Second Sue Kim Pencil Case, All Done

Here is the second pencil case I made using the Sue Kim pattern. Details about the pattern are here and the first pencil case I made is shown here. This one is for my niece.

The only 'gripe' I have about Sue Kim's book is that she does not give the seam allowances that should be used. I thought they were a 1/4 inch, but I think they were 5/8 ths of an inch. I am glad I got it wrong because these pencil cases are very small, so an extra half inch in the width is not a problem. It is a glorious book though, and I have had a 'zillion' compliments about the messenger bag that I made using the pattern from her book. And there are quite a few more I would like to try.

I have a new follower! Go and have a look at Maria's blog about the Spanish doll Chabel which was made in the 80's and 90's. She has a marvellous collection of these dolls and their accessories. I can't believe you could get so many things for these dolls. Just click on the google translate button to select English.

Merry Christmas to you and yours, and happy sewing too!

Lizzie.

Birds 'n Blossom Messenger Bag Finished

My messenger bag is all finished, and I quite like it, except for the very wide strap. I guess I will get used to it. I went out this morning to do some errands, and took the bag with me. It is very floppy, even though I interfaced it with Pelon. I will use the bag some more this week, and see how it holds up. The pattern that I used is blogged about here.

I sewed a sweet little heart shaped button made from wood on to the front flap with bright red thread. The button is just for show as the bag closes with velcro.

Look! No black lining! You should be able to see the pockets in this photo.

Velcro used to close bag

Those dolls always try to steal the lime-light! Naughty Bleuette.

Musical Instruments Fabric Pencil Case Finished

This is the pencil case that I made for my nephew as part of his christmas present.

I lined it with a fireworks design fabric - when he opens the pencil case he will see lots of Boom!

It is a little small for big kids, but it does fit pencils in it. I have already cut out the pieces for the pencil case for my niece and just need to sew it up. Details of the book by Sue Kim that I got the pattern from are in a previous post.

Messenger Bag & Pencil Cases

This is the fabric I am using for my messenger bag. The lining fabric is on the left, and the outer fabric is on the right. While it is not wonderful quality fabric, I just fell in love with the birds in blossom fabric and could see it made up in a bag. Did I tell you I hate black lining fabric in bags? I am sure I did, and that is why this lining is not black! I don't care if it gets dirty, I just can't see anything in a bag lined with black fabric.

I have done the internal pockets and here you can see I have attached the velcro. I interfaced the outer fabric with a very light weight iron on Pelon. I hope it is not too thick as I have to be able to turn the bag through to the right side after I have attached the lining.

Below are the pieces of fabric cut out and interfaced and waiting to be sewn up into pencil cases for my niece and nephew. The hearts and the musical instrument fabric will be the outside of the pencil cases and the lining fabrics are the 'rockets and bam' fabric to the left and the pale pink fabric on the right. Very gender specific aren't they!

All of these patterns came from the book by Sue Kim called Bags : The Modern Classics. It is a lovely book and I really love her pattern for a wallet - that is one I will be trying at a later date.

Photo from Fishpond.com.au

So I will be working on these 2 projects over the next little while, and then I have to do some sewing for my dressmaking course.

My craft room great-clean-up is finished and I am oh so pleased, but it is not worthy or stylish enough for a photo on this blog.

Happy sewing and creating everyone!