sew fun

So I’ve been crazy with the new job, and have a feeling I’ll be out of sorts until I end next month. But I have been wishing that I had more time to sew, since I finally took the old machine out of the closet.

My first, and really, only project this summer has been Amy Butler’s swing bag. This may be the first truly usable thing I’ve made from scratch, and I added nifty little pockets to suit myself. The pockets don’t make it as pretty, but I no longer have to guess where everything is. Anybody who’s ever seen me try to open my door (“Keys, keys, come out wherever you are”), or find my ringing phone (“Damn you, I know you’re in here”) will rejoice.

I can’t wait to try more of her patterns, they’re all stunning! Stylish but laid back, just my thing.