"C" is for Choices

Ruffle choices.

The response to my terry cloth pouches has been overwhelming.

Something about the terry cloth and ruffle combination really struck a chord with folks.

 

Currently I'm offering the pouches in my Etsy shop here.

You choose the ruffle/lining fabric from these options:

Of course seersucker seems to be the favorite, so perfect for the summer season!

They are made to order, production time is about 1 week.

I'm up to my eyeballs in terry cloth but I'm loving it.

"L" is for Labels

Make your own fabric labels.

I made them to sew into pouches.

Here I pulled the lining out for a better picture:

Here's how to make the labels:

1. Purchase cotton paper-backed sheets for ink jet printing:

I found mine at Michaels.

2. Set up a word document with the labels you want to print.  My label is folded in half so in order to be legible from both sides I modified my logo to print right side up and upside down:

3. Run a test print on regular paper first, then print on the cotton sheet:

4. Set with hot iron.

5. Cut to size with rotary cutter and ruler:

6. Fold in half and iron again:

7. Dip sides (raw edges) into fray check:

Now your labels are ready!

Line up the pouch lining, insert label and sew into seam:

Perfection.

I pulled up the lining again to see the label better.
(The pink gingham doesn't photograph the best without natural light, sorry.)

Machine washable and hot dryer too!
(I tried it to be certain.)

Now go make your own labels for all those sewing projects.

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The Stories of A to Z

"S" is for Shelves

I built storage shelves for books, toys and games.

These shelves are for Lily, she has been my 'test build' customer and she's not even 1 yet.

The plans are from Ana White's 6 cube bookshelf, I modified the top shelf by eliminating the dividers to accommodate board games, puzzles and larger odd sized toys.

Lucky for Lily so far I've made her tower shelves,

a toy box,

and now these storage shelves.

I'd say she's all set, for now.

I only have one progress picture but the build was fast and easy.

I used cabinet grade plywood and 1x2 boards with beadboard for the backing.

The pink fabric bins are from Target.

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