10 days left until Christmas and I was able to complete a few more projects the past two weekends. First I completed this Mr. Bedbug's Ditty Bag by
Amy Butler. This is an older pattern but I have noticed there are some stores that are still selling this. Just do a search online for Amy Butler Ditty Bag.
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This bag was actually easier than I expected and I think it turned out really cute. I used a western toile and a bandana print for the exterior.
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Canvas for the lining...
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A faux leather for the bottom and handle...
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These instructions were very well written. There are no raw edges anywhere once completed.... love that kind of pattern! I don't know... there is something about raw edges showing on a project once it is completed... just doesn't say quality to me.
Amy Butler has quality patterns!
This is another project that I completed... actually completed it last weekend. Couldn't get my kids to stay still long enough to get a picture of them wearing them so I had to do it without them. I was inspired by the
5 Funky Monkey's fabric collection by
Erin Michael for
Moda and sock monkeys and decided to come up with an applique for the kids shirts. I wanted it to have an authentic sock monkey feel, so I used the
socks that are actually used for sock monkeys. I created a girl and boy version... one for Paige and the other for Matthew.
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I have thought about posting a tutorial that includes the templates to make these adorable monkey appliques that you can really put on just about anything... shirts, bags, blankets/quilts, etc. What do you think? Would you want a tutorial with templates?
Beautiful Ditty Bag! I love the fabrics. Those Sock Monkey shirts are adorable! Yes, I would love to see a tutorial/templates. I already have a few ideas swimming in my head to use them on! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteA tutorial would be great! Teenagers love these sock monkeys as do many adults so I can think of a few people I could do a project for. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThey are really adorable.
I would love to have a tutorial from you!
ReplyDeleteHave a Merry Christmas!
love that bag!
ReplyDeleteperfect fabric for it too.
the shirts are adorable, really cute.
I use to do things like that too for my girls when they were little
they loved wearing them too!
Kathie
Now I know why you work for Moda, you get A LOT done! LOVE the monkey shirts! Canon has a little sock monkey named "monkey" (creative huh?) and he would love a monkey shirt to match. Bring on the tuturial! (please?)
ReplyDeleteI would love a tutorial for these templates! What a cute idea! It's great to be able to share cute ideas with people who are so creative! Thanks for all the fun ideas.
ReplyDeletecute!
ReplyDelete-modalissa
Very cute bag and love the sock monkey shirts. Yes - a tutorial would be great! Your projects really inspire me. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the sock monkey shirt! I make the sock monkeys themselves and I'm on number 96!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this darling shirt.
Jan
Resident Grandma at Sock Monkey Ranch
What great ideas you have!! I would love to see a tutorial/templates. My kiddos just love the sock monkeys--thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteHappened upon your blog tonight and would LOVE a tutorial on the sock monkey shirts - too cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog! Will certainly be back :)