Pages

Friday, April 27, 2012

Zakka Sewing Kit


Since I first bought my copy of Zakka Style, I've been looking forward to making the sewing kit on the cover, and I wasn't disappointed. What a great little project this was, fun to design and easy to put together.


For my version, I used Elements in Cream from Circa 1934 by Cosmo Cricket. There are some wonderful accent pieces in this print which I've been saving for something like this. I had originally intended to use natural colored linen, but the overall effect was a little too beige for my taste. Grey works as a better contrast. I didn't have any leather thongs for the ties, so I followed Katy's tutorial and made my own out of fabric. I like the effect very much.


I appliqued another little piece of fabric on the back of the ends which you can see when it's halfway open, and embroidered my sister's initials on the outside of the kit since this is a gift for her. My kit will be off to its new home at my sister's house this weekend, as she is celebrating her birthday on Monday -- there are a ton of birthdays in our family this week. She's quite a creative seamstress herself, so I know it will get lots of good use. Happy Birthday, Sis!

Linking up to Finish It Up Friday, Sew & Tell Friday, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, and Zakka Along.

15 comments:

  1. Very cute! Love those fabrics!

    ReplyDelete
  2. How stylish and clever! And what a great gift for your sis!

    ReplyDelete
  3. This is really lovely! Very unique!!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Love your fabric choice, Heidi! Your kit is so chic and stylish.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Gorgeous! I really love how you used a focal piece on the pin cushion. Very fashionable and stylish.

    She's going to love it - anyone would.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Oh, what marvelous choices and fussy cutting! Oooh, I'll bet your sister loves it!

    ReplyDelete
  7. You choose the best fabrics! Looks great.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I love everything about your blog and thought it only right to award you with the Liebster Blog Award. I featured you on my site at www.tquiltingdiaries.blogspot.com Keep up the good work and I'll see you at the top.

    ReplyDelete
  9. This is gorgeous!!! I always love your fabric choices. It is a great gift idea. I'd have a hard time giving this away!

    ReplyDelete
  10. This turned out great! What a great idea!

    ReplyDelete

Aren't you the sweetest for leaving a comment! Due to all the ads that bombard this section, I have to moderate everything first, but look for your comment to post in a day or two. Thanks so much for writing!