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Off to Sewing Summit!

September 16, 2013 by Jodi 6 Comments

Sewing Summit Secret Swap - clutch

If all goes well, this Thursday morning I will be boarding a plane headed to Salt Lake City, leaving behind 4 children and a husband who has always been way more supportive of this sewing/blogging/business thing than is reasonable.  These next couple days are going to be crazy busy as I arrange rides and baby care, pack bags, do laundry, finish up a couple last minute sewing proejcts, shop and plan for food, and say many prayers that my husband still passes this semester even though his wife is abandoning ship at a crucial moment (sorry, honey!).

Sewing Summit Secret Swap - clutch

I am attending Sewing Summit, a sewing and blogging conference that I have been dying to attend for the last two years. One of the attendees arranged a “Secret Swap” which I joined at the last minute. She gave each of us a partner to make a pouch, or pillow cover, or mini quilt with the receiving sewist’s tastes in mind. The partners are kept secret until we exchange our gifts at the Summit. I decided to play to my strengths and make a “pouch” of sorts for my partner’s sewing supplies.

Sewing Summit Secret Swap - clutch

You might recognize the shape of this “pouch” as the same as my pleated wallet. I’ve modified the pattern to include piping, and swapped out the card insert for a second zippy.

Sewing Summit Secret Swap - clutch

The exterior is a fine waled corduroy, the  coordinating fabrics are DS Quilts, and this bag features my very first twist lock! Such a fun little feature, but it was rather nerve-wracking to cut holes in a mostly finished bag to install the lock.

Sewing Summit Secret Swap - clutch

I hope you like it,  partner!
See you soon!

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  1. Melizza says

    September 16, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    Let’s hear it for supportive hubbies! Have a super time! And safe travels.

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  2. Anne @ Modern Mrs Darcy says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    I’m so glad you’re going! Have a great time and tell us all about it when you get back!

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  3. Rebeckah says

    September 16, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    I am so Jelly you are going! I lke the pouch. I have used and made 2 aprons with the same flower fabric 🙂

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  4. Charity says

    September 16, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    Have fun! Love the pouch you made. =)

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  5. Anne says

    September 17, 2013 at 10:23 am

    I’ll be there, too! Hope to meet up with you!! –Anne

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  6. Michele N says

    September 25, 2013 at 8:17 am

    Love this, I need one! I may have to attempt this soon. I hate throwing my sharp smaller scissors in a bag with my fabric or other items. I’ve been known to throw them in a plastic box, but I don’t like it. Need to make myself a pretty bag soon.

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