Friday 22 June 2018

More sewing


Last weekend when we went to the rose festival there were some craft stalls and I always enjoy seeing what other crafters make.  There was a lady there who makes lots of machine sewn items and she had some glasses cases for sale.  I didn't like the material she had used, the machine stitching nor the slanted tops though they were perfectly made.  I thought I could make some prettier handsewn ones and here are the first three I made. I have a very boring grey felt one which came with my glasses and I do find it handy to slip in my handbag when I go to the hairdressers or on holiday. I have a lovely Gorjuss Girl hard case on my dressing table I use every day.

So I measured my felt one and cut some felt the same size. I then cut some pretty materials 1" bigger all round, turned in the edges and sewed them together. So they look pretty and have a practical felt lining to protect the glasses.  I have several more cut out and once I have a few more made one will be replacing my grey felt case.

17 comments:

meg said...

Pretty fabrics and great glasses cases, might have a go at something like this for my mobile, it's case is black and I can never find it in my bag

Sandra H said...

Ooh they are so pretty and easy to store in your bag l love the materials you have used to! x

pinky said...

Wow go you Marianne! These are just gorgeous. The felt is just perfect for keeping the glasses safe from scratches! Thanks for becoming one of my newest followers, really appreciate it xxx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Lovely felt glasses cases, I'm sure you will sell them easily!

Hazel (Didos) said...

These are brilliant and Im sure they will sell so quickly!! The material looks so pretty, Hazelx

Christine Dol said...

These are awesome Marianne...I would love this in my purse for my glasses. Man I wish we lived a lot closer so I could just buy everything you make! LOL

aussie aNNie said...

Lovely made in felt too I would think...The hand sewing is also very nicely done good on you and sell lots.xx

Lisa said...

They are so gorgeous!! I love the fabrics and the stitching!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Doreen said...

Such pretty fabrics ,love them.xxx

cuilliesocks said...

This is such pretty fabric Marianne and beautifully sewn glass cases, I'm sure they will sell well, especially for little gifts, Kate x

Sarah said...

These are wonderful Marianne, such pretty ditzy prints and I am always in awe of your perfect stitching xx

cotnob said...

These are fabulous Marianne, both pretty and practical.
Have a lovely weekend.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Fikreta said...

those are so nice!
hugs

Carol S. said...

Yours are so pretty. I bought one from a lady at a craft fair. The first time I wanted to use it I couldn't get my glasses right in it!! The lining was shorter than the outside!!! Have a lovely weekend. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Debra K. said...

What a good idea! Lovely fabrics used too. Debra x

KraftyKoolKat said...

These are awesome Marianne. Is there anything that you can't turn your hand too.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

What an awesome idea! Love these Marianne. I could so do with one! You come up with the best 'craft fair' ideas, you really do. Hugs, Wends xoxo