Gadgets need cozy homes!

iPhone pouch

Every new gadget needs a cozy home in which to live.  When I got my iPhone (for the games), I immediately drafted a pattern and made it a pouch.  (Well, as soon as I could.  I had to wrap it in muslin for a couple days until I made my pouch pattern and was able to make it.  It looked like a mummy, and I looked like a dork.)

I made my own bias tape for it from pleated bag leftovers, and used some coordinating fabric I had picked up on clearance at Joann's.  I created a pocket for my headphones, so I can have them on hand when I want to use it as an iPod.

I also got some clear vinyl for the ID holder.  It's a good grab-and-go pouch!

Anyway, this little pouch keeps my iPhone scratch free.  I like to think that my phone and pouch are BFFs.  I know that I am personifying these inanimate objects too much, but I really like them.


I made another one to sell,but it took a long time.  I think I am going to add a wristlet on the next ones I make.  I think they would be good for my Etsy store!

A Birthday and Laptop Sleeve

Laptop Sleeve with matching Accessory Pouch

My dear friend Lorin had a birthday recently, and I made her a laptop sleeve and a matching computer accessory pouch.  I bought pre-quilted, double-sided fabric to use.  I got a half yard, which left me with enough left over to make an accessory pouch.  (I even have a little bit left!)  As you can see, it's the same fabric I used when I made a tote bag in the spring. 


I have made laptop pouches twice before, but this was the first set with a matching pouch.  I thought the pouch would be good for the charger, USB drive, headphones, etc.  I want to go back and make one for my other two sleeves!  One day...

It closes with velcro.  I couldn't find sew-in, navy blue velcro in town, so I had to settle on black.  Although it is taboo to mix black and navy, it surprisingly looked better than white or tan.

I used purple bias tape for the edging.  I also used it to cover my zipper and side seams in the pouch.   This is a view of the inside, so you can see the bias tape.  

And here's a close-up with some accessories.

I think it looks nice with the laptop peeking out.

Anyway,  I think it turned out very nice.  I might try and sell them! :)

for Lucy

ucy's Apron

This drop cap is so perfect for this post! Lucy and Keith's wedding colors are magenta and orange. And that was the reason for this apron! I made if for Lucy's wedding shower. I used the general basis of a pattern but I tweaked it enough to be able to call it my own pattern. It was SO CONVENIENT to use my dress form to lay out my pattern on it and see the sizing and fitting. I got the batik fabric and bias tape from Lib's place in Farmville. As I was picking out the fabric and trimming, the store owner was helping me find matching trim. She knows Lucy, and when I picked up the yellow, she said, "yellow is good because Lucy is very sun-shiney." It was very fun to make, and I love how it turned out.

I also enjoyed her shower. It was very nice to see her and other friends I hadn't seen in a while. I am looking forward to the O'Dell and Taylor wedding this November!