It's also easy to make. I had some issues with the presser foot on my sewing machine sticking on the laminated cotton in the first draft, but after some advice from Amanda and her friends on Facebook I moved to the walking foot and it worked a charm.
Once that was tried I used the walking foot on the scrap piece of Cath Kidston oil cloth I had lying about, and it worked a treat there too...
I found this tutorial to make a lunch bag/stuff sac by Cindy at Skip to my Lou - super easy and a very useful design. Once I get more confident, I am sure I can adapt it to produce a multitude of versions.
The other thing I dabbled with over the last few days was felt pin books, the type I remember from my Home Economics lessons at school in the 1980's. Well I was inspired to have a go at these very simple little projects whilst leafing through Cath Kidston's MAKE! book.
Super easy, quick and fun. Great for keeping me occupied when the wee ones are in bed and it's all sport on the box.....
The thing that had not occurred to me was their other use - story books! My toddler cherub (almost 3 yrs old) loves running around with them and pretending to read a story from them, although she has taken it a step further and momma has been instructed to 'finish' the books with more pictures for the inside pages :)
My toddler was so keen on what she saw we got her using a needle and embroidery thread for the first time, she managed to sew a tight ball of matted thread and fabric but, hey, she was using a needle and thread....from small beginnings......
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