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9/7/14

Sewing projects

I have been busy sewing in my new sewing room!  It took me about a month and a half after moving to get back into my sewing groove, but I am in it and loving it.  I thought I would share a few of the projects I have been working on. 

Right before we moved I splurged and purchased a fat quarter bundles of a design fabric lined called Arizona by April Rhodes.  I have never purchased a designer fabric lie before, but I really loved this line, and just had to.  I wasn't sure about buying a fat quarter bundle, but it was the cheapest way to get all the fabrics from the line.  I am super glad I did!  I have made a ton of projects from the fat quarters.  I think the bundle came with 16 fat quarters, and I have made way more projects with them then I though would be able to! 

Up first, I made a case for my phone.  This is the second case I made for my phone, the first one I sadly lost somewhere in Colorado on our vacation. I guess it's okay since I like the new one better. 


Next up, the Super Tote, from the blog Noodlehead.  I love this blog, it is one of the few blogs I regularly follow.  I have to say I love this pattern too! 


The pattern was really easy to follow and the finished bag is great!  I know I will be making more than one of this bag.  In fact, I have another one all planned already! 


Next up,  I made this cute little pouch.  I actually don't really like the finished result of this one so much,  although it was mostly because I didn't use the right kind of interlining.  I have made this pattern before, and I while I loved the first bag, the way the pattern has you construct the bag is very frustrating and difficult.  When I finished the first time I actually threw the pattern away and said I would never make it again.  In a brief lapse of sanity, I decided to try to make it again.  It wasn't any easier the second time.  I have now forever swore off make this pattern. 



The last project is still in progress, but I though would share anyway.  The pattern I used was Bionic Gear Bag, you can find the pattern on Craftsy here


I love what I have so far!  I actually one have a binding and a zipper to add, so I am pretty close to being done.  I am planning on using it to hold my sewing supplies.


The pattern looks really challenging but it really isn't bad at all.  I used some of the fabric from the Arizona line, and some from my stash, and I love how they all work together but are still very different. 

I guess I really like making bags.  I think since I going to school to learn how to make clothes, and working on clothes every day at my job, I like the simplicity of bag making.  The patterns are simpler, and you never have to worry about how they fit, ha!

So that is what I have been working on lately! I always have a mental (and Pinterest) list of things I want to make a mile long, so there will be plenty more to share soon (maybe even some clothes).

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