Another zipper, a few seams and the Make-Up Bag is done! Part X (I lost count) The Zipper: 1. Find the center point of the longer zipper (lengthwise). Mark it with a pin. 2. Match the zipper centerpoint with the … Continue reading
Z-I-P-P-E-R A great scrabble word. But putting one in a project can stop some needleartists in mid-seam! The second side of the lining of the Destashification Make-Up Bag has a zippered pocket. But relax…it is sewn in without basting, tears, … Continue reading
Now that the quilting of the exterior is complete, it is time to move onto the interior of the Destashification Make-Up Bag. Part C: Cutting/Sewing the Lining Pieces and Vertical Seamed Pocket 1. Cut one lining “fat mushroom” in the … Continue reading
With all the travel planned for this summer, my DD really needed a new cosmetics case. However, I have learned the term “Cosmetics Case” is apparently outdated – it is a “Make-Up Bag.” While I was making the bag, I … Continue reading
Two malls, three mail order catalogs, and at least 8 stores later, it became apparent that current junior fashions are not constructed for a girl over 6 feet tall! So, the decision to “let Mom try to make something” was … Continue reading
My daughters requested skirts – the type with the wide elastic as the waistband. A trip to the mall was required before I understood what was being requested, but the girls were correct – the skirts were going to be … Continue reading
It will probably be used more than any other project I ever made. It is small, fits in a purse or backpack, and when closed, the contents cannot be identified. It is the Destashification Mystery Project and takes less than … Continue reading
The Mystery Project remains a mystery. Perhaps a picture of the interior will help identify this very useful and discrete item.
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The fabric flower embellishments include a coral rose, shown on the left side of this photo. They are simply a strip of fabric slightly gathered and rolled up. 1. Start with a strip of fabric approximately 3″ wide by 12″ … Continue reading
Fabric Roses can be so beautiful. While searching through The Stash I found some small pieces of dark rose colored silks. One was a sheer and one was a duipioni. Neither was large enough to make a top individually, but … Continue reading
The Destashification Project 