Holiday sewing

Homemade cassarole dish cozy with zipper, it has temperature reflect fabric to keep things hot or cold. It came together easier than I thought it would, I'll probably have to make more of these in the future as I can see how it could in handy for potlucks


Dog coat: Mccalls 5723 view c , no bow, I used fleece and reflector tape. this is the large size! it fit great though.



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homemade couch slipcover for Katie

before:

From 2010-08-29

and after:


this took us about 2 days of sewing, this is my 3rd cover and I like to make the cushions instead of a regular slipcover- I think this looks much nicer. Covering the cushions probably takes the longest. we used heavy home-dec fabric that is way more durable than the chintz that was on there to begin with.
below is close up of the arm back, probably the hardest part with the curve and 3 large pieces that come together, it needs to be tight to prevent it from shifting.

From dp

helper cats Basil and Nutmeg!


and helper dog Salute:

From dp

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parasal from unbrella

 
 

I have been wanting to make this for some time, I covered an existing unbrella that had a few holes with home -dec fabric ( thank you Carrie!), I pinned the fabric together over the umbrella for the pattern but still had fitting issues - although the cells appear the same they are not symetrical at all. Next time I make one I will use thinner material, the dotted fabric adds a little weight but it keeps the sun out, perfect for the beach!

diaper bag for Nerrisa

 
 
 
 

Pattern Review Here

This is for a coworker, I offer to sew a homemade diaper bags for anyone expecting as my gift. I love this fabric, it's stain repellant outdoor fabric, the beige on the inside is pre-quilted fabric.

pillows for Carrie

 
 
I love sewing pillows, they are so easy to make, and they look store bought with a little pipe-ing. At her request I made the pillow covers with a zippers instead of a flap, I used the by-the-yard home dec. zipper and a little flap to cover.

homemade potholders

I made new potholders for my new kitchen, I used fabric from a yard sale and grosgrain ribbon, there is a layer of fusible fleece on the inside and I used ironing board fabric ( found at Jo-Anns) for the 'hot' side, I'm hoping this will extend their life.

charging station

this is my first try at a charging station/basket, its a little small, but I didn't want it too big, also I think I'd like a lid since it gets very dusty on my desk. I was feeling pretty colorful, the inner shelf is a box I cut and spray glued batting and then spray glued fabric and handsewed the top fabric. I used super stiff interfacing as well as batting on the sides of the basket to make it stand, but its still a little floppy

*Charging Station concluded...

I added a flap and a strip of velcro along the back on the side to keep the cords tidy, I also lowered the shelf about 1/2 inch, I'm not sure if I like the shelf or not, it can be used both with or without it. I had to stitch the corners (you can see where they pucker) to keep the square shape.  overall I'm pleased- I like that the excess cords are tidy under the shelf out of sight.

homemade drapes

these are my second drapes ever - these will be my winter drapes. they are a light sand color but don't let a lot of light through, I didn't calculate correctly and ended up with 2 additional hooks on each side than I originally intended. I probably should find a book or pattern or something, but I am always surprised how easy drapes are, a little tedious and hand-sewing though but I like the custom look for a lot less than new. And I learned how to string transverse rods, which might come in handy someday.