One of my sketch book pages. It's always a treat to see inside an artists world, don't you think?

My first pillow case dress! I was pleased with how easy the project was. I hand embroidered the 'B' with a ballet pink thread, and used some satin ribbon for the ties.

This is my first dress to make with my new sewing machine! The polka dot diaper cover is from Jackie Clarks Britches and Bloomers.

Knitting Needle Travel Pouch

Supplies
2 fat quarters
measuring tape
scissors
pins
rotary cutter & mat (optional)
sewing machine
iron
snap
needle and thread for hand sewing

The below measurments will accomodate needles up to 11" long. You will need to add width for longer needles.


Step 1
Start with 2 fat quarters that are washed, dried, and ironed:


Step 2
Choose the fabric that is to be the outside of your pouch. Mine is the floral. Cut a rectangle that measures 6.5" tall by 12" wide.
Using the fabric that is to be the inside of your pouch, cut a rectangle that measures 7.75" tall by 12" wide.
IF YOU NEED A LONGER POUCH, ADD INCHES TO THE WIDTH.


Step 3
With right sides together, align the rectangles to the right and pin:


Step 4
Using a 1/4" seem allowance, sew down the right side:


Step 5
Align left sides together. Pin and sew down the left side:


Step 6
Turn inside out. Position your outside fabric (the floral) in the center of the two strips of inside fabric (the cream). Iron flat:


Step 7
Fold the left side in 2" :


Step 8
Fold the right side in 1.5" and pin down the center :


Step 9
Sew both ends using the following method. First sew end using a straight 1/4" seam allowance. Next, zig-zag stitch to secure. Snip threads. :



Step 10
Remove pins and turn pouch inside out. Use a knitting needle to gentley push corners if needed. :


Step 11
Hand sew a snap in the center of your pouch:




Step 12
Insert your knitting needles into pouch, snap closed, and travel away!

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