Sewing bug is back

My passion for sewing has been missing for a week or so - but it is back with a vengeance. After the success of yesterday's open wide pouch I have made the next size up

Don't they look sweet nestled together? I love making them as well, they are so satisfying. It is one of those makes that you make inside out and never see what it will actually look like until you turn it right way out...and voila, excellent!
I have also made a book bag for my daughter (using my own pattern - you can tell because I sewed the Velcro on the wrong side initially!). She has been using an old Banbury's bag since the beginning of school...I figured it was about time that she had something a bit prettier. And I saw this gorgeous fabric in the shop in Tiverton and couldn't resist!

 Fully lined and totally lovely...I hope she likes it in the morning!

 

I wonder what makes I will sew tomorrow...any ideas?!

Say "Aaahhhhhhh"

I have found a new blog (Noodlehead)...yes, another one that I read to inspire me...sometimes it depresses me - these people are so talented, there blogs are so gorgeous and they sew much more than me. I need more time!

Anyway I followed this lovely tutorial to create this...

 
 

 I really like it, it was my 1st time doing box corners (trickier than I thought). And another chance to use my zipper foot...I am not convinced I am sewing zips in properly - perhaps a lesson by someone with some know-how would be handy!

Next time I will sew my label on a bit higher so that it doesn't disappear into the base. Actually, the next one I am going to make, I am going to make with a lid/flap. On the inside of the flap I am going to sew a pocket/elastic (haven't decided yet) so that mascara/make-up brushes can be put into the lid. If that doesn't make sense now, it will (hopefully) when I make it and show you the pictures!

I bought the fabric from Patchwork Paradise on Facebook - she has a lovely pretty selection of material. I could go a bit crazy and spend all my money on that page.