Before we get the to sewing portion of today's post, I thought I could put in a couple pictures of Sydney. You know, to prove it's a "Matt & Sydney" blog too. : )
Sydney is adamant about pigtails these days. No ponytail, no hair down, only pigtails. I have no idea why but thankfully it's quick and easy.
Now, onto sewing. I just wanted to keep it real and show that not every design comes together on the first attempt. I wanted to design a pattern for a small ruffled pouch and the it came to a bit more work then I was expecting. Here's the process and bags that didn't make the cut.
So once I finally figured out the right pattern, I couldn't stop making them. A side note: So I went to Goodwill to repurpose some shirts and skirts for their fabric for these bags. I just bought a few shirts and a skirt and it came to $35! When did Goodwill get so expensive!? I'm better going to the fabric store and buying new fabric, it would be a lot cheaper. I just couldn't believe it and wanted to share my dismay.
For the finished bags the one on the left is "regular" fabric and the 3 on the right are from the expensive repurposed fabric.
Each one is lined too. Now I just need to decide which one to keep! : )
7 comments:
Ruffler, serger, flashy fabrics... I'm tellin ya, they look GREAT! Goodwill does seem to be price-y for what it is, but local-charity-run thrift stores do still seem to have THRIFT prices.
honestly, you never cease to amaze me! And I am glad to see you dont do everything perfect on the first try :-)
Oh, and I have that shirt for em, but with long sleeves, she wore it for her birthday!
CUTE I LOVE LOVE the grey one...where are you selling these? :)
Those are so cute! How is your ruffler foot working for you. I bought one and couldn't get it to stay on the machine. It just kept falling apart.
Thanks for the kind words everyone. I will be putting them up in my Etsy shop on Monday.
My ruffler foot works great. I guess the only thing I can say is that it attaches in 2 different parts. First just like a regular foot and then the little hook that goes around the screw that comes off part that holds the needle. I'm sure that doesn't make sense!
LeighAnn - I saw the ruffles you put on the girls' jeans. They look great. Did you use your ruffler foot on those?
Becky, those are so cute! Great job!
Well, let me know which ones your selling bc I am in despret need of a new BeckyM design purse. Email me! (or FB ha ha)
Also: I went into Goodwill the other day myself and was equally appalled. Oh the times
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