Angie Juda

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What to pack for a Sew Day

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What to pack for a Sew Day …

I’m going to my very first sew day tomorrow and I’m super excited … but also terrified that I will forget something.

I’ll start this list and update it after the event!  Once I know exactly what I’ll need …. I’ll create a nice PDF with a checklist to make it easier for all of us!

Sewing Supplies

  • Sewing Machine
  • Power Cord and Foot Pedal
  • Presser Feet
  • Needles
  • Thread
  • Scissors
  • Bobbins
  • Rotary Cutter
  • Extra Blades for Rotary Cutter
  • Cutting Mat
  • Rulers of all shapes and sizes
  • Extension Cord
  • Iron
  • Starch
  • Portable Light
  • Chair Cushion
  • Sharpie
  • Pen and Paper
  • Portable Ironing Pad/Table
  • Seam Ripper
  • Sewing Projects (3 or 4 and a mindless one is helpful)
  • Instructions for Sewing Projects
  • Machine Oil
  • Screwdriver
  • Fabric Scraps
  • Tweezers
  • Pin Cushion
  • Pins
  • Measuring Tape
  • Tape
  • Ziploc Bags

Electronics

  • iPad (or laptop)
  • Cell Phone + Charger

Personal

  • Sweater or Jacket
  • Glasses (readers … take 2 pair just in case)
  • Gum
  • Medicine
  • Hand Lotion
  • Cuticle Cream
  • Tissues
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Lint Brush
  • Band-aids
  • Cash
  • Camera
  • Comfy Shoes

If you have something you would like for me to add to the list, let me know!

Here’s the fabric I have planned for project #1 tomorrow…. Bugsy by Christine Sharp & Rachel Wright

My project needs 5 – one yard pieces of fabric …. plus some white.  I’ll share more details about the project after sew day.

I’m not sure what my 2nd and 3rd project will be … I’ve been down with a headache all week and I’m behind on everything!! My house is a disaster and don’t get me started on how behind I am with work.  And we have NO FOOD in the house … I’m hoping Dave caves and goes shopping today (and that he cooks dinner too).   I’m telling myself that when August arrives things will get back to normal (as we have another trip coming up in a couple weeks).

See ya!

 

How to Cover a Composition Notebook with Fabric

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I’m sharing with you today a video tutorial on How to Cover a Composition Notebook with Fabric!

Fabric Requirements

  • 11 x 16-1/2 – Pattern Fabric
  • 11 x 16-1/2 – Backing Fabric
  • 11 x 16-1/2 – Fusible Fleece, Batting or Muslin (you can eliminate this fabric if you use thicker fabric)
  • 11 x 8 – Pattern or Muslin – for Pockets

Sandwich 

    • Start with the Muslin (you can use Batting or Fusible Fleece). 
    • Place pattern fabric on top of the Muslin, right side facing up.
    • Place left pocket on top with the open side to the left (Decorative stitch side down or right side down).   Repeat on right side, placing the open side to the right.
    • Place backing fabric on last, right side down.

Supplies/Tools

  • Matching Thread
  • Iron
  • Pins
  • Rotary Cutter
  • Cutting Mat
  • Walking Foot
  • 1/4 Seam Guide
  • Composition Notebook

Here’s the video tutorial ….

Click here to download the Instructions. 

I started this project because I was looking for a gift to make my Chics Paper Ink downline that attend On Stage in November.  I was thinking of buying something on Etsy… but, after searching for the perfect gift…it hit me I could just make my own gifts … especially if I start early!!

Next I needed to figure out how to make them…. I searched online, looked through magazines and after five attempts I finally have it down.  I hope you enjoy the tutorial and if there’s anything you don’t understand please let me know.

This is a Fat Quarter friendly project and I can’t wait to make more!!

Have a great day!!

p.s.  Miss Bella and Elvis are doing great!  Elvis has officially learned  how to do the wolf whistle and we are cracking up at how often he does it!!   We haven’t introduced Skittles to Elvis yet… but we are thinking very soon.  We just want to make sure Elvis is 100 percent comfortable before we introduce them.