Friday, 18 January 2013

Summery Tops

This month I've been busy working on some new cotton tops
for warm weather.  My favourite is this one with black floral eyelet.


This simple top has a single pearl button closure at the back.


And finally, this retro-looking strapless top.  The skirt is made up
 of 4 separate panels that flow and are open to the bodice - great
for when this weather turns warm! 
 Each panel is finished off with a rolled hem. 



Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Larger Kool Aid Jammer bag

Since my 9 year old niece, Emma, went on a mission at school 
to collect Jammer bags for me, I decided to make a different 
bag than my usual.


This bag has off white grosgrain ribbon handles, with
a strip of grosgrain trim around the top.




Thinking of Warmer Temps!

I recently got a couple of fun new fabrics and have big plans
in store for them.  With my pattern Simplicity 4127, I'm sewing
up a couple of new summer tops for my February trip to Cuba.

Light cotton with black embroidered flowers, so cute.


This cotton print is a mix of gorgeous colours that made me think '70's style!


Tuesday, 15 January 2013

Tote Bag/Beach Bag at the Cabin

It's a new year, so it's time for new creations at Log Cabin Sewing Studio. 
I've started off the year with a pink and black tote bag.  We spend so much time
in arenas during the winter, that it's nice to imagine using this bag on the beach!
It's the perfect size for carrying a towel, book, sunglasses
and flip flops.



Striped lining with inside pockets, with a flat bottom for extra carrying space
 (great for all your beach must-haves!)


The magnetic closure lets you snap it up and be on your way!


Thursday, 3 January 2013

Rag Santas and Prim Snowmen

This Christmas I really got into "primitive" mode!  Making gifts for teachers,
and a couple of decorating accents for myself were some last minute
projects before the holidays.  Christmas is over for another year,
but better late than never to post a few photos.