Stuff done in the past couple of weeks

It's been a busy week, but I'm really enjoying learning about types of seams and how to make patterns correctly. This post is a sort of recap on all the projects done so far (after the pot holders).

First, some things from the previous week, starting with a set of two simple pouches. Basically an exercise in sewing zippers.

After that, we made a set of makeup pouches, and these were much more complicated. Sewing those rounded corners wasn't easy. The two photos below show the sides of the large pouch (26 x 18 cm).

Here is an inside view. We could pick the fabrics ourselves, and I liked having a bit of pink in the lining as well.

The smaller pouch is 14 x 12 cm. Same pattern, just smaller, and the same fabrics as for the larger one. This particular fabric works better in the larger size as the patterns are so big, but it's okay also in this size.

After I had made this set, the teacher asked me to make another set using the same fabric for the outside. That's what I was doing at the beginning of this week. That set will go on sale at the shop at our school later.

The last finished project so far is two sets of bed linen for babies. These are for a charity that collects items for maternity packs to be delivered to Romania. Each set consists of a duvet cover, pillow case and bed sheet.

The first set is made of a full-size duvet cover made by Benetton. The basic design for this small duvet cover calls for a single color reverse side, but as the original had patterns on both sides, so does the smaller version, which can be used with either side on top.

The duvet cover in the second set is made of several stripes to utilize smaller pieces of fabrics. The reverse side has white and light blue stripes, so this one can also be used with either side on top.

After these, we've started making patterns. The next project is making some kind of a bag totally from scratch. Meaning we start by figuring out the structure and making patterns for the bag. I'm taking my Levi's shoulder bag as the starting point and making some changes to it, such as changing the size a bit and probably leaving out the ability to adjust the shoulder strap. This practice piece is going to be for myself, and I haven't adjusted the shoulder strap in that bag in years, so it's the right length as it is.