Friday, August 20, 2010

Procrastination Sewing

Does anyone else out there engage in procrastination sewing?

I have a bunch of other things I should be working on . . . the man quilt, my DQS9 quilt, a tissue box cover . . . but last night I just HAD to make this little case for my iPod.

I recently signed up for the The Biggest Loser 5k, and this is my motivation to take my iPod to the gym and go running.  Running is definitely NOT one of my favorite fitness activities.  If only sewing burned more calories . . .   :-)

I just love this adorable Kokka cheater print.

Oh, and that buttonhole?  My first ever!  And it was nowhere near as hard as I expected.


For the binding and lining I used this fun green polka dot print from the adorable Rainy Days and Mondays line.


EDITED: I somehow completely forgot to mention that I made this with the Pink Penguin Super Simple Camera Case tutorial.  Be sure to check out Ayumi's great tutorial!

I'm linking up to Amylouwho's Sew & Tell Friday.  Have a great weekend!

Mary
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26 comments:

  1. KristieAugust 20, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Sweet, Mary! I love the fabrics, and wooden buttons are the best, aren't they?

    I saw one like this and it had a rivet in the back, through which thy could thread the earphones. You may want to try it!

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  2. Amy FriendAugust 20, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Very cute Mary! Now get cracking on the tissue box cover! Priorities! Just teasing... I do the same thing from time to time!

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  3. Vanessa HewellAugust 20, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    That is great! I love the wood button as well. I'm a big fan of procrastination sewing-sometimes you just have to do it :)

    Good luck with the running!

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  4. Fonville FarmAugust 20, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    Cute! I love it!

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  5. LeslieAugust 20, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    i love this! what a great idea and i love the fabric you used

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  6. Becki and JeffAugust 20, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    I am a huge procrastinator of sewing! I've got a laundry basket full of mending and unfinished projects to finish. Like you, I wish I can burn calories while sewing.

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  7. trishAugust 20, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    How adorable!! :o)

    I hope you have a great weekend.

    Sincerely ~ Tricia

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  8. JenniferAugust 20, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    It's adorable! I'm a big chicken when it comes to buttonholes but I guess I'm going to have to be brave and try one...

    Jennifer :)

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  9. MeghanAugust 20, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Oh my gosh Mary that is sooooo cute! Love it! I love the idea of using a cheater print for smaller projects, too.

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  10. Robyn@Something PrettyAugust 20, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    great case, it turned out really cute. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. AnnaAugust 20, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    so cute, love procrastination sewing, it's my fav. :)

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  12. amylouwhosewsAugust 20, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    so cute!! I love your projects, they are always so well done and great fabric choices.

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  13. The Paisley AbbeyAugust 20, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Very, very cute!!
    :)
    Courtney

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  14. PauletteAugust 20, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    Very cute! I would never have known that was a cheater print. Love it.

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  15. PokeyAugust 20, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    I love the patchy goodness of the print, what a nice finish! Even the first buttonhole is great!

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  16. Ivory SpringAugust 21, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    That's beautiful!!! You did good!

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  17. Katie @SwimBikeQuiltAugust 21, 2010 at 2:11 AM

    I procrastinate sewing projects, or at least inhale trouble not starting new ones! I wish there was some way to burn calories while sewing...let me know if you come up with anything!

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  18. Oh Sew AddictedAugust 21, 2010 at 3:50 AM

    Yes I think we all procrastinate! LOL!
    Great project! Love the fabric and congrats on that first buttonhole! Good job!
    carla louise
    www.ohsewaddicted.com

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  19. LarriAugust 21, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    Sweet case! Your buttonhole looks great...very nice job! Stopping over from Sew & Tell. Happy Sewing! :o)

    www.seamsinspired.com

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  20. Nicole MorrisAugust 21, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    I hear you, my UFO boxes look like an alien invasion! I've got it bad. Best cure...start a new one... Mary I love the man quilt! You should definately finish that one...

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  21. ayumillsAugust 21, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    Sooooo cute! The pretty fabric is perfect for it too! Thank you for sharing! awesome x 3!!

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  22. staceyAugust 22, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    you don't want to know how many projects i have going! that case is adorable! i think i'll add this to my list of "want to do" projects! very cute!

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  23. John'aLeeAugust 23, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    Procrastination sewing is my specialty to girlie! You are not alone. What a sweet case! So glad to have found your blog!

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  24. PunkiePie (Jen)August 23, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    Very nice, Mary!

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  25. UnknownAugust 23, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Oh I am a complete procrastination sewer! You are not alone. As for running, I always hated running but I joined a marathon training group and it gave me the motivation and inspiration I needed to complete an entire marathon. I'm not saying you need to run a marathon but I found that running with other people helped motivate me and I found that I actually started to (dare I say it) enjoy running!

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  26. UnknownAugust 24, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Very cute! I'm impressed with your button hole! They scare me!

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