In between adult responsibilities and naps, I’ve found some time to sew the last couple of days. It’s my place to relax, think, pray, and just get lost for a bit.
My mom will often find some great project ideas and share them with me. Here’s the latest: book cover tote. I don’t have a pattern to work with, but I think I’m getting the measurements where I want them.
I hope you all find time this week, to do what makes you happy.
With love,
J♡
These are very cool! Do soft sided bibles work with these fabric covers? I can’t sew on a button… you are very talented!😊💜
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Thank you!! They should! I’ve been trying them out with paperback books and they seem to work well. I only learned how to sew on a button a couple years ago lol. I’ve watched a lot of YouTube tutorials to learn how to sew things. This is one thing I can thank Fibro and back pain for…not being able to work has given me the chance to discover my love for sewing and lots of time to practice. 💜💜💜
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Oh! Yes… I watched some tutorials. I can actually follow a pattern but I found I do not enjoy it. So, I gave my sewing machine back to my mother-in-law and learned a few crafts and journal things… I do thank my fibro for letting me explore new ways to be creative, well ‘thank’ is a bit much… haha. Cool about the cover, I need to try one on a soft side that I have and don’t want to tear up. I’ve been sliding it in and out of it’s jacket and the front is getting all scratched up! It’s a very pretty Bible! So I need to do something different and I think you just gave me an answer! Thank you!!!
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I like using pattern measurements, but those paper patterns that you have to cut….frustrate me, ha. Yes, your journals; I still want to try that! You’re right…maybe ‘thank’ is too strong of a word. If you send me the measurements of your bible, I’ll make you one! ☺
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Oh no, Jo… you have too much going on. I appreciate the offer, thank you. I have a sister that sews, I’ll get a cover made. You, my dear, have a surgery and recovery to concentrate on! I want you to be all in!!! This is going to change your life! For the better! I believe it! All your energy needs to be on getting the implant and recovery! I am so excited for you, scared about ANY kind of surgery for you, and hopeful you will finally get some relief. I am anxiously awaiting any news you share. Keep posting, even little updates. Ease your mind and mine! Ha! I’m nervous for you but in a good way! Thanks, Jo. You are in my prayers!💜💜💜👍
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Thank you so much Kim, that means so much to me!!💜💜💜I’m glad you have a sister who can make one for you. You’ll have to show me a picture once it’s done!
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Wow, you’re so talented! I have a lot of outstanding seamstresses in my family, but I’m not one of them…. I’m so impressed that you can just make the covers with no pattern.
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Thanks, Terri!! I’ve watched a lot of YouTube tutorials to learn different sewing projects, and have taken what I learned to apply to this project. A lot of it is trial and error too, ha! I have a bin full of half projects I’ve messed up. The flower book cover probably turned out the best as far as measurements go. 💜
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What a great idea and clearly your great at it.
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Thank you so much!!
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The book totes are beautiful and functional. You are a brilliant designer.
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Awe thank you!!
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