tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10815369115322563002024-03-08T05:32:45.593-06:00Modest MavenJodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-86402067435083643042020-08-05T01:47:00.002-05:002020-08-05T01:48:08.535-05:00POCKET FACE MASK SEWING PATTERN AND TUTORIAL<p class="MsoNormal"></p><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><font face="helvetica"><font size="5">ππ·</font></font></span></b><b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><font face="helvetica"><font size="5">π</font></font></span></b></h1><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><i><font color="#45818e" size="2">A free sewing pattern and tutorial for personal and donation use only (not for resale). </font></i></span></h1><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><i><font color="#45818e" size="2">Includes three sizes (WOMENS, MENS AND SMALL CHILD).</font></i></span></h1><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><font color="#45818e"><span style="line-height: 107%;"></span></font></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 20pt; text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: 20pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYADnGTAdiJlMt7U2mvIyS1X1W1OCsE7SO258o5Y7o5-JgfoHlUB_Uhk_BoOEikMWntK0PvWESPboJTP9fA37GalXBF5hyphenhyphenhPs6R09NpcgHo1Cu8ia8iDnJGyEeRuSdYJz6oTaaltausKH/s2316/IMG_3786.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2316" data-original-width="2316" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYADnGTAdiJlMt7U2mvIyS1X1W1OCsE7SO258o5Y7o5-JgfoHlUB_Uhk_BoOEikMWntK0PvWESPboJTP9fA37GalXBF5hyphenhyphenhPs6R09NpcgHo1Cu8ia8iDnJGyEeRuSdYJz6oTaaltausKH/w410-h410/IMG_3786.HEIC" width="410" /></a></b></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">NOTE: I use a serger to sew this pattern, but it is not necessary.
You may use a sewing machine to sew the entire face mask. If you do sew with only
a sewing machine, I recommend adding 1/4β to only the ends of both the outer
and lining pieces (where the elastic will go through). This way you can double
fold and sew that edge to hide the raw edge.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="helvetica">Start by downloading my FREE face mask pattern <b><font color="#2b00fe" size="5" style="background-color: #01ffff;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hd377A50zNealiJsKrvWzFHBTIgwaeQN/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a></font></b><o:p></o:p></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="helvetica">MATERIALS:<o:p></o:p></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><font face="helvetica"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Β·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Outside of Mask: Cotton Fabric Print of choice<o:p></o:p></font></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><font face="helvetica"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Β·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Lining of Mask: Cotton Fabric solid or print of
choice<o:p></o:p></font></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><font face="helvetica"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Β·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Straps: 2 β 1βx9β rectangles of stretch cotton jersey
knit fabric<o:p></o:p></font></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><font face="helvetica"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Β·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Nose Wire: 1 standard paper clip<o:p></o:p></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><font face="helvetica"> </font></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font face="helvetica"><u>SEAM ALLOWANCE: Use 1/4β seam allowance unless otherwise
noted.</u><o:p></o:p></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><font face="helvetica"> </font></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="helvetica"><b>Step 1: Cut the pattern.</b> Pin the paper pattern to the
fabric. Lay fabric right sides together so you can cut both pieces at the same
time. Plus, if they are already arranged right sides together, they are ready
to sewπ.</font><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2DOds4yLgEsvVrp1hd5qXHlLL_Ig4K1Kgc_2EtIwXYcqXlxQXbz6DXYD_TBlrAnZ4U_gWpofXjLt0EKmYxJmyg8nxM30F8S8WVU_T1G0fPwMRwLMmdPclYYmDdIbgqp7vZrUp4MZZtJV/s4032/IMG_3745.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2DOds4yLgEsvVrp1hd5qXHlLL_Ig4K1Kgc_2EtIwXYcqXlxQXbz6DXYD_TBlrAnZ4U_gWpofXjLt0EKmYxJmyg8nxM30F8S8WVU_T1G0fPwMRwLMmdPclYYmDdIbgqp7vZrUp4MZZtJV/w410-h307/IMG_3745.HEIC" width="410" /></a></font></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="helvetica"><b><br /></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><font face="helvetica"><b>Step 2: Sew the OUTER pieces together. </b>Sew or serge
the big curved side (nose to chin). Serge the raw edges of each of the ear
sides. (Or if using a sewing machine, you should have added 1/4β to the ear
edge. Fold once and press). Press the center seam to the left, press and top
stitch. This part is optional, but I find it helps with feeding the nose wire
in later.</font><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8PM3ETbQAVo9iJpxLi-Op5eCCMJBWhmyoQTggLYR8-AacndnDzt1_CbD4NJRIg1JAxD3OLGAMV-NmoiACYHSoXTrMEmk8Q6Wd3AOt8PlII4ndOaZpxgU_KIc6Ocxz2mQQ7mFxmEfA0VJ/s3087/IMG_3746.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2183" data-original-width="3087" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8PM3ETbQAVo9iJpxLi-Op5eCCMJBWhmyoQTggLYR8-AacndnDzt1_CbD4NJRIg1JAxD3OLGAMV-NmoiACYHSoXTrMEmk8Q6Wd3AOt8PlII4ndOaZpxgU_KIc6Ocxz2mQQ7mFxmEfA0VJ/w410-h290/IMG_3746.HEIC" width="410" /></a></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibMWg6jbcLoboJAFMOqsK5cV7s1yaggp8iJZ-44yFoYVlEOZgA3XKQiamBwt-F6mHyXbFc316EefTNxIq9j5PcMjpBU9XPTgdM6iwoSdZIjKXnLUGIwMQOmrchpfv5O66EEjmaXRgxVn2K/s3909/IMG_3750.HEIC" style="font-family: helvetica; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2932" data-original-width="3909" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibMWg6jbcLoboJAFMOqsK5cV7s1yaggp8iJZ-44yFoYVlEOZgA3XKQiamBwt-F6mHyXbFc316EefTNxIq9j5PcMjpBU9XPTgdM6iwoSdZIjKXnLUGIwMQOmrchpfv5O66EEjmaXRgxVn2K/w410-h307/IMG_3750.HEIC" width="410" /></a></div><font face="helvetica"><br /></font><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="helvetica"><b>Step 3: Sew the LINER pieces together. </b>Sew or serge
the big curved side (nose to chin). Serge the raw edges of each of the ear
sides, just like you did for the outer piece. Here is where itβs different β
fold ear side edges once and topstitch in place. (or if only using the sewing
machine, you should have added 1/4" to the ear side. Fold TWICE, press and then topstitch).</font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZH44HQ45M4TOrOauGN0qNtoGn2b2XgahKd7USWD3UWdDVn23KWkIltUQ9t8ByBpphGn4ixf4yfg8TiHcf4fhal1s17Cq8JN_0HheQSY9ck6uHVf4LzJBbj6ErO00O8iMW1szdvH-qf4y/s4032/IMG_3747.HEIC" style="font-family: helvetica; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZH44HQ45M4TOrOauGN0qNtoGn2b2XgahKd7USWD3UWdDVn23KWkIltUQ9t8ByBpphGn4ixf4yfg8TiHcf4fhal1s17Cq8JN_0HheQSY9ck6uHVf4LzJBbj6ErO00O8iMW1szdvH-qf4y/w410-h307/IMG_3747.HEIC" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XG7KSraTB6wT86Ed9961aQjQUPvPULABtdhM9slFJlqYViQ1L8uBl_kRXJRlbRuh9hRDc5mtz4oZm5z-xluoa9aGKSXXTFpXxJJ7hHT56uKI7kzZ71FCSi0S_iwiPkqUMJot_JyHO3Cf/s3909/IMG_3749.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2932" data-original-width="3909" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XG7KSraTB6wT86Ed9961aQjQUPvPULABtdhM9slFJlqYViQ1L8uBl_kRXJRlbRuh9hRDc5mtz4oZm5z-xluoa9aGKSXXTFpXxJJ7hHT56uKI7kzZ71FCSi0S_iwiPkqUMJot_JyHO3Cf/w410-h307/IMG_3749.HEIC" width="410" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="helvetica"> </font></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><font face="helvetica"><b>Step 4: Sew the outer and lining pieces together. </b>Place
outer and liner pieces right sides together. Match your center seams at the
nose and the chin. Pin along top and bottom as needed. Serge or sew both the top
and bottom of mask. Tip: when sewing the top I like to start at the center seam
and sew to ear edge, then switch and sew the other side center seam to other ear
edge. This part of the fabric is on the bias and so it can get shifty and misbehave.
Sewing from the center and out helps with that. Repeat for bottom chin side of
mask.<o:p></o:p></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="helvetica"><b>Step 5: Turn right side out and PRESS.</b> Open your
seams up as much as possible. Remember to iron the center seam while youβre at
it.<o:p></o:p></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="helvetica"><b><br /></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="helvetica"><b>Step 6: Topstitch the top and bottom of mask. </b>Topstitch 1mm
away from the edge along the entire top nose edge as well as the bottom chin
edge.<o:p></o:p></font></p>
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edge in so it is flush with the lining edge. Topstitch in place.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><font face="helvetica"></font></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYagq4_i-Ne5sv_RTX4rLOMFY0K61amO_Ntys1B9khxgfgDchFuymKgVrtM_vTjqv8ih3VuiCBXK68m9JygQhr6fJsIY0kVexsrxINYYhta6EuyvSUYm3KOcMIUJSTKTv-L1Jsp7OjF0LG/s4032/IMG_3761.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYagq4_i-Ne5sv_RTX4rLOMFY0K61amO_Ntys1B9khxgfgDchFuymKgVrtM_vTjqv8ih3VuiCBXK68m9JygQhr6fJsIY0kVexsrxINYYhta6EuyvSUYm3KOcMIUJSTKTv-L1Jsp7OjF0LG/w410-h307/IMG_3761.HEIC" width="410" /></a></font></div><font face="helvetica"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwGX9BdFNY0uF5y5lJ6VLffUBFJnzruZSKkD0Bi8w791YKCX7sqhcGOmJXxMgSiV5dmq5OfMYOqb_xAv7zRmXO8XBKoFvO-MgkzhTtsz_2fZjmT_VFDV6vlZ-DTO_A79EkC_HbkBh_E-fl/s3996/IMG_3762.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2997" data-original-width="3996" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwGX9BdFNY0uF5y5lJ6VLffUBFJnzruZSKkD0Bi8w791YKCX7sqhcGOmJXxMgSiV5dmq5OfMYOqb_xAv7zRmXO8XBKoFvO-MgkzhTtsz_2fZjmT_VFDV6vlZ-DTO_A79EkC_HbkBh_E-fl/w410-h307/IMG_3762.HEIC" width="410" /></a></div><br /></font><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><font face="helvetica"><b>Step 8: Adding the nose wire.</b> Prep the nose wire by
straightening a standard paperclip. I used flat nose pliers and round nose pliers for this part. Bend both ends of the paper clip to ensure
the donβt poke through your fabric later. Use the straightened paper clip to
center along the nose side. Add 1/8β to the length to ensure you have some wiggle
room. Use pins to mark the length. Sew the left side about 1/4β down and then pivot
the needle to sew the long edge. Leave the right side open. Feed the wire in
between the layers then close the right-side wire opening closed. Bend the wire
at the nose seam and adjust as needed.<o:p></o:p></font></p>
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cotton stretch jersey knit fabric for the ear straps. Cut two straps 1β x 9β. Use
a safety pin to thread a strap through each side of the mask. Pull the straps
to pre-stretch them. This will curl the straps. Tie a square knot (right over left,
left over right). The ear strap loop should be about the size of a standard hair
band. Pull tight so the knot gets small enough to feed through the casing. Trim
the elastic tails off and slide the knot inside the casing.<o:p></o:p></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p><font color="#800180" face="helvetica"><b> YAY! Great job! Your mask is finished! </b></font></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica"><b>ππ·Happy Sewing!π·π</b></font></h2><p></p>Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-31045979650722117762014-03-06T17:47:00.000-06:002014-03-06T17:47:10.624-06:00Rachel's Wedding Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the wedding dress I made for an amazing gal named Rachel. Rachel was absolutely fantastic to work with... such a beautiful and classy young lady on the inside and out. I honestly loved every minute of making this dress!</div>
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I also made the bridesmaid dresses below. Rachel was so nice to let the girls choose their own dress style, so each of them is unique. I think her color choice of blush and ivory are stunning and timeless... definitely something she can look back on 20 years from now and relish in her wise decision :) </div>
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It's been a wonderful year! I started homeschooling my kids, which I'm loving very much. I am still sewing when I can find the time, but there is a time and a season for everything, and now I need to focus on growing young minds :) Although, I did finish sewing a custom silk wedding gown that I am eager to share with you soon! Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-50082890490771485042013-05-21T16:49:00.000-05:002013-05-21T16:49:25.977-05:00Guipure Lace Wedding Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I sewed this dress for my dear friend Linda. Doesn't she look amazing!? I lost count of the number of hours I spent on this dress, but I truly loved making it. This particular lace is a guipure lace, which is heavily embroidered motifs. In order to piece the lace together, it is essential to drape the lace on a dress form and hand-sew in together. Yes, entirely hand-sewn.... carefully cutting around each motif and overlaying over the next piece to blend the lace without seams. It was a labor of love indeed, but well worth it in the end. </div>
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I love my dress form :)</div>
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I did a simple silk sash and did some simple hand beading to accent it.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I'm working on another wedding dress now that has a alençon lace top and a English netting bottom.</span> To die for... that wedding isn't until July, so stay tuned!</div>
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But wait; there's more! Everyone else who commented will receive the pdf calendar files! Surprise!!!<br />
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I created a cute new wall calendar to welcome the year 2013! It's a woodland theme featuring twelve adorable woodland animals, hand drawn and then digitally recreated by yours truly. You can visit my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/modestmaven" target="_blank">shop</a> to purchase the printable pdf version of both the write-in and mini versions of my calendar for only $6.99. I'm a write-in gal myself, and would be loopy without being able to schedule everything on my wall calendar. <br />
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Calendars make fabulous new year's gifts and with the printable
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<li>Visit my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/modestmaven" target="_blank">shop, www.modestmaven.etsy.com</a>, and "pin" your favorite item to Pinterest. Return to this blog post to comment.</li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">β₯</span> </span>The
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">β₯</span> </span>No purchase is necessary.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">β₯</span> </span>Odds of winning are based on number of entries.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">β₯</span> Two entries</span> allowed per person. One for commenting on this blog post and second for "pinning" <span style="font-size: x-small;">your </span>favorite item from my etsy shop, then returning and posting on this blog post.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">β₯</span> </span>Prize value is $15, and includes world-wide first class shipping of the mini-calendar and email of pdf calendar.</span><br />
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Have you seen these pillows before? Best bridal shower gift ever! (Would also make a fabulous white elephant gift, yes?) I made this "Tonight/Not Tonight" pillow for my friend's shower last week. It received many hoots and hollers :) I also got to make her wedding dress and five bridesmaid dresses, but I'll save that for another post.</div>
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To class up her gift, I also included this "Keep" and "Toss" wedding garter set. You can find the <a href="http://modestmaven.blogspot.com/2009/09/wedding-garter-keep-and-toss-tutorial.html" target="_blank">tutorial </a>on the left sidebar.</div>
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Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-90536078792831476952012-11-16T09:31:00.001-06:002012-11-16T09:31:39.942-06:00MEGA happy holidays GIVEAWAY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ya'll are in for a real treat... sure there are lots of online tutorials for kids pants, but here you can print a fabulously FREE pattern for sizes 2T-5T. This is such a versatile pattern. Add ruffles or don't. Crop the legs to capri length or leave them nice and long. Use fun prints, or make them solid. You can even keep it simple, and use it for boys pants! </div>
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Here's a classy example of capri length, using black linen fabric and a little embellishing with the same linen:</div>
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For this tutorial, I decided to use some fun coordinating fabrics from the <a href="http://www.imaginefabric.com/erinmcmorris.html" target="_blank">Wildwood Collection by Erin McMorris</a>, which was graciously supplied by <a href="http://www.imaginefabric.com/index.html" target="_blank">Imagine Fabrics</a>. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bz20RKOHQYRTQ0FzeFFmRC14YWc" target="_blank"><span style="color: #45818e;">download the pattern here</span></a> <span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #76a5af;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Please note, I do not mind if you use this pattern
for personal use, or even to sew and sell your own handmade toddler pants. However, please do
not sell the actual pattern for profit... it is for everyone to enjoy
free of charge. </span> </span></div>
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When printing the pdf pattern, make sure that the "page
scaling" is set to "none". Measure the 1" scale box on your
printout to ensure it measures exactly 1". Cut out and tape the three pattern pieces
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯ </span></span></b></span>2/3 yard fabric for main pants</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯ </span></span></b></span>1" non-roll elastic (measured and cut according to toddler's waist) <i>(approximately 19" for 2T, 20" for 3T, 21" for 4T, 22" for 5T)</i></div>
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<span style="color: #76a5af;"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Step 1:</span> </b></span>Cut your pattern pieces. For the main piece, you will fold selvage ends together, then fold a second time. Line up your pattern on the double fold. The pattern does not
include the ruffle piece. For the ruffles, cut two rectangles, measuring 4"
x 42". Here are your pieces:</div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Step 2:</b> </span>Gather your ruffles by setting your sewing machine
to a long baste stitch. Some sewing machines will gather well by increasing
your upper tension to the highest setting. If not, then use a regular basting
stitch and manually adjust your gathers by pulling on the thread ends and
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okay, just cut excess ruffle, so it is the same width of pant leg. If the
ruffle is too short, adjust ruffle to length of pant leg. Sew using a 3/8"
seam allowance.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #45818e;">Step 6:</span></b> Sew the pant legs. Lay the pants so the un-sewn
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Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-57590119966209646202012-09-28T14:14:00.002-05:002012-09-28T14:14:55.398-05:00Pink and Blue Birthday Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My second oldest turned 6 years old this month, and she begged and begged for a real birthday party (we usually just do family birthday parties). I'm impressed with parents who throw a full birthday party every year for their kids. My oldest got a "real" birthday party when he turned 4, and it seriously wore me out. I remember having only two real birthday parties when I was a kid, where I got to invite all my friends. I didn't turn out too damaged, so I'm carrying on that tradition for my kids. </div>
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I made a white cake, with pink buttercream frosting, tiffany blue fondant, and pink gumpaste flowers. And you should have seen the ice cream... I made pink bubble gum and blue cotton candy sweet cream ice cream. They're still two of my favorite flavors... my sister-in-law teases me that I never out grew them :)</div>
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For the party favors, each kid got to pick out a crayon wallet <a href="http://modestmaven.blogspot.com/2012/09/easy-on-pocket-crayon-wallet-tutorial.html" target="_blank">(tutorial here)</a>. I made 21 of those suckas. I'm kicking myself for not taking a picture of all of my hard work.</div>
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But at least we got a picture of the pinata! That was definitely a labor of love project. There's a week's worth of paper mache and tissue flowers getting smashed in 10 minutes. So much fun though :)</div>
Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-69379666111966044462012-09-28T12:05:00.002-05:002012-09-28T14:10:57.455-05:00Winner of the Crayon Wallet Giveaway!<div style="text-align: center;">
And the winner of the fabulous Crayon Wallet Giveaway is....</div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Number 15, Lynn who said, "</b></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>I pinned this wonderful, awesome, spectacular project! Thanks for the chance to win". </b></span></div>
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Thanks so much to everyone for participating! I have another sewing tutorial in the works, so stay tuned!</div>
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Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-78318512088694176022012-09-21T07:00:00.000-05:002012-10-01T13:34:52.209-05:00β₯ Crayon Wallet Giveaway β₯<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Is their anything better than waking up Friday morning to a fabulous giveaway? Why yes, yes there is... how about TWO giveaways!?! Up for grabs is this totally rad crayon wallet made by yours truly, with fabric provided by <a href="http://www.imaginefabric.com/denafishbein.html" target="_blank">Imagine Fabrics</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">All you need to do to enter is "pin" my awesome <span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><a href="http://modestmaven.blogspot.com/2012/09/easy-on-pocket-crayon-wallet-tutorial.html" target="_blank">crayon wallet tutorial (click here)</a></b></span> to Pinterest, then head back to this blog post and tell me that my tutorial rocks your world, and that you obeyed my command. After you're done stroking my ego, head on over to <a href="http://blog.imaginefabric.com/" target="_blank">Imagine Fabrics</a> to double your chances of winning a SECOND crayon wallet. Yep, I made two.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Terms of the Giveaway:</span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">β₯</span> </span>The giveaway ends on Friday, September 28th at 12pm central time. The winner will be randomly selected and results posted the same day. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">β₯</span> </span>No purchase is necessary.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">β₯</span> </span>Odds of winning are based on number of entries.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">β₯</span> </span>One entry allowed per person. Participant must first "pin" crayon wallet tutorial, then comment on this post.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">β₯</span> </span>Prize value is $10, and includes first class shipping within the US.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">β₯</span> </span>US residents, 18 and older are eligible to enter.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hello fellow crafters! I've teamed up with <a href="http://www.imaginefabric.com/" target="_blank">Imagine Fabrics</a>
to bring you a most fabulous tutorial with some even more fabulous fabric. A
special thanks to <a href="http://www.imaginefabric.com/" target="_blank">Imagine Fabrics</a> for supplying me with this adorable fabric from
the <a href="http://www.imaginefabric.com/dedekugaco.html" target="_blank">Kumari Garden Fabric Collection by Dena Fishbein</a>. The owner of
<a href="http://www.imaginefabric.com/index.html" target="_blank">Imagine Fabrics</a> has been lovely to work with, so please mosey on over to her
shop and check out all the beautiful designer quilting cottons she has in
stock. We will each be doing a crayon wallet giveaway tomorrow... that's TWO
separate giveaways, which means double your chances of winning a crayon wallet
of your own!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">When I was pricing these to make as party favors for my daughter's
birthday party, $1.50 per notepad added up really fast, so instead I pulled out
my paper cutter and quartered 10 sheets of copy paper to give me a nice little
stack for each crayon wallet. And that is why I call this the<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <b><i>Easy on the
Pocket Crayon Wallet</i></b></span>! This wallet is sized just right for us economical moms on
the go. Run out of paper? Don't have time to run to the store to buy another
note pad? No problem! All you have to do is yank some paper from your printer
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">β₯</span> Outer Shell: cut 1,
7" x 10 1/2" rectangle of quilting cotton, *stabilized with fusible
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">*Note: you only need to
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other pocket piece. On only one of the pocket pieces you will use the iron to
make creases to indicate stitch lines for your crayon dividers. So on one
pocket, fold in half again and press. Now measure 1 1/2" from your center
line and make another crease to the left of the center crease. Repeat for third
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unfinished edges are flush with the Lining edge. Pin in place and stay-stitch
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before sewing the outer shell and lining pieces together. On one short end of
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should be on the <b>opposite </b>end of the tab). Using a 1/4" seam allowance,
sew around entire rectangle, leaving a 2 1/2" opening for turning at the
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After many requests, I have finally finished a pdf pattern for my Business Bibs. The pattern itself is only for personal use (non-profit and gifts). However, if you do decide that you would like to use the pattern to sew and sell your own Business Bibs, you may purchase a <i>License to Sell Agreement </i>in addition to the pattern. The pattern includes fully illustrated instructions, as well as full-scale pattern pieces. It's a fantastic pattern, if I do say so myself. You're very welcome :)</div>
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Denny's teacher has a reading couch in her classroom, so I thought I'd make some fun throw pillows as her end-of-the-year teacher gift. I hope she loves them, because I sure was tempted to keep them for myself!</div>
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Most of the fabrics are from <a href="http://lauriewisbrun.com/">Laurie Wisbrun</a>'s <i>Tufted Tweets </i>fabric collection.</div>
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<br />Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-43957991907236475922012-04-05T11:34:00.008-05:002012-04-05T12:52:35.400-05:00Easter Dresses 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb8uMdJY4orTDJ9Zkr_vaswXlKBORWkX5TN_omQQKscb8YkL2axVB3OUDAkcd9xwtmUKImrOVnANHZLcckIuQgm-KWAs5nqjxLRAtNDTZd6Uj4YvMq_2RNHsqvnDx8uUI3k3Y3JSLVLikZ/s1600/IMG_1936.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb8uMdJY4orTDJ9Zkr_vaswXlKBORWkX5TN_omQQKscb8YkL2axVB3OUDAkcd9xwtmUKImrOVnANHZLcckIuQgm-KWAs5nqjxLRAtNDTZd6Uj4YvMq_2RNHsqvnDx8uUI3k3Y3JSLVLikZ/s400/IMG_1936.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727956562577325394" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Every year I say I'm not going to fuss with making Easter dresses, but every year one week before Easter I give in and make them anyway. I've been wanting new curtains in my bedroom, so I pulled a Scarlett O'hara, and used my old curtains to make my girls' dresses. So now anyone who wants a free peep show, come to my bedroom window. Kidding... no creepers please :)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKfJDts1l3svz1Gb4Fi_d4oRplJB0vOZYNfbgfZooWTAfTJPGlAmpdi_hZjOu4pHvWf9Frnx8sTCTShyphenhyphenFkbV1jba0uatA7fiM1kbgNbSIQyIIvzPEZmYPG0UgkGuCAWtDTltEJ93G_o21/s1600/IMG_1939.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 328px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKfJDts1l3svz1Gb4Fi_d4oRplJB0vOZYNfbgfZooWTAfTJPGlAmpdi_hZjOu4pHvWf9Frnx8sTCTShyphenhyphenFkbV1jba0uatA7fiM1kbgNbSIQyIIvzPEZmYPG0UgkGuCAWtDTltEJ93G_o21/s400/IMG_1939.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727956566124567202" border="0" /></a>And I know there are already a million flower tutorials out there, but I think I need to add this one to the pool because it's so dang cute. Stay tuned :)<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 255, 255); font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 255, 255); font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 255, 255); font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><br /></div>Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-85137626282147429492012-03-26T16:56:00.005-05:002012-03-26T19:15:07.686-05:00Spring Sale - Custom Cap Sleeved Top<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-Rc5RSU6x1f8WBEjX7gQEXwNboLxLZlVi1xt4HKb-9OBMWjjWDGS2e3eHe2nmMNMWQkYUmdA170265duXptLAoyJ68qRI3dCqrpv6C_HTQRNfAjB4m__0eSoHqUNZoggTN5DARWwT50-/s1600/cap+sleeve.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-Rc5RSU6x1f8WBEjX7gQEXwNboLxLZlVi1xt4HKb-9OBMWjjWDGS2e3eHe2nmMNMWQkYUmdA170265duXptLAoyJ68qRI3dCqrpv6C_HTQRNfAjB4m__0eSoHqUNZoggTN5DARWwT50-/s400/cap+sleeve.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724328250158069330" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so excited about this spring weather we've been having! Pretty weather calls for pretty tops. So for a limited time, my most popular cap-sleeved style tops are 40% off. May be purchased through <a href="http://www.modestmaven.etsy.com/">my etsy shop</a>. You're welcome :)<br /></div>Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-55072665975939538122012-03-21T10:25:00.002-05:002012-03-21T20:46:27.518-05:00Yoga Mat Bag Tutorial<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKLk2h85qSKbvUkWv4CoDF-GI2VVelBMHllXVJaax6Mf4lrZ2_2JzAKOTa1d7IpitgWTDeFyi55l2rbHiXYfa56v5Z8EqkyakvtOWobKu2lSCGl-UBSHVhPDKCgx_tc8aG2eYUIJnhaa-/s1600/yoga.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKLk2h85qSKbvUkWv4CoDF-GI2VVelBMHllXVJaax6Mf4lrZ2_2JzAKOTa1d7IpitgWTDeFyi55l2rbHiXYfa56v5Z8EqkyakvtOWobKu2lSCGl-UBSHVhPDKCgx_tc8aG2eYUIJnhaa-/s400/yoga.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722531768693703858" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">My brother and sister-in-law asked me to sew them yoga bags, and I liked the design so much I decided to share it with you. In the name of good karma, or whateva. </span><br style="font-family:georgia;"><br style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family:georgia;" >Disclaimer: I do not mind if you use this pattern for personal use, or even to sew and sell on a small scale. However, please do not sell the actual pattern for profit... it is for everyone to enjoy free of charge. </span><br style="font-family: georgia;"><br style="font-family: georgia;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif][if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif][if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Materials:</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">β₯</span> bag shell: cut two - 9.5" x 28" rectangles (canvas, twill, home decor weight fabric)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);">β₯</span> bag lining: cut two - 9.5" x 28" rectangles (quilting cotton or muslin)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);">β₯</span> strap: 35" x 5" (canvas, twill, home decor weight fabric)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);">β₯</span> inside pocket: 9" x 16" rectangle (quilting cotton or muslin)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);">β₯</span> 30" zipper (look in the upholstery section if you can't find one in the zipper section. zipper must be at least 30" but I prefer to use a longer one so it's easier to work around, then trim it down later)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);">β₯ </span>bag ends - cut two (or four if you want them reinforced) circles 7" diameter (canvas, twill, home decor weight fabric)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family:georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><b style="">Pieces:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNsYH2lecyId22GPLOAHLLh0ors7D3vDRE6TCv1WR07Gvc_iPcrHX7sm37_cstQ-dzBxQZSQRR2HSXzmsf2-LLQNCJbfs0-jhlpPuIPN-D1CaH83wymZf5q0rqFIb2JB6D6cz2H9CG7SK/s1600/IMG_1867.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNsYH2lecyId22GPLOAHLLh0ors7D3vDRE6TCv1WR07Gvc_iPcrHX7sm37_cstQ-dzBxQZSQRR2HSXzmsf2-LLQNCJbfs0-jhlpPuIPN-D1CaH83wymZf5q0rqFIb2JB6D6cz2H9CG7SK/s400/IMG_1867.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722381092175415426" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family:georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family:georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family:georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Step One: </span>Make the Strap</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia" style="text-align: justify; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia" style="text-align: justify;">Press the long edges of the strap piece in 1 inch. Fold in half, matching up the pressed edges and press again (like giant bias tape). Top stitch down both long sides.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NV8vjKmrSKjxUVa1sHaAf1jhMYu1lq2R14nTKLN-bCf1KfLiyCAYix59MHXhaHZvmXO3035QHIv8e5i6U-r_8wuT0Px1JhxwUUWI_H76jFrUiOedDWXaP_afUaDQSAfCU_NnLaTGjkx0/s1600/IMG_1868.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NV8vjKmrSKjxUVa1sHaAf1jhMYu1lq2R14nTKLN-bCf1KfLiyCAYix59MHXhaHZvmXO3035QHIv8e5i6U-r_8wuT0Px1JhxwUUWI_H76jFrUiOedDWXaP_afUaDQSAfCU_NnLaTGjkx0/s400/IMG_1868.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722381089445091522" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia" style="text-align: justify; "> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">*Note:</i></b><i style=""> Topstitching adds a professional look to your projects. If you're feeling adventurous, quilt your strap with nice straight lines like I did, or use a twin needle and do a double top stitch along the edges.</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb13uM4UVaR_eYetwzRP_mpRV1M5XXnGdKcPD8V4T0_wNTDObUQBoxcMp-eo1HQsI9ZNrjbV-UwH_3nUFz-lcVp-shlxqnNvbQ9pIO0b0BeimpC3jI3WSc9wJldM4TTZ0YAU1VTt7NT398/s1600/IMG_1869.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb13uM4UVaR_eYetwzRP_mpRV1M5XXnGdKcPD8V4T0_wNTDObUQBoxcMp-eo1HQsI9ZNrjbV-UwH_3nUFz-lcVp-shlxqnNvbQ9pIO0b0BeimpC3jI3WSc9wJldM4TTZ0YAU1VTt7NT398/s400/IMG_1869.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722381088116929906" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia" style="text-align: justify; "> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia" style="text-align: justify; "> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia" style="text-align: justify; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Step Two:</span> Make the Pocket</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia" style="text-align: justify; "><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia" style="text-align: justify; ">Fold, fold, press and top stitch both short ends of your pocket piece. (I folded about 1/4 inch). Fold right-sides together overlapping the ends 1". You want to offset the flap so your opening is towards the top as shown. Stitch down both sides. Turn right-side out and press. Center pocket on one of the lining rectangles and stay stitch at top.</p><p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia" style="text-align: justify; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XnvqMsb8tpzpmDwAaQ5qA8QReUkoMm8geW0JeX_91iiggASZgh0O6VeD5sqenRBD68JGD3yMR0v7ACptcjxII-kJmg7ACpIcjSUWwsm9gbo-wpnzl0FRxwf-Du2k8_DZtXhw648sxk2D/s1600/IMG_1870.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XnvqMsb8tpzpmDwAaQ5qA8QReUkoMm8geW0JeX_91iiggASZgh0O6VeD5sqenRBD68JGD3yMR0v7ACptcjxII-kJmg7ACpIcjSUWwsm9gbo-wpnzl0FRxwf-Du2k8_DZtXhw648sxk2D/s400/IMG_1870.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722380206836199682" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia" style="text-align: justify; "> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia" style="text-align: justify; "> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia" style="text-align: justify; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtt5dhsDjiH3N_cSSMUy5b7XY_y8me2QsX6NXxM4b6fjR-gkCWHLropQ0xBO8X9mgrzg2rQppLazoNRHTW8akqYGEIHrhFvurHVASPHWIBl3mrNfL2g9yjFq6IGBwabb1Q8rSVZXaS9Zry/s1600/IMG_1871.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtt5dhsDjiH3N_cSSMUy5b7XY_y8me2QsX6NXxM4b6fjR-gkCWHLropQ0xBO8X9mgrzg2rQppLazoNRHTW8akqYGEIHrhFvurHVASPHWIBl3mrNfL2g9yjFq6IGBwabb1Q8rSVZXaS9Zry/s400/IMG_1871.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722380200415919826" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiaR1Cu981aAgj_3k_q9swYixWBZ2PX37GPw1SkOFvqeU5-aeSB9MDOnUFBzf6Aa8FAOiHLs30gyBuHtcvouuiM6iUOZi5YgrDWhTSauhnPhZkpZcKA63vz7DI9CMYEw7LVLdti67-94Wf/s1600/IMG_1872.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiaR1Cu981aAgj_3k_q9swYixWBZ2PX37GPw1SkOFvqeU5-aeSB9MDOnUFBzf6Aa8FAOiHLs30gyBuHtcvouuiM6iUOZi5YgrDWhTSauhnPhZkpZcKA63vz7DI9CMYEw7LVLdti67-94Wf/s400/IMG_1872.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722380195432505314" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Step Three:</span> Attach the Zipper to the Shell</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;">Lay your shell pieces next to each other, right-sides up. Open you zipper and center between your pieces, aligning the top of the zipper with the top of the rectangles. Flip each zipper side to the rectangle next to it, and pin the top in place so the ribbon edge of the zipper is aligned with the fabric edge and the coil edge is inward on your rectangle (right sides of zipper and rectangle together). Use a zipper foot to attach zipper to each shell piece.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPWdt12jfQzf0wX5OpKWo8H1clUFhtyN7MLfpAdhfNoc9LIY0HvzXjo_-1cl4IQYm4qdg6AP_KAgqHzFxJLb0aEH1wb06f9F8yivuHz5OwSM6vKGoGm95ukpUI8xoBFyUU0Q9TRg1ZbGBw/s1600/IMG_1876.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPWdt12jfQzf0wX5OpKWo8H1clUFhtyN7MLfpAdhfNoc9LIY0HvzXjo_-1cl4IQYm4qdg6AP_KAgqHzFxJLb0aEH1wb06f9F8yivuHz5OwSM6vKGoGm95ukpUI8xoBFyUU0Q9TRg1ZbGBw/s400/IMG_1876.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722380191693743698" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBsq4CbEtxK_Y_Y6DpB19N1SYTvHR9LZ0sQo9VHJPeqDGP53KWOhrwKOr98bw41dxf95cG9Nl9HHWTbiYV7JK3ZNGWYI6Gopw70B3rCmmHjeXyfb-UGJKUhFr3EqMqutVJ3Cb-CpOe858L/s1600/IMG_1877.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBsq4CbEtxK_Y_Y6DpB19N1SYTvHR9LZ0sQo9VHJPeqDGP53KWOhrwKOr98bw41dxf95cG9Nl9HHWTbiYV7JK3ZNGWYI6Gopw70B3rCmmHjeXyfb-UGJKUhFr3EqMqutVJ3Cb-CpOe858L/s400/IMG_1877.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722380190792812098" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Step Four:</span> Attach Lining to Zipper</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;">Start with the pocketed lining panel and lay right-sides together with one of the shell panels (zipper will be in between them). Use your zipper foot and sew lining along the zippered side. You'll be sewing through the zipper blind, so take care not to sew too close or through the coils. Repeat for other lining panel. Turn the panels right side out so the zipper coils are out and the shell and lining panels are together. Press along the zipper seam (the iron can melt your zipper coils, so never iron over them). Top stitch down each side through both the shell and lining layers. This will help prevent fabric from getting stuck in your zipper coils during use. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">*Note:</i></b><i style=""> Steps 3 & 4 can be done in one step if your confident in your zipper sewing skills.<br /></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge4l-nZUf-IPi5CfWZJvRkD4NX_wDjfLLdz4g2-KpDEcd0M3xEQlw5H858h13KRp4PSn7AiTRxDDTOCkUc-zQGgoIYCNjvRX3j98GNxvQhWkDVefaiQxDouinizfaAMG2605dRwsbiRkmi/s1600/IMG_1878.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge4l-nZUf-IPi5CfWZJvRkD4NX_wDjfLLdz4g2-KpDEcd0M3xEQlw5H858h13KRp4PSn7AiTRxDDTOCkUc-zQGgoIYCNjvRX3j98GNxvQhWkDVefaiQxDouinizfaAMG2605dRwsbiRkmi/s400/IMG_1878.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722379673900006370" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsWBE2USA4EHLCzu4zE8nFex5CVYsPb707dQPMaOg1ryqQKgXSVMoIhEq6oTQG40k5WqT34KO3Kqam2ot4mABSTmJvPi9QrkB8Wu7ZbbD5W9_yrAPOBNORp9yMgct_6swF5OeeHLoH-LC/s1600/IMG_1879.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsWBE2USA4EHLCzu4zE8nFex5CVYsPb707dQPMaOg1ryqQKgXSVMoIhEq6oTQG40k5WqT34KO3Kqam2ot4mABSTmJvPi9QrkB8Wu7ZbbD5W9_yrAPOBNORp9yMgct_6swF5OeeHLoH-LC/s400/IMG_1879.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722379669035386498" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKbm5b-wAtQlJZ377zUxmJJEmOMBnn7BuHe6qxh7iaWmHtHWVAOPdilkGgPCVm_B3ZagOvCx6t9Gop7WDirNjeDt4qDm9LmuNYQ55TX252y9_SZ6H7gK_Wgma850s3bsuE-Igi14FIJLrg/s1600/IMG_1880.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKbm5b-wAtQlJZ377zUxmJJEmOMBnn7BuHe6qxh7iaWmHtHWVAOPdilkGgPCVm_B3ZagOvCx6t9Gop7WDirNjeDt4qDm9LmuNYQ55TX252y9_SZ6H7gK_Wgma850s3bsuE-Igi14FIJLrg/s400/IMG_1880.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722379663666180114" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTUwt1Vb974808n6ZvraTbgyaiDePvl5cYTlWataz_ang1SYCIvHhk54tA7ebKLGz9EmAJumH0pZDc2kWvJ-0paNx2Iwz-qibDpciD9_slZYLgRqk2oPcIrrtEbzdRLegLYIrQBICFaRxF/s1600/IMG_1881.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTUwt1Vb974808n6ZvraTbgyaiDePvl5cYTlWataz_ang1SYCIvHhk54tA7ebKLGz9EmAJumH0pZDc2kWvJ-0paNx2Iwz-qibDpciD9_slZYLgRqk2oPcIrrtEbzdRLegLYIrQBICFaRxF/s400/IMG_1881.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722379659226173394" border="0" /></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Step Five: </span>Sew the Shell</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;">Keep your zipper open. Bring your shell panels right sides together and stitch down the long end opposite the zippered side. Press seam open and top stitch along each side of seam.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVaJaVimyIPz5IHTP4k6X4bCT92mnRWpwH1RdGvCBID4c_hZZqZKqvph132uJjqimFfKHWrL7puB0wleieucowcpLMXdrZXxLB5t-EHZ7Uc0D2jhnwzlYCZW8CJPtUnwEIw5fVnA1pWy9f/s1600/IMG_1882.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVaJaVimyIPz5IHTP4k6X4bCT92mnRWpwH1RdGvCBID4c_hZZqZKqvph132uJjqimFfKHWrL7puB0wleieucowcpLMXdrZXxLB5t-EHZ7Uc0D2jhnwzlYCZW8CJPtUnwEIw5fVnA1pWy9f/s400/IMG_1882.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722379657777036434" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirE8fNQ28ecX058U_m3uOMUKVczLDT9YtH3efoiVKeyc_JFEYMHbhUO7ex71_WoYUYgy1ms7MeRxNBBKS6FjOmeZCwwSi1h6Bz180D-wRD88_4-9uiEk9xidDHOb3imL5uYeTc8MoI5QXq/s1600/IMG_1883.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirE8fNQ28ecX058U_m3uOMUKVczLDT9YtH3efoiVKeyc_JFEYMHbhUO7ex71_WoYUYgy1ms7MeRxNBBKS6FjOmeZCwwSi1h6Bz180D-wRD88_4-9uiEk9xidDHOb3imL5uYeTc8MoI5QXq/s400/IMG_1883.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722378195539742418" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqUCKKAeFcVzgP06y4hvANkUqycpWY3oz4hkkm-Sy609edwY6Xh7ECXY79v5s6uYK4yzJndB_Ofy14oJ18RuZkpOVxcI3z49Ti0kuD9QHc4YpNdiUXagn8zpJFHRw5W9RrQN-1RxP4uXhh/s1600/IMG_1884.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqUCKKAeFcVzgP06y4hvANkUqycpWY3oz4hkkm-Sy609edwY6Xh7ECXY79v5s6uYK4yzJndB_Ofy14oJ18RuZkpOVxcI3z49Ti0kuD9QHc4YpNdiUXagn8zpJFHRw5W9RrQN-1RxP4uXhh/s400/IMG_1884.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722378190638564658" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Step Six: </span>Sew the Lining</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;">Bring your lining panels right sides together and sew long end. No need to topstitch unless you want to. Press seam.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3yfmxNzndqldcqExsGNtBlNtjrGytkv0ZaqgWB-dtp1JtXGvCkebWoot3ARuRCKiK7ZdkyyH4Z4d0c_UWvMD4cYcWcHGPA87lXmEuXaP9xs9gE0DD8htrzhOUsBnHgM66ckWZ3iQWdg7/s1600/IMG_1885.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3yfmxNzndqldcqExsGNtBlNtjrGytkv0ZaqgWB-dtp1JtXGvCkebWoot3ARuRCKiK7ZdkyyH4Z4d0c_UWvMD4cYcWcHGPA87lXmEuXaP9xs9gE0DD8htrzhOUsBnHgM66ckWZ3iQWdg7/s400/IMG_1885.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722378187917317698" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Step Seven:</span> Stay stitch</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;">You should have a "tube" at this point. Stay stitch the lining and shell layer together at each open tube end. Pin the strap ends over the zipper ends and stay stitch those in place as well. Adjust the zipper as needed, but make sure the zipper pull is on the right side before stay-stitching your strap end.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidToIw4Hq-vD8PmhlMftPXvu12yE7DguDrQ0d1Sy8_5CLUEmzlcr49Oh1uUEHzaMTGjie7TKr2GdFksDoeXyjt_inGoLiZCPup5_2F0v9-AIafrtZcHzvIHbDzRbup3_Z4KGGMkZc8ijbX/s1600/IMG_1886.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidToIw4Hq-vD8PmhlMftPXvu12yE7DguDrQ0d1Sy8_5CLUEmzlcr49Oh1uUEHzaMTGjie7TKr2GdFksDoeXyjt_inGoLiZCPup5_2F0v9-AIafrtZcHzvIHbDzRbup3_Z4KGGMkZc8ijbX/s400/IMG_1886.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722378184047507842" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdI521ONlQd6hc7VPviGgUxVC40BRRJmche8wjfAvZfQnHCQqbqu_rvgrcxNzW_EDVBr8AC37XTAQZ4AvSOkFSnWdeZHtQvNm-dY7Fn6EOv7y0nkEos3IVgL_dKBVEM1R_eUhV3t5I29j/s1600/IMG_1888.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdI521ONlQd6hc7VPviGgUxVC40BRRJmche8wjfAvZfQnHCQqbqu_rvgrcxNzW_EDVBr8AC37XTAQZ4AvSOkFSnWdeZHtQvNm-dY7Fn6EOv7y0nkEos3IVgL_dKBVEM1R_eUhV3t5I29j/s400/IMG_1888.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722378177886159634" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Step Eight:</span> Attach End Circles</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;">When attaching a circle, I like to cut the circle a little bigger than the opening diameter. It's better to have a bigger circle and take it in, rather than a smaller circle and have to adjust the panels you just worked so hard on. Right side of shell to right side of circle, work on the round and pin every couple of inches, adjusting your pins until you get it just right. Sew just inside your stay stitch line... Go slow and feel with your fingers as you sew around the circle, smoothing out the layers to prevent any bunching. I sew around the circle twice to reinforce. Then trim with pinking shears OR hide seam with bias tape for a professional finish. Turn right side out and press the circle seam as best you can.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0yVLVYllsnODg6oYAeOQsQMXTtpHfONL3Q6Okbh-C7of3Yrn-BTGaz4Z2yxVT49OyWRe64wWJzeLiDEsc-y-Q3tS1QP8RghWiz0GFWarAhyphenhypheneX85ShDmJMT2n6B5_MpLo70kLwPovyV-zn/s1600/IMG_1889.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0yVLVYllsnODg6oYAeOQsQMXTtpHfONL3Q6Okbh-C7of3Yrn-BTGaz4Z2yxVT49OyWRe64wWJzeLiDEsc-y-Q3tS1QP8RghWiz0GFWarAhyphenhypheneX85ShDmJMT2n6B5_MpLo70kLwPovyV-zn/s400/IMG_1889.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722377342127933618" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tV6jpa1hzHEK9yQeZBJfoUf5sdcB1yqk2KkYulSxzv7LJWs0YKNE-G2wpmW8cpHOru3Os2x1Soctbvc5z5TVGCtiCPTXhXBuwYElywxTBcI5qDkjVt0mhueRYIT92Am7YWVVXn61Le-F/s1600/IMG_1890.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tV6jpa1hzHEK9yQeZBJfoUf5sdcB1yqk2KkYulSxzv7LJWs0YKNE-G2wpmW8cpHOru3Os2x1Soctbvc5z5TVGCtiCPTXhXBuwYElywxTBcI5qDkjVt0mhueRYIT92Am7YWVVXn61Le-F/s400/IMG_1890.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722377337368018258" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTlyG3O4r62IOCBxvq8tnTcFViOhD4lodQdaXMGH1JNhYEG8nRhpJD7tYQxOL2DX7UA7crDDa40HZYp5-RwvVSImiR2SAvKNj40eoxuycRb2E4t0HjqhECKP7DEly9rX5JdarmD2jfRfE/s1600/IMG_1891.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTlyG3O4r62IOCBxvq8tnTcFViOhD4lodQdaXMGH1JNhYEG8nRhpJD7tYQxOL2DX7UA7crDDa40HZYp5-RwvVSImiR2SAvKNj40eoxuycRb2E4t0HjqhECKP7DEly9rX5JdarmD2jfRfE/s400/IMG_1891.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722377326576101762" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAbY8OfRRpq6VDTZM7SBdI53Iobo0fhYFYnw3yTOxgJU7FKrurRIdhzU-pJliZbg0T6Pl13C9hJfB0M7SpFik-MvUVdVuSEGKUJqZWPjPQeakjOep0o4TA1SzahdyYy02SAWN12v9WUbd/s1600/IMG_1892.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAbY8OfRRpq6VDTZM7SBdI53Iobo0fhYFYnw3yTOxgJU7FKrurRIdhzU-pJliZbg0T6Pl13C9hJfB0M7SpFik-MvUVdVuSEGKUJqZWPjPQeakjOep0o4TA1SzahdyYy02SAWN12v9WUbd/s400/IMG_1892.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722377323331944626" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Step Nine: </span>Reinforce the Strap</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;">Stitch the strap over the zipper 1/2 inch in. It's very easy to catch extra layers when doing this, so slip the bag end over the machine free-arm and double check by feeling with your fingers for extra bulk.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07u2RKDPdKYxicaoEdGYx-ZEvwOobmi6xEn0he-20PVOgZxYeP-aur6BnJv-BaYUDoQPh8bVFwywnmYbHIMABKKJxFjpBo8ULjU0xnJZAonKlU25WU7B0m5OEXcDo28R0K-_93V7s9s8l/s1600/IMG_1893.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07u2RKDPdKYxicaoEdGYx-ZEvwOobmi6xEn0he-20PVOgZxYeP-aur6BnJv-BaYUDoQPh8bVFwywnmYbHIMABKKJxFjpBo8ULjU0xnJZAonKlU25WU7B0m5OEXcDo28R0K-_93V7s9s8l/s400/IMG_1893.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722377320986004034" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;"> </p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZWHEXHFRg96u4odruFbSiPfsY3EPbGgpYXMPlm9j7ujfswg7ZzPZgZ0bF8699EE6tx8i3UD5Vu_uYf2pahOB6u9P0eaU0x-Xk7lLH4z-augI3dwi2CHvKZziQlIMrpYdHSETHBLXLRv6/s1600/IMG_1905.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 384px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZWHEXHFRg96u4odruFbSiPfsY3EPbGgpYXMPlm9j7ujfswg7ZzPZgZ0bF8699EE6tx8i3UD5Vu_uYf2pahOB6u9P0eaU0x-Xk7lLH4z-augI3dwi2CHvKZziQlIMrpYdHSETHBLXLRv6/s400/IMG_1905.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722381275655590258" border="0" /></a><br style="color: rgb(153, 255, 255);"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >Namaste!</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" class="st" ><em></em></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 255, 255); font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 204); font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 255, 255); font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 204); font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 255, 255); font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><br style="font-family: georgia;"></div>Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-50133555614048267912012-02-08T08:00:00.015-06:002012-03-09T11:30:03.949-06:00Bi-fold Wallet Tutorial<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCLu6SDv7zo1CLbPg5RD-dqHh8yuagx1l1UTI4tEyRRbkKgP6jWid5guaIRTejw_3ozfEOvLBqhAzPhQaDzUtCIsUV0jSK4cjL_r_aEWZapnx_Icd_Hd8ki66UInOiFO6ZwLo5NF2FAJHP/s1600/wallet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCLu6SDv7zo1CLbPg5RD-dqHh8yuagx1l1UTI4tEyRRbkKgP6jWid5guaIRTejw_3ozfEOvLBqhAzPhQaDzUtCIsUV0jSK4cjL_r_aEWZapnx_Icd_Hd8ki66UInOiFO6ZwLo5NF2FAJHP/s400/wallet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706563631772314050" border="0" /></a>I wanted a wallet that carried a lot of cards with no risk of them sliding out. As you can see, the card slots face inward, which means your cards will stay put as long as your wallet is closed. I promise it's a lot easier than it looks so bear with me. Here we go!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: georgia;">Disclaimer: I do not mind if you use this pattern for personal use, or even to sew and sell on a small scale. However, please do not sell the actual pattern for profit... it is for everyone to enjoy free of charge. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Materials:</span><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif][if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif][if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">β₯</span> Main Outer and Inner Pieces: cut two 9"x 5" rectangles (stabilize with fusible interfacing if using quilting cotton)</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">β₯</span> Inside Bill Lining pieces: cut two 9"x 4 1/2" rectangles (do not stabilize)</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">β₯</span> Tab: 3 1/2"x 3 1/2" square (stabilize with fusible interfacing if using quilting cotton)</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">β₯</span> Pockets: 5"x19"cut two (do not stabilize)</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Note: you only need to use interfacing for quilting weight cottons. If you decide to use canvas or heavy weight fabric, forge ahead!</span></span></p>Here are your pieces. If you have a rotary cutter and mat, your pieces will look so much nicer than my sloppy scissor-cut pieces:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4aHuae3JbPL5f-zvizgI6jysLX8FYVVmna91jfQ3JVuI3RE2WuVxZb_vAEncVJJZQOpWZ8ojQSApfOixNQwhyTvVzP72aG9_ZNVZgWX4ydhg_dJYZKnoPViRLQvRJbc96VHQE6P8c8lmB/s1600/IMG_1592.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4aHuae3JbPL5f-zvizgI6jysLX8FYVVmna91jfQ3JVuI3RE2WuVxZb_vAEncVJJZQOpWZ8ojQSApfOixNQwhyTvVzP72aG9_ZNVZgWX4ydhg_dJYZKnoPViRLQvRJbc96VHQE6P8c8lmB/s400/IMG_1592.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706563423388069794" border="0" /></a><br />Make the tab. Stabilize with fusible interfacing. Fold in half and sew the top and side, leaving bottom open. Clip corners, turn right-side out, press and top stitch.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Note: If using a magnetic purse snap, attach before sewing tab.</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwwA6mLnXNeWR4wKEkGFkZbPROQi_zBq-tc9PgzMr14-vZQ7kW9agTicGn9wpbhgB7apgYka5UJjZjoCOOhka5fbHMpmMJp2yHdzBPz4UcrzTbI9acgXy04P0DnMQ2LTPztQ4TeQUAYsZ/s1600/IMG_1595.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwwA6mLnXNeWR4wKEkGFkZbPROQi_zBq-tc9PgzMr14-vZQ7kW9agTicGn9wpbhgB7apgYka5UJjZjoCOOhka5fbHMpmMJp2yHdzBPz4UcrzTbI9acgXy04P0DnMQ2LTPztQ4TeQUAYsZ/s400/IMG_1595.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706563406556025890" border="0" /></a><br />Make the lining. Lay pieces right-sides together and sew sides and bottom, leaving 3" opening at bottom. Top is completely unsewn.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRU_ZAEv3CMX2e3Z_39eLOtcw0ZWlQo1xD61J-wLweSTlSZstwM1V-CgOsub89iuOuVkfilODIvnEfy09JQBrYqTLRY23FvGm5a11LbDarI9w6oovlQgjWM5fEbVZib85SbknluQhGPLIk/s1600/IMG_1596.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRU_ZAEv3CMX2e3Z_39eLOtcw0ZWlQo1xD61J-wLweSTlSZstwM1V-CgOsub89iuOuVkfilODIvnEfy09JQBrYqTLRY23FvGm5a11LbDarI9w6oovlQgjWM5fEbVZib85SbknluQhGPLIk/s400/IMG_1596.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706562509796858786" border="0" /></a><br />OPTIONAL: You may skip this step if you want a plain wallet. I embellished this one with ribbon. Lace would be adorable. Also, a quilted patchwork piecing would rock... piece together first then interface finished piecing.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9TQDgGsacgtzXK5z4VO-EDOSBpWL1bY5YAMjQmVGHehOKE-KXPL80fc9MbuV1HTlShqyF-2zQrVRbi4wwWiqYWMHXZNNJA8MoRnicyPflYbjBeBsSaDLWeqGcqIi3eDAkxG_iGN4eerm/s1600/IMG_1597.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9TQDgGsacgtzXK5z4VO-EDOSBpWL1bY5YAMjQmVGHehOKE-KXPL80fc9MbuV1HTlShqyF-2zQrVRbi4wwWiqYWMHXZNNJA8MoRnicyPflYbjBeBsSaDLWeqGcqIi3eDAkxG_iGN4eerm/s400/IMG_1597.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706562504826233298" border="0" /></a><br />Make the pockets.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nAZPgn2W9kwUeYkB0DWNtFT5CxSdlR7TK89IqEvYBQ06q0h56pUvi5nhjHIsYtjsiaThKJW3jfozov8YsSeRe2V7LH5PEXthxJDCPI0AKlgF5PA6exqbiTYtA4P7ml-SuCYCW5HR_dCR/s1600/IMG_1599.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nAZPgn2W9kwUeYkB0DWNtFT5CxSdlR7TK89IqEvYBQ06q0h56pUvi5nhjHIsYtjsiaThKJW3jfozov8YsSeRe2V7LH5PEXthxJDCPI0AKlgF5PA6exqbiTYtA4P7ml-SuCYCW5HR_dCR/s400/IMG_1599.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706562500393386546" border="0" /></a><br />Don't use a credit card. It will warp your card and flatten your numbers. Just take my word for it. I used a gift card. Never iron directly on the card.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjPMRPCQlCxtwAdRJdVyMRyrmHCPcmC6jGbHBT8hujRqsA5mrew-qZp32fi-_sbll1uwJzlrazmIGzvKJcR3rJGBUQ-D1pGxr4MScgPzdypZx8EHqiOM5f7tcGDpEeX8DzLdM5EM1Ei8m/s1600/IMG_1600.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjPMRPCQlCxtwAdRJdVyMRyrmHCPcmC6jGbHBT8hujRqsA5mrew-qZp32fi-_sbll1uwJzlrazmIGzvKJcR3rJGBUQ-D1pGxr4MScgPzdypZx8EHqiOM5f7tcGDpEeX8DzLdM5EM1Ei8m/s400/IMG_1600.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706562487826838706" border="0" /></a><br />Think of folding a paper fan... only it's off-set in its folds to create the staggered pockets.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17iTGAxUA2YKY8UdWCtMmZn6HYBmjBQbIZHUHyVHva8SmyQ4mSqVylFnyp_QXih5U_kIAXk-8eh0stZ2G5f2YHbFfBaK-otdB37TBGF8e-iFU6DwfThdnJKqpcH2scGH3z_BVmoi8WycK/s1600/IMG_1601.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17iTGAxUA2YKY8UdWCtMmZn6HYBmjBQbIZHUHyVHva8SmyQ4mSqVylFnyp_QXih5U_kIAXk-8eh0stZ2G5f2YHbFfBaK-otdB37TBGF8e-iFU6DwfThdnJKqpcH2scGH3z_BVmoi8WycK/s400/IMG_1601.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706562487175418546" border="0" /></a><br />I mostly just eye-balled this part.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWos6OrI-bset3lOL79Rcm4GNpVSbmvgjmX8swOLR6lL9AbdTn9rTPeoDYqg5OdqTg9ifj3OMKNSucPAqXsizdhyphenhyphenXYi9-rwBj_BKHlXKIw2Ap86HHOQuXCWi5q5KykGwbTBB36Tis1ZPB/s1600/IMG_1602.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWos6OrI-bset3lOL79Rcm4GNpVSbmvgjmX8swOLR6lL9AbdTn9rTPeoDYqg5OdqTg9ifj3OMKNSucPAqXsizdhyphenhyphenXYi9-rwBj_BKHlXKIw2Ap86HHOQuXCWi5q5KykGwbTBB36Tis1ZPB/s400/IMG_1602.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706561895896148690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwqBMbnSdM10puS4QP1_VeYNeatpYrn97fq_MFbrTWbKKNsulY0_EOKPMza_lJ5vTEH9VvkmXQtPsRXlR6AwCsKFYgfwK_7tw1Gd2YWitvYGCeKvHc0ko_6-v945itfd4j_-_UA7zxoT-0/s1600/IMG_1603.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwqBMbnSdM10puS4QP1_VeYNeatpYrn97fq_MFbrTWbKKNsulY0_EOKPMza_lJ5vTEH9VvkmXQtPsRXlR6AwCsKFYgfwK_7tw1Gd2YWitvYGCeKvHc0ko_6-v945itfd4j_-_UA7zxoT-0/s400/IMG_1603.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706561891207820978" border="0" /></a><br />Nice pockets. Now flip it over and trim off the excess. Each finished pocket piece should measure 4" x 5".<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrIVtzz3j7VtteEMByuuxUj77KbpFeiLWbmvlMG-m4X2Y2ML4a6no7BKSx7xpf0EVxH5uACdnJhnvjH3P-6LiCjdTD_4HFULHZv5tWIYQiTpVA3tiq5bD7hpxmBFjxkH6P_aBPPppvNXc/s1600/IMG_1604.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrIVtzz3j7VtteEMByuuxUj77KbpFeiLWbmvlMG-m4X2Y2ML4a6no7BKSx7xpf0EVxH5uACdnJhnvjH3P-6LiCjdTD_4HFULHZv5tWIYQiTpVA3tiq5bD7hpxmBFjxkH6P_aBPPppvNXc/s400/IMG_1604.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706561885396805922" border="0" /></a><br />Now do it again for the other pocket piece.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSolE5ipF6h0kGwKKHPsP9Gywaz4vw8cEimHIrgqsGG6hvXpE0wY6h1Lmr2MKj0lEXbisB_d8HNJwHBlvsr5CPyKM8mBM8OBqibgu6l7vh56mfGti8Udvfx9smXyLejwsr3veHI_7d1us1/s1600/IMG_1605.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSolE5ipF6h0kGwKKHPsP9Gywaz4vw8cEimHIrgqsGG6hvXpE0wY6h1Lmr2MKj0lEXbisB_d8HNJwHBlvsr5CPyKM8mBM8OBqibgu6l7vh56mfGti8Udvfx9smXyLejwsr3veHI_7d1us1/s400/IMG_1605.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706561494075597378" border="0" /></a><br />Attach your pocket pieces to the inner wallet piece.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwChd0Ux0AHtdjGzbTFqytTNijEZdcHZORoim0_mPkqOui_ydVwh9YSL_EBd1rOvIBBms9nq_bduOmtmmFidzmY6qzf5IhoMWQe5ccOSVq3iXld2QG25AB5d7vrTdzSpwD_u0Tl_FsEXGn/s1600/IMG_1606.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwChd0Ux0AHtdjGzbTFqytTNijEZdcHZORoim0_mPkqOui_ydVwh9YSL_EBd1rOvIBBms9nq_bduOmtmmFidzmY6qzf5IhoMWQe5ccOSVq3iXld2QG25AB5d7vrTdzSpwD_u0Tl_FsEXGn/s400/IMG_1606.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706561486198933490" border="0" /></a><br />Quick view of where you should be:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht49QZY_W3CDTXyTojIBmMbcIfkfqARbigWG1eyAIc3Zzn1BqxMIp07vIdlrAg_POdmKYMdeR9Mb3DKAoRAUTyac4EVSbf-F8L9_Aw-mXg0eVJjqk8EpFh2eDWLz-Fs46aPauMc9_3w8iU/s1600/IMG_1608.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht49QZY_W3CDTXyTojIBmMbcIfkfqARbigWG1eyAIc3Zzn1BqxMIp07vIdlrAg_POdmKYMdeR9Mb3DKAoRAUTyac4EVSbf-F8L9_Aw-mXg0eVJjqk8EpFh2eDWLz-Fs46aPauMc9_3w8iU/s400/IMG_1608.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706561481920629314" border="0" /></a><br />Center and attach the tab.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRS2OkEFQ92OyzmL0fNo_VjfGmiGDhD7hQKbr_gU8E-LUHCyJY5aZZXguV0h3ofZ5H7W96cpnF9g7bAAKvTsXZYNVWhoeAYVSKOZfmxjakvUfq7ikgPh_Pcegv-vlvRPfteGSIexPMlybd/s1600/IMG_1609.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRS2OkEFQ92OyzmL0fNo_VjfGmiGDhD7hQKbr_gU8E-LUHCyJY5aZZXguV0h3ofZ5H7W96cpnF9g7bAAKvTsXZYNVWhoeAYVSKOZfmxjakvUfq7ikgPh_Pcegv-vlvRPfteGSIexPMlybd/s400/IMG_1609.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706561464956393474" border="0" /></a><br />Sew your outer wallet and inner pocket pieces together along sides and bottom.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMU9xuxZEipcaFqxCUSw9DWi49BfMeC5tMI9VnjEv3_R-dvvphSXBLkDSqQsqg3ejrXaVVacu2O9HDhVVDQasnw831irACCoFNq299dw0djR2_aNIQWuhdkn7Trf4hw5DodgiGAdlKEoo7/s1600/IMG_1610.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMU9xuxZEipcaFqxCUSw9DWi49BfMeC5tMI9VnjEv3_R-dvvphSXBLkDSqQsqg3ejrXaVVacu2O9HDhVVDQasnw831irACCoFNq299dw0djR2_aNIQWuhdkn7Trf4hw5DodgiGAdlKEoo7/s400/IMG_1610.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706561460828790306" border="0" /></a><br />You're sewing through some thick layers, so use a 1/2" seam allowance to make sure you catch everything. Then trim down as shown.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0hgVBtAQ5_Pf7tIxLORxSZ0XiqPgKghwFeLxlW5hwRZm4VQITpbj4Xy2-Z97wDTmv28PZ_XD_xdZ65BCJ9jjkgqJTHwQE5b6mRXN-78fkMSFzZa8T1GeP_JkuQkU89xU6LqwwYkZFE7p6/s1600/IMG_1611.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0hgVBtAQ5_Pf7tIxLORxSZ0XiqPgKghwFeLxlW5hwRZm4VQITpbj4Xy2-Z97wDTmv28PZ_XD_xdZ65BCJ9jjkgqJTHwQE5b6mRXN-78fkMSFzZa8T1GeP_JkuQkU89xU6LqwwYkZFE7p6/s400/IMG_1611.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706560536223600994" border="0" /></a><br />Sew lining to main wallet. Fold bottom of outer piece an inch so it'll fit in the lining pouch.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwThGjpVbtHcYw6Z-0_Ba4S5bLIFsoT3LO1DG_5kfMP3rDH-dywRH6wcd4ACA1mcSbJ-TM4D9CL21hWclFwGU93mo41IFpiBH-H_Jm2NpPJ9NhCw8cDEVFlaLgMn4SRgO2KS_60BNRe5u1/s1600/IMG_1613.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwThGjpVbtHcYw6Z-0_Ba4S5bLIFsoT3LO1DG_5kfMP3rDH-dywRH6wcd4ACA1mcSbJ-TM4D9CL21hWclFwGU93mo41IFpiBH-H_Jm2NpPJ9NhCw8cDEVFlaLgMn4SRgO2KS_60BNRe5u1/s400/IMG_1613.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706560519313379794" border="0" /></a><br />Sew around top opening. This is a bit awkward feeding through the sewing machine. Use a 1/2" seam allowance here as well.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPM7kZVdT1fjEvK53noPJEEkdjDwftVItn9UmmtyDiGxy7ecMLmHZqWYWf642i8vSGRdSgqgT2XsTLH6kRLK9fVuHQfSJX3y_541D7Qwaf7t5VqBtlwGaUSYgYlk-RGi7GncRBqqcHxIaj/s1600/IMG_1614.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPM7kZVdT1fjEvK53noPJEEkdjDwftVItn9UmmtyDiGxy7ecMLmHZqWYWf642i8vSGRdSgqgT2XsTLH6kRLK9fVuHQfSJX3y_541D7Qwaf7t5VqBtlwGaUSYgYlk-RGi7GncRBqqcHxIaj/s400/IMG_1614.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706560515245503458" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYql4rVG9ygrkvgrVl29CC-MIAciI_WxaC5WTOMlqZFkBcSig0WTqR5aUA262jZXGkhiTg4WUFRr1Q7ZnzaOXykRU6BaliXg9eObjXmh6KemfmxCyXIgaIzUC8JskVbwtdRhJ_PmLql952/s1600/IMG_1615.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYql4rVG9ygrkvgrVl29CC-MIAciI_WxaC5WTOMlqZFkBcSig0WTqR5aUA262jZXGkhiTg4WUFRr1Q7ZnzaOXykRU6BaliXg9eObjXmh6KemfmxCyXIgaIzUC8JskVbwtdRhJ_PmLql952/s400/IMG_1615.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706560508703814258" border="0" /></a><br />Crisp corners of outer wallet well before stitching lining closed.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6sYvzfKBZXYOJHOItIbqbTPiSyfYhbdU_-rJV7i3mSv8iPbmT8_f_eiQ4fQMAMbgVDcMKcJxyaqHyNb0CwUgd8NWuaIAeH_8dBJkR0v-yhyphenhyphenN5OwPcBhDQpJWT3c5TU0igQtV8G0Bj9wA/s1600/IMG_1616.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6sYvzfKBZXYOJHOItIbqbTPiSyfYhbdU_-rJV7i3mSv8iPbmT8_f_eiQ4fQMAMbgVDcMKcJxyaqHyNb0CwUgd8NWuaIAeH_8dBJkR0v-yhyphenhyphenN5OwPcBhDQpJWT3c5TU0igQtV8G0Bj9wA/s400/IMG_1616.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706560052821404082" border="0" /></a><br />Work your magic with the iron and press those stubborn, thick seams. Top stitch around entire opening.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzR2QSTspvku5vxPj7VNiHc9BlpUa6tPeY1GgEcxXxucQo0RNgKMWXTBq-dyYsp8xiB6T1RFFlgHG0LtXj0FA0okGlEnY_7JsXdx1ImQBX0qyyK0fQ-4DtqgWNxZ_blTAm-eos_DgfwjT/s1600/IMG_1617.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzR2QSTspvku5vxPj7VNiHc9BlpUa6tPeY1GgEcxXxucQo0RNgKMWXTBq-dyYsp8xiB6T1RFFlgHG0LtXj0FA0okGlEnY_7JsXdx1ImQBX0qyyK0fQ-4DtqgWNxZ_blTAm-eos_DgfwjT/s400/IMG_1617.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706560049168138146" border="0" /></a><br />Give your wallet another good pressing and top stitch along the sides and bottom.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2U_RpOi_QvVcpVd2c94L_CZ33HuTfP3sQ8l_zygmG8C1Rc76TD1aNti2Jkyj1EYVbc5FK_cBPK5KuaQnr3YsQnEHPku64_0LQ2J-qyzKdfxS8E8zftjCnU1wMFna5r97tLRvCgdTumB8-/s1600/IMG_1618.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2U_RpOi_QvVcpVd2c94L_CZ33HuTfP3sQ8l_zygmG8C1Rc76TD1aNti2Jkyj1EYVbc5FK_cBPK5KuaQnr3YsQnEHPku64_0LQ2J-qyzKdfxS8E8zftjCnU1wMFna5r97tLRvCgdTumB8-/s400/IMG_1618.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706560035988185330" border="0" /></a><br />Attach snap. I have an industrial snap press, but you can use sew-on snaps or Velcro. If using magnetic purse snaps, you'll want to attach the snap piece to the tab before sewing the tab.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvVf79pHP4kGSOAr3diCgrEZDSHTLWPdPbHmGM9wh0ViE-hdZfkY1NZJbRp6Ly9UsfHv9mNaD1U3wcrWe7DSx2GoBhd8oLSqOfHczw4Dnhgo_ZpPMiRXF1jcyLOlDTvuA-PGt-5p4I3_h3/s1600/IMG_1620.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvVf79pHP4kGSOAr3diCgrEZDSHTLWPdPbHmGM9wh0ViE-hdZfkY1NZJbRp6Ly9UsfHv9mNaD1U3wcrWe7DSx2GoBhd8oLSqOfHczw4Dnhgo_ZpPMiRXF1jcyLOlDTvuA-PGt-5p4I3_h3/s400/IMG_1620.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706560029321822546" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqwzTyqLfLAZHZuI7gjPfqBxK8hTbxBca69rNl0svqyindXswT1tt2-BzJNCQaEwiLUnupKy6Xc1zlJiRcIbmN0qjjp6VTqvBshgajGdfYnYX85DDW7NoImgOjpGmDVSuqdXwSaP_LhNuW/s1600/IMG_1621.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqwzTyqLfLAZHZuI7gjPfqBxK8hTbxBca69rNl0svqyindXswT1tt2-BzJNCQaEwiLUnupKy6Xc1zlJiRcIbmN0qjjp6VTqvBshgajGdfYnYX85DDW7NoImgOjpGmDVSuqdXwSaP_LhNuW/s400/IMG_1621.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706560022220743314" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Enjoy!</span></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style=" color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style=" color: rgb(153, 153, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><br /></div>Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com141tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-84351531612024122682012-01-13T08:00:00.003-06:002012-01-13T08:00:09.206-06:00Tea and Crumpets Apron<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2lklFNzB7VF4SSagUfAeCDzP2rt_RNUQsZkst5WlCpXNbyPP61_hUYws_473obzJqhFinJj-bAIHbkNiWoSNbY80V5fCHmwcHFjJb5J1jkb8zSoHiLInyE1qDXV9ILLwLKATqF9xMXe2/s1600/IMG_1436.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2lklFNzB7VF4SSagUfAeCDzP2rt_RNUQsZkst5WlCpXNbyPP61_hUYws_473obzJqhFinJj-bAIHbkNiWoSNbY80V5fCHmwcHFjJb5J1jkb8zSoHiLInyE1qDXV9ILLwLKATqF9xMXe2/s400/IMG_1436.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696553796127842098" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=983503&catId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS&popId=HOME-KITCHEN&navCount=7&color=070&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&templateType=D">Anthro's Tea and Crumpets apron</a>. So much so that I based last year's <a href="http://modestmaven.blogspot.com/2011/08/easter-dresses.html">Easter dresses</a> on its beautiful and timeless style. This is an apron that I recently made as a wedding gift. I'll admit that I was tempted to keep it for myself. But I know it went to a good home, so I was content giving it away.<br /><br />I think the first real thing I sewed was an apron... they truly are the perfect "first sewing project" for those wanting to learn basic sewing. They introduce gathering, pockets, ruffles, and piecing patterns all on a basic level. If you'd like to sew this apron, you can easily adapt my <a href="http://modestmaven.blogspot.com/2009/10/fully-lined-ruffle-apron-tutorial.html">ruffle apron tutorial (link) </a>to add the tuxedo ruffles. Happy sewing!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5RXcc1MZjNhyJuBFyTbt3yZuUkHd3hum_n6_SSU70hrLzmo30xrfAWJSldspKbhkuawZLJOn5ZAOPBOD1f2FDZZ-ewMiz4aF5q9ybfeBLz9h3Co_gjYSWMDq5ApVAJRWfvnNQtRzCTBe/s1600/IMG_1438.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5RXcc1MZjNhyJuBFyTbt3yZuUkHd3hum_n6_SSU70hrLzmo30xrfAWJSldspKbhkuawZLJOn5ZAOPBOD1f2FDZZ-ewMiz4aF5q9ybfeBLz9h3Co_gjYSWMDq5ApVAJRWfvnNQtRzCTBe/s400/IMG_1438.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696553790593015442" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><br /></div>Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-35681675734430460222012-01-11T18:20:00.008-06:002012-01-11T20:13:59.605-06:00Cedar Chest Bench Seat<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGbTgA7VW_MRGVSOFHExFZKwcUMKFOISMGtjg6rgP5ghZLkHfKO1QTlh5N6PxRgExEpcDHp_MVD1gnexRlTczEoXNVlmjz1jExhkeZt8hl27sSSmH7ZAym73rX-ERkMtooz7ZWEWYDGpa/s1600/IMG_1447.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGbTgA7VW_MRGVSOFHExFZKwcUMKFOISMGtjg6rgP5ghZLkHfKO1QTlh5N6PxRgExEpcDHp_MVD1gnexRlTczEoXNVlmjz1jExhkeZt8hl27sSSmH7ZAym73rX-ERkMtooz7ZWEWYDGpa/s400/IMG_1447.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696534105988915186" border="0" /></a>Introducing my grandmother's cedar chest. It's old and worn, but smells oh-so-heavenly every time I open it. I decided to move it into my sewing space to pull double duty as extra craft storage and a bench seat. So I sewed a new cushion and two pillows to doll it up.<br /><br />Have you heard Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero's song <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHEOF_rcND8&ob=av3e">Home</a>? It makes me so happy every time I listen to it :) These pillows have a similar effect... one says <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;">home </span>and the neighboring pillow has my state appliqued on it. Oh for the love of cuteness!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXmTlkyhPeV7lYRJbe5LkG92g732V15zcYUsbZoOMzM3R6-VxLS8vihnWcRqVMVtdH5cv2-GUgBAg9nPZmSYfKIMS2iwZAsa_LUkVThgnf8qQS4TbCYncajT5duPoT3X358iGP2yEjwV8/s1600/IMG_1449.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXmTlkyhPeV7lYRJbe5LkG92g732V15zcYUsbZoOMzM3R6-VxLS8vihnWcRqVMVtdH5cv2-GUgBAg9nPZmSYfKIMS2iwZAsa_LUkVThgnf8qQS4TbCYncajT5duPoT3X358iGP2yEjwV8/s400/IMG_1449.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696534307759334146" border="0" /></a>And I embroidered a tiny <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255); font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span>heart<span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255); font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span>where Boise is:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7x0n9oBz3BKg2W5xFmhB4fLRwfA_rP2lYaexZlgVJkxgH8m5-225gXM4MlmLkWiY35ZtGyp61QoBu0bMODIt1YhUdg4SFW5zCDn1FAv_dQ__IoXv7coe4cni0kTCSUomIxCPbbI7yszZV/s1600/IMG_1450.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7x0n9oBz3BKg2W5xFmhB4fLRwfA_rP2lYaexZlgVJkxgH8m5-225gXM4MlmLkWiY35ZtGyp61QoBu0bMODIt1YhUdg4SFW5zCDn1FAv_dQ__IoXv7coe4cni0kTCSUomIxCPbbI7yszZV/s400/IMG_1450.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696534108898019586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioBda6RgiJp7pPxfg0w23brH2njs_XSSBtc0CTC9baqtSyB6fuFNE7CXoPbrN_gt2yTijPDbNePTuk7Lp-tvZtYFarQDo6n4pKEfo30d_tUuQLxY-5H2DqZ4O_NgGPVSLWa9pPeNYsKJgI/s1600/IMG_1448.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioBda6RgiJp7pPxfg0w23brH2njs_XSSBtc0CTC9baqtSyB6fuFNE7CXoPbrN_gt2yTijPDbNePTuk7Lp-tvZtYFarQDo6n4pKEfo30d_tUuQLxY-5H2DqZ4O_NgGPVSLWa9pPeNYsKJgI/s400/IMG_1448.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696534100194851314" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 255);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255); font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255); font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 255);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">β₯</span></span></span></div>Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-28434958723793300832012-01-09T17:16:00.011-06:002012-01-09T18:28:37.223-06:00Custom Built Desk<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXivR9du9CZv8SIpeaNpolqYBKl7u3Ei_MyZIuNnbC9Xci5V8UwZwYhCpBjk_ea6sJKORDnMfC1kYok9ZFfb9QPR1nptN8YmbwVIrX2cyVvH1jlWyE3bKiZHZnvRLqZJjT5cnn9v9NBuNA/s1600/IMG_1462.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Has anyone else been inspired by <a href="http://ana-white.com/">Ana White</a><a href="http://ana-white.com/">'s </a>building plans website? She's a DIY goddess. Never in a million years did I think I'd be capable of building furniture. Yet, Ana is an inspiration to DIY women across the world, with the message:</p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:121.5pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><i><span style="font-family:Cicle;color:#663366;"> </span></i></p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:121.5pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><i><span style="font-family:Cicle;color:#663366;">I'm not a trained carpenter.</span></i></p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:121.5pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><i><span style="font-family:Cicle;color:#663366;">I am a mom.<br />I am a girly girl.<br />I am what my brothers would call a chicken.</span></i></p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:121.5pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><i><span style="font-family:Cicle;color:#663366;">But I build furniture.</span></i></p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:121.5pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><i><span style="font-family:Cicle;color:#663366;">I use saws.</span></i></p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:121.5pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><i><span style="font-family:Cicle;color:#663366;">I use nailers.</span></i></p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:121.5pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><i><span style="font-family:Cicle;color:#663366;">Guess what? It's really not that difficult.</span></i></p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:121.5pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><i><span style="font-family:Cicle;color:#663366;">And if I can do it, so can you.</span></i></p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:121.5pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><i><span style="font-family:Cicle;color:#663366;"> </span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 121.5pt;"><i><span style="font-family:Cicle;color:#663366;"> <br /></span></i></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 121.5pt;"><i><span style="font-family:Cicle;color:#663366;"> -Ana White</span></i></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:121.5pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt"><i><span style="font-family:Cicle;color:#663366;"><br /></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 121.5pt; text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;">Doesn't she rock?! My first project was a toy shelf, which turned out slightly lopsided with caulk-filled gaps in it, but it's functional. Lessons learned: 1) MDF sucks to work with and 2) it's important to square your project.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;">My second project was a shorter version of the same shelf, with the intention of using as a shoe shelf. Not perfect, but there were definitely less gaps and I did remember to square my project this time so it didn't look like something out of a Dr. Seuss book.<br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;">My next building attempt was a copycat of <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/build-your-own-bedford-home-office-system-components/">Pottery Barn's Bedford desk system</a>. I took everything I learned from my first builds, drew up the plans and built it in my head a hundred times before even buying the lumber (No nasty MDF this time). I was pretty dang meticulous and it really paid off. I invested in a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-PS30-2A-12-Volt-8-Inch-Driver/dp/B001E281E0">new drill</a>, which is my new little best friend. I took Ana's advice and purchased some <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_211455-52800-GSCC2.536_0__?productId=1059585&Ntt=bessey+clamp&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dbessey%2Bclamp&facetInfo=">clamps </a>to act as extra sets of hands. And I relied heavily on this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-D26450-5-Inch-Random-Sander/dp/B0007XXHH8">sander </a>as well to make sure all my pieces were perfect. I'm not going to brag about the cheapo circular saw that I used, because it's mediocre to say the least and will be replaced with a more reliable saw someday.<br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;">Cost to built was around $200 (not including the paint). The hardware is probably half the cost. (Drawer pulls from Pottery Barn.) </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggj9Ua7XCQMxDxr5-VUcd6Cuyyp__1uGA9xQf5lu4nhmXA1F8ttdplqgzLxDTolvHK4KdUtBtZfL1Jj5iJceWPvxXtH2j7qROd5qoLhWy97r9uF_iGcy1lXHOZyXTL-uft9lDPUThzv_c1/s1600/cabinets.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggj9Ua7XCQMxDxr5-VUcd6Cuyyp__1uGA9xQf5lu4nhmXA1F8ttdplqgzLxDTolvHK4KdUtBtZfL1Jj5iJceWPvxXtH2j7qROd5qoLhWy97r9uF_iGcy1lXHOZyXTL-uft9lDPUThzv_c1/s400/cabinets.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695776619541439410" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Paint is Benjamin Moore's Satin Impervo (oil-based)<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>in White Dove. This was back in May before I discovered <a href="http://modestmaven.blogspot.com/2012/01/white-kitchen-cabinets.html">Ace Cabinet and Trim paint that I used to paint my kitchen cabinets</a>. The Impervo is nice, but it's oil based which equals looooooooooooong dry time and stiiiiiiiiiiiiiinky. Highly recommend the Ace paint: </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggj9Ua7XCQMxDxr5-VUcd6Cuyyp__1uGA9xQf5lu4nhmXA1F8ttdplqgzLxDTolvHK4KdUtBtZfL1Jj5iJceWPvxXtH2j7qROd5qoLhWy97r9uF_iGcy1lXHOZyXTL-uft9lDPUThzv_c1/s1600/cabinets.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPHckNIMQKnrTmKR5-0Ol2Ewkwh2FVrqmtz8b3Q3m__IwUyj6BgJb9wuP5Ig6jVMbPzAeCetChhKMwQskG8X4ZKpx4IyvXd1GrjSskXeekWjq9WHp5ZUp8WTsal_Qa1DwzBCprfnY2tFAH/s1600/IMG_0096.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPHckNIMQKnrTmKR5-0Ol2Ewkwh2FVrqmtz8b3Q3m__IwUyj6BgJb9wuP5Ig6jVMbPzAeCetChhKMwQskG8X4ZKpx4IyvXd1GrjSskXeekWjq9WHp5ZUp8WTsal_Qa1DwzBCprfnY2tFAH/s400/IMG_0096.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695787087458911762" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPHckNIMQKnrTmKR5-0Ol2Ewkwh2FVrqmtz8b3Q3m__IwUyj6BgJb9wuP5Ig6jVMbPzAeCetChhKMwQskG8X4ZKpx4IyvXd1GrjSskXeekWjq9WHp5ZUp8WTsal_Qa1DwzBCprfnY2tFAH/s1600/IMG_0096.JPG"></a>I used heavy duty ball bearing drawer slides for my file cabinet drawers (great drawer slides but there's not a lot of room for error, so beware).<br /></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSjbb8yo_rlxLxY3JExGyCwMfzEgOAWm89mHFTvvFL4H91Oqis9kr-qB3kSyNMkf9b5vQNeCWW6dC8M33-z5T47OLZ1pAJ80-DqaFJk4axdCzDWKbUBsODhdU_DOQxVmyepRBvRnB6rgo/s1600/IMG_1463.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSjbb8yo_rlxLxY3JExGyCwMfzEgOAWm89mHFTvvFL4H91Oqis9kr-qB3kSyNMkf9b5vQNeCWW6dC8M33-z5T47OLZ1pAJ80-DqaFJk4axdCzDWKbUBsODhdU_DOQxVmyepRBvRnB6rgo/s400/IMG_1463.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695775442897657730" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I made my cabinets extra deep to fit our beast of a computer tower. If I had bought the PB desk, ours wouldn't have fit:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuwz3FcTIWMaCu2p7btAOBejz3NIcotaB46kJyBK-hqZ3SlkC7gCo0ER_0YZd3P04QxxMXAct3K2vanP8iVQByLCIDk7qOPT8JcWRZ4whsLu8Y9FojVEupHBTLM2Kjm83di9brNsza2kkW/s1600/IMG_1464.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuwz3FcTIWMaCu2p7btAOBejz3NIcotaB46kJyBK-hqZ3SlkC7gCo0ER_0YZd3P04QxxMXAct3K2vanP8iVQByLCIDk7qOPT8JcWRZ4whsLu8Y9FojVEupHBTLM2Kjm83di9brNsza2kkW/s400/IMG_1464.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695775437984713122" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">β₯ Thank you, Ana! β₯</span></div>Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1081536911532256300.post-3580464147321375122012-01-08T08:00:00.001-06:002012-01-08T08:00:01.502-06:00White Kitchen Cabinets<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAO6VDYAPz3AHx_2J2a3aTkZbFrNqpBuZyz6rod921HJGv-Uj99Cf_W0At9ZJy7Y0_i8U_2alhbcHCDp01bsfxO76FFm_D4uuvG0ugl7UDAGxPOqJrsLXcs2RzZ_sR8To92BoarRdEnYIb/s1600/beforeafter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAO6VDYAPz3AHx_2J2a3aTkZbFrNqpBuZyz6rod921HJGv-Uj99Cf_W0At9ZJy7Y0_i8U_2alhbcHCDp01bsfxO76FFm_D4uuvG0ugl7UDAGxPOqJrsLXcs2RzZ_sR8To92BoarRdEnYIb/s400/beforeafter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694998010779270434" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Unfortunately, "update my blog more frequently" didn't make it on my New Year's resolution list. However, I would like to share a few 2011 projects that I completed, which guarantee you a few descent blog posts this month.<br /><br />First up is my most dramatic and favorite... painted kitchen cabinets. Oh my... it's been seven months since the transformation, and I must say that I'm still giddy over the results.<br /><br />We started out with orangey oak cabinets. Fortunately, the previous owners did a fabulous job putting in granite countertops and changing out the cabinet hardware. My husband wanted to refinish the cabinets in a darker color, and when I told him I wanted to paint them white, I got a "hell no" response. Long story short, I bought the paint and did it all by myself. I love my husband, but I just knew I was right about this one... better to ask for forgiveness than permission, right? Don't worry, we're still happily married, and he does love the white :)<br /></div><br />Here's the before:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCux36zaEzIFytcbdX4lFKFOgwkAX6WUAdN3vC1_AWQEhKbAsxAdxYZb15wc7lVsxKJX09jt2jDABfTSdiSpeb6vwTqSHqj-djgUCsbeJxZXeF0BzT9pH7qQBM_xkWQxjBPzH5abNv_83/s1600/IMG_0214.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCux36zaEzIFytcbdX4lFKFOgwkAX6WUAdN3vC1_AWQEhKbAsxAdxYZb15wc7lVsxKJX09jt2jDABfTSdiSpeb6vwTqSHqj-djgUCsbeJxZXeF0BzT9pH7qQBM_xkWQxjBPzH5abNv_83/s400/IMG_0214.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694994970274191394" border="0" /></a><br />Here are all the drawers and cabinet doors, hardware removed:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi41euXDajkDHKloVGHDj1CJEbir3Jxm-45REDNV6j5rDIIJ2nzpP2U5KKB0M_Kz_TQjV08J6USnIDMgd-VqeyTmmJgR3EGuNfUKu1P1S0x6oc2Oe-sBV5_mdALsgg1ZR4KHQLhfPcwN9ot/s1600/IMG_0217.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi41euXDajkDHKloVGHDj1CJEbir3Jxm-45REDNV6j5rDIIJ2nzpP2U5KKB0M_Kz_TQjV08J6USnIDMgd-VqeyTmmJgR3EGuNfUKu1P1S0x6oc2Oe-sBV5_mdALsgg1ZR4KHQLhfPcwN9ot/s400/IMG_0217.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694994980895202978" border="0" /></a><br />And the lovely after pics:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbwYgKyRj5wKtFxpz0prEmKaYi4T-eexq8qyKhc42YM4IyJi98s38cYuzfifXpkVD6b0vPSbFxqkvtHuDgerDjkCKj-MvfWN-gZVwd-lpgX8HxQKDl5dDRDdaqqxSa324RDFcD_e5KeKwf/s1600/IMG_1459.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbwYgKyRj5wKtFxpz0prEmKaYi4T-eexq8qyKhc42YM4IyJi98s38cYuzfifXpkVD6b0vPSbFxqkvtHuDgerDjkCKj-MvfWN-gZVwd-lpgX8HxQKDl5dDRDdaqqxSa324RDFcD_e5KeKwf/s400/IMG_1459.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694993418818239010" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6t25IlLt6_RtvaFaXgx2m3tu-FYyHPhOqET5fTYUvkE6eHuHafE7MeN6SaSPtsLHBbH7okZvpGnNGimUvUSpEtHoRk2cLc02h4EJU8eFMTYOXKhW9GVN6zhOCtuCQgKklqjE85BZMm0Zs/s1600/IMG_1461.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6t25IlLt6_RtvaFaXgx2m3tu-FYyHPhOqET5fTYUvkE6eHuHafE7MeN6SaSPtsLHBbH7okZvpGnNGimUvUSpEtHoRk2cLc02h4EJU8eFMTYOXKhW9GVN6zhOCtuCQgKklqjE85BZMm0Zs/s400/IMG_1461.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694993421482917330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPamkSW0ZsH3szZT8qorlFIRQB9o8IJwVOhCtdCoHtarS8LTMpiVavy_Ep8Wxdwj3u2DGhyixRa8cuCIq5_VR-tZn72TmMCKFMmY-tQ4L7NwjidG-bPR_Lv-hE7p-TLwlVJeCv8tE8hMTQ/s1600/IMG_1453.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPamkSW0ZsH3szZT8qorlFIRQB9o8IJwVOhCtdCoHtarS8LTMpiVavy_Ep8Wxdwj3u2DGhyixRa8cuCIq5_VR-tZn72TmMCKFMmY-tQ4L7NwjidG-bPR_Lv-hE7p-TLwlVJeCv8tE8hMTQ/s400/IMG_1453.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694993432100319314" border="0" /></a>Details:<br />De-glossed cabinets with <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202258111/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053">TSP</a><br />Primer: oil based is best (two coats)<br />Paint: <a href="http://www.acehardware.com/paintHub/product.jsp?c=Ace&p=specialty&productId=042">Ace Cabinet, Door and Trim Enamel</a> (two coats). This stuff is AWESOME. Self-leveling, can be tinted in ANY color, even black (I tinted it Benjamin Moore's White Dove), and it's WATER cleanup!<br />Method of application: brush and <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_165861-11591-97604_0__?catalogId=10051&productId=3192753&UserSearch=foam+paint+roller&Ntt=foam+paint+roller&N=0&langId=-1&storeId=10151&rpp=24">foam roller</a><br />Wall Color: <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/graywisp">Benjamin Moore Gray Wisp</a><br /><br />And, no, my kitchen is not always this clean. Stay tuned for the next post!Jodellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14104792378592599428noreply@blogger.com3