Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Robots and Boys

Little Man started preschool this spring...big event for us all! I had wanted to make him a nice backpack, but was unable to find a suitable pattern...a few months later I found this pattern for $6, and using some robot-based fabric I picked up here and there, I adjusted the pattern to create a bag for the school-boy. Good news is, everyone likes it, and no-one has given me a hard time about him taking a home-made robot-backpack to school...though the big guys haven't put in any orders for their own, ah well...guess it's not cool enough for a 15 y/o.

The main fabric is canvas weight and
I appliqued a funky robot to the front pocket, with metal button eyes...

It's a good size to hold his towel, shirt change, attendance book, tissue and a few other things...
I combined fabric with handle cord for the straps, and learned how to make an adjustable strap...

Inside is lined with a lighter cotton (robot) fabric...

And he's ready for school!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Tissue Box Covers!

Was busy last month stitching up a few of these quick and cute tissue box covers! These are for Japanese tissue boxes, and just as soon as I get in the mood to make another, I will attempt a tutorial on how to DIY! On a roll, it takes me about 1.5 hours (along with answering questions, checking FB, watching TV and getting a drink) to finish one off. Not too bad!