Back in July, my mom and I ice-dyed panels cut from an old bedsheet, for the heck of it. At the end of the day, Mom gave me hers and said, "Make me something for Christmas."
I decided to sew a series of pouches and organizers that she can use in project bags and around the house. First up: a tiny triangle pouch. I'm a relatively inexperienced sewist; this was my first piecework and zipper. I'm pretty happy with it. #sewing
Project 2 was a Twice as Nice Organizer, and it was twice as far beyond my skill level as the first pouch. Ha. I'm proud of the interior, but that bias binding was a STRUGGLE. I will probably pick it out and redo, but I need a breather from this project. Onward to the next one...
https://sewcanshe.com/twice-as-nice-organizer-free-sewing-pattern/
Sew up a double sided pouch to help you organize your cosmetics, sewing and craft items, art supplies, travel necessities, and more! This zippered case has two angled compartments that hold more than they appear to. Plus the inside of the pockets is sewn with vinyl so you can easily see what’s inside.
Project 3 was not planned, but as I was cutting pieces for what is now Project 4, I realized I didn't have enough fabric for the lining. I really wanted to sew right then and there, so I made this "tray that folds into a pouch" instead. Quick, pretty easy, and the 8-minute video was a breeze to follow. PS - Sewing videos on youtube are a serious rabbit hole! #sewing
Project 4: the Kato project bag, something I've actually made before, so I knew what I was getting into. 😆 It has pockets on the inside that were too difficult to photograph. I'm exceptionally pleased with how well I matched the batik to this splash of magenta in Mom's fabric. #sewing
Pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/702002990/drawstring-bag-sewing-pattern-beginner
"Project 5," a basket with interior pockets, was actually the second thing I made - deemed it too sloppy to give as a gift - but decided yesterday that I was being too hard on myself. I mean, who's gonna see sewing mistakes with all that chocolate in the way?
Tutorial: https://sewcanshe.com/pocket-pod-basket-free-sewing-pattern/
At some point, I decided to also fill the pouches/bags. While most of the fillers are purchased knitting notions and candy, I did make some: decoupaged fabric ornaments, Corgi stitch markers, tiny quilt magnets, and a crocheted tape measure cover.
Have to say the ornaments were the most fun. Very messy, appealed to my inner kid. 😆
A tool pouch, very simplistic design:
https://berlin.social/@wikinaut/112791411135764639
Attached: 3 images Kind of Blue,... blue "box", "tool box" #Lifehack Tool pouch 1.0 for urban repair tools, et cetera. I used double-sided Velcro and a piece of marine blue Nylon.
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Brody Berg