Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Sewing Pouches and a Dress...


I was given a lovely zippered box pouch by my blog friend Robbie of Robbies Paw Prints and I shared it here.  I love it sew much I requested Robbie share the tutorial with me.  She did and this is the link.  I just had to make one...or two...or four.  After all I have November birthdays to prepare for.


Once I had them all sewn I didn't feel they were finished.  Oh Yeah!  Get out the beads!  Having my beads in my new/old printer drawers and all organized I am able to focus on just what I need to make beaded zipper pulls for each pouch.


Here you can see them a little better and if you click on each photo they will enlarge.  Now I feel like my double double toil and trouble pouches are completed and ready for gifting.


While I was cutting out the blue fabrics for the pouches I had just enough fabric for a Dress for Around the World Girls.  I was wrong.  It would have been way too tight around.  Sew...I went to my bin of fabrics and found just the right blue in the correct blue family.  This just might be my favorite dress to date.  Well you do know blue is my absolute favorite color of all time.  I love how this dress turned out and I can imagine a girl loving it as much as I do.
We are hoping for some rain tomorrow.  Mr. C has been weed-eating and raking and cleaning up the yard.  Unfortunately tons of leaves still need to Fall...right where he has raked.  I believe he has filled 8 Hefty bags so far. 
I am seeing lots of creative Halloween crafting in your blogs.  I am inspired and grateful that so much is shared in our blog community.  Creative Bliss to each of you...
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24 comments:

  1. Needled MomOctober 27, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    Those bags are just fabulous.

    I can see some little girl absolutely loving that blue dress.

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  2. Judys Lace CreationsOctober 27, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    Sherry, these pouches look sooo pretty!The bead additions are just that special touch to make them unique! Love the dress too.

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  3. NancyOctober 27, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    These are great- they look like a pretty good size, too. Of course you need beads. Nifty storage for them. And the cute dress- you've been on it with these. Well done.

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  4. margaretOctober 28, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    the beads take the pouches to a higher level beautiful, and the dress is pretty too

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  5. Scrappy Pink CornerOctober 28, 2015 at 2:09 AM

    Those pouches are adorable. Very cute and the dress is adorable. Some girls are really lucky to receive your creations. Ana

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  6. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeOctober 28, 2015 at 3:13 AM

    I love boxy bags like that! Your dresses are adorable, and I'm sure they're greatly appreciated.

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  7. Carol- Beads and BirdsOctober 28, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    Great bags and perfect gifts. You've sure been busy. All our leaves will not be down until around Thanksgiving. We had our first leave pick up and before they left the street, the yard was full again. Guess we'll cut the grass one last time and mulch.
    xx, Carol

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  8. DortheOctober 28, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    Hello, dear Sherry, and what wonderful pouches, you have been sewing, so cute with the pearls zipper pull, you added, which gives just that extra ,making them special.
    The little dress is beautiful, and I too,love those fabrics you used, in the most stunning blue !
    Here our lawn is also filled with yellow leaves, -looks kind of beautiful, out there.
    Yes lets hope for rain, Sherry.
    Hugs to you.
    Dorthe.

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  9. JaneOctober 28, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    Oh, how pretty - the bags with their beaded zipper pulls and the sweet little dress too!

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  10. elleOctober 28, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    LOVELY!!!

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  11. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresOctober 28, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    The sewing pouches are lovely and the dress really adorable. We had a storm early this morning that caused flooding and has been gloomy all day. Hopefully better tomorrow as I have my first day of volunteering at the pediatric ward of one of the hospitals. :)

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  12. Jane McLellanOctober 28, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I like making pouches like that too to use instead of gift wrap. Good save of the dress - the joy of having a fabric stash!

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  13. LisaOctober 28, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    The pouches look amazing!! I love the fabrics you used!! The beaded zipper pulls are such a fabulous touch!! And what a gorgeous dress!! It will be adored!! I hope you get some rain. It hasn't stopped here in over 24 hours. I would send it your way if I could. Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  14. TheresaOctober 28, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    what a pretty blue. the bags look like a good size to hold lots of goodies. thanks so much for sharing.

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  15. RobbieOctober 28, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    I told you the pouches were addicting! Wait until you make one of the 3D snowflakes! that's your next addiction! HA You did a lovely job!!!

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  16. Celestina MarieOctober 29, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    These pouches are incredible Sherry. Love them and what great gifts they are. Perfect for travel too. Thanks for sharing. Your sweet little dress is adorable. I love the color. You always accomplish so much my friend and always an inspiration.
    Happy Halloween~ xo

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  17. AppleApricot WenOctober 29, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    I love how you make so many beautiful gifts for others Sherry, it's truly inspiring. Your blue girl dress is so gorgeous and sweet! And beautiful pouches too. Of course they need beads! Wishing you a beautiful day and wishing Mr C good luck with the raking!

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  18. Carol SwiftOctober 30, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    The lovely pouches will definitely be loved by the person who receives them. Great way to store those beads! As for the dress, some little girl will be twirling with delight over it's beauty.

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  19. Magpie's MumblingsOctober 31, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    I sent the link for those pouches to myself for future reference. They are the perfect size for storing so many things. I think my daughters-in-love would like some new makeup bags!!

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  20. kathyinozarksOctober 31, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    what special gifts those pouches will be-they will love them for sure-and more creative bliss for you too hugs

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  21. Lady JaneNovember 2, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    You have been busy. I love the pouches. I will consider them to make also. Love the blue dress, it came out super...

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  22. JillayneNovember 2, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    Your pouches are wonderful Sherry, especially with the beaded zipper pulls. Brilliant idea, and just a little dash of bling to make extra special.
    I do love the little dresses you've been making, and I agree with you - this one is perfect. What a splendid, heart-felt project you are part of - always inspiring me with your grace and kindness.
    Many hugs,
    jillayne

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  23. DianeNovember 3, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Wow your pouches are fabulous love the idea.

    Hugs Diane

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  24. The Polka Dot ClosetNovember 4, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    the sewing pouches are perfect and bless you for making all of those cute dresses

    Carol

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