Friday, November 6, 2009

Friday Sew-N-Tell

I was so inspired by Amy's post about sewing a dress to wear tonight, that yesterday when I read it I decided I should make something. I have been working on Christmas presents, but can't show them off so I thought it would be a nice break to make a little something for myself. And who doesn't love that?
I dug through my box of fabric and came upon an orangish fabric that I have had since high school probably and was never really fond of, until last night! I have seen a cool little clutch somewhere that is basically just a tube that folds down and buttons closed. Sans pattern or measurements I set out to make one and an hour later voila!
I found the button in my button tin, which I acquired from the dump a few years ago and have added to ever since. It is the spare to a sweater that I have, I hope I don't lose one off the sweater and have to replace it with this one, because I really like the way it looks!
The button and loop are a little off center, but I like to wonky look (and it's a good thing, since most of my projects tend to turn out a little wonky!)
I look forward to Fridays a little bit more now that I can see, and be inspired by everyone else in the Sew-N-Tell.
Have a great weekend!
Lauren

18 comments:

  1. The bag is so cute and the button is perfect! How talented you are to do this on your own! This really impresses me and I'm lovin' the repurposefulness of it all!

    Isn't it nice to take a break from what we "have" to do to do something we want to do! LOL

    Have a great weekend and thanks for sharing!

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  2. How cute! Love the fabric and the button! Glad you got to make something for yourself. Hope the weekend is nice by you!

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  3. I love that fabric and it had to be fun to do a fast project!

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  4. Great job!! I would love to see that button tin!!!LOL!!
    Blessings,

    KT

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  5. I truly love it! Orange is my fave. Personally, I think we should all alternate projects for others with projects for ourselves, but it doesn't seem to happen. Nice work!

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  6. What a cute little bag! I have had a crush on orange of late but have yet to make anything. This would be a great project. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Nice job on that bag. The button is perfect for it...

    Isn't it nice to make something for yourself!

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  8. this is such a great little bag. the colors are so fun. sew and tell is so motivating...i love looking at what everyone is doing.

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  9. Very cool! You've given me some much needed inspiration for a few lttle gifts! Ta!!

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  10. What a great fun project. Wonderful fabric choice. You can make these as gifts and add a little something inside. Just an idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. This is such a cute bag!. Don't you just love projects that come together so quickly and look so good. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  12. This is such a sweet bag! Love the button, too!

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  13. What an excellent job you did, and without a pattern? Wow! It's really lovely, and the button couldn't be more perfect. Glad you took some time out to make something just for you. :o)

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  14. Great bag!!! So cool that you used fabric and button already on hand!!! The fabric you chose is perfect for a bag. Good for you for making something for yourself. I agree with you that I have another reason to love Fridays!!!

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  15. I love making things for myself. Cute little clutch!

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  16. So cute! I might have to copy your idea. And I love that fabric.

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  17. GREAT job Lauren!!! Way to improvise and just use what you have!! Now I just need to learn to do that!

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  18. That is so cute! I love little clutches! Darn you - now I have to go add another project to my list!

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