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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Time to make something just for me!

Lately it feels like everything I've made has been leaving my house as quickly as I make it. This is probably a good thing, as otherwise I would have even more "stuff" than I have already - which is far more than I need. But sometimes I feel a little sad that some of the beautiful things I make don't stay here with my family. (That is my New Year's resolution, I know it already!!)


So tonight, despite the fact that I really *should* be working on a quilt, or, even more importantly, an angel costume for E for the weekend, I decided to take a break from that and make something for me. Yay!

A couple of weeks ago, I pinned this lovely little pouch on Pinterest. I was thinking about it for a pressie for my hubbie and he seemed pretty keen although he did insist it would have to be in plain old navy fabric. BORING!

                                                                              Source: erinerickson.com via Sarah on Pinterest


Pretty, isn't it? Plus practical.I use headphones quite a bit with my iPhone and they are always loose in my bag, driving me nuts to find. (Hubbie loses his at least once a week which is why he is getting one of these!)

So, tonight, I decided to make some for myself. The tute is great - pity I didn't follow it exactly!! I managed to commit the cardinal sin of pouch making - leaving my zip closed and spent quite a lot of time ripping back my stitching. I also wasn't careful enough in stitching my circle so its not a perfect circle. But, it's for me, so who cares, right?

I used Tilda fabric both outside and inside and all in all, I love it!



No more searching for headphones :-) Now to make a plain one for Himself. Oh - and I might just need to make another for me using this gorgeous Circa 1934 Garbo fabric I got in the post last week from River Fabrics. Just need to buy a matching zipper.

                                                                                          (Image from River Fabrics)
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25 comments:

  1. Mrs Flying Blind...November 30, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Yay for self-indulgence!!
    Looks lovely twinnie xxx

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  2. Katy CameronNovember 30, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    LOL, all over the blogosphere this week I'm reading about people breaking away from their lists to make just one thing :oD And hey, I hold my hand up, I'm doing it too lol I also have that tutorial pinned, hmm, maybe I need to work that in too...

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  3. KathyDecember 1, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Love the pouch and can see that they would make great stocking fillers. Looks close enough to a circle to me - we are always more critical of our own work than others :)

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  4. Jennifer Mathis of Ellison LaneDecember 1, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    So happy you made a little lovely something for YOU! You deserve it. :)

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  5. LynneDecember 1, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    It's interesting that in the midst of all the frantic gift making, you are the third blogger I've read in the last hour that made something for herself!

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  6. Heather D.December 1, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    So cute! I think I'm going to make one too. I have a teeny iPod shuffle, and I'm thinking probably it and the headphones would fit in that pouch. Thanks for the idea!

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  7. Rhonda the RamblerDecember 1, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Hey, I have a tip for those times when I am feeling just as you are...more "made" things leaving than staying. Or in my case more deadlines to be met than leisurely sewing. I always have a "me" project sitting out and when I "need" that fix I work on it, if only for a minute (maybe just one step). I tend to make bags, jewelry rolls, etc this way. Sewing is supposed to be fun after all.

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  8. ToniDecember 1, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Cute! And yay for making something for yourself! I thought that looked like a fun pouch when I saw it, but since I have no cool tech device needing headphones I'll have to find another reason to make it.

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  9. Canadian AbroadDecember 1, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    I've got that fabric and I have headphones. I am feel
    Ling the need for a me project! Love it, and why shouldn't you make something for yourself?!

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  10. felicityDecember 1, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    VERY cute!

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  11. quilterbellDecember 1, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I love it, brilliant idea.

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  12. MandaDecember 1, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Cute!

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  13. pippablueDecember 1, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    What a cute idea! i my try one for my niece...:)

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  14. cheeky monkeyDecember 1, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    That is so lovely!

    But try to keep it. The cuffs I made for myself I gave to a friend as a birthday present. At least she loves them as much as I did but now my hands are freezing again ...

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  15. CindyDecember 1, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Great idea! Very use-able and handy, with a bit of cuteness. Well done :)

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  16. Jessica KellyDecember 1, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Love this little pouch! I also have this pinned, yay for making something for you!!

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  17. my4lilgirlsDecember 1, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Great idea, love the fabrics, real cute
    Karen x

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  18. Archie The Wonder DogDecember 1, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    What a great idea - I need one, I want one!!! Thanks for the link!

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  19. KarenDecember 2, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I totally need one of these, perfect!

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  20. MirandaDecember 2, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    It's super cute! I made one too! Mine isn't perfectly round either!

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  21. DiDecember 2, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Very nice. It is lovely to make something just for yourself. It will make you smile every time you see it in your bag. Enjoy.

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  22. jacquickellyDecember 3, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I saw this too and decided to make it for hubbie!
    He wants a plain one too.

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  23. SewHappyGeekDecember 3, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    How cute is that!? I'm SO glad you posted about this, as I'm now going to make a couple for hubby and daughter as stocking staffers. What an adorable little pouch! Well done, I love your tilda fabric choices.

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  24. CharlotteDecember 4, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Love these pouches, after I read this post yesterday I decided that they would make fab pressies for my brother in laws so I just whipped up 2 this evening, so thanks for the Christmas pressie inspiration

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  25. InspiredbyfelixDecember 6, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Great idea! why is it that headphones ALWAYS get tangled beyond belief?! x

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