To Do List Update/Back-Tack/Purchases

Guess what I got done from my To Do List. I'll give you a hint: Not the papers. But I did do this:



I was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be. I really wanted to make one after I saw the beautiful basket bags (and this one) that Hillary made, but it gave me more trouble than I thought it would. I should have expected that, now that I think about it, because I hardly ever sew, but I didn't. My favorite part is the rick-rack that my supplier sent me:



Isn't it lovely?

I also made a zippered pouch which didn't photograph very well. That was a little challenging as well, because I never sew with zippers ("Mom, what's a zipper foot?") and I used the wrong kind of zipper; I hope my recipient forgives me. I am sending some gifts in it as well, to hopefully make up for my mediocre sewing skills, and the whole thing should go out in the mail tomorrow.

While I was working on the bag, I made three trips to fabric stores (interfacing, which I ended up taking out because it was bulky, fabric for a pocket, which I ended up taking off because it looked weird, and navy thread because I forgot on the first two trips) and I bought this beautiful Amy Butler fabric:



To make this:



Probably more like the apron on the bottom. However, when I got the fabric home, it seems like there is was way too much of it. I think I could maybe make the skirt instead:



But I think maybe I will just make the apron and if there is enough left over, I can make a matching apron for my daughter. I've found out that my sewing skills aren't what I optimistically thought they were and maybe I should stick with something easier.

I also have this pattern:



which I wanted to buy fabric for also, since my fabric store finally got it in, but I don't think I should be buying fabric at all until I get caught up with my classes and things. I finished my take-home test and parts of both of my papers. I also got most of the cleaning and laundry done. Only four more days of class!