Sunday, January 27, 2013

2013 Something Sunday 4: Yoga Mat Strap

I was travelling this week, and thus, didn't make anything new. But thankfully I found a few un-shared project from Christmas time! 


I made this yoga mat strap for my dad (it looks slightly more manly without the purple mat haha). He does tons of yoga and so when I was thinking of what hand-made item I could make for him it was the first thing that came to mind!


It was surprisingly hard to make considering it looks pretty simple. But it was a fun challenge and I was happy with the outcome. The only thing I would do differently is to make a larger casing for the elastic so it could go on and off the mat easier.



That's all for this Sunday. I hope you have a great week!

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Wordless: Progress


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Sunday, January 20, 2013

2013 Something Sunday 3: Travel Jewelry Case!

This week is one of those weeks where I remembered why I challenged myself to post "something" every week. I haven't sewed very much over the last month, and I really have no reason why I haven't been. Having this here really encouraged me to get back to my sewing machine. (Side note: Sorry for the horrible photos it was dark outside by the time I finished making this!)


I have had my mom's xmas gift on my "to make" list since November, and considering its January, I'm pretty embarrassed I only finished it this week. I was so happy this week when I realized I had nothing new to share, and instead of feeling like a stress or a burden, it encouraged me to finally sit down and finish my mom's gift! 


I made her a travel jewelry case just like the one I made for myself before I moved. It's been super helpful already, and my Mom enjoys being organized just as much as me, so I have a feeling it will be a hit! (It is currently in the mail, so I'm hoping that she doesn't read this before it arrives! Fingers crossed!)


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Sunday, January 6, 2013

2013 Something Sunday 1: Apron

I decided to add 2013 to the Something Sunday title this year so that I can start counting up from 1 again. I like the idea of seeing what week in the year I'm in, and having that marker each week. So that's the plan for the titles moving forward.

Anyway, enough chatter, on to the project!


Last week I made an apron from an old pillowcase (shown above), as a Christmas gift for my sister! I loooved the fabric from the pillow case, and I realized the white trim would make a perfect waste-band, so I went for it.



 After I had finished I realized the ties were super long, but I actually think it looks cute with the tie wrapping all the way around to the front. A nice little happy accident!


 As I'm writing this, I'm not sure if it has arrived in the mail to her yet, but I hope she's happy with it! :)

To find out what the 'Something' project is all about click here
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