V-day Swap S&S-- Mini sketch pad (w/sew-along)

[jessiH]

I am hoping that these will be a good gender neutral kid's swap item. I had to work out the pattern again, since the only one I had was the one i whipped up for Jake's last-minute christmas gift. He saw this one and freaked and I had to QUICKLY go find his...lol
Excuse the lint
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/sewing_room/P1160008.jpg

[jenna]

very neat idea! would you sharing the pattern, as I was just looking for something to make for a class? :yes:

[Littlekiwi]

That is adorable! It is not only gender neutral, but spans all ages. WTG!

[tarablesue]

My kids would LOVE those! Nice job!

[jessiH]

YAY! Glad you mamas like it. Off to make some more.


would you sharing the pattern, as I was just looking for something to make for a class? :yes:

Sure, I'll get dimensions together and post them and directions after Jake goes to sleep.

:)

[jessiH]

Quick Sew-along with a Regular sewing machine (I don't have a serger). Made to fit a 3x5 card spiral notebook.

Main Body - 9 1/4 " x 6 1/4" (cut 1)
Flaps - 6 1/4 " x 4" (cut 2)
Pocket - 6 1/4" x 3.5" (cut 1)
Crayon Pocket - 4" x 3" (cut 1)

*Sew small double roll hem on flaps and pockets. Hem long edges on flaps/pocket, short edge on crayon pocket.
*Embellish pocket if desired.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/sewing_room/P1160011.jpg

*Fold under and iron 1/4 inch on edges of crayon pocket, topstich to main body (this one isn't quite where i wanted it). And stitch down the middle of crayon pocket
*Baste on large pocket if desired.
*Overlock or zig-zag between arrows
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/sewing_room/P1160013.jpg

*Sew flaps, right sides together using 1/2" seams
*corners and edges to 1/4" and overlock or zig zag
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/sewing_room/P1160014.jpg

*Topstich between arrows
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/sewing_room/P1160015.jpg

Thats all I think!
Have fun

[justjaymes]

Those are really great, thanks for sharing! What size of notebook did you put inside?

[jessiH]

Its made for a 3x5 card spiral notebook. You can tear out the 3x5 cards by perforation, that way you don't mess up your little artist's work. The artwork can be stored in the pocket. Jake likes to put the cards in and take them out. I got the idea because i have a wallet that is very similar, and he was always taking out all of my business cards.

[justjaymes]

Its made for a 3x5 card spiral notebook. You can tear out the 3x5 cards by perforation, that way you don't mess up your little artist's work. The artwork can be stored in the pocket. Jake likes to put the cards in and take them out. I got the idea because i have a wallet that is very similar, and he was always taking out all of my business cards.

Thanks! That's very clever. :cheerful:

[nanirose]

What a great idea. Thank so much for posting the sew along!

[Junebugsmom]

love that!!

[missiesgot3]

Thanks for the sew along it was sweet of you to share. I'm not going to do the V-swap but I think I may make those for my kids treats from the Valentine Fairy.

[maría]

awesome:)

[rubidoux]

that's awsome! thanks for the tute!

[hilary]

That is so cool! And thanks for the sewalong!

[jenna]

awesome!! thank you much!

[happymama]

Very cool, thanks for sharing! I bet that could be easily adapted to fit any size notebook.

[Vanessa]

That's really cute. Thanks for sharing. :)

[victoria]

These are cute! I think I'll make some up too for the church bag.

[SewSarahSew]

Cool! I do love that wide wale cord and your decorative stitching. :yes:

[Gloriel]

those are awesome! thanks so much for the sewalong :cheerful:

[Pam]

Very cute idea! Nice job!