This week I have been organising my craft space, having just redecorated there's now a place for everything, and everything in its place, I can't have my Cath Kidston sewing basket untidy, can I?! So for this weeks project I needed to find a home for all my different types of sewing needles, and you will never guess where I found such a project?! My Cath Kidston "sew" book of course :)
(needle case featured in the book)
I first bought this book more than a year ago as a birthday present for my Sister-in-law, who is also a huge Cath Kidston fan, although I was very tempted to keep it for myself, I vowed to buy it again, and I did. I'm not going to give a big in depth review on the book, but if you love CK & hand made home-wares, BUY IT, it has more than 40 easy sew projects, stunning images, full size patterns, AND the added bonus of all the bits & bobs needed to make the bag featured on the front cover!
This is my version, I used Cath Kidston "strawberry" cotton duck fabric, and the CK label came from the ribbon that was wrapped around my pj's, cool eh?! so now I have CK name tape I can use on my projects.
I had to improvise a little with the fastener, as the tab in the book was really small and it was virtually impossible to turn the right way once sewn, I would suggest making it a little wider than the pattern piece, or using a button and an elasticated loop, on this occasion I used ribbon to tie, and covered the stitch line with a button.
I also made some name tape for the different types of needles, using ribbon and image maker (my new favourite product), but I will save that lesson for another post :)
I will be participating in some link parties this week, it's been too long.
14 comments:
I love kidston stuff, everything in this post is gorgeous :) x
That's so cute! Thanks for sharing. I'll be looking for the book. I found you on Sumo's Sweet Stuff and am now a follower. I'd love for you to come check my blog out as well!
Melanie
youmadethat.blogspot.com
I'm so happy to visit with you again. Are you feeling organized now? What a cute project, I love the colors you chose.
So cute - you did a great job!
I made this needlecase too, though I used different fabric as I don't have any CK. I also used a ribbon to tie it as the tab was too fiddly!
That is so adorable! :)
The Cath Kidston book is on my wish list--someday, someday!
How cute! I love love love that fabric!
I have a great Dove chocolate giveaway going on right now and would love if stopped by and entered: http://eyespydiy.blogspot.com/2011/02/dove-chocolate-discoveries-giveaway.html
~Katie @ Eye Spy DIY
Love it!! New follower for TT. Stopping by to invite you to join Thrifty Thursdays. Have a wonderful day. Blessings!
Johnnie
So lovely! I need one for myself!
cutesy tutesy!
Absolutely darling! Thank you so much for linking this up to Inspiration Friday! :-)
Vanessa
I love this. This is going on my to make list :)
i adore kidson fabrics and this is a creative little project. thanks for linking up!
blessings,
alison
stuff and nonsense
I love Cath Kidston too, what super sweet little gift!
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