Kindle Case

I made this Kindle case for my mother in law.

I used this great tutorial.

Makeup Pouch

I followed the link from Mary's gathered clutch (I love that word: clutch), and found another awesome tutorial for this makeup bag found here.

It was really easy and I love finding two fabrics that complement each other. Linings are such a fun suprise when you open a bag.

Except I am going to use mine for crayons instead of makeup...

Here are some tips I found while making my bag that will help you, especially if you are a zipper virgin (which I was):

1. I couldn't find any 8" zippers so I bought a 9" zipper and cut my squares 10.5" x 8". No problemo.

2. When you get to the point where all four pieces are sewed onto the zipper, you have top stitched next to the zipper, and you are ready to sew it closed:  line up your zipper flaps and START YOUR NEEDLE AT THE ZIPPER. Sew down the lining fabric. Back stitch at the bottom middle spot where your opening will be. Then start your needle at the other side of the zipper. Again sew down the lining fabric and back stitch the other side of your opening. This makes the zipper ends line up gracefully. I love grace.

3. Now sew the exterior fabric closed. But before you do - OPEN THE ZIPPER! It will make flipping right side out a billion times easier.

4. When you box the corners of your exterior fabric, also box the corners of your interior fabric. That will make the fabrics lay together more harmoniously. I love harmony.

Gathered Clutch

I whipped up a few of these for my sisters' birthday Monday (they're twins). 

I found the tutorial here.

It's super light weight, and has nice little dividers inside for credit cards and cash.

Zippers used to scare me, but I'm getting over it. Her instructions made it pretty easy.

I made one for myself while I was at it. I love not having to lug a huge purse into the store with me. That's easy peasy.