Instrument bag #2

After making the bag for my djembe, I was keen to make one up for my ukulele too (it came in a plain little bag).

I found a piece of dark denim that was an off-cut from a long skirt that I refashioned last year, but it sat around while I spent a bit of time pondering how I could embellish it and figure out how I was going to close it.

Last night I found a wide strip of fabric with mushrooms on it that I adore. I used one strip when I made Danielle's foraging bag last year, but there were still two strips of mushrooms left. I think it looks great set against the dark blue of the denim.

For the closure, I kind of winged it. I don't think I could recreate it if I tried lol. I ended up putting a button on it, so will see how that works.

A spot of sewing...

It's been a wee while since I have had my sewing machine out. When my drum arrived, I just knew that it needed its own carry bag. In the workshop I went to all the drums had neat patterned, padded covers. So last night, I googled for ideas on how to approach it. I didn't really want to buy padded fabric, so decided for now to just make one using regular heavy-duty fabric. After going through my stash, I came across a large linen bedspread that I'd picked up for a few dollars at an op-shop for the fabric.

Nathan helped me mark out the base and work out the measurements for the main part of the case (it's just a trapezium shape).

Enjoying putting all my pins back into the cushion - they had
all made it into the red accessories case for some reason.

The top is closed with a draw-string, and inside the opening there is a circular flap that is secured on one side and then flips over the top of the drum to give protection.

I've been sewing!

Over the last month or so I've been getting stuck into some sewing projects that I've been wanting to do (or rather, waiting for the inspiration or idea to hit me!) I have a pretty big stash of fabric that has been stacked up in my hallway on a shelf. So, pretty much in my face saying "what do you want to make?" every time I walk past it!

The shelf has now been relocated to inside Danielle's wardrobe, but still easy to access.

A dress for Danielle. Made from a fleecy cotton fabric I picked up from the Sallies shop for $1 a few years back. I lined it with a green t-shirt that didn't really work for me and scrappy leftovers for the pockets.

A merino dress for me. I bought this fabric for $10 from a local merino factory shop a few years back. I made the pattern up using an existing dress I have (and got the idea from a friend who'd already made several).

A tunic top for Danielle using a large size top I found at the Hospice shop. I worked to keep the cross over neck line and waist band.

I have a few overnight trips coming up soon and really wanted to make a funky bag to take my stuff away in (I only have one of those generic black overnight bags). This is a piece of heavy-weight (upholstery?) cotton fabric I bought for cheap a few years back. Very pleased to have a suitable project for it (I also have a piece the same in turquoise). I scoured the net for ideas that were simple enough and didn't require a zip.

 I found a large authentic leather plaited button in my button stash that was perfect for the closure.

A pinboard for Danielle's birthday. She'd been asking me for a board for several months, so I decided to make a colourful one to match her bedroom. I used ink and stamps to put the flower prints on, and bought a range of ribbons and flowers to embellish it with.