I'm doing pretty well sticking to my Pinterest-project-a-month resolution. But then it's only the second month of the year. That's what you're thinking, right? This month I chose a little sewing project, the
Simple Sewing Companion from the Popular Patchwork page. I like stuff like this because they're relatively easy to make, quick to complete and I can use up small pieces of fabric. And I end up with something cute and useful.
What do you think? The project only used two small pieces of fabric, some fusible interfacing, a button, some thread and a tassel. Get ready to be impressed. Ready? I made the tassel myself. A while back I purchased some not-so-great silk floss from Ebay and figured that even if I don't stitch with it, I'd use it for something. And here it is! Note how perfectly it goes with the fabric.
That weird vertical line on the front piece is due to my not pressing out a crease in the fabric before I fused the interfacing. Sigh. I learned my lesson, but should have known better.
The verdict: I would definitely make more of these. All of us stitchers need something to keep our scissors in, and it also has little pockets for needles and other small things. I emphasize the word
small because you can only put very small things in this. For me, though, scissors are the important thing. No one wants them rattling around by themselves in our stitching bags.
So there you have it. My Pinterest-inspired project for the month. Let's see if I can keep this up!
So pretty and functional! Great project! ^o^
ReplyDeleteLove the colors! And you did a great job on the tassel.
ReplyDeleteHello Cathy! This is a great little project and well done for keeping to your target of one pinterest project a month! You will have a fabulous collection of cute projects at the end of the year!! :) xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Your tassel looks great, well done.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great addition to your stitching bag! I think it would make great gifts for fellow stitchers.
ReplyDeleteRobin in Virginia
I am not a huge fan of orange but this little project has warmed me to it a bit! I love the fabrics in this. And yes, we do not like our scissors rattling around! :D
ReplyDeleteIt looks great & will most definitely come in handy :)
ReplyDeleteHow cute that turned out, Cathy!! Two months down, ten to go--you can do it :)
ReplyDeleteI like your choice of fabric and the tassel does match perfectly. What a great little gift that would make. Thanks for including the link.
ReplyDeleteThis is very cute and handy! they would make lovely useful little gifts. The tassle is perfect! that's why we sewer's never throw anything away ;) there's a use for everything :)
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