Free Pencil Case Pattern

July 6, 2017 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

Hello, sewing friends!

I found a free pattern for you.

It is called “A Pencil Case for Lola” and it is a free download on the byAnnie Website.

There are no pockets or any extra addition on this little case.

Just a nice simple open case to store any number of items.

It has an accent strip along one side,

a carry strap,

and it opens up wide with that extra-wide handbag zipper

The inside of the case is finished nicely with little binding strips at each end:

You could use this for so much more than just pencils:

Here’s a video so you can get a better look at this easy pattern:

Have a terrific sewing weekend.

Pacifier Pouch – Baby Travel Accessories Pattern

January 31, 2017 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

Welcome, welcome. I’m so glad you stopped by.

This is such a clever idea.

I wish I would have had at least one of these little gems

when my children were infants.

It keeps your little’s pacifier(s) clean and easy to find.

The pattern is from byAnnie and I have a couple available in my shop

I sewed up a two of the pouches to offer in my shop as well,

but I sold them before I could get them listed!

And, I have a special order for another.

But keep watch, if you are in the market for one that is already made.

I intend to sew more to be added to ANotion2Sew

Or, request a custom Pacifier Pouch,

I would be happy to work with you on the perfect gift

for you or for someone special.

The inside sports two little mesh pacifier pockets with fold over elastic along the top.

The swivel hook easily detaches to allow you to attach the strap

over a stroller handle, a diaper bag or purse handle, or almost

anywhere else that you would need those pacifiers to be handy.

Those little pouches could also hold hair accessories, booties, medicine,

or whatever else you want to keep nearby.

If you, yourself, have no need for baby accessories, then think about these

for a terrific one-of-a-kind baby shower gift.

I would recommend this pattern for advanced beginner sewers through advanced sewers.

If you decide to stitch up one of these thoughtful little items,

then please check out my You Tube channel for some sewing tips:

And here’s a final video of the completed pouch:

Happy sewing, friends!

I enjoy hearing from readers, so please post a comment

and let me know you stopped by for a visit.

If you have made any of the baby accessories from this pattern,

please share in the comment section.

Personalized RTW Apron

March 2, 2016 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

Happy March, my sewing friends!

I wanted a new apron to wear as I’m in the kitchen

preparing Easter dinner

so . . .

rather than sewing an apron,

I chose to embroider a ready-to-wear apron

The machine embroidered designs are part of a design collection from OESD:

Retro Mod Kitchen Appliques

if you plan to embroider a RTW apron like this one (part of a 3-pack from Sam’s Club)

remove the stitches from both outer sides and bottom pockets only

the pockets are much easier to stitch back on if you leave the center pocket seam in place

I used some hearts included with the collection and

strategically placed them around my monogram

for the embroidery on the bib of the apron

the monogram lettering is a font from my computer – Juice ITC

I added two rows of ruffles to the bottom of the apron using the ruffle foot

here’s a short video to show you how I did that:

after sewing on the ruffles,

I added a row of topstitching to hold those “pleats” in place

okay, now to go put that new apron to use in the kitchen

my husband will thank me 😉

thank you for dropping in,

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