One of them was my niece's wedding. It was so cold at the beginning of October… but the fall landscape was amazing.
Now, back to work!
Last week I made my "Pockets with Love" in Christmas fabrics.
For a set I used a little heavier interfacing than I usually use and I broke two needles. If you want to make some pockets, stitch using Jeans/Denim needles #90/14.
If you want to use them as gift bags or as decorations, you can make them even without interfacing.
I noticed how gorgeous are the pockets made in striped fabrics.
So I tried to make one with wider stripes. This fabric is heavy cotton. I don't use interfacing and for backing I used quilting cotton. This was a quick version, instead of two fabrics for the front I used just one.
I wrote in the pattern how to make the quickest version: fusing two pieces of fabric with Wonder Under (or something similar). This is a paper-backed fusible web that bonds fabric to fabric.
To reduce raveling of fabric edges I cut the square with a pinking blade (Wonder-Under helps too).
Cutting the strap.
In minutes I made these:
Of course I had to make miniatures. I was curious how small I can make them. For the smallest one I started with 2'' square. For the other one I used 4'' square.
Last week I made my "Pockets with Love" in Christmas fabrics.
Practice is the best teacher! If you bought my patterns, here are a few more tips.
For a set I used a little heavier interfacing than I usually use and I broke two needles. If you want to make some pockets, stitch using Jeans/Denim needles #90/14.
If you want to use them as gift bags or as decorations, you can make them even without interfacing. 
I noticed how gorgeous are the pockets made in striped fabrics. 
So I tried to make one with wider stripes. This fabric is heavy cotton. I don't use interfacing and for backing I used quilting cotton. This was a quick version, instead of two fabrics for the front I used just one. 
I wrote in the pattern how to make the quickest version: fusing two pieces of fabric with Wonder Under (or something similar). This is a paper-backed fusible web that bonds fabric to fabric. 
To reduce raveling of fabric edges I cut the square with a pinking blade (Wonder-Under helps too). 
Cutting the strap.
In minutes I made these:
Of course I had to make miniatures. I was curious how small I can make them. For the smallest one I started with 2'' square. For the other one I used 4'' square.
Well, it's almost weekend again. More time to sew? Happy sewing !
Geta
Wow....they are just so wonderful...and that small one....
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had some really wonderful events happening....always puts a little spice in life.!
Oh, that tiny one is soooooo cute!
ReplyDeleteYou get more done even with other things going on than anyone I know! What a beautiful wedding picture and cute bags.
ReplyDeleteThose are really cute Geta!
ReplyDeletePoza cu nunta e chiar de la nunta ?? Prima data am crezut ca este din vreo revista, atat de perfecta parea... Nu am cuvinte sa spun cat de adorabil mi se pare Alex, si deasemenea pocketurile din materiale de Craciun!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture of your wedding. and Alex is so cute.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Tiny
Cute bags!
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