Socks, Etc.

 The weather has been wildly variable. We hit a temperature of 32C last week. We also had a day with 38mm of rain. The last couple of days we alternated between rain and sun. It is hard to plan outdoor activities when the weather is so changeable. 

It is good to have a selection of projects to work on in weather like this.

I finished another pair of baby socks.

These are for a little girl.

I started my June socks of the month from my stash.

These are going to be a grownup version of the baby socks, with the folded cuffs. However, at this point, they look like a fish. So I added an eye.

My waxed canvas bag is coming along. The dark navy is the waxed canvas, and the lighter colour blue is the weather resistant nylon lining.

I remembered to add my makers tag before the pocket was sewn. This bag is a constant learning experience. Since that fabrics can't be ironed. there is a lot of clips to hold pieces in place.

Just a couple more sewing sessions and it should be finished. My next bag will be much brighter colours.

I saw a pattern, the other day, for a tablet case. The pattern price was $16.50 Canadian, with an additional charge for the video tutorial. I often wonder how designers decide on a price. The pattern looked like it would make a case like this.

I made those a few years ago, without a pattern. It is basically an envelope with a Velcro closure. I size it to the tablet and the fabric that I have,

Or this one I made last year.  I understand that many people are unsure of their skills and feel better using a pattern. However, I think that $16.50 is a bit high for a pattern that doesn't actually need any pattern pieces, and if you needed the tutorial, the total cost would be close to $25. For that price, I would expect something a lot more interesting.

To be clear, I buy lots of patterns. I don't have any idea how many bag patterns I own, that I might never sew. They all have features that I think are interesting, different techniques that give a unique look to a bag. If you want my money, you need to show me something I haven't already figured out.

If you want to make a tablet case, I have posted my method several times on the blog, to make a custom sized case. I even have instructions for a lap top sleeve. If you need some help finding the instructions, let me know.

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