A couple of summers ago I managed to retrieve an old deck chair from the dump which I re-covered with rather more vibrant fabric. I still liked the stripy canvas that came with it though and made a satchel style bag with it. Unfortunately, as the fabric was old to start with, it has become a little worn and I'm now loosing small items from it on a regular basis - there's only so much patching you can do.
Luckily my dear friend Emma bought me the Cath Kidston 'Sew' book for a birthday present and I've finally got around to making the bag that comes with it. It's such a great book that comes with loads of projects to do along with all the patterns and templates you might need.
Now I just need to get some new stripy fabric, adapt the pattern slightly and I'll be away. I can see a few people getting these as christmas presents this year!
This is lovely, slight sew envy :-) I am so rubbish when it comes to sewing, I dream but never achieve.
ReplyDeleteAli, this is so easy. I can't read a pattern and managed this. She's got other books too that I can see going on my christmas list! There's a new one on patchwork and one on cross stitch, both with kits.
ReplyDeleteThat's my wife's pressie sorted.
ReplyDeleteGlad to help John x
ReplyDeleteWow, you've done an amazing job, its gorgeous! You've inspired me to Carry on Crafting.
ReplyDeleteOh good. Get some christmas presents made! It's crochet next.
ReplyDeleteI've made that bag - I loved it so so much but then I lost it on the bus:(
ReplyDeleteI love that particular Cath Kidston book, lots of lovely projects in it!
Aw, what a shame, but at least you have the pattern and can make another. It is a lovely book isn't it x
ReplyDeleteThe cross stitch book is my favourite, you should definitely get it!
ReplyDeleteIt's on my list but I've not done cross stitch yet.
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