNoP1fs6teDvR4=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIftHjYL4ni3rMGPe_LIOdXjaRiigkZyCOKNW7pxLpzYkN_bUWBftxmjCKcX4nXd9foBITFwhmNVQkStE17gl8-ZOQ8S2l3VaP9KgfUCXl8Ujcuw3VYy7Y4aT0MJ6IBVUjnPN68q3BOD-3uY35xvq6KCARIgagGo91XakoIuNoP1fs6teDvR4=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioo3WibsIZwtFE0uaZQRm82wMKAhTNNEfeKuBcn9hUycPP5aoF9DDd92FIPpkco1fEu4jkb5P-Pv69xqeELzhzvsnigp4ZZC4QzC_bEFShgUdnh5rGF2_jXYghxJfd7jUivsB1myJlq5bOl8XJMA0_cI0ogagK1lNsZEr6CQqIeAZf1YBOwyA=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioo3WibsIZwtFE0uaZQRm82wMKAhTNNEfeKuBcn9hUycPP5aoF9DDd92FIPpkco1fEu4jkb5P-Pv69xqeELzhzvsnigp4ZZC4QzC_bEFShgUdnh5rGF2_jXYghxJfd7jUivsB1myJlq5bOl8XJMA0_cI0ogagK1lNsZEr6CQqIeAZf1YBOwyA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It also has a zippered pocket on the back, which sits against your back when wearing it, thus making it anti-theft for your more valuable items. Your phone could go in there, too, but it wouldn't be quite as handy to get at as from one of the side pockets.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfCBRvheThSvAoAzVyTa7eG1fxKdBBp8f7wl_ymBoVYY9hcI5_cKjVNPWJdYU-DkZCXkm241nRS21atk3phDebHeh2pNQphFJBauGDmLmVJHBhNqWW6pTZvdCHauBXNAU-HkD-P6Do727huHcx8ZKgx2wouOUQH-XoGXYCtcgVkpeRNe9HH4o=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfCBRvheThSvAoAzVyTa7eG1fxKdBBp8f7wl_ymBoVYY9hcI5_cKjVNPWJdYU-DkZCXkm241nRS21atk3phDebHeh2pNQphFJBauGDmLmVJHBhNqWW6pTZvdCHauBXNAU-HkD-P6Do727huHcx8ZKgx2wouOUQH-XoGXYCtcgVkpeRNe9HH4o=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of that phone, the pattern includes a little bonus pattern for a phone pouch that slides onto the strap, so it can actually be worn on your front. Can't be any handier than that!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJb2YX0c9UuQmEgTbOtZ9MGApgVWhrShL3QghcerLnCOext9hOm6kdT0qtarZ4lkIq9iF4gQB2wX9wxPriZD-CAafuvk49ZUY4ge6oFLY7tIy3QhDQ6HyWINNo0Ys8d6lUAtEG_TyFPhgElEQ4l_lQDpZ_i0KGTqjbDgHfqEKwrRM5sHTV2nw=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJb2YX0c9UuQmEgTbOtZ9MGApgVWhrShL3QghcerLnCOext9hOm6kdT0qtarZ4lkIq9iF4gQB2wX9wxPriZD-CAafuvk49ZUY4ge6oFLY7tIy3QhDQ6HyWINNo0Ys8d6lUAtEG_TyFPhgElEQ4l_lQDpZ_i0KGTqjbDgHfqEKwrRM5sHTV2nw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It's super easy to make...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP83fkUuzaOMw52VthFcJ2uDkUKciL2B90Lj6DB6tuCRyu12HukvJYfMJV7yKdaXlFpVQHDsS8WXwIVP4uvhxYn929m2soX9iiNB_OJW2jMHkn_UvM9Ahf5lhxf7KK5GyDPQ0JQbm3F7I-8MKQpZtf4Q6VW-arU7mPB1wj6WRO-idFYw8Y8HM=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP83fkUuzaOMw52VthFcJ2uDkUKciL2B90Lj6DB6tuCRyu12HukvJYfMJV7yKdaXlFpVQHDsS8WXwIVP4uvhxYn929m2soX9iiNB_OJW2jMHkn_UvM9Ahf5lhxf7KK5GyDPQ0JQbm3F7I-8MKQpZtf4Q6VW-arU7mPB1wj6WRO-idFYw8Y8HM=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>... it doesn't even have to be lined!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHbjFG3IISFdAqAz0RzzohuPSwLhpuWLqRQdvXr2FSE1UVriaFnsxa2r4HkJAC6xYD1m0_I8s-5GCLaMQDCbMszKz5z4yng9kE-0EWO-Geq9GLqWZPLORKNGuW1hUHFJBohEGWMgIaFNBRP5bdcD0RKTH1LuA754hjdqWVG8nagUs-V314Y7o=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHbjFG3IISFdAqAz0RzzohuPSwLhpuWLqRQdvXr2FSE1UVriaFnsxa2r4HkJAC6xYD1m0_I8s-5GCLaMQDCbMszKz5z4yng9kE-0EWO-Geq9GLqWZPLORKNGuW1hUHFJBohEGWMgIaFNBRP5bdcD0RKTH1LuA754hjdqWVG8nagUs-V314Y7o=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few progress photos I remembered to take. The side pockets;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWEPB-WOgFma3B9udZMJDYxE7wY1Gh8nXxTgxw_wkSgHIUF5dLwfpeEf4oZiRF7diOjL1diHiE360RcE74aK6I1jZew1YCyGpGZ9FU0UxLqvI-dC9GrxU-G_1Xce8FaB_oqUgPYwYHWq9blxvg4oHfKwCHsj__21OCy4R_6koiTLohi3GChqg=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWEPB-WOgFma3B9udZMJDYxE7wY1Gh8nXxTgxw_wkSgHIUF5dLwfpeEf4oZiRF7diOjL1diHiE360RcE74aK6I1jZew1YCyGpGZ9FU0UxLqvI-dC9GrxU-G_1Xce8FaB_oqUgPYwYHWq9blxvg4oHfKwCHsj__21OCy4R_6koiTLohi3GChqg=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The back with its diagonal zipper:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpDxChvqcEbmKUu4Cs1N0gilDBhgpDVZhmxwV1Xs3TaQBUcuBPHOb67kXg-wELci4WUkm2XCK0Sk47cYBUXgZWyS4gnhwIDXH0j4uTFvhVIpURBL40TpZPX6Z4W5KgbC6AWkcOrxON5JSLghtKyDviviyITSdKcTPJ5PGGutpdhr3CB59AKC4=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpDxChvqcEbmKUu4Cs1N0gilDBhgpDVZhmxwV1Xs3TaQBUcuBPHOb67kXg-wELci4WUkm2XCK0Sk47cYBUXgZWyS4gnhwIDXH0j4uTFvhVIpURBL40TpZPX6Z4W5KgbC6AWkcOrxON5JSLghtKyDviviyITSdKcTPJ5PGGutpdhr3CB59AKC4=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And here's the inside lining, just about to be bound. Yes, there's binding on the inside seam all around, but it's pretty easy to do, and even if you don't get it done perfectly, the binding really doesn't show anyway, as it's tucked inside.</div><div><br /></div><div>I used waterproof canvas for the lining, which made it easier because it requires no interfacing, and since it doesn't fray, I also used just a single layer of it for the binding.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXlnYe66UMLy-G7Cw2iAeauHSxUCdiRrno3S8Yrv2kj2QeihMm1OcfXyCcJsdW3hV1JxO8iR_t5ROTm7leQoAGJpqqwOtc0TbL61iPfQ2-BlRrxFudlYAQb4ot6SLzdOAjL1-nkkzRu7jIV4P5A8OCbV9ze-PKs8DiCZvhUdRo4CXjKIe3W_0=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXlnYe66UMLy-G7Cw2iAeauHSxUCdiRrno3S8Yrv2kj2QeihMm1OcfXyCcJsdW3hV1JxO8iR_t5ROTm7leQoAGJpqqwOtc0TbL61iPfQ2-BlRrxFudlYAQb4ot6SLzdOAjL1-nkkzRu7jIV4P5A8OCbV9ze-PKs8DiCZvhUdRo4CXjKIe3W_0=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Since it's a little hard to take a photo myself of something on my own back, here's the cover of the pattern so you can get some size perspective.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhGUxzF3-jBCaxE1W0ZxKR8ZAG2AtAbl2BeFRG5R-jkcdZGr3tRUhaznw3DaYX8rYCAG-n85ZzAsQ2ayHuMcY_nYyQRSlU1Ito60UwdNT2xruugUDPZolS2LjQvU8zEnpCyOiY1Mfbutk5UPxBG18R8vLGa3qpglh_2MHWI62YDJ9faURhsTA=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="659" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhGUxzF3-jBCaxE1W0ZxKR8ZAG2AtAbl2BeFRG5R-jkcdZGr3tRUhaznw3DaYX8rYCAG-n85ZzAsQ2ayHuMcY_nYyQRSlU1Ito60UwdNT2xruugUDPZolS2LjQvU8zEnpCyOiY1Mfbutk5UPxBG18R8vLGa3qpglh_2MHWI62YDJ9faURhsTA=s320" width="264" /></a></div><br />The actual size is approximately 7" wide by 4" deep, and 13" tall. I didn't get this post written in time for you to take advantage of the introductory sale price, but all of her patterns are reasonably priced anyway, in my opinion!<p></p><div><br /></div>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-45159394392896897302022-01-11T12:39:00.001-06:002022-01-11T12:45:16.343-06:00Tiny Triangle Coin Pouch<p>Hi, and Happy New Year to anybody still hangin’ in there with me and reading the ol’ blog! Thanks for coming back, and for your patience with my slowness. I make no promises for 2022, either with the blog or otherwise. May things only get better! </p><p>Before Christmas, I came across a tutorial from <a href="https://sew4home.com/vintage-triangle-coin-pouch-renaissance-ribbons/" target="_blank">Sew4Home</a> for a cute little origami triangle pouch, thanks to Rochelle of eSheep Designs, in a post she titled <a href="https://esheepdesigns.blogspot.com/2021/12/last-minute-gifts-to-sew.html" target="_blank">“Last Minute Holiday Gifts to Sew”</a>. Now I wasn’t even planning to sew any gifts for Christmas, but these were so adorable and I happened to still have a lot of ribbons Jess had designed several years ago for <a href="https://renaissanceribbons.com/" target="_blank">Renaissance Ribbons</a>, so I decided to give one a try. Here’s my first one.</p><p>The front and back:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiQzL8ozPpC_5xb3Nrr5wVH0Ped6R06A5lTHiVG6mygiXnm8vjensjLMekrNFIZPO3sZoYdX7wOVA83lVuQvuhzRihJd1xe9OTPIAOq8zwgQPdSOFGmYx2b7rNOXO8gda4KVpgSMVjkezBpwGeIIfMpdEOUkmMDB6PZ2bZJha-LiF6kWSRlu4=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiQzL8ozPpC_5xb3Nrr5wVH0Ped6R06A5lTHiVG6mygiXnm8vjensjLMekrNFIZPO3sZoYdX7wOVA83lVuQvuhzRihJd1xe9OTPIAOq8zwgQPdSOFGmYx2b7rNOXO8gda4KVpgSMVjkezBpwGeIIfMpdEOUkmMDB6PZ2bZJha-LiF6kWSRlu4=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">It can be opened from either side.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Here’s the inside:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcNT2-J6H_jEc_SJcqz3oKirJhENfeasBS9Rz45_6xWILYGcosQXpdY9bZz6Ij7pdxZZ7Aan2GVT2jHBNXiYn8GYg5R3VwNxJWoFfiHmzz3lE989uxePsO96FE4pzs4d6X5LSIBZZAk3aR_dH3karYa205dZAxwMU7irMkuX5wozilsjwuzMU=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcNT2-J6H_jEc_SJcqz3oKirJhENfeasBS9Rz45_6xWILYGcosQXpdY9bZz6Ij7pdxZZ7Aan2GVT2jHBNXiYn8GYg5R3VwNxJWoFfiHmzz3lE989uxePsO96FE4pzs4d6X5LSIBZZAk3aR_dH3karYa205dZAxwMU7irMkuX5wozilsjwuzMU=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">When completely unsnapped, it opens flat. I guess I neglected to get a photo of that. Use your imagination. :)</p><p style="text-align: left;">I was rather pleased with the ribbons/fabric combo I found!</p><p style="text-align: left;">I gifted that one to a friend. Since it was fun to make and I had lots more ribbons, I decided leave other Christmas preparations til the last minute (so it would feel more like normal, y’know?) and make some more. It wasn’t exactly easy finding ribbons and fabrics that would work together, but I managed three more combos, plus a duplicate of the first one. Sometimes it pays to buy fabric grab bags!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiENvoSFaWnwkqVp4QovOmS51Utmj4nv6Xrls76PRBv2LMZm1cAedFyl2_6JNGj8gRRNtgTyoreSRpV089n0X5kIUKJTG0BaTt8G4udWbjK6CFcPyVAfckwv1wb4BjM9AspoOznnsb236ITqXcc6nx0J7xKWmqlPLNJN-LTWwSWSITq7jVB684=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="958" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiENvoSFaWnwkqVp4QovOmS51Utmj4nv6Xrls76PRBv2LMZm1cAedFyl2_6JNGj8gRRNtgTyoreSRpV089n0X5kIUKJTG0BaTt8G4udWbjK6CFcPyVAfckwv1wb4BjM9AspoOznnsb236ITqXcc6nx0J7xKWmqlPLNJN-LTWwSWSITq7jVB684=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are the results:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjO6h4djHd8YVfWWkLOg7RQpXkyT54l1ERC82gC0TDxFdQP5ODFhvYmgrYrDaWmhzS7x6Chaia3vzl3nOPhtY6nBvvVUYdRHw21Oz6VWk3oN8g4gSR1NtCrlWfrbysgud9DnTqOqr9r-H5u9HHuGr-az6Pk9GaX0SAVmN3JvbQ4sJftHTLHljs=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="958" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjO6h4djHd8YVfWWkLOg7RQpXkyT54l1ERC82gC0TDxFdQP5ODFhvYmgrYrDaWmhzS7x6Chaia3vzl3nOPhtY6nBvvVUYdRHw21Oz6VWk3oN8g4gSR1NtCrlWfrbysgud9DnTqOqr9r-H5u9HHuGr-az6Pk9GaX0SAVmN3JvbQ4sJftHTLHljs=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhk882BNPrYDpEc04KETgo8GtMQv2-2jmH1sxGK5PbZUpBLxB8Bkq5POWASYK85xyCnWiWhBx_h_G6wI1zJm_Yr_MZBLgtD8UISo1EsLpufk9XEMmqmdXXSMXHdPqd7sofmLKvKy17vqsUpLAZ6C9qXE_sxKyNh155aGLRqcAaDbzSi9H-A1Is=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhk882BNPrYDpEc04KETgo8GtMQv2-2jmH1sxGK5PbZUpBLxB8Bkq5POWASYK85xyCnWiWhBx_h_G6wI1zJm_Yr_MZBLgtD8UISo1EsLpufk9XEMmqmdXXSMXHdPqd7sofmLKvKy17vqsUpLAZ6C9qXE_sxKyNh155aGLRqcAaDbzSi9H-A1Is=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That was the extent of my pre-Christmas sewing. It was fun, but I’ve had my fill of these pouches now. I’m ready for another pattern test, and one will be available very soon, maybe even today - yay!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On a side note… back to Rochelle from eSheep Designs, she wrote a blog post entitled <a href="https://esheepdesigns.blogspot.com/2022/01/so-done-with-2021.html" target="_blank">“So Done With 2021…”</a> I encourage you to read it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-39510529156060890492021-12-05T11:15:00.002-06:002021-12-05T11:15:46.116-06:00Eli Laptop Case<p>The latest pattern from <a href="https://www.lindshandmade.com/" target="_blank">Linds Handmade Designs</a> is the <a href="https://www.lindshandmade.com/product-page/eli-laptop-case-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Eli Laptop Case</a>, and I once again tested for her. The pattern is for a zip-around case, and it can be adjusted to fit nearly any laptop or even a smaller device. Since I don‘t have a laptop myself, I made a case for my iPad.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDeGVKaT5hvBKvXPDjaWovcECt-FBhGGufFA5PwFkmBnyBsk6C-4SXuUM8tzRWsObSQkEpQJ269uCxQohddJo49zB5rnCZ5TTmK4s3b3ZZuLSaAp4oaX1hWvnGRzCw2_ZdXKc-838yPvXYYJl_HOu7q_Enc5S-1UtfmXwNm9dnNLPZ8ayCAI4=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDeGVKaT5hvBKvXPDjaWovcECt-FBhGGufFA5PwFkmBnyBsk6C-4SXuUM8tzRWsObSQkEpQJ269uCxQohddJo49zB5rnCZ5TTmK4s3b3ZZuLSaAp4oaX1hWvnGRzCw2_ZdXKc-838yPvXYYJl_HOu7q_Enc5S-1UtfmXwNm9dnNLPZ8ayCAI4=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Below what it looks like inside. It has corner anchors to help hold it in place. If making it for a laptop, it would also have elastic at the other corners.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDeeBd8KO4AOqvzOWewF96m6gAmNnl31ctaotwOt7RnxuzG0zXIKIPch23wWN1gQrqvJjVBLkhl-uIPH_w2iCnVdu76c4_F3xVhvtr2TRy3eZO_X1xUaCFPOtZQOy0mV-lqjdPCFJB7Jzlx_k8E3fM5JFe7SVkOFGKHSfXCcCohlBG6EtHdLA=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDeeBd8KO4AOqvzOWewF96m6gAmNnl31ctaotwOt7RnxuzG0zXIKIPch23wWN1gQrqvJjVBLkhl-uIPH_w2iCnVdu76c4_F3xVhvtr2TRy3eZO_X1xUaCFPOtZQOy0mV-lqjdPCFJB7Jzlx_k8E3fM5JFe7SVkOFGKHSfXCcCohlBG6EtHdLA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I made the spine from a scrap of cork fabric. The pattern calls for webbing for the handle, but since I didn’t have any the right size on hand, I used cork scraps there, too. Getting down to the last few inches of my cork, I had to splice the handle, as you can see.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmzygirlreEtGnT54OXTCkYZGZECLJaKSUkUAbHYc0uSAnnCfCgkZZznS6MJ7_r5QUCrXvM0_5OInHZqLJkwpRqQPOztPDS7tyyDE50mAKADQzqRlZQh-xWrPqspUmpOM7whnnDJS_eXCRPvhArc0yB3J1OhRNpI3eJTCZ-qX8trgBq6Rr51U=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmzygirlreEtGnT54OXTCkYZGZECLJaKSUkUAbHYc0uSAnnCfCgkZZznS6MJ7_r5QUCrXvM0_5OInHZqLJkwpRqQPOztPDS7tyyDE50mAKADQzqRlZQh-xWrPqspUmpOM7whnnDJS_eXCRPvhArc0yB3J1OhRNpI3eJTCZ-qX8trgBq6Rr51U=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Using cork there made it too thick to turn under the ends, so I just did one layer and edge painted the raw edges. I also repositioned the handle a little, due to the smaller size of the iPad.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqoVpo-jvjCGFvFFYGPEk5-AMb_4I28c7ZyrK9HD0GZ3bbuP_KZVRK8B8zaID0Ym4OJR6gi33vJx4DFEicpUbjvMemjb1OvtScUsiVFhOtjPPA6B1bpdMtOjPfsceix3WyEv3Qs8wxxWqSdEELC1KECz895C-Fvo59ALHNLg8HxIBCksGzpvA=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqoVpo-jvjCGFvFFYGPEk5-AMb_4I28c7ZyrK9HD0GZ3bbuP_KZVRK8B8zaID0Ym4OJR6gi33vJx4DFEicpUbjvMemjb1OvtScUsiVFhOtjPPA6B1bpdMtOjPfsceix3WyEv3Qs8wxxWqSdEELC1KECz895C-Fvo59ALHNLg8HxIBCksGzpvA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">The fabric I used for the exterior is waterproof canvas, and the lining is a chambray(?) fabric scrap left from another project. The case is padded with fusible foam.</p><p style="text-align: left;">You can use measurements with a ruler and rotary cutter for your pieces, or if you’re not into doing the math calculations, there are pattern pieces and a brilliant way to get them the perfect size without having to do math at all! </p><p style="text-align: left;">The pattern is at a discount price through tonight (12-5-21), so if you’re interested, grab it now. You can find the pattern <a href="https://www.lindshandmade.com/product-page/eli-laptop-case-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p style="text-align: left;">This is probably it from me until next year, so here’s wishing you all a wonderful Christmas! ❤️</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12104740.post-42927949841742361932021-10-08T12:45:00.000-05:002021-10-08T12:45:50.505-05:00Stephie Shoulder Bag<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.lindshandmade.com/" target="_blank">Linds Handmade Designs</a> has been at it again! I just tested another terrific new pattern, the <a href="https://www.lindshandmade.com/product-page/stephie-shoulder-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Stephie Shoulder Bag</a>. Here's my version, made from one of Jess's (aka How About Orange) barkcloth designs for the outer main fabric, faux leather strap and accents, and waterproof canvas for the lining.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EoSp45sNF9A/YWB0dyXpyGI/AAAAAAAAWSw/a6nsqEFjDB01g0evJ471954aLZzCqh7RwCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/0107caa1879cac35af0c9dbade0832708433dc2928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EoSp45sNF9A/YWB0dyXpyGI/AAAAAAAAWSw/a6nsqEFjDB01g0evJ471954aLZzCqh7RwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/0107caa1879cac35af0c9dbade0832708433dc2928.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The back has slip pocket perfectly sized for your phone. (If you've followed me long, you know I love a good fussy cut!)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tqlRGT63t50/YWB0fWYWqCI/AAAAAAAAWS0/w0cCWq_cz3Yt6tpmv0_YUis99k6NBYR6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/014c7e76da97af0fffce232ac8203c07eeade033db.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tqlRGT63t50/YWB0fWYWqCI/AAAAAAAAWS0/w0cCWq_cz3Yt6tpmv0_YUis99k6NBYR6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/014c7e76da97af0fffce232ac8203c07eeade033db.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I love the fancy boxed corners. They're easier to make than they look!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojTHbxReLjU/YWB0gZp_NzI/AAAAAAAAWS4/OjqGQ7X8JXEM1aVJ1-zpNjKgQmVvazA5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/01962f6cfc2a51080dd40fbcec7fa422abbcfd2c55.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojTHbxReLjU/YWB0gZp_NzI/AAAAAAAAWS4/OjqGQ7X8JXEM1aVJ1-zpNjKgQmVvazA5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01962f6cfc2a51080dd40fbcec7fa422abbcfd2c55.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The top closes with a recessed zipper to keep your things secure.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zYN3wtJ9h9k/YWB0hfvmPlI/AAAAAAAAWS8/DwoVJLxAw8cZvvpFV1WJnPK3x0o5msfpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/01c3a93a185be3c078bf45a6d448c89193423cd68b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zYN3wtJ9h9k/YWB0hfvmPlI/AAAAAAAAWS8/DwoVJLxAw8cZvvpFV1WJnPK3x0o5msfpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01c3a93a185be3c078bf45a6d448c89193423cd68b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>There's a zipper pocket inside, trimmed with the faux leather. The installation is pretty unique, too... and easy! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WlQxBOf1VSw/YWB0ieCesyI/AAAAAAAAWTA/f2EdJq68oxMqW7l0JD9VXqb5Ky8mZeI9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/01eb43773386fd690af97a935abd245f9eed757807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WlQxBOf1VSw/YWB0ieCesyI/AAAAAAAAWTA/f2EdJq68oxMqW7l0JD9VXqb5Ky8mZeI9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01eb43773386fd690af97a935abd245f9eed757807.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>There's also a divided slip pocket on the other side of the interior.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yS0CeUG7LAo/YWB0jRcdCvI/AAAAAAAAWTE/PufXf-8yL_Uw26q4KJFgF8Ip6boHjSc_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/01b3943a411eed74014e6a99406d98fb14af4eac7d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yS0CeUG7LAo/YWB0jRcdCvI/AAAAAAAAWTE/PufXf-8yL_Uw26q4KJFgF8Ip6boHjSc_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01b3943a411eed74014e6a99406d98fb14af4eac7d.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It's a good-sized bag! Here's a selfie of me with it. You can fit a LOT of stuff in there!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XNYfOGuLuoE/YWB0klrOB1I/AAAAAAAAWTI/7BlIzdIhCU4p3TLUBTFaa-b8O_l0OcLqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/01cb8d7b47a2028edc7c77bc7c54b26f5fd5abf9a7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="799" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XNYfOGuLuoE/YWB0klrOB1I/AAAAAAAAWTI/7BlIzdIhCU4p3TLUBTFaa-b8O_l0OcLqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01cb8d7b47a2028edc7c77bc7c54b26f5fd5abf9a7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />It was easy to make - my old vintage Kenmore sewed through it like a breeze, and I think any domestic machine would also. I enjoyed the process. The tassel was a new experience for me - very easy and rather fun. All in all, it's a great pattern that makes a very useful bag, and you can get it (as well as everything else in the <a href="https://www.lindshandmade.com/" target="_blank">Linds Handmade shop</a>) at a discount price through this Sunday, October 10th.<p></p>Grandma Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com0