Wednesday 15 January 2014

A sewing day







Today Bell and I had a mother/daughter sewing lesson with Fiona from More than Fabric.

I needed to learn how to do a zip pouch for an upcoming blog swap and knew that Fiona would be able to help.........thank goodness as I have never sewn in a zip before.

It was great to have some one on one time with Bell as well.  She loves sewing and I was surprised at how competent  she is - she finished her pouch before me and I don't think there was any unpicking needed on her part......unlike me.

Bell made the pencil case in black and white with the red polka dot lining and mine is the flowery number with the pop of yellow polka dot lining.  We got fancy and quilted our pouches too.

I can't wait to make more and look forward to using my skills to sew my pouches for the upcoming swaps.

Thank you Fiona!



18 comments:

  1. They are both beautiful, you make quite a mother daughter sewing team between you! I'm very impressed with the zip sewing! xx

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  2. soo cute!! I have signed up for the zip pouch swap and have never sewn a zip either!! It will be off to my Mum for lessons for me!

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  3. I'm scared of zips, not zipping up or down you understand....but putting them in, well done! Fab vintage sheets in you previous post! :) x

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  4. what a great way to spend the day with your daughter, the zippered pouches are fab!!

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  5. Love them - the fabrics are fab!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  6. Ah they are super! What a great way to spend a day :) Lovely! Hazel x

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  7. The possibilities are endless once you learn how to put a zipper in.. little pouches, pencil cases, purses, handbags, clothes.
    x

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  8. I mastered zips in pouches last year - they had scared me for so long. This is a great tutorial that I have used for an easy pouch and zipper too.

    http://www.noodle-head.com/2012/06/open-wide-zippered-pouch-diy-tutorial.html

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  9. That is a nice thing to do with your daughter. I hope my pouch for the swap is up to snuff, yours look so perfect! The little ribbon is a nice touch.

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  10. GO Bell!!! That is wonderful that you both were able to make these little treasures together at class! They are fantastic!!! And I should have said GO MOM!!! Keep up the good work lady! Nothing like learning new skills!!! Cheers to you! Nicole xoxo

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  11. How neat you could do this with your girl. Zippered purses are so handy and once you can make them you find yourself whipping them up quite often - they make great little last minute gifts. xx

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  12. I considered taking part in this swap, but I have neither a sewing machine, or know how to sew in a zip. I wonder if they'd accept a hand stitched number?!!! Yours both look lovely x

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    1. Oh, do it! It could be a draw string of snap close purse. And hand stitched would be so lovely xo

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  13. Gorgeous. I could get hooked on sewing these machine gone to be serviced for first time in years!

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  14. Go you two! they look fantastic! and great to get some help from some great people :)

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  15. thats fabulous! i would love sewing lessons!

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