DIY Luggage Tags - Easiest EVER!!

I scoured the internet in search of luggage tags I could make for my DD for Christmas.  There are plenty out there, but they all seemed to be so complicated to make.  How hard can it be really??  Then I came across this tute and loved, loved, loved them!  Super easy and very quick to make.

I had an interior decorator give me about 30 old books of discontinued fabric years ago, and they were perfect for this project.  I had them monogrammed since I have yet to find an EM that I like.  But I digress.....

The front has a pocket just big enough for a business card to slide right in or a printed address card.

She used a specialty stitch on her binding across the plastic, but I chose just to use the coordinating fabric.  I was able to get 9 of these out of these 4 small fabric pieces and still have another 4 I have yet to stitch up.  I had the plastic in my stash.  I just needed the ribbon.  So these were about $10 total for the monogram and ribbon. Not bad at all!

They make perfect gifts!  I gave some to Robbie's teacher this year for Christmas too.

Now my DD can use her black luggage when she travels and still be able to see it clearly on the luggage conveyor at the airport.  She loved them!

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and pray for health, joy and happiness in the New Year.

Angela

Simplicity 1605

I've made this pattern before a number of times, but I don't think I ever reviewed it.  At least I can't find it. LOL

But this pattern isn't just for boys!  I made these for a 10 year old girl from our Angel Tree at the local YMCA.  I found this really cute flannel fabric from Joann's and even found the coordinating chevron flannel for the ruffles.  One leg looks longer than the other in the photo, but I measured it later, and it's perfect.  It must be the way it's hanging on the hanger.

I also made a pair for a boy for the angel tree.

And of course, I had to make a pair for Robbie.

I am super happy with my plaid matching on this pair.  A closer look at the side seam.

I always seem to struggle with plaid matching but practice really does help.

And now for the pattern review:

Pattern Description:  Simplicity 1605. I made view C.

Pattern Sizing: Boys S/M/L and Men's S-XL.  I made boys size M in all 3

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, very clear instructions.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like the ease.  And the time was less than an hour!

Fabric Used: 100% cotton on the baseball and flannel on the other 2.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, I absolutely would sew it again. And I definitely recommend it to others.

Conclusion: This is my go to pattern for jammy pants.  Very easy for a beginner.

Thanks for stopping by my little world.  Feel free to ask any questions.

Angela

McCalls 4060 - ladies' boxers

I have been wanting to make boxers for my dd, Britt.  I probably should wait to post this, because she'll probably see this before Christmas. Oops!  Anyway, I tried the first choice boxers, but they don't fit girls as well as boys.  I found this pattern on e-bay from one of my favorite sellers and bought it.

I thought about doing a lace insertion on the front but didn't have the right type of lace and needed to get these finished.  I opted for a monogram instead.  I sent this out since I don't have an EM. :(

I wanted a back pocket but wanted it girly.  I had some 4" lace on hand, so I decided to make a pocket with it.  It was super thin, so I lined it first with satin batiste but lined it just under the eyelet.  I used a rolled hem on the sides, then used a straight stitch to sew it to the boxers.

Love this pattern and will definitely use it again.

Pattern Review:


Pattern Description:   McCalls 4060 Misses classic pants and shorts.  I made view D. 

Pattern Sizing: XS - Med - I cut a small.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, very clear instructions.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It was super easy and great for beginners.  These sit higher on the waist.  The fold over is about 2" for the elastic.  I folded it twice for a total of 4".  My dd likes them to sit lower.

Fabric Used: 100% cotton - Moda dot

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I folded over the top twice but will just cut off 2" next time.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, I absolutely would sew it again. And I definitely recommend it to others. 

Conclusion: This pattern was super easy and quick.  From start to finish, they were finished in about 90 minutes.  That includes preparing the pattern, tracing it onto tracing paper and cutting out, and sew time.

Feel free to email any questions.

Thanks for stopping by.
Angela