Here’s another CD case that’s a bit different in functionality and holds a whopping 8 CD’s. I used an old pair of jeans (actually same pair that I used on the last one), some extra fabric from a purse I made, a couple red buttons & some elastic to hold it closed. I also added my JJ Janet’s Junk tag to the back. I reinforced the whole thing to make it stiff using a couple cardboard cut outs from our soda 12 packs boxes. It was the coolest thing to use and I just cut it to size and sewed it in. I’m lovin’ this one and am hoping to make a few more the next few days.
Okay, I’ve got my idea and my pattern down and one model made. Tomorrow night I’m going to make a handful of these puppies for our Earth Day event at work. Of course they will hold more than 4 CD’s as this one only holds 4, but you get the idea. I used one leg of an old ratty pair of jeans and some fabric scraps from a purse I made a long time ago. Enjoy!
I’ve been wanting to take a stab at PJ pants for my son but just haven’t found the inspiration to get started on some. Tonight was the night and in just 30 minutes, he had a new pair of PJ shorts. I still need to have him try them on but I’m pretty sure they will fit. I took a pair of some stretchy shorts he uses right now and just drew out a pattern based on that, sewed it all together in the way that I know how and kaching! A fancy new pair of PJ shorts, blue/white light weight flannel fabric. I’ll definitely be making a bunch more of these…both for personal use and to sell. Hmmm, now I just need to find some old clothes to recycle and make some out of for my Earth Day project. 
Okay, I was home sick today and shortly before my son got home from school, I got up out of bed and was in a crafty mood. I found a website where someone had made little notepads using scrap paper and Monopoly property cards. I thought they were so cute I made a couple just for fun. They are nothing special but I think I’m going to throw these in my purse to take special notes on.
It was teacher appreciation week and I made this clutch for Chris’ teacher. I asked her what her favorite colors were and she said green & purple. So I used a beautiful green/brown fabric for the outside and green for the inside. The bird applique on the outside is the same green fabric as the lining and the eye is a purple jewel. And a clutch wouldn’t be complete without a wristband. Here it is without further adeu…
Lotsa pics…My friend liked my brown bag so much she requested I make her one just like it but with a big orange T on the front for Tennessee. I made the pattern for the bag myself just by what kind of style I wanted & size. I handmade the applique using the fabric for the lining, the outer fabric is a stretchy blue denim with a peek-a-boo bit of orange on the top end of the zipper and the lining is orange & quilted with soft fleece to give it stability & softness. Two denim inner pockets as well and I added my label.
Just got started on a bag for my very good friend Kelly. She has never had a denim purse and she is so into TENNESSEE. So she picked out this beautiful denim fabric and matching orange for the T as well as lining. So far I’ve made the appliqued “T” (yes, I grabbed a pic off the internet of the Power T, hand drew it and then traced it onto the fabric, cut it out, attached it to fusible thick interfacing and finished off the edges twice with a zig zag stitch, then sewed it to the bag) and sewn the outer fabric together with the gusset. Tomorrow night I’ll work on getting the zipper ready to go into the top, add the pockets to the lining and try to piece it all together. I also need to work on the straps. Here is a picture of what I’ve done so far…
Okay, so I took my first stab at winging some glasses cases (two different kinds of styles…one is envelope style and the other is just a sleeve)…both with velcro closures.
The first cherry purse I made was a little too big for my friend so I’m going to be listing that one in my Etsy shop and this is the one I’m giving her tomorrow. It’s a smaller version but the same cherry design on front (designed/hand drawn & appliqued by me).
I started off making a hobo bag but then I missed a few steps at the start and decided to wing it and call it my own. The outer fabric is a denim weight with black/white stripes. I handmade the cherries applique on front, magnetic closure, 2 pockets inside with matching outer fabric, lining is pink with little bubbles. Handle matches both fabrics. This is a gift for a friend…she saw one her friend bought and wanted one like it. Although it’s not as big as her friends, I think this one is better.
