Mesh Bag for Sewing Supplies

As I have said, mesh bags are addictive! This time I needed a smaller one for my sewing supplies for classes.   This time I wanted an INSIDE pocket for my Kleenex pack. For each bag I measured my boxes and fit the bag to them. All the boxes in the bag Collapsed Wah-lah! This was fabric from a little two-piece outfit I made for my daughter back in the 1970's; I just love it!

Serger Scarf with Decorative Thread - Class Project

Our project for serger class one day was this "mesh" scarf we created with decorative thread and a watersoluble stabilizer.  

Close-up  (we were told to do the rolled hem around the edges, and I probably wouldn't try it again as it was not a success.

Basically you can create whatever length, width, or design you like.  It's perfect when you just need a splash of glitter and/or color to liven up an outfit.

Mesh Bag for Serger Supplies - Class Project

I have to say right up front:  these bags are ADDICTIVE!

I decided not to make the assigned size, which was just like a paper grocery bag.  I needed a bag to carry my boxes of accessories and supplies back and forth to class.  So I altered the placement of folds a little and created an perfect bag to do the job.  

I actually hate big bags, but this one has to be large.  It's much larger than it looks in this photo.

Box of serger feet in the bag

Lower band forms pockets on the outside.  (I don't happen to think I'd ever use OUTSIDE pockets, but it's attractive.)

I used fabric I had made my mother-in-law a dress from back in the 1970's.  (She'd be pleased!  And my girls like it.)

Sewing with Nana

Our grandchildren's babysitter's birthday was coming up, and the young man had not had the chances his sister has had to use the new machines.  Their mommie scheduled a date, and over they came.  (My sewing was still in my bedroom where it had retired to after being on the deck for our friend's visit in September, so the quarters were pretty tight!)

I came up with the idea of making potholders, as they would be fairly quick and easy.  

Blue is her favorite color

Everybody was pretty happy with the results, including our friend.

Pillowcases for Sweet Peas

We did a class combining applique and a no-seams-showing pillowcase.  I didn't really want a pillowcase, so I searched for something a princess would like and came up with this.

Applique detail

Back side, finished pillow case

Front side, finished

The next day, I knew I couldn't give a princess one without making one for her big brother as well.  I could only find bits and pieces that will probably eventually end up in his quilt.

Fabric close-up

Finshed pillow case (no applique)

I think he was possibly more excited than she was!

We were not supposed to stitch down that strip separating the two main fabrics, but I can't stand stuff wadding up in the dryer, so I top stitch.