She really enjoyed The Great British Sewing Bee on TV and wants to make a skater skirt so I said she could come here for a morning and I would make it with her. To go with this little visit I have made her a sewing bag with some goodies inside.
A patchwork book for girls, some dressmaking scissors, needles and other little things in the pockets inside.
I made a little zip fob from my sewing machine cover leftovers and that piece of gingham belt loop I found in my basket.
Why was I saving that?
The geometric print is a stiff canvas and the rest is just fat quarters and dressmaking bits that I had left from other projects. The spotty and the large print on the outside are Amy Butler pieces I had in a Hobbycraft sale last year which I made a collage skirt with.
The pattern is from a book called Sew Serendipity bags by Kay Whitt and I really like it. It has printed patterns in the back, the instructions are detailed and the bags are professional. If you want to move on from the tote bag this is a great book that becomes quite advanced so it will grow with you. This is the cover bag without ruffles because I liked the shape.
Big Sis got the bag bug too while sitting at my feet making a lego friends holder.
So, if you could just pick up the rest of that lego and pop it in the bag that would be great... there is only childbirth more painful than stepping on lego!
Chat soon. Jo xx
I seem to recall Barbie shoes were a killer to stand on when my girls were little. Love the bag, perfect for a teenager and a thoughtful gift with the added bits and pieces. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm with ya on the Lego pain...and that is a super bag, what a wonderful birthday gift! Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty sewing bag! I really like the tag for the zip. Hope that the lego bag works, that stuff really is lethal when you stand on it isn't it! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet gift. She will be able to use it for years to come. I don't know which bag I like better, hers or yours! :) Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteJo, you did a great job. She will use it forever. I love the lego bag too, good luck with your mission there. :)
ReplyDeleteJo! That sewing bag is genius!!! That young girl will love it and weather you know it or not you have just made a difference in a kids life.....and that is awesome! And just look at your sweet girl making a Lego bag! Did you make her skirt??? It is adorable!!! Wishing you a lovely day! Nicole xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat really is beautiful! I love the inside too, it's such a thoughtful gift. The skater skirt is so nice from sewing bee, that is another that I must try. Yes - I totally know what you mean about that Lego, it has happened many, many times to me too! Have a great day. :)
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous ... a really thoughtful present which I am sure she will delight in ... and I hear you re the Lego ... I have uttered more expletives than I care to admit as a result of a misplaced step ;) ... Bee xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and thoughtful thing to do; she will treasure it always
ReplyDeleteTracey xx
How sweet and thoughtful you were to make this beautiful gift to go along with her sewing lesson. I'm sure she'll cherish it...and the special time spent together learning to sew too! ... Your daughter is off to a good sewing start...and so cute! xo
ReplyDeleteI love the bags, and the one for Little Miss is perfect.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
These are so lovely and colourful. No one will have the same bags. So cute!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely, you are so good at this sort of thing. x
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