Another pouch adorned with wooden flower buttons. I'm not so sure if the buttons work but they look quite good as it is. This is inspired by the cover of this book that I'm thinking of buying. Still have to attach thin garter straps which I don't have yet so it's more likely finished tomorrow.
A small book bag lined with the same material as the front pocket. I lined the pocket with a soft linen/canvas I bought from Ikea a year ago. I only have to sew the top to join the fabrics together + the strap and it's finished. I'm still playing with the idea of the lining sticking out like that of the pouch to add a little flair to the bag and show off that beautiful fabric of flowers or keep it mild and subtle by hiding it inside. It's the first pocket I've ever made so it's a little askew on the top. Was supposed to make an inside pocket but decided on putting it out because the bag is smaller than I initially planned.
I also made a pillow pincushion using the same fabrics and a pencil case is in the making. They're not picture worthy yet so will show them next week.
I've been busy sewing lately that I neglected some house work. I was too engrossed with the stuff I was working on and playing Wii that I kept forgetting to do the laundry. The house is topsy-turvy! It's like a typhoon passed through our living room overnight. I couldn't be bothered to clean up because the mess actually added to my sewing inspiration. Sounds crooked but it really did, and now it's getting to me. I just did some tidying up and dusting this morning and will do the rest after this entry. I need a break, you know.
Anyway, I have to get back to my domestic duties and finish where I started.
I wish you all a sunshine-y weekend with your family and friends!
Posted in Around the House, Artsy-Craftsy | Comments (6)
Jeanny at June 06 2008 | 18:47 |
| Hi MS. Sunshine...you really having a grand time doing those creativity projects. Take Care and have a great weekend :)   It doesn't all the time but when it does, I make the most of it! Thanks Jeanny :) |
J. at June 06 2008 | 19:43 |
| Ano ba, ang ganda ng bag-bagan ha! I seriously love your projects. This weekend's a sewing one for me too. Your sewing posts make me wish you were nearby so we can have sew-ins together! Good luck on the rest of your bag and have a crazy-sew-y weekend yourself. :) Haha, salamat. :D I'd like to have sew-ins with you! If only.. That's what I currently miss because I don't have friends here who sew. Have a crazy-sew-y weekend to you too! |
Gracie at June 06 2008 | 22:56 |
| Your post makes me want to run to the fabric store to buy materials and start sewing! Only catch is I have yet to learn how to use the machine I have at home...LOL! But that is one pretty pouch you're making, Gracey. Thanks Gracie! Try out your sewing machine already! Go, go, go! Visit the fabric store for inspiration. :) |
Jess at June 06 2008 | 23:02 |
| Despite the dull weather, you've been very productive creatively. It's 35C+ & humid over here so I'm very much in this heat-induced lethargic state to do anything productive hehe I'm getting a vintage 70s feel from the wooden button adornments, very cute touch. Can't wait to see the smaller accessories you're working on. It's been drizzly and chilly here again with the occasional sun peeking out. I like it like this actually. It drives me to do something. Hot weather makes me cranky! Haha. |
odette at June 07 2008 | 13:57 |
| the buttons are oh so pretty! and the colors are so happy, you can't miss to smile when you see them. happy sew-y weekend! I barely touched the sewing machine this weekend. We've been out and about. Will probably resume sewing in the coming week.Happy colors are great to work with - you never want to give up and they really make you smile too. :) |
Sleepyjane at June 09 2008 | 09:23 |
| That bag is looking FANTASTIC!! :) Thinking about commandeering my mother's sewing machine here.... Now if I only knew how it worked. Mmm. ;) |
