Reversible tote bag

Another project I took on, following a tutorial on Craftster: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=91070.0

The tutorial is by gloriana and her blog can be reached at this address: http://amingledyarn.wordpress.com/

It’s a reversible tote bag =)

I found the tutorial to be very helpful and detailled – exactely what you need when you’re just getting started with sewing.

Here’s my result:

Edit: You might have already guessed it – I used fabrics by Ikea…

Big plans

This weekend I am so busy I sadly won’t have the time to spare to get out my sewing machine and start a new project. But with all these great tutorials around I have already composed a list of future projects I hope to realize soon. And as we all know, Christmas is also coming up sooner or later. Better start now…

Projects I’d love to get my hands on:

tiny happy: shoulder bag

http://tinyhappy.typepad.com/tiny_happy/2006/06/shoulder_bag_tu.html

Marmadaisy: Folding tray

http://iliketomakestuff.blogspot.com/2008/05/fat-quarter-friday-tutorial-folding.html

U-handblog: Quiz and easy origami gift box

http://u-handbag.typepad.com/uhandblog/2007/11/quick-and-easy.html

kirin notebook: reversible journal cover

http://kirinote.blogspot.com/2007/07/how-to-make-reversible-journal-cover.html

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Oh, and check out this site which features wonderful diy projects. It just makes me want to refurnish my flat, reuse old furniture, create decorative items…

Design*Sponge: http://www.designspongeonline.com/

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One more thing:

I’ve been thinking for a long time about doing my first roast chicken as I have never tackled one of those before. I found this recipe that is labeled “foolproof” and might just be the one for me.

I’ll let you know if it worked for me too once I get the time and the occasion to try it out.

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4752/foolproof-slow-roast-chicken