Yes, more button down kitchen towels :)

The original point of making these up was to get some made to send my mom. Well, it was time to get to work on that--

So I have finished two sets like she wanted. I hope she likes them! I feel like I’m becoming a pro. I’ve figured out all the ideal measurements and what not so they will forever be easily re-created. I think I’ve also gotten some good practice with big ol’ button holes! (this was also my first time using ric rac)

Look how different the three on the right look from the first one I made on the left! I’m tempted to pick the towel out to re-use, and make a new top :)

Button Down Kitchen Towel

I finished the set of hanging towels that I started. I also updated my pattern and made another set. I unpicked and turned the towel around on the first one I made, because it was bugging me. I haven’t decided yet if I want to keep this set for us or not. I need to go to the store to get more towels!  I think I have a design now too that adds a ruffle. But I wanted to make another plain set first. I love the new pattern I made and think they are turning out pretty good! No more towels falling on the floor.

Cute Hanging Towels

I made this to copy ones that my mom used to make back when she could see and didn’t have arthritis.  She used to take kitchen towels and crochet tops for each half to hang on her drawers. I thought since hers are getting old I’d take a try at making some for her…but since my sewing skills are better than my crocheting skills…I tried this way.

This was my first made-up attempt!

the size will work perfect for hanging on drawer handles, but for gifts I would probably make the strap longer to hang on drawers or stove handles.  Also I would pleat the towel the other way…basically turn it around, because I like how it hangs better backwards.  I think I’ll make another to match and then keep on making them! I want some for us, and maybe I’ll make mom a second set.  If you want my pattern let me know. Not bad for a first made up attempt-right?

More little projects…

Well now it’s after Christmas and my sister has her strap I can post pictures. And now is when I realize that the only picture I took off it was with my phone…bummer. Maybe I’ll get lucky and she’ll send me more pics ;)

For this one I decided to add a lens cap holder. That’s the extra piece of colorful fabric on the end you can see-on the green back. It’s gathered a little and got some elastic so it’s easy to put the cap in and then fit your fingers to get it out. The cap was just slightly wider than the strap itself so that’s why I had to make it extra big and gather it. I made it up-and I think it worked out really well for my first one! No more losing that cap in a random pocket or somewhere worse!

She had forgotten I was making these, so she was completely surprised at Christmas :) Perfect :)

I knew my mother in law would like a strap too, but she doesn’t have a camera with a strap like this. She wanted one for her camera case but I wasn’t able to get the measurements for it before the trip.  She sent her strap home with me so I could finish her gift.

This is her well used strap. I decided to not only make a cover, but replace the strap itself…

I just got some new strap and the two clips from Joanns, and sewed it together. I could have re-used the old clips-they were just fine. I was worried though that for some reason I wouldn’t be able to sew it together right, and then I would be out of a strap because I cut the old one apart…so the old one is still whole.

Because this was a strap for the case instead of the camera, it is about twice as long. I was worried about it slipping, so I made just a tiny stitch on each end to hold it in place. That way it will stay, but is also possible to remove if necessary.  I am happy with how it turned out. I thought about making it a little narrower, but I was afraid I couldn’t turn it right side out-and there would be less of the cute fabric!

Hope she likes it!! It’s all ready to make it’s trip to Idaho via USPS.

just a stitch at at time

it’s so hard to find the time to get everything out and sit down and create stuff.  I recently found time and was able to complete yet another (and best one so far) camera strap. This one though, I cannot post pictures of because it could be a Christmas gift for someone special who I do not want to see it. I’ll just have to save the picture for later :)

I also was able to mend some of Josh’s pants. Surprise: I’ve never mended anything before except a hole in a smock for work-where the seam had just torn. The pants turned out alright and will hopefully last a bit longer! (we’ll see how good they turned out after they go through the wash…*fingers crossed*)

I also did some work on my bay window curtains. I discovered I could sew the rings on with my sewing machine and that made the process so much faster! I’ve been putting off doing some final hand sewing-I really hate that part-but now it’s done. I’ve been thinking of some touch ups I’d like to do to them-maybe adding some buttons or some hidden snaps where they could use some help hanging just right when pulled up (they’re loooong roman shades) They will mostly live up but if I ever want to close the window I can!

Stuff :)

See, I have been working on a little bit of stuff!

This is the same camera strap-I just really like it :)

I made some baby stuff…these are burp clothes made with cloth diapers and embellished with flannel and ribbon…

These are also more burp clothes…whole different technique though. Flannel backing….

and thinner cloth diapers to soak stuff up. I made 6 total…

 

This was a little set I made…I think they turned out cute…
It’s a wipes case, diaper case, and changing pad… The changing pad is held together by the little elastic and folds nicely into a compact travel size. It unfolds and has a nice towel side for the baby to lay on. The ‘scrunchi’ is attatched so it won’t be lost.

Well that it for now. i’m partially done with some binky clips, they’re cute but not finished.

Another one!

No, this isn’t the only thing I’ve been up to. I’ve made some other stuff too…I’ll take pics. All I’ve got right now are cell phone pics and they aren’t so great. This one was also a cell phone pic but it’s okay.

When I started this camera strap I wasn’t sure if it was going to be another ‘practice’ for me or an actual gift. Overall I’m happy with how it turned out so someone might be getting it in their stocking! I’m planning on making more as well. I’m afraid this is going to be like my purse and shoes theory-you can’t have to many.