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Monday, February 16, 2015

Weekend Sewing


I totally forgot to post this vintage pin cushion on Saturday. Isn't it sweet? Does it get any better than pink velvet?



I even love the beads, sequins and GOLD ric rac! I am guessing the person that made this loved to sew.


My husband was away this weekend to visit his mom so I sewed late into the night. I found these Work In Progress Bags by Crazy Mom Quilts and thought they would be a nice simple project. The vinyl takes some getting used to but it is a fun project and useful. The above bag is 14" x 18", I have my next Sew Together Bag in there with everything I need ready to sew.



This one did not turn out as well, truth be told, but I was tired and should not have been sewing. It was supposed to be 9" x 12" and I cut it wrong so it is 9" x 9". It still works for my Posey bocks.



Just to keep it real, this is a very badly installed zipper, again I plead tiredness. It is functional though... There are tips in the pattern for sewing with vinyl, save the tissue that comes with the vinyl, it helps! I also used a zipper foot and a walking foot which she does not. I on the other hand need all the help I can get.

Kelly

13 comments:

  1. LOL, I think they are awesome...good for you for getting them done! I'll be happy to take any rejects off your hands. :)

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  2. Oh I think they are so cute and functional. when I sew with slippery stuff I use my Teflon foot that came with my Viking. It really helps a lot...I only installed one zipper--when I was a teenager I took a dress sewing class and had a lot of help. I wouldn't even think of tackling one now--so yours look great to me...hugs, love that velvet pc Julierose

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  3. Such a sweet pink velvet heart, the gold rick rac is the perfect trim. Your WIP bag looks great, I was too busy admiring the fabrics inside to notice the zip.

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  4. The pincushion is so pretty. I love those little pearls and the bugel beads. Your bags look perfect to me. I've never sewn a zipper. Too scary. Good for you to finish projects and get organized.

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  5. Hey, you got it done and it looks just fine. Me and zippers? Not happening.:) Very sweet pin cushion!

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  6. Great Heart! The added beads and sequance are perfect. I have had my eye on the vinyl bags for awhile now. I need to to make afew of these too--yours are great!

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  7. lol thanks for keeping things real!! lol
    These clear pouches are awesome

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  8. I really like the vinyl bags you made - so nice for projects to carry with you or stay organized at home and you can see what's in there!

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  9. Well done..... And as they say don't drink (lots) & sew.

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  10. Thanks for the link to this cute bag.

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  11. I echo Christine! But hey, not everything has to be perfect. Done is good! Functional is great! Love the bags, you could teach organization.

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  12. Real is good. I think your bags look great! Functional IS great! These are to use, for you, so don't stress about a less-than-perfect zipper. We're not judging! I think your WIP bags look super!

    Love the little velvet heart pincushion - so sweet and charming!

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  13. Real is good. I think your bags look great! Functional IS great! These are to use, for you, so don't stress about a less-than-perfect zipper. We're not judging! I think your WIP bags look super!

    Love the little velvet heart pincushion - so sweet and charming!

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