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Sample Sale - Small Pintuck Wristlet at 75% (Sold)

Today this cute little wristlet is available for someone to take home as a sample.  Sold - Thanks!

This is the small size Pintuck Wristlet, but scaled down to 75% of the original size.  This one is about 6.75" wide x 4.25" high

The fabrics used for this bag are Anna Maria Horner's Overachiever in Charcoal and one of Robert Kaufman's Railroad Denims.

I've made a few of these wristlets at smaller sizes, and do deviate from the pattern instructions in a few places.  So here are the changes I made for this one:

• Printed small pattern pieces at 75%.  This is done in the print properties box that shows the "scale".  
• Applied fleece A pieces directly to the fabric.  In the pattern, the fleeces pieces are applied to scrap fabric.  Which I love!  It elimates the wrinkle problem that often comes with fusible fleece and it also adds another layer to the bag to give it more structure.  Because these are smaller, I just didn't think the extra layer was needed.  I did apply the fleece to a piece of muslin for the flap.  The flap is really where any wrinkling would show. 
• Made the strap pieces 0.25" thinner.  I like my straps to be in scale with the bag and not visually dominate, so I cut the pieces 0.25" - 0.5" thinner for these smaller bags. 
• Used the large size pocket at 75%.  At some point, I printed this pattern at a few scaled down sizes, so the pieces are all in my file folder.  The large size pocket scaled down to 75% was the first smaller pocket piece I came across, and it fit, so I used it. 
• Skipped the pintucks.  I have very little of this fabric (tucks use a few extra inches of fabric), and since it's lovely on its own, I skipped the tucks.  In the pattern, these are made before cutting the B piece, so no real modifications are needed.
• Moved the snaps.  When scaling this bag down, the snaps generally need to be moved up because printing the pieces smaller moves the snap guide marks too close to the edge of the fabric.  My general guideline is the snaps should be centered 1.25" from the edge of the fabric.  This gives enough room for a 14mm or 18mm snap with a 3/8" allowance + room for topstitching.

The inside is a green polka dot print:

 

Favorite Fabrics - Hyde Park in Rose

Hyde Park in Rose from the Regent Street Lawns collection

I saw this cotton lawn print at my local fabric store the other day (and might have bought a little...), and it is really beautiful!  There are a few other prints in this collection I wouldn't mind adding to my stash.

 

Sample Sale - Patchwork Zip Pocket Pouch (Sold)

Today this Zip Pocket Pouch is available as a sample. Sold - thanks!

This is not a size in the pattern, but is close to the extra Phone Pouch size.  This one measures 4.75" wide x 3.25" high.  Credit/debit/business cards will fit in the zipper pocket.

To make patchwork for a pouch that is already small and has quite a few layers, I foundation piece the scraps to flannel in a Log Cabin pattern.  So it's essentially the same basic idea as the Patchwork Coasters.

The inside of this is a mix of fabrics:

 

DIY for the Holidays Sale

Sale time!

Save up to $5 off 23 different patterns:

• Messenger Bag
• Strap Clutch
• Daphne Handbag
• Card Wallets
• Fold Over Zip Wristlet
• Idea Pouch
• Curvy Clutch/Wristlet
• Zip Pocket Pouches
• Pleated Wristlet
• Grocery Bag
• Padded Camera Pouch
• Fold Over Clutch
• Secret Pocket Envelope Clutches
• Camera Case Wristlet
• Zip Pouches
• Pleated Pouches
• Ditty Bags
• Bucket Bag
• Passport Pouch
• Granny Tote
• Patchwork Coasters
• Pocket Clutch
• Pintuck Wristlet

Favorite Fabrics - CoCoLand Flower Carnival

CoCoLand Flower Carnival

I like the CoCoLand kitty prints from Seven Islands.  The cats look slightly deranged, but in a very sweet way. 

Sewing Classes in Portland, Oregon

Medium Grocery Bag in Lunar Eclipse

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This is sort of new, but also not...I'm teaching sewing classes here in Portland.  You can read the details about upcoming classes and register for them in the new "Sewing Classes" category.

Next month there are two classes scheduled--Grocery Bag & Zip Pouches.

December can be kind of a full month, but these are just one afternoon classes, so they are a brief commitment.  They are also a nice chance to get out of the house and meet some new people who also like to sew.  The classes are small, so it's kind of like spending an afternoon sewing with friends. 

You can also come and make one of your Christmas gifts.  Most of us have good intentions of making some, or all, of our gifts, but life can get in the way.  Come spend the afternoon with me and we'll make sure you get at least one of your gifts sewn.

This will be the third time I've taught the Grocery Bag class.  It's been really fun so far!

There is enough time to finish the project in class.  In the two prior classes, everyone did go home with a finished bag.  That made me very happy.  :0] 

The shop where I'm teaching is also open for an hour after the scheduled end time, so we don't have to stop right at 5:00, and can keep sewing if you need a little more time.  Though I will say, if you need to be somewhere right after class, just let me know and I'll help you get done in time. 

If you'd like to hear about upcoming sewing classes, go to this page and enter your email address and select the sewing classes list.  If you are already on my email list, you can enter your email again and it will recognize you and give you a chance to update your preferences.