When you read you begin with ABC..."
When you sew, you begin with "Please Help Me!"
This is the song I sing as I am branching out to new forms of sewing beyond the art of quiltmaking. While I have quilted for many years, I am new to the world of 3-dimensional projects, buttons, and zippers... oh my! To improve upon my novice skills, gain confidence, and get motivated I am joining in some sew alongs.
Kate at See Kate Sew is the master of providing easy to follow {free} patterns, motivation, options, and highly visual tutorials. So I jumped at the chance to participate in her current sew along:
Kate must have heard my song with its cry for help (and known I can't find my sewing machine's manual! Eek!) because she provided a very helpful tutorial on creating a buttonhole for this project.
This fun little clutch is a birthday gift for a friend, but it was so much fun to make and turned out so cute, I'm already starting on one for me. If you're interested in making one (or 2 or 10!) and linking up your finished creation to Kate's sew along go check out the details at her blog See Kate Sew. And many thanks to the wonderfully creative Kate for the pattern, tutorial and inspiration!
Happy Creating!
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First of all, how CUTE is this clutch?! LOVE it, Jessica!! I adore the fabric pattern and gorgeous colors! Nicely done :) Now, for the reason I stopped by tonight, I wanted to let you know that I've nominated you for a Liebster Award!! :) For more details please see: http://chattingoverchocolate.blogspot.com/2013/03/triple-liebster-love.html ... CONGRATS!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job with your first buttonhole, Jessica and gorgeous fabric...
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica!
ReplyDeleteI nominated you for the Liebster Award.
Check it out here:
http://marriedfilingjointly.blogspot.com/2013/03/liebster-blog-award.html
Have a wonderful evening!
~Chelsea @ Married Filing Jointly
Wow! I'm so impressed! Your first button-hole is QUITE professional looking. And this envelope clutch is SO cute; what a wonderful gift for a friend. Glad you captured some pics of it before giving it away. It's QUITE the accomplishment. (Now, you've inspired me to get on those sewing projects that have been calling my name....)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lauren! Can't take too much credit for the button hole - one of the nice things about the newer machines is they do most of the work! Can't wait to see your upcoming sewing projects...your bag?!
DeleteMy friend seemed to like the gift. She did say "it's a giant envelope!" but in a positive way :)
Hi Jessica!
ReplyDeleteGood job :)
I think you also choosed a nice couple of fabrics, really spring-y!!!
I think your 1st buttonhole is better than a lot of other I've seen (and sewn)
C U soon,
MammaNene from
SergerPepper.blogspot.it
wow! A good idea. I am making purses like these made by cartoons. And this is another idea. Thanks.
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My entry: Flora and Fauna fra : joysnotepad.blogspot.com
Super cute colors and fabric choices for spring! It looks like it was a fun project and congratulations on your sweet buttonhole! Doesn't it feel great, and it's really not too terribly difficult - just intimidating at first. Next up, zippers! Can't wait to see your sewing projects. Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteJessica, you did a great job on this little clutch. You chose such pretty colors. Your friend will be happy to get that for sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynn! She seemed happy when I gave it to her today. All my loved ones have been warned that this is the year of the handmade gift, so I think they are prepared!
Deletethank you for pointing Kate's blog out to us. I am just getting back into sewing and am pinning it for a summer project!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! Love the fabrics you choosed.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
I love the colours of this little clutch. Congrats on branching into other creative sewing projects. I'm sure you will be hooked on experimenting more and more. Visiting via Creative Mondays!
ReplyDeleteSue xo
I can't sew, so I'm totally jealous!!! Congratulations on your fabulously-crafted buttonhole! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable little clutch bag. Well done, and congrats on mastering the tricky button hole
ReplyDeleteYour clutch is perfection! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteOh, your clutch is awesome! I love the fabric. Wow, you did a fabulous job. Thank you so much for sharing at a Bouquet of Talent. Love seeing your awesome creations!! :)
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Kathy
Love your bag, Thanks for linking up to Creative Mondays last week, featuring your post today :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feature!
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