Bee Basics Bathroom Projects - Ruffle Slippers and Ruffle Washcloth Tutorial

 

                  

 Are you looking for a cute gift to make?   Or a fun indulgence for yourself? 

Well I have some cute projects for you! 

If you read my blog, you know I love Lori Holt Designs fabric for Riley Blake Design.

I had the opportunity to work with some Riley Blake Designs Basic Fabrics including Lori's Bee Vintage,   Bee Basics,   and    Riley Blake's 1/8" gingham. 

My inspiration was a gift for my mom for Christmas.  What do you gift someone who has everything and loves hand made gifts?  A basket filled with cute bathroom accessories of course!

My Ruffle Slippers are a pretty and feminine design.  These sweet slippers are a great hand made gift or a fun project for yourself.  They would also be adorable with a patchwork top! 

These cozy slippers are lined and adorned with a self fabric ruffle.  The soles are extra comfy and include a double layer of batting and non skid bottoms.

Use cotton flannel for the lining and sole for an extra cozy slipper.

Find the Ruffle Slipper Pattern [HERE]

I also made a trio of ruffle washcloths.  What a fun project to add a little flair to your bathroom.

You can also add the ruffle to a hand towel!  Just follow the instructions at the tutorial below.

The towels are finished with a fun gingham bias tape.

Fill a cute basket with the ruffle washcloths and slipper and you have an extra special gift for someone special!

I used Bee Vintage Cheater print for the basket which makes the project so fast and easy!

The basket pattern can be found [HERE]

Find the Ruffle Wash cloth tutorial below

Enjoy!

Ruffle Washcloth Tutorial

Fabric / Notions (for making 1 washcloth)

***Cotton washcloth - my washcloth is 13" square

*** 1/8 Yard Ruffle Fabric

     Cut 1 - 3" x 22" Ruffle Fabric  (Cut your ruffle length about 1 1/2 - 2 times the width of your cloth)             

*** 1/3 Yard Gingham

        Cut 1 - 1" x 15" Bias strip (cut the strip 2" longer than the width of your washcloth)

***1/2" bias tape maker (optional)

Pls note

* 1/4" seam allowance unless noted.

* Back stitch at the beginning and end of each seam.

Cut the Bias Strip

* Place the ruler at a 45 degree angle and cut the strip

1.  Place the ruffle wrong sides together along the long edge.  Stitch the ends.  Turn right Side out.   Press. 

2. Stitch a basting stitch 1/8" and 3/8" away from the raw edge.  Pull up the gathering stitches so the ruffle measures the width of the washcloth you use.  My washcloth measures 13".

3. Create a 1/2" bias strip by using the 1/2" bias tape maker

OR

a. Press the 1" strip wrong sides together, unfold and match the raw edge to the center fold line.

Press flat.

4. Place the bias tape right sides together with the ruffle matching raw edges.  The bias tape should extend beyond the ruffle at least 1/2".  Stitch.  

5.  Press the bias tape away from the ruffle.

6.  Fold the bias tape over the edge of the ruffle.  Pin in place.

7. Place the bias tape/ruffle on the washcloth with the bottom of the bias tape matching the bottom of the ruffle and the side of the ruffle matching the side of the wash cloth.  Pin in place.  Edge stitch around the bias tape.

Congratulations!  Your Ruffle Washcloth is complete! 

Find all the fabric details for the projects below.

Happy Sewing!

Charise

Slippers (Blue)

Top and Ruffle - Bee Vintage Nettie Cottage

Sole - Bee Basics Heart Songbird

Binding - 1/8" Gingham color Peacock

Slippers (Yellow / pink)

Top & Ruffle - Bee Vintage Lizzie Beehive

Sole - Bee Vintage Suzanne Coral

Binding - 1/8" Gingham color Sugar Pink

Wash Cloths

Blue:

Bias binding - 1/8" gingham Peacock, Ruffle - Bee Vintage Nettie Cottage

Yellow:

Bias binding - 1/8" gingham  Mustard, Ruffle - Bee Vintage Lizzie Beehive

Pink:

Bias binding - 1/8" gingham Sugar Pink, Ruffle - Bee Vintage Elaine Rose

Basket

Main print - Bee Vintage Cheater Print

Bias Trim - 1/8" gingham Sugar Pink

Hopscoth Bag from Zakka Workshop

Hi! Today is my stop on the Maker's tour for the new bag kits from @zakkaworkshop

The adorable patterns are designed by Karen @creamcraftgoods

I made the Hopscotch bag which was such a fun make. The pattern was so well written and I adore the pattern. It has inside and outside pockets as well as a cross body adjustable strap.

The pattern includes the hardware which is just so lovely. Check out the magnetic flower clasp - so dang cute!

Be sure to check out @zakkaworkshop to see all the adorable bags from the amazing makers!

I used the following fabrics:

Outer Bag and Handle: @rubystarsociety Best Day Ever ~ Diamond Flowers in Dark Turquoise

Lining: @rubystarsociety Catnap~Mini Dot in Turquoise

Pockets and Strap: @rubystarsociety CANVAS Catnap~ Daisy Strip in Sarah Green

*You can also purchase extra hardware from @zakkaworkshop

Happy Sewing!

Charise : )

#hopscotchhandbag #zakkaworkshop #rubystarsociety #makertour #zakkaworkshop #creamcraftgoodszakkapattern #creamcraftgoodspattern

Esther Tunic Top in Flower Mix Rayon

 

I had the opportunity to sew a project with the gorgeous Expressions Batiks Flower Mix Sew Soft Rayon

 from Riley Blake Fabrics.

The fabric is a beautiful rayon so I picked a pattern that takes advantage of the lovely drape of the fabric.

The Esther Top pattern from Liberty  Fabrics is a dream to sew!  It is such a flattering blouse.  I am definitely a smitten kitten : )

This You Tube Tutorial by Minerva Fabrics is very helpful if you are new to garment sewing.

The neckline features a slit at the Center front.

Here's a tip for sewing the slit placket if you decide to make the blouse.  Instead of sewing to a point at the bottom of the slit, sew a horizontal stitch at the bottom of the slit as shown.

Another tip is where the gathering stitches are sewn.  

I like to sew 1/8" inside and outside the 5/8" seam allowance, so I would sew 2 rows of gathering stitches at 1/2" and 3/4".  I find my gathering stitches are more even when using this method.

You can find the pattern in the US at Intrepid Threads.  

The Esther Blouse features beautifully gathered sleeves and lower bodice. 

The Red Fox colorway of the Esther top is the perfect addition to my Fall wardrobe.

Happy Sewing!

Charise : )

Whimsical Projects with Thimbelina fabric

 

Hi, today I'm sharing my latest projects made with the new line of fabric, “Thimbelina and the Sewing Fairies “ designed by Jennifer Long for Riley Blake Designs.

The fabric line consists of the most magical prints with the main prints featuring Thimbelina and her sewing fairy friends. I absolutely love the line and the colors are sew pretty!

The fabric is made for fussy cutting, so I made a new project bag / purse – the Petal Purse. I just had to add the whimsical “petals” so I could fussy cut all those cute motifs.

The Apple Heart Pattern was the perfect adornment for this sweet purse. The purse has a zipper closure and inside pocket which makes for a perfect project bag.

Perfect for your latest knitting or sewing project.

The zipper features a hexagon zipper tab which I also took the opportunity to fussy cut an adorable sewing fairy.

                            Petal Purse Pattern

Apple Heart Pattern

The Petal Purse has a d-ring tab so you can add a bag charm. I made a version of my FREE Apple Zipper Pouch to adorn my Petal Purse.

I love a quick and easy project and my Apple Zipper Pouch is just that!

The Apple Pouch is a fun project and another perfect project for fussy cutting adorable motifs.

The patchwork version of the Apple Pouch has panel showcasing all the cute little sewing fairies and friends.

Apple Zipper Pouch FREE pattern!

Be sure to tag your makes on social media with the hashtags:

#ThimbelinaFabric #RileyBlakeDesigns #ILoveRileyBlake

I love to see what you make!

Happy Sewing!

Charise

Sweet projects with Mary Catherine Fabric

 

Hi! I had the pleasure of working with the new line of fabric – “Mary Catherine” designed by Amy Smart, aka Diary of a Quilter.

The line includes sweet florals, geometrics, an adorable bow print, and the perfect tiny gingham in beautiful shades of blush, brick red, sky blue, green and navy.

The fabrics are so adorable, I just had to make multiple projects. The first project is my Ruffle Zipper Pouch/ Cross Body pouch.

A Sweet EPP (English Paper Pieced) flower adorns one side of the pouch, which is accentuated by 1/4″ echo quilting. The Flower pattern is The 1″ Hexagon Flower from Sue Daly Designs.

The Pouch includes tabs to add a removable strap, so the pouch can be used as a petite cross body bag.

The opposite side of the pouch features my Vintage Sewing Machine Pattern. My Featherweight circa 1964 is the inspiration for this pattern.

I also made a petite snap pouch which fits earbuds / headphones which I lose all the time! : )

The Ruffle Pouch is designed for your favorite 6″ block or you can use a favorite print.

I love the little bow on the thread spool : )

Vintage Sewing Machine Pattern

Ruffle Pouch/Cross Body Bag Pattern

The Curved Tote is a free pattern on my blog. I thought if would be the perfect project for “Mary Catherine” fabric paired with Bec at Sew Be’s Sadie’s Quilt Pattern.

The tote bag finishes at 12″ square so I enlarged the pattern templates from Sadie’s quilt pattern by 133%. It makes the perfect 12″ finished block.

I made a modification to the Curved Tote as well. The gusset measurement was changed to 35″ long instead of 33 1/2″ long to compensate for the smaller curve at the bottom corners.

I had fun rummaging through my vintage button stash to find the perfect closure!

Find the Free Curved Tote Pattern here

I hope you make a project with Mary Catherine Fabric.

Be sure to use the hashtags: #Iloverileyblake #rileyblakedesigns #marycatherinefabric on social media if you make a project with Mary Catherine Fabric.

Happy Sewing

Charise

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