So Sew Something!

Correct me if I’m wrong, but i’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned the fabulous baby shower I was given a few weeks ago!?!

Well, the night before the big event, as I was roaming around my home aimlessly, I realized that I wasn’t happy with the hostess gift I had selected for the shower hostesses.  Yeah sure, everyone enjoys some nice fruity soaps…but seriously???  Had my life become so lame that that was the best that I could do??  NO WAY!!  My pride would not let me sleep on that.

So, at about 11pm, I began work on these little clutches / pouches … and the next day, as I was handing them out – I was SO glad I did!

Do you recognize this fabric? It's the fabric I used for the appliques on the houndstooth skirt I made for Ellie a few days ago! As is typical, for these pouches I used sccrap fabric... but I must come clean...I had a LOT of this fabric so it's not a true scrap other than the fact that I already owned it and didn't have to purchase it for the project!

If you look closely, you'll count 6 clutches. I had only 5 hostesses.... oh darn, I made too many...what in the world should I do with that extra?

Yes, I am very pleased with this project - hence the 200 photos!

Here is my inspiration for these darling items ... right off the cover of this really great book! I am happy to say I own this book, and totally thing you should too! She sews like I do - lots of shortcuts, lots of quality!

I made my pouches exactly like Amy Karol instructs…except I chose to use rubber band / hair elastics instead of regular elastic for the button loops.  She uses cotton batting in between the outer and lining layers, and the effect is a nicely sewn and slightly fluffy pouch – I love it.  You’ll have to ask the hostesses if they enjoyed receiving them … but I can guarantee you’ll LOVE giving them!  Come on – SEW SOMETHING!!!