Sunday 18 November 2012

A Sewless week and a commission

The past week has marched on relentlessly. I haven't done any sewing as I have had visitors all week and the sewing had to be put to one side.
In October, I was asked my someone whether I would make a zippy pouch for her to give as a Christmas present for her daughter. She had seen this purse that I had made for myself.
Zippy Pouch - front

Zippy Pouch - back
I really enjoyed making this wee pouch with linen and left overs of a jelly roll. My friend wanted me to use some scraps of Cath Kidson material that she had used in decorating her daughter's bedroom.
This is what I came up with.
Commissioned zippy pouch - front

Commissioned zippy pouch - back
As I still had a few scraps to play around with I decided to make a little Zakka pencil case too.
Pencil case
So this got me thinking… perhaps I could make a few more of these for Christmas presents… Watch this space!

14 comments:

  1. The pouches are lovely and such a nice thing to do for your friend.

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  2. These are so lovely! And well done for getting a commission - v impressed. I really like the natural fabric you used - is it Essex Linen or something else?

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  3. Oh what a lovely set! Very pretty!

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  4. They are lovely and make excellent presents.

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  5. What a pretty pair! Great little pouch, I hope your friend and her daughter will be pleased. The zakka pencil cases are a great idea for other gifts too - look forward to seeing them.

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  6. Fabulous idea Di! Well executed!

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  7. Those are so pretty. I love those greens with the linen - yum!! Well done :)

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  8. 2 stunningly beautiful pouches Di! I see many more of these in your future! Jxo

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  9. These both look fab, love the hand embroidery! : )

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  10. These are truly lovely, I have seen them in real life!! The hand embroidery really makes them xx

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  11. These look lovely, the commissioner should be really happy with these!

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  12. Those pouches are so pretty and the hand stitching touches just finish them perfectly.

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  13. that is the most gorgeous pouch and matching pencil case! love the fabrics and embroidery, I have never made a zippy pouch and this may just inspire me to use that zipper I have in my drawer! x

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