BROWNIES

No, we don't mean the kind you eat.  But that is a good idea.

We are having a Brownie Troop over on Sunday to make their badge sashes.

Betsy is modeling the one she made.

Of course, it will fit a 7 year old better...

Cute little Burlap Bag

 

I just had to sew today.  I finished a sewing apron (behind the bag) first.  Then I dove into this project.  It is a free pattern on line.  http://lamaisonreid.blogspot.com/2010/08/burlap-purse-with-shabby-rose.html

Originally I was going to use some green burlap I found at the thrift store.  Then I got a whiff.  I threw it in the wash with my really stinky clothes I wore when I cleaned, oiled and adjusted the Pittsburgh 201-2  http://mysewingmachineobsession.blogspot.com/2012/10/it-stitches.html

I found this stash of burlap.  I think it is more yellow than it appears here.  There are several things that I would do totally differently from the original instructions.  I realize that I covered up the cute pleats on the front.  

But you can see them on the back

I used a magnetic snap.  Gosh they are  easy to use!!!

I used a child's belt from the thrift store for the strap.  Next time I will make straps to match the lining.  I felt lazy today.

I did add a pocket.  Sort of after the fact.  I had made the lining and sewed it together before I realized that I should attach the pocket first.  Next time

Next time I will make two straps and attach one to the front and one to the back for better access to the bag when carrying it.

I am not dis-pleased.  I will give it to someone for a Holiday present this year. 

Singer Touch and Sew 626

We decided that it was time to sell off some of our machines.  We listed this darling little Touch and Sew on eBay and it sold with its BIN offer within one hour of listing.  We wish we had four more to sell.  We are happy that it is going to its new home tomorrow and for a demo of how to pack a machine in a case for shipping, check in tomorrow.

UPDATE

I got so involved in packing this machine for shipment that I failed to take many photos at all.

Let's just say I spent the morning getting it ready and I am pretty certain that it will arrive safely.  It is a cocoon within a cocoon.  I packed all the protruding parts with styrofoam and then wrapped it with cling wrap o keep the hand wheel from moving.  Then I wrapped it with tons of bubble wrap and filled in the gaps with plastic gorcery bags.  THEN I put the case on it and wrapped that with bubble wrap.  Then I wrapped that with card board and put it in a box and sealed it all up.  And then found the button hole attachment all by itself sitting on the table.  I shipped it separately.

More Sewing on Sundays

It was cold and rainy this morning.  The dogs and I settled in to the sewing loft for some cozy creating near the wood stove.  They slept.  I sewed.  I had started this bag during the week and was determined to finish it today.

The strap can be shortened.

 Or worn really long.

The lining fabric was in my stash.  I was saving it. FOR WHAT?  I wonder.  Like all the fabric in the stash.   Now I plan to make a pleated clutch with it to match this bag.

Betsy and I bought some baubles at that yard sale yesterday.  I think she took them home with her.  Gotta go get something for the zipper.

UPDATE
 Back from Betsy's and the bag now has its BLING