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Friday, May 18, 2012

A Call For Some Sewing

I sewed up something new and it is not home décor related!  I’ve been wanting a cell phone case for my new phone and I haven’t seen anything except “iphone cases”.  Well, I don’t have an iphone; I have a Samsung that is an I don’t know what.  All I know is it slides open so I have a keypad, which makes it much easier for  me to text.  Oh, and I can make the font bigger so I don’t always need my glasses.  I’ve been watching Dawn at The Feathered Nest making her needle books for a little while now. 

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They are so pretty.  They got me to thinking that I could make my own cell phone case and make it just as pretty as Dawn’s needle books.  I went to Hobby Lobby and got this quilted ivory fabric, some lace ruffle and these fasteners.

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Here are some pictures of the steps I took to make this cell phone case. 

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There was more sewing than I would have liked {hand and machine} and I’m kicking around some ideas to make this easier on myself.  Then I will make some for my Etsy.    Here is the finished one for my cell phone.

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The flower ~ the last thing added ~ was the only thing I used fabric glue on.

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This took me about an hour to make, but that is too long for one Etsy item, plus keeping it within a reasonable amount of money for the time involved.  So, I’ll be working on the time factor and seeing if I can cut the sewing time down as well.

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31 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosMay 18, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    That is so cute Kathy and a very creative idea! Very pretty, prettiest one I have ever seen.

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  2. Okio B DesignsMay 18, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    So pretty! I'll bet they will do well on Etsy!

    J

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  3. Marsha @ Tattered ChickMay 18, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Cute!! I have the Droid b/c of the keyboard :) but I'm thinking I may try the iphone . . . . MAYBE LOL

    xoxo

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  4. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Gorgeous, love the lace and the design - the flower is a perfect finish. I'm working on pin cushions this week and find that the more of a type I make, the faster it goes. Perhaps your next one(s) will go faster and faster and your Etsy will soon be stocked! Hugs ~ Mary

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  5. Amy ChalmersMay 18, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    well they are pretty but maybe will be better as gifts if they take too long to make~where are your bed crown panels?? Get sewing those!

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  6. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️May 18, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Very pretty looking. The flower does add that extra special touch.

    Dee

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  7. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 18, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Super super cute Kathy!!

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  8. Sonny GMay 18, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    thats so pretty Kathy, what a great idea~!

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  9. Our Hopeful HomeMay 18, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    So pretty and elegant. Love it. (Wish my jewelry pieces only took me an hour to make!)

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  10. Tammy@InStitchesMay 18, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    So cute and we have the same phone !

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  11. KimMalkMay 18, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    What a pretty case, Kathy! It is so feminine. Maybe you should consider doing a little more non-homedec sewing ;).

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  12. Shabby chic SandyMay 18, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    That is so cute--great idea!

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  13. Brenda PruittMay 18, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Kathy, it's adorable! If I didn't have such a hate/hate relationship with my cell phone, I'd make one. (Hate hearing others' cell phones. So it only makes sense I'd hate my own.)
    Brenda

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  14. The French BearMay 18, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    That's gorgeous!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B
    xx

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  15. DIYbyDesignMay 18, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    That is so pretty. I often think about opening at Etsy shop, but most of the things I make seem to take so long that I would have to charge outrageous prices just to make it make sense.

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  16. Blondie's JournalMay 18, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Very pretty and feminine, Kathy. You did a great job. I love the lace. I need a case badly, you are right. They only seem to have them for iphones.

    XO,
    Jane

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  17. Sissie's Shabby CottageMay 18, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    This is very cute Kathy. I think that you will do well selling them in your etsy. I love the ruffle and it's nice to have a phone cover that is different than the mass made ones.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  18. Pat@Back Porch MusingsMay 18, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    That is so pretty, Kathy!

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  19. Grandma Yellow HairMay 18, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    Never have I seen a cell phone case like this darling one you have made.
    I always always am in awe of you my dear friend.
    Theres nothing you can not do.
    Have a wonderful weekend
    Love
    Maggie

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  20. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsMay 18, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Those are some great covers!!!...Apple will be stalking you!!...great job!!

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  21. CharoMay 19, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Thanks for this great tutorial, absolutely beautiful and elegant!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  22. Something SpecialMay 19, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    It turned out very sweet. If you are like me. Everyone has an I phone but me, but I can't stand the thought of having to learn how to use one. I love my little cell phone with a key pad and I can text fast on it. I tried to text on my friends Iphone once and well it took me a while. I will stick with my old one for as long as possible.

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  23. Rosemary@villabarnesMay 19, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Great design Kathy. They should be popular sellers.

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  24. Linda@Coastal CharmMay 19, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Very pretty Kathy...love the flower.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  25. baju muslim murahMay 20, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Thank you for posting this. It’s exactly what I was looking for!

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  26. Amy {The Red Chair Blog}May 20, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Very cute and creative! I know what you mean about how DIY projects can take so long that the "hourly wage" doesn't always make sense for selling your creations. I love to make handmade greeting cards, and friends have suggested that I sell them, but I would end up earning peanuts...so I keep it as a fun hobby :)

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  27. Decor To AdoreMay 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    This is such a great idea. I have been admiring Dawn's handy work and saving up my scraps of lace for such a project.

    Well done!

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  28. Manuela@A Cultivated NestMay 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Cute! I don't have an iphone either. My husband and daughter do - but mine is like yours. It slides up and has nice big numbers!

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  29. thistlewoodfarmMay 20, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Kathy,

    That is so cute! I love the ruffles and details on the phone case! Absolutely wonderful!

    Thanks for the inspiration.

    blessings,
    karianne

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  30. Angie@Echoes of LaughterMay 20, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Too adorable Kathy!

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  31. UnknownMay 24, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Very pretty! Thank you for sharing with air your laundry friday!

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy