If you don't think the boys would like the tote, what about a drawstring backpack for them?
Man, those totes came out great! And I'm so proud of you pulling most of the fabrics from your stash.
I'm so sorry to hear about Alli and her impromtu trip to the ER yesterday. I hope she is feeling much better today. however YAY on the new machine getting there and getting the other one working too! hopefully this one won't give you any trouble
WOW! I LOVE the shirts! I love the shorts! I love the skirt! Aw, heck, I just love everything. And WOO HOO on only having two more days!
GREAT JOB! Thanks for posting that skirt tute. I have a whole bunch of other "selfish sewing" projects bookmarked on my computer. I really like sewing for myself too because I'm also short so things off the rack never quite fit right. I love that you and your DS will match too. VERY CUTE!
here is another skirt pattern with pockets that I've saved:
http://projectsbyjess.blogspot.com/2011/06/tutorial-shirred-pocket-skirt.html
Well, it appears that I need to shift gears in my sewing for the next week or so. My SIL is in the process of moving and found out that her new daycare provider will allow her to use cloth diapers. Only she needs a bunch of stuff to be able to pull it off (10 zippered mini wetbags, and 12 pocket diaper shells
) so she asked if I could help sew them for her so she doesn't have to shell out a small fortune. I'm happy to help, of course, but hate being on a timetable. She needs everything (ideally) by the 18th, but of course I need to finish in time to mail it out! I need to get to the fabric store and pick up some supplies, but wouldn't you know it this is the week where NOTHING I need is on sale at Joanns.
Fortunately, SIL has said she would pay me for all the supplies I use, so I know I will get the money back, but I just hate that it will be more expensive for her. So that's what I'll be up to!
Sunshine