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I was able to go to Youth Camp last summer and be a chaperone for our girls, but unfortunately I was not able to go this summer because Vera couldn’t go. I was disappointed about not attending, so I put together some little gifts for our youth girls who went.
I made them little zippered pouches and put some other small goodies inside. I wanted them to know I still cared about them even though I couldn’t be there this year!
Do the fabrics look familiar?
I’m really getting back into sewing these days! This past weekend I made a navy & white striped skirt using an adapted tutorial found here. (There were some problems with the measurements in the tutorial, so I had to make a few changes. I think she has updated her instructions and they are now correct.)
I got about four yards of this fabric from Ikea for $1.99 (from the As Is section), and I used less than a yard, so it was very affordable to make (I just had to buy some $.99 elastic)!
It looks super cute with a t-shirt and flip-flops, but I also recently dressed it up a little more for church! It will be really fun to wear this summer.
I put cute yellow pockets in it, which I love! They are like a little secret only I know about (well, now everyone who reads my blog knows too, but I’m okay with that).
Let me know if you make one too!
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| the front |
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| the back |
The tutorial is very clear and the pictures are very helpful, but I would suggest it for intermediate seamstresses (know basic things like how to use your zipper foot, etc.) because some steps can get a little tricky. But it is very fun and relatively quick to make!
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| inside, it is lined and there are two card pockets |
I’m pleased with how it turned out and can’t wait to make another (have plenty of fabric… just need more zippers)!
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