The shaggy chic clutch, our January project, was not such a hit. Not to say you guys didn’t create some beautiful work. More that the pattern didn’t work out as many of you had anticipated. I fielded email asking “How do you sew ALL NINE LAYERS?” again and again.
Let’s start with what was awesome about the pattern: working with chenille is new to me. And I love the way it blossoms after a good wash:
Of course, I love the idea of creating a project with just one yard of fabric. And making it my own. After a lame first attempt, I customized my second clutch by sewing velcro for the closure and hot gluing some vintage buttons:
Our winner for January, randomly selected is: Surya. Congrats! Email me your mailing address and you’ll receive a yard of fabric, along with a few other sewing notions.
So pretty, right? Love that button and the bright fabric. Nice work, lady!
The February project is: Barnaby Bear on page 227. It’s a softie — and this project will stretch my sewing abilities. Plus, selfishly, I’m visiting a friend next month and staying with her two boys. Mr. Barnaby will make the perfect gifts.
Remember the rules:
1. One pattern will be posted each month. To participate, you sew this pattern and add at least one photo to the Flickr pool.
2. I will use a randomizer to select a winner.
3. The winner will be featured on the blog, and sent a yard of fabric as a prize.
Fire up your machines and keep emailing with questions. We’ll figure these out together!
~K