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sewing class update!

I've complete a few more projects in the online sewing class I'm taking. These may not come across as all that cool but I learned something new during each project and I really ended up liking them more than I initially thought I would.

First.... A throw pillow case!

I know it doesn't look that cool, but notice the pink around the edges? It's called piping and it makes the pillow very schmancy. 

Yes, the back is navy polka dots. Haha. The back has an overlapping flap which means I can pull it off the pillow and wash if needed.

Next up, a quilted pot holder.

This was actually my least favorite project to make. I like the outcome but it got a little monotonous sewing all of the lines.

Finally, this 'cute' little banner. 

I thought this was going to be way more tedious than it actually was which is why I picked a short word (I thought about doing "Hi!"). I really liked making it though and I do think it turned out rather cute if I do say so.

And remember, if you haven't watched and commented on my video, check it out here!

home ec class!

Soooo, some lovely ladies (and fantastic bloggers), Leigh-Ann, Rachel and Courtney are putting on a Home Ec sewing class that began in early August.     

It's nice because they post a project a day and then the projects will be left up on a private blog for a whole year. Each project teaches a new sewing skill or technique and I have already learned something that made my life WAY easier. They answer questions, have live chats and have set up a "student lounge" on flickr where we can all share our projects. Since I figured I'd have lots of free time while in grad school (ha) I obviously signed up. I figure I'll share the projects every once in a while once I have finished a few.

Project 1: Napkins

My napkin turned out fairly well although it was actually a bit more complicated than I expected. I didn't really foresee myself needing a set of cloth napkins in the near future so I only made one in order to save precious fabric! (This fabric is a 'vintagey' variety from my Mama).

Project 2: Drawstring pouch/bag

(bad iphone photo, sorry!) 

This little guy was actually pretty simple and I definitely see more of them in my future. The striped fabric is from my Madre as well (I think it was used to make something in my room when I was little?).

Project 3: Double sided purse/bag (a.k.a. favorite project so far)

Side 1.

Side 2.

The bag was supposed to be a bit taller than it is wide but mine turned into almost a square (ahem, exact measurement = not my forte). :) The pink and the green fabric on either side were originally cheap bandanas. For some reason in high school before I even knew how to sew I bought approximately 6 yards of the orange silky looking stuff I used for the straps.... I originally used it because I have a ton of it and I don't know what to do with it but once complete I kinda love it!

I have to wait for a trip to Joann's before doing anymore projects.... I have already deduced that there is not a city bus that will take me there so I must wait for next weekend and the return of the boyfriend! :)

sold

it's been a crazy few days and i've got lots to catch you up on! quickly though...... I sold my first AND second apron this weekend at the craft show! wahoo! the first one went to my friend Ashley (it's a present so I won't show a picture of which one) and the second one went to a real, walk up customer! 

 where I'm living in Kansas City currently doesn't have internet so i'll be updating from various locations... hopefully fairly often!

 

holy ruffles!

I may have gotten a little carried away with the ruffles... but I just love it. My newest favorite apron (It will be available this weekend at the Wholly Craft Show for a mere $20!) :)

 
 

fabric fun-ness.

My lovely Madre did her fair share of sewing back in the day and still has 3 big tubs o' fabric and scraps.... She's offered to go through them and give me some apron worthy scraps and I've been obsessed with digging out the tubs since arriving home. I freed them from the chaos of the basement today and I think we'll get to go through and decide what I get to keep tonight! 

I'll probably post pictures of my fun scraps but here's a few pictures of some fabric that I wouldn't mind owning....

 
 
 

 I love these fabric buttons!

All images were found via google images and weheartit.com.  

Most Favorite!

I just finished my most favorite apron yet. The picture doesn't quite do it justice.... the layers are a little more "ruffly" than they appear. :)

 
 

Wholly Craft Show

For those of you who live in Springfield the Moxie movie theater is hosting a craft/art show this weekend. Friday starting at six and Saturday from 12-6 you can stop by and check out lots of local hand made goodies! The Moxie will also be screening Handmade Nation, a documentary about handmade goods around the U.S., on Friday evening. 

My Mom's business 'Kiki and Punkin' will be selling a hodge podge of Jewelry, Kitschy Kutters, hand painted boxes and possibly a few aprons (!!!). Stop by and say hello!

 

vintage apron

I took a different route for this apron and used a Retro Butterick pattern. It used a little more fabric and is almost "skirt-ish." One absolute highlight of this project was that I mastered became proficient with bias tape... which is good because I almost had to quit sewing there for a minute due to a skirmish with some of the tape.   

I think this apron would look cuter on someone with more (i.e smaller) of a waist than I have. That way it would wrap around more and spread out the fabric a bit. I like it though and am toying with the idea of a pocket (?). 

 You can see how much fabric there is in this picture.

And I learned a new way to make the ties which I LOVE. It's much smaller so the bow is not quite as cute but I like how it looks with this apron.

  

three.

So I realize that I don't have to post every single apron I make.... But after one is done I just get so excited and want to share. This one's pretty darn cute if I do say so myself.

  

Apron Numero Dos

Last night while watching Modern Family (which I LOVE) I was flipping around during the commercials and saw someone wearing a cute apron. I got inspired and whipped out an apron with some left over fabric. 

I LOVE this apron way more than the first one!  And, it was much easier. I think this may be partially because I know more than I did the first time. It is a bit of a hybrid of the pattern I started out with because I liked that it was small. It was supposed to have another layer on the bottom which would have made it wider and longer. With the split pocket it kind of feels like a craft apron. :)

I might make another one later and I'm thinking it could be double sided... We'll see. :)