Recent Projects

Here are a couple of recent projects! More how-tos to come! But for now, check these out.

Bridal Party Gift: Apron

I anticipated it being a little sexy apron that you can cook in AND play in. With the apron, I gave some choice items including but not limited to a duster and red lipstick. Here are a few shots of the process!

I love pleating!

Now I am thinking it should have ONLY been the white part... next time!

Making progress...

The finished apron took a lot of fighting and reevaluating. I did end up pleating the chest part to make fit and it looked sexier then before so I am okay with it! Next time, it will be a smoother process!

Baby Shower Gift: Bibs!

My friends are having a baby boy so I threw together a couple of baby bibs for her baby shower! I may do a tutorial down the road. 

Baby Gift: Diaper Clutch!

My friend just had her first baby girl! I made this clutch and a coordinating changing pad. With the gift, I included wipes and diapers so she can grab this and go when on the run. [Please just imagine the diamond button I finished the clutch with.] 

Thank you,
Abby

DIY Cord Strap

I impulsively bought a beautiful laptop case - problem is: it's wide open with no pockets or sections. My computer cord ends up unwrapped from itself and engulfing everything else in the bag. SO it need some TLC. This is an easy project for headphones, phone charger or any long cord.

I decided to make a strap to keep it in place. It took me no more then 30 MINUTES - I promise, it's that easy!

What you need:

• Two scraps of coordinating fabric
• Velcro (button or snaps work too)
• Thread
• Sewing machine (DUH)

For Christmas, I made a computer case out of these fabrics and I LOVED them together

How-To:

• Cut the fabrics 2.5"X12.5" for an Apple computer cord (adjust as needed)
• Pin right sides together

I curved one end to give it some character

• Sew the edges leaving an inch gap to pull fabric through
• Flip inside out
• Iron well
• Iron and pin the hole in place
• With coordinating thread, sew along the outside edge making sure to secure the gap you pulled the fabric through.

• I used iron-on velcro but a button or snaps would work well too. Pay attention when ironing these on - with the curved edge, put the velcro on the back side. Measure it around your cord and place the second velcro on the front side toward the bottom.  

•  Tada!! Your computer cord, head phones or phone charger will be kept clean and organized while being bounced around throughout the day!  

lots of love & coffee,
Abby