Reversible Bag

Back on track! I've fallen behind schedule, but that's ok. It wasn't really a commitment.

Here is the reversible bag I made:

I used this Reversible Bag Tutorial from Novita of VeryPurplePerson, which was drawn to my attention by a friend's pin from Sew Fine Fabric.

I like my pocket:

Both blogs mentioned using 1/2 yard of each fabric, but I found that wasn't quite enough. The width of my fabric (I used designs by Ellen Luckett Baker for Kokka, which I believe is 43") wasn't quite long enough for the full strap length on the pattern. The purse is certainly still usable, but I would have preferred the longer straps.

Dinosaur Applique

My nephew turned 6 this week. How did that happen?? I will always remember the call that woke me up to announce his arrival in the world.

He happens to be an expert on dinosaurs, and a big fan of the color yellow, so this is what I made him for his birthday.

I was worried that he might be concerned about the lack of scientific accuracy--this is a guy who can sketch the evolutionary tree of all such prehistoric creatures--but I hear he was pleased. He even noted that it was sewn, rather than silkscreened. He appreciates the craftiness!

I bought the organic shirt from American Apparel and used my stash for the applique. I thought the polka dot scrap had dinosaur written all over it.

My Summer Un-Challenge

I don't like the commitment part of all the sewing challenges I see on my favorite blogs. I suppose I fear the commitment part. Or I dread recognizing that I have failed in my commitment....

So this is not a challenge. Or a commitment. More like a nebulous optimistic concept.

I would like to reach the end of the summer feeling proud that I have sewn one project each week. Can you see me visualizing success?

This is my first project. I used cotton knit from my stash to make a pair of soft shorts for H. This modification of the Oliver & S Sandbox Pants has become her favorite pattern.